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ACS Synth Biol ; 13(1): 141-156, 2024 Jan 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38084917

RESUMO

The variability in phenotypic outcomes among biological replicates in engineered microbial factories presents a captivating mystery. Establishing the association between phenotypic variability and genetic drivers is important to solve this intricate puzzle. We applied a previously developed auxin-inducible depletion of hexokinase 2 as a metabolic engineering strategy for improved nerolidol production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and biological replicates exhibit a dichotomy in nerolidol production of either 3.5 or 2.5 g L-1 nerolidol. Harnessing Oxford Nanopore's long-read genomic sequencing, we reveal a potential genetic cause─the chromosome integration of a 2µ sequence-based yeast episomal plasmid, encoding the expression cassettes for nerolidol synthetic enzymes. This finding was reinforced through chromosome integration revalidation, engineering nerolidol and valencene production strains, and generating a diverse pool of yeast clones, each uniquely fingerprinted by gene copy numbers, plasmid integrations, other genomic rearrangements, protein expression levels, growth rate, and target product productivities. Τhe best clone in two strains produced 3.5 g L-1 nerolidol and ∼0.96 g L-1 valencene. Comparable genotypic and phenotypic variations were also generated through the integration of a yeast integrative plasmid lacking 2µ sequences. Our work shows that multiple factors, including plasmid integration status, subchromosomal location, gene copy number, sesquiterpene synthase expression level, and genome rearrangement, together play a complicated determinant role on the productivities of sesquiterpene product. Integration of yeast episomal/integrative plasmids may be used as a versatile method for increasing the diversity and optimizing the efficiency of yeast cell factories, thereby uncovering metabolic control mechanisms.


Assuntos
Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Sesquiterpenos , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo , Plasmídeos/genética , Sesquiterpenos/metabolismo , Engenharia Metabólica/métodos
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Cell Genom ; 3(11): 100379, 2023 Nov 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38020977

RESUMO

Synthetic chromosome engineering is a complex process due to the need to identify and repair growth defects and deal with combinatorial gene essentiality when rearranging chromosomes. To alleviate these issues, we have demonstrated novel approaches for repairing and rearranging synthetic Saccharomyces cerevisiae genomes. We have designed, constructed, and restored wild-type fitness to a synthetic 753,096-bp version of S. cerevisiae chromosome XIV as part of the Synthetic Yeast Genome project. In parallel to the use of rational engineering approaches to restore wild-type fitness, we used adaptive laboratory evolution to generate a general growth-defect-suppressor rearrangement in the form of increased TAR1 copy number. We also extended the utility of the synthetic chromosome recombination and modification by loxPsym-mediated evolution (SCRaMbLE) system by engineering synthetic-wild-type tetraploid hybrid strains that buffer against essential gene loss, highlighting the plasticity of the S. cerevisiae genome in the presence of rational and non-rational modifications.

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ACS Med Chem Lett ; 14(10): 1419-1426, 2023 Oct 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37849554

RESUMO

Orexin 2 receptors (OX2R) represent a vital subtype of orexin receptors intricately involved in the regulation of wakefulness, arousal, and sleep-wake cycles. Despite their importance, there are currently no positron emission tomography (PET) tracers available for imaging the OX2R in vivo. Herein, we report [11C]1 ([11C]OX2-2201) and [11C]2 ([11C]OX2-2202) as novel PET ligands. Both compounds 1 (Ki = 3.6 nM) and 2 (Ki = 2.2 nM) have excellent binding affinity activities toward OX2R and target selectivity (OX2/OX1 > 600 folds). In vitro autoradiography in the rat brain suggested good to excellent in vitro binding specificity for [11C]1 and [11C]2. PET imaging in rat brains indicated that the low brain uptake of [11C]2 may be due to P-glycoprotein and/or breast cancer resistance protein efflux interaction and/or low passive permeability. Continuous effort in medicinal chemistry optimization is necessary to improve the brain permeability of this scaffold.

