Potential Neuroprotective Drugs in Cerebral Ischemia: New Saturated and Polyunsaturated Lipids Coupled to Hydrophilic Moieties: Synthesis and Biological Activity
摘要:
The ganglioside GM1 has neuroprotective effects but is not of therapeutic value because of its lack of bioavailability. Thus, molecules that mimic GM I represent a novel approach to neuroprotection. We have synthesized 19 small GM1-like analogues whose simplified structure includes a hydrophobic saturated or unsaturated moiety linked to a hydrophilic moiety. We report their neuroprotective effects in two distinct models of nerve cell death using hippocampus-derived HT22 cells. We found that several analogues protected the HT22 cells from death at concentrations ranging from 2 to 5 mu M. Additional neuroprotective assays using cortical slices injured by glutamate confirmed these results. Since members of the MAP kinase family are known to be key players in nerve cell survival and death, we characterized the role of these kinases in the neuroprotective mechanisms of the GM1-like analogues. Interestingly, the results indicate that the compounds provide neuroprotection through distinct mechanisms of action.
Provided are fatty acid amides of amino acids, uses thereof and pharmaceutical compositions including them.
提供了氨基酸脂肪酰胺,以及其用途和包含它们的药物组成物。
Ligand for G-protein coupled receptor GPR72 and uses thereof
申请人:Euroscreen S.A.
公开号:EP1867994A2
公开(公告)日:2007-12-19
The present invention relates to methods, reagents and kits for detecting of GPR72 polypeptide activity in a sample and identifying agents which modulate polypeptide activity. It further relates to antibodies raised against GPR72. It further relates to substances for preventing, treating and/or alleviating diseases or disorders characterized by dysregulation of GPR72 polypeptide signalling.
Pharmaceutical emulsion composition and use thereof
申请人:College of Pharmacy of Taif University
公开号:EP2653156A1
公开(公告)日:2013-10-23
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical emulsion composition comprising: at least one drug, at least one amino acid, at least one fatty acid and at least one surfactant, wherein the amino acid, the fatty acid and the surfactant form micelles and the drug is encapsulated into the micelles and its use as a medicament, in particular for oral administration in treatment of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
Resorcinol Derivatives and Their Use for Lowering Blood Pressure
申请人:Mechoulam Raphael
公开号:US20080275135A1
公开(公告)日:2008-11-06
Disclosed are synthetic cannabinoids, namely resorcinol derivatives, which reduce blood pressure without having psychotropic effects. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of high blood pressure related conditions, as well as methods of treating the same utilizing as active agent the compounds of the invention are also disclosed herein. Preferred active compounds are those which bear a long side chain on the C
5
position and a terpenoid chain on the C
2
position.
Use of Hypothermia Inducing Drugs
申请人:Weber Uno Jakob
公开号:US20090197966A1
公开(公告)日:2009-08-06
The present invention relates to the induction of hypothermia in humans in a predictable and dose responsive fashion by use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a vanilloid receptor agonists, capsaicinoid or capsaicinoid-like agonist capable of inducing hypothermia, thereby benefiting patients suffering from illnesses characterized by tissue anoxia.