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Chen XY, Wang L, Ma X, Yang F, Wang X, Xu P, Xu LL, Di B. Development of fentanyl-specific monoclonal antibody (mAb) to antagonize the pharmacological effects of fentanyl. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2024; 486:116918. [PMID: 38570042 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2024.116918] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Fentanyl, a critical component of opioid analgesics, poses a severe threat to public health, exacerbating the drug problem due to its potential fatality. Herein, we present two novel haptens designed with different attachment sites conjugated to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), aiming to develop an efficacious vaccine against fentanyl. KLH-Fent-1 demonstrated superior performance over KLH-Fent-2 in antibody titer, blood-brain distribution, and antinociceptive tests. Consequently, we immunized mice with KLH-Fent-1 to generate fentanyl-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) using the hybridoma technique to compensate for the defects of active immunization in the treatment of opioid overdose and addiction. The mAb produced by hybridoma 9D5 exhibited the ability to recognize fentanyl and its analogs with a binding affinity of 10-10 M. Subsequently, we developed a human IgG1 chimeric mAb to improve the degree of humanization. Pre-treatment with murine and chimeric mAb significantly reduced the analgesic effect of fentanyl and altered its blood-brain biodistribution in vivo. Furthermore, in a mouse model of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression, the chimeric mAb effectively reversed respiratory depression promptly and maintained a certain level during the week. The development of high-affinity chimeric mAb gives support to combat the challenges of fentanyl misuse and its detrimental consequences. In conclusion, mAb passive immunization represents a viable strategy for addressing fentanyl addiction and overdose.
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- Xiao-Yi Chen
- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Key Laboratory of Drug Monitoring and Control, Drug Intelligence and Forensic Center, Ministry of Public Security, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, China Pharmaceutical University Joint Laboratory on Key Technologies of Narcotics Control, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Raffa RB, Pergolizzi JV. Bispecific Sigma1R-Antagonist/MOR-Agonist Compounds for Pain. Cureus 2024; 16:e59837. [PMID: 38846228 PMCID: PMC11154084 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Recent research has significantly advanced an understanding of sigma receptors, which consist of two distinct subtypes designated as S1R and S2R (s1R and s2R gene products, respectively). Both subtypes have recently been cloned and their crystal structures have been published. As a result, highly selective S1R and S2R agonist and antagonist ligands are now available. Unlike the confusion generated from prior use of non-selective 'sigma' compounds, these tool compounds have begun to add clarity about the function of sigma receptors in health and disease. The discovery of compounds with high-affinity (nM range) S1R/S2R or S2R/S1R subtype selectivity (>100-fold), and selectivity over off-target sites (>1,000-fold) has brought the study of sigma receptor pharmacology into the modern era. Computer modeling has contributed to a better understanding of the binding processes, structural requirements for chemical synthesis, and potential therapeutic uses. Several lines of evidence converge on pain as a therapeutic target for S1R-antagonists (as single mechanism or as part of a multi-mechanistic approach). We highlight here some compounds reported over the past few years that have promise for use as analgesics, specifically some mono-mechanistic S1R-antagonists, and some that are 'bispecific', i.e., have more than one mechanism of action, for example, complementary action of the mu-opioid receptor (MOR). We concentrate on some compounds that are further along in development, in particular, some of the bispecific S1R-antagonist/MOR-agonist compounds.
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Miao Z, Zhong Y, Gan Y, Fu K, Liu W, Cao Z, Zhao T, Li Z, Hai A, Peng Y, Zuo Z, Zhang T, Hu S, Chen C, Kang T, Huang T, Guo D, Ke B. A Novel Bifunctional μOR Agonist and σ 1R Antagonist with Potent Analgesic Responses and Reduced Adverse Effects. J Med Chem 2023; 66:16257-16275. [PMID: 38015878 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Bifunctional ligands possessing both μOR agonism and σ1R antagonism have shown promise in producing strong analgesic effects with reduced opioid-related side effects. However, the μOR agonism activity of most dual ligands diminishes compared with classical opioids, raising concern about their effectiveness in managing nociceptive pain. In this study, a new class of dual μOR agonist/σ1R antagonist was reported. Through structure-activity relationship analyses, we identified the optimal compound, 4x, which displayed picomolar μOR agonism activity (EC50: 0.6 ± 0.2 nM) and good σ1R inhibitory activity (Ki: 363.7 ± 5.6 nM) with excellent selectivity. Compound 4x exhibited robust analgesic effects in various pain models, with significantly reduced side effects. Importantly, compound 4x also possessed good safety profiles and no abnormalities were observed in biological parameters even under a high dosage. Our findings suggest that 4x may be a promising lead compound for developing safer opioids and warrants further in-depth studies.