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J Med Chem ; 66(16): 10889-10916, 2023 08 24.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37583063

RESUMO

Cholinergic receptors represent a promising class of diagnostic and therapeutic targets due to their significant involvement in cognitive decline associated with neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases as well as cardiovascular impairment. Positron emission tomography (PET) is a noninvasive molecular imaging tool that has helped to shed light on the roles these receptors play in disease development and their diverse functions throughout the central nervous system (CNS). In recent years, there has been a notable advancement in the development of PET probes targeting cholinergic receptors. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in the development of these PET probes for cholinergic receptors with a specific focus on ligand structure, radiochemistry, and pharmacology as well as in vivo performance and applications in neuroimaging. The review covers the structural design, pharmacological properties, radiosynthesis approaches, and preclinical and clinical evaluations of current state-of-the-art PET probes for cholinergic receptors.


Assuntos
Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos , Receptores Colinérgicos , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/química , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons/métodos , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagem , Sistema Nervoso Central
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Pharmaceuticals (Basel) ; 16(4)2023 Mar 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37111280

RESUMO

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge to global public health. In response, the search for specific antiviral drugs that can effectively treat the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has become a priority. While significant progress has been made in this regard, much work remains to address this ongoing crisis effectively. Favipiravir is an antiviral drug initially developed for the treatment of influenza and has received approval for emergency use for COVID-19 in many countries. A better understanding of the biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of Favipiravir in vivo would facilitate the development and translation of clinical antiviral drugs for COVID-19. Herein, we report the evaluation of [18F]Favipiravir in naive mice, transgenic mice models of Alzheimer's disease, and nonhuman primates (NHP) with positron emission tomography (PET). The [18F]Favipiravir was obtained in an overall decay-corrected radiochemical yield of 29% with a molar activity of 25 GBq/µmol at the end of synthesis (EOS). PET imaging in naive mice, transgenic mice models of Alzheimer's disease, and nonhuman primates revealed a low initial brain uptake, followed by a slow washout of [18F]Favipiravir in vivo. The [18F]Favipiravir was eliminated by a combination of hepatobiliary and urinary excretion. The low brain uptake was probably attributed to the low lipophilicity and low passive permeability of the drug. We hope this proof-of-concept study will provide a unique feature to study antiviral drugs using their corresponding isotopologues by PET.

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Ann Med ; 55(1): 401-418, 2023 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36705623

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BACKGROUND: Data collected during initial primary care consultations could be a source of baseline prognostic factors associated with changes in outcome measures for patients with knee pain. OBJECTIVES: To identify, appraise and synthesize studies investigating prognostic factors associated with changes in outcome for people presenting with knee pain in primary care. METHODS: EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, MEDLINE and MedRxiv electronic databases were searched from inception to March 2021 and repeated in August 2022. Prospective cohort studies of adult participants with musculoskeletal knee pain assessing the association between putative prognostic factors and outcomes in primary care were included. The Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS) tool and The Modified Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework, specific to prognostic reviews were used to appraise and synthesize the evidence respectively. RESULTS: Eight studies were included. Eight knee pain outcomes were identified. Methodological and statistical heterogeneity resulted in qualitative analysis. All evidence was judged to be of low to very low quality. Bilateral knee pain (multivariable odds ratio (OR) range 2.60-2.74; 95%CI range 0.90-8.10, p value = 0.09) and a lower educational level (multivariable (OR) range 1.74-5.6; 95%CI range 1.16-16.20, p value = <0.001) were synonymously associated with persisting knee pain at 12-month follow up. A total of 37 univariable and 63 multivariable prognostic factors were statistically associated with outcomes (p ≤ 0.05) in single studies. CONCLUSIONS: There was consensus from two independent studies that bilateral knee pain and lower educational level were associated with persistent knee pain. Many baseline factors were associated with outcome in individual studies but not consistently between studies. The current understanding, accuracy and reliability of the prognostic value of initial primary care consultation data for knee pain outcomes are limited. This review will provide an essential guide for candidate variable selection in future primary care prognostic confirmatory studies.Key messagesBilateral knee pain and lower educational level were associated with persistent knee pain.Many baseline factors were associated with outcome in individual studies but not consistently between studies.The current understanding, accuracy and reliability of the prognostic value of initial primary care consultation data for knee pain outcomes are limited.


