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De Angelis M, Primitivo L, Sappino C, Centrella B, Lucarini C, Lanciotti L, Petti A, Odore D, D'Annibale A, Macchi B, Stefanizzi V, Cirigliano A, Rinaldi T, Righi G, Ricelli A. Stereocontrolled synthesis of new iminosugar lipophilic derivatives and evaluation of biological activities. Carbohydr Res 2023; 534:108984. [PMID: 37984279 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2023.108984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Iminosugars' similarity to carbohydrates determines the exceptional potential for this class of polyhydroxylated alkaloids to serve as potential drug candidates for a wide variety of diseases such as diabetes, lysosomal storage diseases, cancer, bacterial and viral infections. The presence of lipophilic substituents has a significant impact on their biological activities. This work reports the synthesis of three new pyrrolidine lipophilic derivatives O-alkylated in C-6 position. The biological activities of our iminosugars' collection were tested in two cancer cell lines and, due to the pharmaceutical potential, in the model yeast system Saccharomyces cerevisiae to assess their toxicity.
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- Martina De Angelis
- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via Cracovia, 50, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via Cracovia, 50, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Pathology (IBPM)-CNR, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Pathology (IBPM)-CNR, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Pathology (IBPM)-CNR, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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Depta L, Whitmarsh-Everiss T, Laraia L. Structure, function and small molecule modulation of intracellular sterol transport proteins. Bioorg Med Chem 2022; 68:116856. [PMID: 35716590 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2022.116856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Intracellular sterol transport proteins (STPs) are crucial for maintaining cellular lipid homeostasis by regulating local sterol pools. Despite structural similarities in their sterol binding domains, STPs have different substrate specificities, intracellular localisation and biological functions. In this review, we highlight recent advances in the determination of STP structures and how this regulates their lipid specificities. Furthermore, we cover the important discoveries relating to the intracellular localisation of STPs, and the organelles between which lipid transport is carried out, giving rise to specific functions in health and disease. Finally, serendipitous and targeted efforts to identify small molecule modulators of STPs, as well as their ability to act as tool compounds and potential therapeutics, will be discussed.
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- Laura Depta
- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet 207, 2800 Kgs Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet 207, 2800 Kgs Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet 207, 2800 Kgs Lyngby, Denmark.
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Ceramide Metabolism Enzymes-Therapeutic Targets against Cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57070729. [PMID: 34357010 PMCID: PMC8303233 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57070729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Sphingolipids are both structural molecules that are essential for cell architecture and second messengers that are involved in numerous cell functions. Ceramide is the central hub of sphingolipid metabolism. In addition to being the precursor of complex sphingolipids, ceramides induce cell cycle arrest and promote cell death and inflammation. At least some of the enzymes involved in the regulation of sphingolipid metabolism are altered in carcinogenesis, and some are targets for anticancer drugs. A number of scientific reports have shown how alterations in sphingolipid pools can affect cell proliferation, survival and migration. Determination of sphingolipid levels and the regulation of the enzymes that are implicated in their metabolism is a key factor for developing novel therapeutic strategies or improving conventional therapies. The present review highlights the importance of bioactive sphingolipids and their regulatory enzymes as targets for therapeutic interventions with especial emphasis in carcinogenesis and cancer dissemination.
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Samaha D, Hamdo HH, Cong X, Schumacher F, Banhart S, Aglar Ö, Möller HM, Heuer D, Kleuser B, Saied EM, Arenz C. Liposomal FRET Assay Identifies Potent Drug-Like Inhibitors of the Ceramide Transport Protein (CERT). Chemistry 2020; 26:16616-16621. [PMID: 33047409 PMCID: PMC7756341 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202003283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ceramide transfer protein (CERT) mediates non-vesicular transfer of ceramide from endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus and thus catalyzes the rate-limiting step of sphingomyelin biosynthesis. Usually, CERT ligands are evaluated in tedious binding assays or non-homogenous transfer assays using radiolabeled ceramides. Herein, a facile and sensitive assay for CERT, based on Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET), is presented. To this end, we mixed donor and acceptor vesicles, each containing a different fluorescent ceramide species. By CERT-mediated transfer of fluorescent ceramide, a FRET system was established, which allows readout in 96-well plate format, despite the high hydrophobicity of the components. Screening of a 2 000 compound library resulted in two new potent CERT inhibitors. One is approved for use in humans and one is approved for use in animals. Evaluation of cellular activity by quantitative mass spectrometry and confocal microscopy showed inhibition of ceramide trafficking and sphingomyelin biosynthesis.
