Procaspase-3 Activation as an Anti-Cancer Strategy: Structure−Activity Relationship of Procaspase-Activating Compound 1 (PAC-1) and Its Cellular Co-Localization with Caspase-3
摘要:
A goal of personalized medicine as applied to oncology is to identify compounds that exploit a defined molecular defect in a cancerous cell. A compound called procaspase-activating compound I (PAC-1) was reported that enhances the activity of procaspase-3 in vitro and induces apoptotic death in cancer cells in culture and in mouse xenograft models. Experimental evidence indicates that PAC-1 activates procaspase-3 in vitro through chelation of inhibitory zinc ions. Described herein is the synthesis and biological activity of a family of PAC-1 derivatives where key functional groups have been systematically altered. Analysis of these compounds reveals a strong correlation between the in vitro procaspase-3 activating effect and their ability to induce death in cancer cells in culture. Importantly, we also show that a fluorescently labeled version of PAC-1 co-localizes with sites of caspase-3 activity in cancer cells. The data presented herein further bolster the hypothesis that PAC-1 induces apoptosis in cancer cells through the direct activation of procaspase-3, has implications for the design and discovery of next-generation procaspase-3 activating compounds, and sheds light on the anti-apoptotic role of cellular zinc.
Procaspase-3 Activation as an Anti-Cancer Strategy: Structure−Activity Relationship of Procaspase-Activating Compound 1 (PAC-1) and Its Cellular Co-Localization with Caspase-3
摘要:
A goal of personalized medicine as applied to oncology is to identify compounds that exploit a defined molecular defect in a cancerous cell. A compound called procaspase-activating compound I (PAC-1) was reported that enhances the activity of procaspase-3 in vitro and induces apoptotic death in cancer cells in culture and in mouse xenograft models. Experimental evidence indicates that PAC-1 activates procaspase-3 in vitro through chelation of inhibitory zinc ions. Described herein is the synthesis and biological activity of a family of PAC-1 derivatives where key functional groups have been systematically altered. Analysis of these compounds reveals a strong correlation between the in vitro procaspase-3 activating effect and their ability to induce death in cancer cells in culture. Importantly, we also show that a fluorescently labeled version of PAC-1 co-localizes with sites of caspase-3 activity in cancer cells. The data presented herein further bolster the hypothesis that PAC-1 induces apoptosis in cancer cells through the direct activation of procaspase-3, has implications for the design and discovery of next-generation procaspase-3 activating compounds, and sheds light on the anti-apoptotic role of cellular zinc.
Novel benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds
申请人:——
公开号:US20030055055A1
公开(公告)日:2003-03-20
The present invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical composition containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABA receptor complex, and in particular for inducing and maintaining anesthesia, sedation and muscle relaxation, as well as for combating febrile convulsions in children. The compounds of the invention may also be used by veterinarians.
BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THESE COMPOUNDS
申请人:NEUROSEARCH A/S
公开号:EP1194410A1
公开(公告)日:2002-04-10
US6649609B2
申请人:——
公开号:US6649609B2
公开(公告)日:2003-11-18
US6936613B2
申请人:——
公开号:US6936613B2
公开(公告)日:2005-08-30
[EN] NOVEL BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THESE COMPOUNDS<br/>[FR] NOUVEAUX DERIVES DE BENZIMIDAZOLE ET COMPOSITIONS PHARMACEUTIQUES COMPRENANT CES COMPOSES
申请人:NEUROSEARCH AS
公开号:WO2000078728A1
公开(公告)日:2000-12-28
The present invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for inducing and maintaining anaesthesia, sedation and muscle relaxation, as well as for combating febrile convulsions in children. The compounds of the invention may also be used by veterinarians.