Assuntos
Dor , Atenção Primária à Saúde , Adulto , Humanos , Prognóstico , Estudos Prospectivos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Dor/diagnóstico , Dor/etiologia
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J Med Chem ; 65(16): 10755-10808, 2022 08 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35939391

RESUMO

Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and 5-HT receptors (5-HTRs) have crucial roles in various neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, making them attractive diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Positron emission tomography (PET) is a noninvasive nuclear molecular imaging technique and is an essential tool in clinical diagnosis and drug discovery. In this context, numerous PET ligands have been developed for "visualizing" 5-HTRs in the brain and translated into human use to study disease mechanisms and/or support drug development. Herein, we present a comprehensive repertoire of 5-HTR PET ligands by focusing on their chemotypes and performance in PET imaging studies. Furthermore, this Perspective summarizes recent 5-HTR-focused drug discovery, including biased agonists and allosteric modulators, which would stimulate the development of more potent and subtype-selective 5-HTR PET ligands and thus further our understanding of 5-HTR biology.


Assuntos
Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Receptores de Serotonina , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagem , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Humanos , Ligantes , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons/métodos , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos , Receptores de Serotonina/metabolismo
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J Med Chem ; 65(13): 9144-9158, 2022 07 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35762919

RESUMO

The transmembrane α-amino-3-hydroxyl-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor regulatory protein γ-8 (TARP γ-8) constitutes an auxiliary subunit of AMPA receptors, which mediates various brain functions including learning and memory. TARP γ-8 has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for central nervous system disorders. Despite considerable efforts, previously reported TARP γ-8 PET radioligands, such as [11C]TARP-1903 and [11C]TARP-1811 series, were plagued by limited brain uptake and/or high nonspecific binding in vivo. Herein, we developed two novel 11C-labeled probes, [11C]8 and [11C]15 (also named as [11C]TARP-2105), of which the latter exhibited a reasonable brain uptake as well as specific binding toward TARP γ-8 both in vitro and in vivo, as confirmed by blocking experiments with the commercially available TARP γ-8 inhibitor, JNJ-55511118 in the TARP γ-8-rich hippocampus. Overall, [11C]15 exhibited promising tracer characteristics and proved to be a lead positron-emission tomography ligand for the non-invasive quantification of TARP γ-8 in the mammalian brain.


Assuntos
Canais de Cálcio , Receptores de AMPA , Animais , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagem , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Canais de Cálcio/metabolismo , Hipocampo/metabolismo , Mamíferos/metabolismo , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Receptores de AMPA/metabolismo
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J Med Chem ; 64(19): 14283-14298, 2021 10 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34569803

RESUMO

Monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) is a 33 kDa serine protease primarily responsible for hydrolyzing 2-arachidonoylglycerol into the proinflammatory eicosanoid precursor arachidonic acid in the central nervous system. Inhibition of MAGL constitutes an attractive therapeutic concept for treating psychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Herein, we present the design and synthesis of multiple reversible MAGL inhibitor candidates based on a piperazinyl azetidine scaffold. Compounds 10 and 15 were identified as the best-performing reversible MAGL inhibitors by pharmacological evaluations, thus channeling their radiolabeling with fluorine-18 in high radiochemical yields and favorable molar activity. Furthermore, evaluation of [18F]10 and [18F]15 ([18F]MAGL-2102) by autoradiography and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in rodents and nonhuman primates demonstrated favorable brain uptakes, heterogeneous radioactivity distribution, good specific binding, and adequate brain kinetics, and [18F]15 demonstrated a better performance. In conclusion, [18F]15 was found to be a suitable PET radioligand for the visualization of MAGL, harboring potential for the successful translation into humans.