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- Zhuang Miao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou 221004, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou 221004, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Chen H, Wang Q, Li J, Li Y, Chen A, Zhou J, Zhao J, Mao Z, Zhou Z, Zhang J, Wang Y, Wang R, Li Q, Zhang Y, Jiang R, Miao D, Jin J. IFNγ Transcribed by IRF1 in CD4+ Effector Memory T Cells Promotes Senescence-Associated Pulmonary Fibrosis. Aging Dis 2023; 14:2215-2237. [PMID: 37199578 PMCID: PMC10676796 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2023.0320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Physiologically aged lungs are prone to senescence-associated pulmonary diseases (SAPD). This study aimed to determine the mechanism and subtype of aged T cells affecting alveolar type II epithelial (AT2) cells, which promote the pathogenesis of senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis (SAPF). Cell proportions, the relationship between SAPD and T cells, and the aging- and senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) of T cells between young and aged mice were analyzed using lung single-cell transcriptomics. SAPD was monitored by markers of AT2 cells and found to be induced by T cells. Furthermore, IFNγ signaling pathways were activated and cell senescence, SASP, and T cell activation were shown in aged lungs. Physiological aging led to pulmonary dysfunction and TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK (TIME) signaling-mediated SAPF, which was induced by senescence and SASP of aged T cells. Especially, IFNγ was produced by the accumulated CD4+ effector memory T (TEM) cells in the aged lung. This study also found that physiological aging increased pulmonary CD4+ TEM cells, IFNγ was produced mainly by CD4+ TEM cells, and pulmonary cells had increased responsiveness to IFNγ signaling. Specific regulon activity was increased in T cell subclusters. IFNγ transcriptionally regulated by IRF1 in CD4+ TEM cells promoted the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition by activating TIME signaling and cell senescence of AT2 cells with aging. Accumulated IRF1+CD4+ TEM produced IFNγ in lung with aging and anti-IRF1 primary antibody treatment inhibited the expression of IFNγ. Aging might drive T cell differentiation toward helper T cells with developmental trajectories and enhance cell interactions of pulmonary T cells with other surrounding cells. Thus, IFNγ transcribed by IRF1 in CD4+ effector memory T cells promotes SAPF. IFNγ produced by CD4+ TEM cells in physiologically aged lungs could be a therapeutic target for preventing SAPF.
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- Haiyun Chen
- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
- Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease;
- Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Medical School of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Department of Orthopaedics, Xuzhou Central Hospital
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine
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- The Xuzhou Clinical School of Xuzhou Medical University
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- The Xuzhou School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China. The Research Center for Aging, Affiliated Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Department of cardiology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Department of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Jiankang Vocational College, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
- Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Medical School of Nanjing University, Jiangsu Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Department of Orthopaedics, Xuzhou Central Hospital
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells
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Piperidine Derivatives: Recent Advances in Synthesis and Pharmacological Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032937. [PMID: 36769260 PMCID: PMC9917539 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Piperidines are among the most important synthetic fragments for designing drugs and play a significant role in the pharmaceutical industry. Their derivatives are present in more than twenty classes of pharmaceuticals, as well as alkaloids. The current review summarizes recent scientific literature on intra- and intermolecular reactions leading to the formation of various piperidine derivatives: substituted piperidines, spiropiperidines, condensed piperidines, and piperidinones. Moreover, the pharmaceutical applications of synthetic and natural piperidines were covered, as well as the latest scientific advances in the discovery and biological evaluation of potential drugs containing piperidine moiety. This review is designed to help both novice researchers taking their first steps in this field and experienced scientists looking for suitable substrates for the synthesis of biologically active piperidines.
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Sharma KK, Fatima N, Ali Z, Moshin M, Chandra P, Verma A, Goshain O, Kumar G. Neuropathy, its Profile and Experimental Nerve Injury Neuropathic Pain Models: A Review. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:3343-3356. [PMID: 38058089 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128274200231128065425] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Neuropathy is a terrible disorder that has a wide range of etiologies. Drug-induced neuropathy, which happens whenever a chemical agent damages the peripheral nerve system, has been linked here to the iatrogenic creation of some drugs. It is potentially permanent and causes sensory impairments and paresthesia that typically affects the hands, feet, and stockings; motor participation is uncommon. It might appear suddenly or over time, and the long-term outlook varies. The wide range of chronic pain conditions experienced by people has been one of the main obstacles to developing new, more effective medications for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Animal models can be used to examine various neuropathic pain etiologies and symptoms. Several models investigate the peripheral processes of neuropathic pain, whereas some even investigate the central mechanisms, such as drug induce models like vincristine, cisplatin, bortezomib, or thalidomide, etc., and surgical models like sciatic nerve chronic constriction injury (CCI), sciatic nerve ligation through spinal nerve ligation (SNL), sciatic nerve damage caused by a laser, SNI (spared nerve injury), etc. The more popular animal models relying on peripheral nerve ligatures are explained. In contrast to chronic sciatic nerve contraction, which results in behavioral symptoms of less reliable stressful neuropathies, (SNI) spared nerve injury generates behavioral irregularities that are more feasible over a longer period. This review summarizes the latest methods models as well as clinical ideas concerning this mechanism. Every strongest current information on neuropathy is discussed, along with several popular laboratory models for causing neuropathy.