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- Doaa Samaha
- Insitute for ChemistryHumboldt Universität zu BerlinBrook-Taylor-Strasse 212489BerlinGermany
- Department of Pharmaceutical ChemistryCollege of PharmacyHelwan UniversityCairo11795Egypt
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- Insitute for ChemistryHumboldt Universität zu BerlinBrook-Taylor-Strasse 212489BerlinGermany
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- CNRSInstitut de Chimie de NiceUniversité Côte d'Azur06108NiceFrance
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- Department of Toxicology, Institute of Nutritional ScienceUniversity of PotsdamArthur-Scheunert-Allee 114–11614558NuthetalGermany
- Department of Molecular BiologyUniversity of Duisburg-EssenHufelandstrasse 5545147EssenGermany
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- Unit ‘Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections'Department of Infectious DiseasesRobert Koch Institute13353BerlinGermany
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- Universität PotsdamInstitut für ChemieKarl- Liebknecht- Strasse 24–25, Haus 2514476GolmGermany
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- Universität PotsdamInstitut für ChemieKarl- Liebknecht- Strasse 24–25, Haus 2514476GolmGermany
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- Unit ‘Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections'Department of Infectious DiseasesRobert Koch Institute13353BerlinGermany
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- Department of Toxicology, Institute of Nutritional ScienceUniversity of PotsdamArthur-Scheunert-Allee 114–11614558NuthetalGermany
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- Insitute for ChemistryHumboldt Universität zu BerlinBrook-Taylor-Strasse 212489BerlinGermany
- Chemistry DepartmentFaculty of ScienceSuez Canal UniversityIsmailia41522Egypt
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- Insitute for ChemistryHumboldt Universität zu BerlinBrook-Taylor-Strasse 212489BerlinGermany
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Castellan T, Garcia V, Rodriguez F, Fabing I, Shchukin Y, Tran ML, Ballereau S, Levade T, Génisson Y, Dehoux C. Concise asymmetric synthesis of new enantiomeric C-alkyl pyrrolidines acting as pharmacological chaperones against Gaucher disease. Org Biomol Chem 2020; 18:7852-7861. [PMID: 32975266 DOI: 10.1039/d0ob01522a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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A concise and asymmetric synthesis of the enantiomeric pyrrolidines 2 and ent-2 are herein reported. Both enantiomers were assessed as β-GCase inhibitors. While compound ent-2 acted as a poor competitive inhibitor, its enantiomer 2 proved to be a potent non-competitive inhibitor. Docking studies were carried out to substantiate their respective protein binding mode. Both pyrrolidines were also able to enhance lysosomal β-GCase residual activity in N370S homozygous Gaucher fibroblasts. Notably, the non-competitive inhibitor 2 displayed an enzyme activity enhancement comparable to that of reference compounds IFG and NN-DNJ. This work highlights the impact of inhibitors chirality on their protein binding mode and shows that, beyond competitive inhibitors, the study of non-competitive ones can lead to the identification of new relevant parmacological chaperones.
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- Tessa Castellan
- SPCMIB, UMR5068 CNRS-Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse III, 118 Route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse, France.
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N-Alkylated Iminosugar Based Ligands: Synthesis and Inhibition of Human Lysosomal β-Glucocerebrosidase. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25204618. [PMID: 33050585 PMCID: PMC7594070 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The scope of a series of N-alkylated iminosugar based inhibitors in the d-gluco as well as d-xylo configuration towards their interaction with human lysosomal β-glucocerebrosidase has been evaluated. A versatile synthetic toolbox has been developed for the synthesis of N-alkylated iminosugar scaffolds conjugated to a variety of terminal groups via a benzoic acid ester linker. The terminal groups such as nitrile, azide, alkyne, nonafluoro-tert-butyl and amino substituents enable follow-up chemistry as well as visualisation experiments. All compounds showed promising inhibitory properties as well as selectivities for β-glucosidases, some exhibiting activities in the low nanomolar range for β-glucocerebrosidase.
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