Assuntos
Azetidinas/farmacologia , Monoacilglicerol Lipases/antagonistas & inibidores , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/farmacologia , Animais , Azetidinas/síntese química , Azetidinas/química , Sítios de Ligação/efeitos dos fármacos , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Haplorrinos , Ligantes , Modelos Moleculares , Estrutura Molecular , Monoacilglicerol Lipases/metabolismo , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/síntese química , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/química , Ratos , Relação Estrutura-Atividade
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Acta Pharm Sin B ; 11(6): 1686-1695, 2021 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34221877

RESUMO

As a serine hydrolase, monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) is principally responsible for the metabolism of 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to the formation of arachidonic acid (AA). Dysfunction of MAGL has been associated with multiple CNS disorders and symptoms, including neuroinflammation, cognitive impairment, epileptogenesis, nociception and neurodegenerative diseases. Inhibition of MAGL provides a promising therapeutic direction for the treatment of these conditions, and a MAGL positron emission tomography (PET) probe would greatly facilitate preclinical and clinical development of MAGL inhibitors. Herein, we design and synthesize a small library of fluoropyridyl-containing MAGL inhibitor candidates. Pharmacological evaluation of these candidates by activity-based protein profiling identified 14 as a lead compound, which was then radiolabeled with fluorine-18 via a facile SNAr reaction to form 2-[18F]fluoropyridine scaffold. Good blood-brain barrier permeability and high in vivo specific binding was demonstrated for radioligand [18F]14 (also named as [18F]MAGL-1902). This work may serve as a roadmap for clinical translation and further design of potent 18F-labeled MAGL PET tracers.

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J Chem Phys ; 154(15): 154105, 2021 Apr 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33887942

RESUMO

Cyclodextrins have a diverse range of applications, including as supramolecular hosts, as enzyme active-site analogs, in improving drug solubility and delivery, and in molecular selection. We have investigated their ability to form stable complexes with bullvalenes, unusual organic cage molecules that spontaneously interconvert between numerous degenerate isomers. The shape-shifting nature of substituted bullvalenes raises the potential for dynamic adaptive binding to biological targets. We tested whether ß- and γ-cyclodextrins can capture particular bullvalene isomers and whether the preferred binding mode(s) differ between isomers. We first applied our computational host-guest interaction potential energy profiling to determine the best binding mode(s) of unsubstituted bullvalene and each isomer of methylenehydroxybullvalene to ß- and γ-cyclodextrin. Subsequent molecular dynamics simulations of the predicted host-guest complexes showed that while unsubstituted bullvalene has a single, albeit ill-defined, binding mode with either cyclodextrin, each isomer of methylenehydroxybullvalene has two possible modes of binding to ß-cyclodextrin but only a single, nebulous mode of binding to γ-cyclodextrin. Experimental determination of the binding free energy of each methylenehydroxybullvalene-cyclodextrin complex showed that methylenehydroxybullvalene is more likely to bind to ß-cyclodextrin than to γ-cyclodextrin, despite its smaller cavity. Together, our results suggest that ß-cyclodextrin, but not γ-cyclodextrin, shows promise for conformational capture of mono-substituted bullvalenes. More broadly, our computational pipeline should prove useful for rapid characterization of cyclodextrin host-guest complexes, avoiding the need for costly synthesis of guest molecules that are unlikely to bind stably, as well as providing detailed atomic-level insight into the nature of complexation.


Assuntos
Hidrocarbonetos Alicíclicos/química , beta-Ciclodextrinas/química , gama-Ciclodextrinas/química , Conformação Molecular , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Termodinâmica
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Acta Pharmacol Sin ; 42(3): 491-498, 2021 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32661351

RESUMO

N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) play critical roles in the physiological function of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS), including learning, memory, and synaptic plasticity, through modulating excitatory neurotransmission. Attributed to etiopathology of various CNS disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, GluN2B is one of the most well-studied subtypes in preclinical and clinical studies on NMDARs. Herein, we report the synthesis and preclinical evaluation of two 11C-labeled GluN2B-selective negative allosteric modulators (NAMs) containing N,N-dimethyl-2-(1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridin-1-yl)acetamides for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Two PET ligands, namely [11C]31 and [11C]37 (also called N2B-1810 and N2B-1903, respectively) were labeled with [11C]CH3I in good radiochemical yields (decay-corrected 28% and 32% relative to starting [11C]CO2, respectively), high radiochemical purity (>99%) and high molar activity (>74 GBq/µmol). In particular, PET ligand [11C]31 demonstrated moderate specific binding to GluN2B subtype by in vitro autoradiography studies. However, because in vivo PET imaging studies showed limited brain uptake of [11C]31 (up to 0.5 SUV), further medicinal chemistry and ADME optimization are necessary for this chemotype attributed to low binding specificity and rapid metabolism in vivo.