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- Krishana Kumar Sharma
- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Constituent Government College (M.J.P.R.U.), Hasanpur, Uttar Pradesh 244241, India
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Vidal-Torres A, Fernández-Pastor B, García M, Ayet E, Cabot A, Burgueño J, Monroy X, Aubel B, Codony X, Romero L, Pascual R, Serafini MT, Encina G, Almansa C, Zamanillo D, Merlos M, Vela JM. Bispecific sigma-1 receptor antagonism and mu-opioid receptor partial agonism: WLB-73502, an analgesic with improved efficacy and safety profile compared to strong opioids. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:82-99. [PMID: 36815042 PMCID: PMC9939367 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Opioids are the most effective painkillers, but their benefit-risk balance often hinder their therapeutic use. WLB-73502 is a dual, bispecific compound that binds sigma-1 (S1R) and mu-opioid (MOR) receptors. WLB-73502 is an antagonist at the S1R. It behaved as a partial MOR agonist at the G-protein pathway and produced no/unsignificant β-arrestin-2 recruitment, thus demonstrating low intrinsic efficacy on MOR at both signalling pathways. Despite its partial MOR agonism, WLB-73502 exerted full antinociceptive efficacy, with potency superior to morphine and similar to oxycodone against nociceptive, inflammatory and osteoarthritis pain, and superior to both morphine and oxycodone against neuropathic pain. WLB-73502 crosses the blood-brain barrier and binds brain S1R and MOR to an extent consistent with its antinociceptive effect. Contrary to morphine and oxycodone, tolerance to its antinociceptive effect did not develop after repeated 4-week administration. Also, contrary to opioid comparators, WLB-73502 did not inhibit gastrointestinal transit or respiratory function in rats at doses inducing full efficacy, and it was devoid of proemetic effect (retching and vomiting) in ferrets at potentially effective doses. WLB-73502 benefits from its bivalent S1R antagonist and partial MOR agonist nature to provide an improved antinociceptive and safety profile respect to strong opioid therapy.
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Zhuang T, Xiong J, Ren X, Liang L, Qi Z, Zhang S, Du W, Chen Y, Liu X, Zhang G. Benzylaminofentanyl derivates: Discovery of bifunctional μ opioid and σ1 receptor ligands as novel analgesics with reduced adverse effects. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 241:114649. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zhou J, Chen H, Wang Q, Chen S, Wang R, Wang Z, Yang C, Chen A, Zhao J, Zhou Z, Mao Z, Zuo G, Miao D, Jin J. Sirt1 overexpression improves senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis induced by vitamin D deficiency through downregulating IL-11 transcription. Aging Cell 2022; 21:e13680. [PMID: 35906886 PMCID: PMC9381906 DOI: 10.1111/acel.13680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Determining the mechanism of senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis is crucial for designing more effective treatments for chronic lung diseases. This study aimed to determine the following: whether Sirt1 and serum vitamin D decreased with physiological aging, promoting senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis by activating TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling, whether Sirt1 overexpression prevented TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling-mediated senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis in vitamin D-deficient (Cyp27b1-/- ) mice, and whether Sirt1 downregulated IL-11 expression transcribed by TGF-β1/Smad2 signaling through deacetylating histone at the IL-11 promoter in pulmonary fibroblasts. Bioinformatics analysis with RNA sequencing data from pulmonary fibroblasts of physiologically aged mice was conducted for correlation analysis. Lungs from young and physiologically aged wild-type (WT) mice were examined for cell senescence, fibrosis markers, and TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling proteins, and 1,25(OH)2 D3 and IL-11 levels were detected in serum. Nine-week-old WT, Sirt1 mesenchymal transgene (Sirt1Tg ), Cyp27b1-/- , and Sirt1Tg Cyp27b1-/- mice were observed the pulmonary function, aging, and senescence-associated secretory phenotype and TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling. We found that pulmonary Sirt1 and serum vitamin D decreased with physiological aging, activating TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling, and promoting senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis. Sirt1 overexpression improved pulmonary dysfunction, aging, DNA damage, senescence-associated secretory phenotype, and fibrosis through downregulating TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling in Cyp27b1-/- mice. Sirt1 negatively regulated IL-11 expression through deacetylating H3K9/14ac mainly at the region from -871 to -724 of IL-11 promoter, also the major binding region of Smad2 which regulated IL-11 expression at the transcriptional level, and subsequently inhibiting TGF-β1/IL-11/MEK/ERK signaling in pulmonary fibroblasts. This signaling in aging fibroblasts could be a therapeutic target for preventing senescence-associated pulmonary fibrosis induced by vitamin D deficiency.
