scholarly journals Selective Cannabinoid 2 Receptor Agonists as Potential Therapeutic Drugs for the Treatment of Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (18) ◽  
pp. 3338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Frederick Porter ◽  
Anna-Maria Szczesniak ◽  
James Thomas Toguri ◽  
Simon Gebremeskel ◽  
Brent Johnston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Signaling ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Leukocyte Adhesion ◽  
Neutrophil Migration ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Inverse Agonist ◽  
Binding Studies ◽  
Receptor Assays

(1) Background: The cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB2R) is a promising anti-inflammatory drug target and development of selective CB2R ligands may be useful for treating sight-threatening ocular inflammation. (2) Methods: This study examined the pharmacology of three novel chemically-diverse selective CB2R ligands: CB2R agonists, RO6871304, and RO6871085, as well as a CB2R inverse agonist, RO6851228. In silico molecular modelling and in vitro cell-based receptor assays were used to verify CB2R interactions, binding, cell signaling (ß-arrestin and cAMP) and early absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicology (ADMET) profiling of these receptor ligands. All ligands were evaluated for their efficacy to modulate leukocyte-neutrophil activity, in comparison to the reported CB2R ligand, HU910, using an in vivo mouse model of endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) in wild-type (WT) and CB2R-/- mice. The actions of RO6871304 on neutrophil migration and adhesion were examined in vitro using isolated neutrophils from WT and CB2R-/- mice, and in vivo in WT mice with EIU using adoptive transfer of WT and CB2R-/- neutrophils, respectively. (3) Results: Molecular docking studies indicated that RO6871304 and RO6871085 bind to the orthosteric site of CB2R. Binding studies and cell signaling assays for RO6871304 and RO6871085 confirmed high-affinity binding to CB2R and selectivity for CB2R > CB1R, with both ligands acting as full agonists in cAMP and ß-arrestin assays (EC50s in low nM range). When tested in EIU, topical application of RO6871304 and RO6871085 decreased leukocyte-endothelial adhesion and this effect was antagonized by the inverse agonist, RO6851228. The CB2R agonist, RO6871304, decreased in vitro neutrophil migration of WT neutrophils but not neutrophils from CB2R-/-, and attenuated adhesion of adoptively-transferred leukocytes in EIU. (4) Conclusions: These unique ligands are potent and selective for CB2R and have good immunomodulating actions in the eye. RO6871304 and RO6871085, as well as HU910, decreased leukocyte adhesion in EIU through inhibition of resident ocular immune cells. The data generated with these three structurally-diverse and highly-selective CB2R agonists support selective targeting of CB2R for treating ocular inflammatory diseases.

scholarly journals MOLECULAR DOCKING STUDY ON 1H-(3,4d) PYRAZOLO-PYRIMIDINES AS CYCLIN DEPENDANT KINASE (CDK2) INHIBITORS

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Manisha S. Phoujdar ◽  
Gourishankar R. Aland
Keyword(s):  
Data Bank ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Van Der Waals Interactions ◽  
Binding Modes ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Discovery Studio ◽  
Receptor Assays

Objective: CDK2 inhibitors are implicated in several carcinomas viz. Carcinoma of lung, bladder, sarcomas and retinoblastoma. Pyrazolopyrimidines, being purine bioisosters inhibit more than one type of kinase. In this study, we are studying some novel derivatives of 1H-pyrazolo [3,4d] pyrimidines not reported earlier. The objective of the present study is an attempt towards design and development of 1H-[3,4-] pyrazolo-pyrimidines as CDK2 inhibitors through rational drug design.Methods: The present study has been done on CDK2 structure, PDB ID, 3WBL, co-crystallized with ligand PDY from RCSB protein data bank. A series of seventeen 1H-Pyrazolo [3,4-d] pyrimidines feasible for synthesis was docked on the said CDK2 receptor using Auto Dock 4 version, 1.5.6. Outputs were exported to discovery studio 3.5 client for visual inspection of the binding modes and interactions of the compounds with amino acid residues in the active sites.Results: The results of docking studies revealed that the present series of 1H-Pyrazolo[3,4-d] pyrimidines is showing significant binding through hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic, pi and Van der waals interactions, similar to the ligand PDY. Some conserved H-bond interactions comparable to bioisosters and compounds presently under human trials were noted. Ki values predicted in silico also suggest that the series will show promising CDK2 inhibitory activity.Conclusion: The series designed and docked can be further developed by synthesis and in vitro and in vivo activity. The receptor inhibitory activity can also be checked by specific receptor assays.