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Acetamidas/metabolismo , Pirimidinas/metabolismo , Pirróis/metabolismo , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/metabolismo , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/metabolismo , Acetamidas/síntese química , Acetamidas/farmacocinética , Animais , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Radioisótopos de Carbono/química , Feminino , Ligantes , Masculino , Metilação , Camundongos Endogâmicos ICR , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Pirimidinas/síntese química , Pirimidinas/farmacocinética , Pirróis/síntese química , Pirróis/farmacocinética , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/síntese química , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/farmacocinética , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato/antagonistas & inibidores
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Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 30(9): 127068, 2020 05 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32178974

RESUMO

Cholesterol 24-hydroxylase, also known as CYP46A1 (EC 1.14.13.98), is a monooxygenase and a member of the cytochrome P450 family. CYP46A1 is specifically expressed in the brain where it controls cholesterol elimination by producing 24S-hydroxylcholesterol (24-HC) as the major metabolite. Modulation of CYP46A1 activity may affect Aß deposition and p-tau accumulation by changing 24-HC formation, which thereafter serves as potential therapeutic pathway for Alzheimer's disease. In this work, we showcase the efficient synthesis and preliminary pharmacokinetic evaluation of a novel cholesterol 24-hydroxylase inhibitor 1 for use in positron emission tomography.


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Dióxido de Carbono/química , Isótopos de Carbono , Colesterol 24-Hidroxilase/antagonistas & inibidores , Inibidores Enzimáticos/síntese química , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/síntese química , Animais , Inibidores Enzimáticos/química , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacocinética , Camundongos , Estrutura Molecular , Neuroimagem , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/química , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/farmacocinética , Distribuição Tecidual
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J Biol Chem ; 295(13): 4181-4193, 2020 03 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32071083

RESUMO

Strigolactones (SLs) are terpenoid-derived plant hormones that regulate various developmental processes, particularly shoot branching, root development, and leaf senescence. The SL receptor has an unusual mode of action. Upon binding SL, it hydrolyzes the hormone, and then covalently binds one of the hydrolytic products. These initial events enable the SL receptor DAD2 (in petunia) to interact with the F-box protein PhMAX2A of the Skp-Cullin-F-box (SCF) complex and/or a repressor of SL signaling, PhD53A. However, it remains unclear how binding and hydrolysis structurally alters the SL receptor to enable its engagement with signaling partners. Here, we used mutagenesis to alter DAD2 and affect SL hydrolysis or DAD2's ability to interact with its signaling partners. We identified three DAD2 variants whose hydrolytic activity had been separated from the receptor's interactions with PhMAX2A or PhD53A. Two variants, DAD2N242I and DAD2F135A, having substitutions in the core α/ß hydrolase-fold domain and the hairpin, exhibited hormone-independent interactions with PhMAX2A and PhD53A, respectively. Conversely, the DAD2D166A variant could not interact with PhMAX2A in the presence of SL, but its interaction with PhD53A remained unaffected. Structural analyses of DAD2N242I and DAD2D166A revealed only small differences compared with the structure of the WT receptor. Results of molecular dynamics simulations of the DAD2N242I structure suggested that increased flexibility is a likely cause for its SL-independent interaction with PhMAX2A. Our results suggest that PhMAX2A and PhD53A have distinct binding sites on the SL receptor and that its flexibility is a major determinant of its interactions with these two downstream regulators.