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- Jiawen Zhou
- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Anti-Aging Research Laboratory, Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,The Laboratory Centre for Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Anti-Aging Research Laboratory, Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Research Centre for Bone and Stem Cells, Key Laboratory for Aging & Disease, The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Li Z, Xiao X, Xue Y, Zhou H, Huang C, Zhu M, Zhuang T, Chen Y, Huang L. Discovery of a novel class of benzoxazole derivatives as histamine H 3 receptor ligands for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Bioorg Chem 2022; 127:106039. [PMID: 35872397 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.106039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
To discover effective analgesics, we summarize the synthesis, optimization, and pharmacological anti-nociceptive effects of a novel series of benzoxazole derivatives targeting H3 receptor (H3R). The new benzoxazoles were assayed in vitro for histamine H3R and H1R binding affinity. The best compound 8d (2-methyl-6-(3-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)propoxy)benzo[d]oxazole) exhibited high affinity for H3R (Ki = 19.7 nM), high selectivity for ten other off-target receptors, and negligible effects on human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG, cardiac ion channel). In rodent animals, compound 8d dose-dependently reversed formalin-evoked pain (Phase I, ED50 = 6.0 mg/kg; Phase II, ED50 = 7.8 mg/kg) and CCI-induced neuropathic pain (chronic constriction injury, ED50 = 15.6 mg/kg). Furthermore, compound 8d showed an excellent safety profile in acute toxicity test (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg) with a therapeutic index (TI = LD50/ED50) > 250 and showed a desirable drug-like pharmacokinetic profile. Above characteristics indicate that compound 8d represents a promising candidate analgesic for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
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- Ziying Li
- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Grand Life Sciences (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430040, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China.
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China.
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- Jiangsu Institute of Marine Resources Development, Co-Innovation Center of Jiangsu Marine Bio-industry Technology, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China; Grand Life Sciences (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430040, China.
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Levoin N, Murthy AVR, Narendar V, Kumar NS, Aparna P, Bhavani AKD, Reddy CR, Mosset P, Grée R. Discovery of potent dual ligands for dopamine D4 and σ1 receptors. Bioorg Med Chem 2022; 69:116851. [PMID: 35753263 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2022.116851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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During our work on exploration of molecules with some piperidine-triazole scaffolds, we realized that our compounds display chemical similarity with some σ, as well as dopaminergic receptor ligands. Here we show that this series of molecules has indeed strong affinity both for σ1 and dopamine D4 receptors. Moreover, they appear selective towards σ2, dopamine paralogues D1, D2, D3 and D5 receptors and hERG channel. Extensive molecular dynamics with our lead compound AVRM-13 were carried out on σ1, supporting agonist activity of the ligand. Unexpectedly, several observations suggested the existence of a cation binding domain, a probable regulatory site for calcium.
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- Nicolas Levoin
- Bioprojet-Biotech, 4 rue du Chesnay Beauregard, BP 96205, 35762 Saint Grégoire, France.
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- Chemveda Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd., #B-11/1, IDA Uppal, Hyderabad 500039, Telangana, India; Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500 085, Telangana, India
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- Chemveda Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd., #B-11/1, IDA Uppal, Hyderabad 500039, Telangana, India
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- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500 085, Telangana, India
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- Department of Organic Synthesis & Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), UMR 6226, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), UMR 6226, F-35000 Rennes, France.
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Lipiński PFJ, Matalińska J. Fentanyl Structure as a Scaffold for Opioid/Non-Opioid Multitarget Analgesics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052766. [PMID: 35269909 PMCID: PMC8910985 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the strategies in the search for safe and effective analgesic drugs is the design of multitarget analgesics. Such compounds are intended to have high affinity and activity at more than one molecular target involved in pain modulation. In the present contribution we summarize the attempts in which fentanyl or its substructures were used as a μ-opioid receptor pharmacophoric fragment and a scaffold to which fragments related to non-opioid receptors were attached. The non-opioid ‘second’ targets included proteins as diverse as imidazoline I2 binding sites, CB1 cannabinoid receptor, NK1 tachykinin receptor, D2 dopamine receptor, cyclooxygenases, fatty acid amide hydrolase and monoacylglycerol lipase and σ1 receptor. Reviewing the individual attempts, we outline the chemistry, the obtained pharmacological properties and structure-activity relationships. Finally, we discuss the possible directions for future work.
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