Recombinant P-selectin glycoprotein ligand–1 directly inhibits leukocyte rolling by all 3 selectins in vivo: complete inhibition of rolling is not required for anti-inflammatory effect

Blood ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 101 (8) ◽  
pp. 3249-3256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. R. Hicks ◽  
Sarah L. Nolan ◽  
Victoria C. Ridger ◽  
Paul G. Hellewell ◽  
Keith E. Norman
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Clinical Benefit ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Neutrophil Migration ◽  
Acute Inflammatory Response ◽  
Leukocyte Rolling ◽  
Selectin Ligand ◽  
Inflammatory Effect

AbstractSelectin-dependent leukocyte rolling is one of the earliest steps of an acute inflammatory response and, as such, contributes to many inflammatory diseases. Although inhibiting leukocyte rolling with selectin antagonists is a strategy that promises far-reaching clinical benefit, the perceived value of this strategy has been limited by studies using inactive, weak, or poorly characterized antagonists. Recombinant P-selectin glycoprotein ligand–1–immunoglobulin (rPSGL-Ig) is a recombinant form of the best-characterized selectin ligand (PSGL-1) fused to IgG, and is one of the best prospects in the search for effective selectin antagonists. We have used intravital microscopy to investigate the ability of rPSGL-Ig to influence leukocyte rolling in living blood vessels and find that it can reduce rolling dependent on each of the selectins in vivo. Interestingly, doses of rPSGL-Ig required to reverse pre-existing leukocyte rolling are 30-fold higher than those required to limit inflammation, suggesting additional properties of this molecule. In support of this, we find that rPSGL-Ig can bind the murine chemokine KC and inhibit neutrophil migration toward this chemoattractant in vitro.

scholarly journals Naturally Available Flavonoid Aglycones as Potential Antiviral Drug Candidates against SARS-CoV-2

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (21) ◽  
pp. 6559
Author(s):  
Ahmed A. Al-Karmalawy ◽  
Mai M. Farid ◽  
Ahmed Mostafa ◽  
Alia Y. Ragheb ◽  
Sara H. Mahmoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Antiviral Drug ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Plant Metabolites ◽  
Secondary Plant Metabolites ◽  
Flavonoid Aglycones

Flavonoids are important secondary plant metabolites that have been studied for a long time for their therapeutic potential in inflammatory diseases because of their cytokine-modulatory effects. Five flavonoid aglycones were isolated and identified from the hydrolyzed aqueous methanol extracts of Anastatica hierochuntica L., Citrus reticulata Blanco, and Kickxia aegyptiaca (L.) Nabelek. They were identified as taxifolin (1), pectolinarigenin (2), tangeretin (3), gardenin B (4), and hispidulin (5). These structures were elucidated based on chromatographic and spectral analysis. In this study, molecular docking studies were carried out for the isolated and identified compounds against SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) compared to the co-crystallized inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro (α-ketoamide inhibitor (KI), IC50 = 66.72 µg/mL) as a reference standard. Moreover, in vitro screening against SARS-CoV-2 was evaluated. Compounds 2 and 3 showed the highest virus inhibition with IC50 12.4 and 2.5 µg/mL, respectively. Our findings recommend further advanced in vitro and in vivo studies of the examined isolated flavonoids, especially pectolinarigenin (2), tangeretin (3), and gardenin B (4), either alone or in combination with each other to identify a promising lead to target SARS-CoV-2 effectively. This is the first report of the activity of these compounds against SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract 93: Endothelial A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease 10 Deficiency Enhances Murine Atherosclerosis Development