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Compostos Heterocíclicos com 3 Anéis/química , Lactonas/química , Petunia/química , Reguladores de Crescimento de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/química , Proteínas F-Box/química , Proteínas F-Box/genética , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas/genética , Hidrolases/química , Hidrolases/genética , Petunia/genética , Reguladores de Crescimento de Plantas/química , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Ligação Proteica/genética , Proteínas Ligases SKP Culina F-Box/química , Proteínas Ligases SKP Culina F-Box/genética , Transdução de Sinais/genética
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J Labelled Comp Radiopharm ; 63(3): 119-128, 2020 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31895476

RESUMO

Fluorine-18 labeled N,N-diethyl-2-(2-(4-(2-fluoroethoxy)phenyl)-5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetamide ([18 F]FDPA) is a potent and selective radiotracer for positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging of the translocator protein 18 kDa (TSPO). Our previous in vitro and in vivo evaluations have proven that this tracer is promising for further human translation. Our study addresses the need to streamline the automatic synthesis of this radiotracer to make it more accessible for widespread clinical evaluation and application. Here, we successfully demonstrate a one-step radiolabeling of [18 F]FDPA based on a novel spirocyclic iodonium ylide (SCIDY) precursor using tetra-n-butyl ammonium methanesulfonate (TBAOMs), which has demonstrated the highest radiochemical yields and molar activity from readily available [18 F]fluoride ion. The nucleophilic radiofluorination was completed on a GE TRACERlab FX2 N synthesis module, and the formulated [18 F]FDPA was obtained in nondecay corrected (n.d.c) radiochemical yields of 15.6 ± 4.2%, with molar activities of 529.2 ± 22.5 GBq/µmol (14.3 ± 0.6 Ci/µmol) at the end of synthesis (60 minutes, n = 3) and validated for human use. This methodology facilitates efficient synthesis of [18 F]FDPA in a commercially available synthesis module, which would be broadly applicable for routine production and widespread clinical PET imaging studies.


Assuntos
Receptores de GABA/metabolismo , Compostos de Espiro/química , Automação , Técnicas de Química Sintética , Humanos , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Traçadores Radioativos , Radioquímica
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Methods Mol Biol ; 2073: 311-327, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31612449

RESUMO

Molecular dynamics simulations allow the conformational motion of a molecule such as a protein to be followed over time at atomic-level detail. Several choices need to be made prior to running a simulation, including the software, which molecules to include in the simulation, and the force field used to describe their behavior. Guidance on making these choices and other important aspects of running MD simulations is outlined here.


Assuntos
Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Proteínas/química , Biologia Computacional , Proteínas/ultraestrutura , Software
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J Med Chem ; 62(19): 8866-8872, 2019 10 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31518130

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Dysfunction of monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) is associated with several psychopathological disorders, including drug addiction and neurodegenerative diseases. Herein we design, synthesize, and evaluate several irreversible fluorine-containing MAGL inhibitors for positron emission tomography (PET) ligand development. Compound 6 (identified from a therapeutic agent) was advanced for 18F-labeling via a novel spirocyclic iodonium ylide (SCIDY) strategy, which demonstrated high brain permeability and excellent specific binding. This work supports further development of novel 18F-labeled MAGL PET probes.


Assuntos
Meios de Contraste/síntese química , Desenho de Fármacos , Inibidores Enzimáticos/química , Monoacilglicerol Lipases/antagonistas & inibidores , Animais , Sítios de Ligação , Barreira Hematoencefálica/efeitos dos fármacos , Barreira Hematoencefálica/metabolismo , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagem , Meios de Contraste/metabolismo , Inibidores Enzimáticos/metabolismo , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Radioisótopos de Flúor/química , Marcação por Isótopo , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Monoacilglicerol Lipases/metabolismo , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Ratos , Compostos de Espiro/química , Distribuição Tecidual
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Nanoscale Res Lett ; 14(1): 257, 2019 Aug 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31448386

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We theoretically investigate the problem of an electron confined to a nanohelix between two parallel gates modelled as charged wires. The double-gated nanohelix system is a binary superlattice with properties highly sensitive to the gate voltages. In particular, the band structure exhibits energy band crossings for certain combinations of gate voltages, which could lead to quasi-relativistic Dirac-like phenomena. Our analysis for optical transitions induced by linearly and circularly polarized light suggests that a double-gated nanohelix can be used for versatile optoelectronic applications.

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ChemMedChem ; 14(17): 1580-1585, 2019 09 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31365783

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Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) is a large protein involved in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). It has been demonstrated that PD is mainly conferred by LRRK2 mutations that bring about increased kinase activity. As a consequence, selective inhibition of LRRK2 may help to recover the normal functions of LRRK2, thereby serving as a promising alternative therapeutic target for PD treatment. The mapping of LRRK2 by positron emission tomography (PET) studies allows a thorough understanding of PD and other LRRK2-related disorders; it also helps to validate and translate novel LRRK2 inhibitors. However, no LRRK2 PET probes have yet been reported in the primary literature. Herein we present a facile synthesis and preliminary evaluation of [11 C]GNE-1023 as a novel potent PET probe for LRRK2 imaging in PD. [11 C]GNE-1023 was synthesized in good radiochemical yield (10 % non-decay-corrected RCY), excellent radiochemical purity (>99 %), and high molar activity (>37 GBq µmol-1 ). Excellent in vitro binding specificity of [11 C]GNE-1023 toward LRRK2 was demonstrated in cross-species studies, including rat and nonhuman primate brain tissues by autoradiography experiments. Subsequent whole-body biodistribution studies indicated limited brain uptake and urinary and hepatobiliary elimination of this radioligand. This study may pave the way for further development of a new generation of LRRK2 PET probes.


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Serina-Treonina Proteína Quinase-2 com Repetições Ricas em Leucina/metabolismo , Morfolinas/farmacologia , Doença de Parkinson/diagnóstico por imagem , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologia , Pirimidinas/farmacologia , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/farmacologia , Animais , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Radioisótopos de Carbono , Feminino , Humanos , Ligantes , Macaca mulatta , Camundongos , Morfolinas/síntese química , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons/métodos , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/síntese química , Pirimidinas/síntese química , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/síntese química , Ratos Sprague-Dawley
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J Biol Chem ; 294(22): 8806-8818, 2019 05 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30996005

RESUMO

Aß1-42 is involved in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis and is prone to glycation, an irreversible process where proteins accumulate advanced glycated end products (AGEs). Nϵ-(Carboxyethyl)lysine (CEL) is a common AGE associated with AD patients and occurs at either Lys-16 or Lys-28 of Aß1-42. Methyglyoxal is commonly used for the unspecific glycation of Aß1-42, which results in a complex mixture of AGE-modified peptides and makes interpretation of a causative AGE at a specific amino acid residue difficult. We address this issue by chemically synthesizing defined CEL modifications on Aß1-42 at Lys-16 (Aß-CEL16), Lys-28 (Aß-CEL28), and Lys-16 and -28 (Aß-CEL16&28). We demonstrated that double-CEL glycations at Lys-16 and Lys-28 of Aß1-42 had the most profound impact on the ability to form amyloid fibrils. In silico predictions indicated that Aß-CEL16&28 had a substantial decrease in free energy change, which contributes to fibril destabilization, and a increased aggregation rate. Single-CEL glycations at Lys-28 of Aß1-42 had the least impact on fibril formation, whereas CEL glycations at Lys-16 of Aß1-42 delayed fibril formation. We also tested these peptides for neuronal toxicity and mitochondrial function on a retinoic acid-differentiated SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cell line (RA-differentiated SH-SY5Y). Only Aß-CEL16 and Aß-CEL28 were neurotoxic, possibly through a nonmitochondrial pathway, whereas Aß-CEL16&28 showed no neurotoxicity. Interestingly, Aß-CEL16&28 had depolarized the mitochondrial membrane potential, whereas Aß-CEL16 had increased mitochondrial respiration at complex II. These results may indicate mitophagy or an alternate route of metabolism, respectively. Therefore, our results provides insight into potential therapeutic approaches against neurotoxic CEL-glycated Aß1-42.


Assuntos
Peptídeos beta-Amiloides/metabolismo , Amiloide/metabolismo , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/metabolismo , Doença de Alzheimer/metabolismo , Doença de Alzheimer/patologia , Peptídeos beta-Amiloides/síntese química , Peptídeos beta-Amiloides/toxicidade , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Glicosilação , Humanos , Lisina/análogos & derivados , Lisina/metabolismo , Potencial da Membrana Mitocondrial/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/síntese química , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/toxicidade , Agregados Proteicos , Conformação Proteica em Folha beta , Estabilidade Proteica , Oxigênio Singlete/metabolismo
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