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosta Theodorou ◽  
Emiel van der Vorst ◽  
Timo Rademakers ◽  
Jaap van Buul ◽  
Michael Lehrke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Leukocyte Adhesion ◽  
Multiphoton Microscopy ◽  
Ldl Receptor ◽  
Endothelial Permeability ◽  
Intraplaque Hemorrhage ◽  
High Cholesterol Diet ◽  
Atherosclerosis Development

Through shedding of various membrane molecules, including adhesion molecules and chemokines, A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10) could regulate endothelial permeability and leukocyte recruitment, critical processes in inflammatory diseases like atherosclerosis. Indeed, proteomic analysis on mouse endothelial cell sheddome revealed ±300 differentially regulated proteins upon ADAM10 inhibition, of which 10% appeared involved in permeability and leukocyte transmigration. Accordingly, in vitro inhibition of endothelial ADAM10 decreased neutrophil adhesion and transmigration under flow. To evaluate the causal role of endothelial ADAM10 in atherosclerosis development, we used wildtype or endothelial ADAM10-deficient (ADAM10 fl/fl /Tie2-Cre; in brief ADAM10 del ) mice. Mice were rendered atherogenic by adeno-associated virus-mediated overexpression of PCSK9, resulting in persistent LDL receptor knockdown and hyperlipidemia after high cholesterol diet feeding (HCD). Surprisingly, after 12 weeks of HCD diet feeding, ADAM10 del mice showed significantly larger (±45%) and more advanced atherosclerotic lesions, with intraplaque hemorrhage in the brachiocephalic artery. Necrotic core area was increased (±87%) and macrophage content decreased (±49%). No differences were observed in granulocyte and collagen content. In contrast to the in vitro findings, in vivo endothelial permeability, leukocyte adhesion and extravasation, as assessed by intravital multiphoton microscopy, were all increased. In conclusion, this study reveals an unexpected protective effect of endothelial ADAM10 in atherosclerosis development. The underlying mechanisms remain to be determined.

The Vav binding site of the non–receptor tyrosine kinase Syk at Tyr 348 is critical for β2 integrin (CD11/CD18)–mediated neutrophil migration

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (12) ◽  
pp. 3919-3927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurgen Schymeinsky ◽  
Anca Sindrilaru ◽  
David Frommhold ◽  
Markus Sperandio ◽  
Ronald Gerstl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Leukocyte Adhesion ◽  
Neutrophil Migration ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Edema Formation ◽  
Β2 Integrin

Abstract Leukocyte adhesion via β2 integrins (CD11/CD18) activates the tyrosine kinase Syk. We found that Syk was enriched at the lamellipodium during N-formyl-Met-Leu-Phe–induced migration of neutrophil-like differentiated HL-60 cells. Here, Syk colocalized with Vav, a guanine nucleotide exchange factor for Rac and Cdc42. The enrichment of Syk at the lamellipodium and its colocalization with Vav were absent upon expression of a Syk kinase-dead mutant (Syk K402R) or a Syk mutant lacking the binding site of Vav (Syk Y348F). Live cell imaging revealed that both mutations resulted in excessive lamellipodium formation and severely compromised migration compared with control cells. Similar results were obtained upon down-regulation of Syk by RNA interference (RNAi) technique as well as in Syk–/– neutrophils from wild-type mice reconstituted with Syk–/– bone marrow. A pivotal role of Syk in vivo was demonstrated in the Arthus reaction, where neutrophil extravasation, edema formation, and hemorrhage were profoundly diminished in Syk–/– bone marrow chimeras compared with those in control animals. In the inflamed cremaster muscle, Syk–/– neutrophils revealed a defect in adhesion and migration. These findings indicate that Syk is critical for β2 integrin–mediated neutrophil migration in vitro and plays a fundamental role in neutrophil recruitment during the inflammatory response in vivo.

scholarly journals The E3 Ubiquitin Ligase TRIM65 Negatively Regulates Inflammasome Activation Through Promoting Ubiquitination of NLRP3

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiantian Tang ◽  
Ping Li ◽  
Xinhui Zhou ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
Xiuqin Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nlrp3 Inflammasome ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Neutrophil Migration ◽  
Inflammasome Activation ◽  
Regulation Mechanism ◽  
Caspase 1 ◽  
Nlrp3 Inflammasome Activation

The dysregulation of NLRP3 inflammasome plays a critical role in pathogenesis of various human inflammatory diseases, thus NLRP3 inflammasome activation must be tightly controlled at multiple levels. However, the underlying mechanism regulating NLRP3 inflammasome activation remains unclear. Herein, the effects of Tripartite motif-containing protein 65 (TRIM65) on NLRP3 inflammasome activation and the underlying molecular mechanism were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Inhibition or deletion of Trim65 could significantly strengthen agonist induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation in THP-1 cells and BMDMs, indicated by increased caspase-1 activation and interleukin-1β secretion. However, TRIM65 had no effect on poly (dA: dT)-induced AIM2 inflammasome activation or flagellin-induced IPAF inflammasome activation. Mechanistically, immunoprecipitation assays demonstrated that TRIM65 binds to NACHT domain of NLRP3, promotes lys48- and lys63- linked ubiquitination of NLRP3 and restrains the NEK7-NLRP3 interaction, thereby inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome assembly, caspase-1 activation, and IL-1β secretion. In vivo, three models of inflammatory diseases were used to confirm the suppression role of TRIM65 in NLRP3 inflammasome activation. TRIM65-deficient mice had a higher production of IL-1β induced by lipopolysaccharide in sera, and more IL-1β secretion and neutrophil migration in the ascites, and more severity of joint swelling and associated IL-1β production induced by monosodium urate, suggesting that TRIM65 deficiency was susceptible to inflammation. Therefore, the data elucidate a TRIM65-dependent negative regulation mechanism of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and provide potential therapeutic strategies for the treatment of NLRP3 inflammasome-related diseases.

ICAM-2 mediates neutrophil transmigration in vivo: evidence for stimulus specificity and a role in PECAM-1–independent transmigration

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 107 (12) ◽  
pp. 4721-4727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miao-Tzu Huang ◽  
Karen Y. Larbi ◽  
Christoph Scheiermann ◽  
Abigail Woodfin ◽  
Nicole Gerwin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Evidence ◽  
Leukocyte Adhesion ◽  
Neutrophil Migration ◽  
Selective Reduction ◽  
Leukocyte Transmigration ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Peritonitis Model ◽  
Deficient Mice

AbstractICAM-2 has been implicated in leukocyte transmigration in vitro, but there is little in vivo evidence to support this. To address this, neutrophil migration was investigated in ICAM-2–deficient mice (KO) and in wild-type (WT) mice treated with an anti–ICAM-2 blocking monoclonal antibody (mAb) (3C4). In a peritonitis model, IL-1β–induced accumulation of neutrophils was significantly reduced in mice treated with 3C4 (51% inhibition) and in KO mice (41% inhibition). In contrast, TNF-α– or thioglycolate-induced responses were not suppressed in KO mice. Analysis of IL-1β–induced leukocyte responses in cremasteric venules of KO animals by intravital microscopy indicated a defect in transmigration (44% inhibition) but not rolling or adhesion. As found before, TNF-α–induced leukocyte transmigration was unaltered in the KO mice. WT mice treated with the anti–ICAM-2 mAb also exhibited a selective reduction in leukocyte transmigration in response to IL-1β while an anti–ICAM-1 mAb inhibited both leukocyte adhesion and transmigration. Interestingly, mAb 3C4 significantly suppressed IL-1β–induced neutrophil transmigration in PE-CAM-1 KO animals in the peritonitis model but not in the cremaster muscle. The findings provide direct evidence for the involvement of ICAM-2 in neutrophil transmigration in vivo, though this role appears to be stimulus specific. Furthermore, ICAM-2 appears capable of mediating PECAM-1–independent leukocyte transmigration.

Exploiting Anti-Inflammation Effects of Flavonoids in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 2610-2619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarique Hussain ◽  
Ghulam Murtaza ◽  
Huansheng Yang ◽  
Muhammad S. Kalhoro ◽  
Dildar H. Kalhoro
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Cellular Level ◽  
Antiinflammatory Drugs ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Background: Inflammation is a complex response of the host defense system to different internal and external stimuli. It is believed that persistent inflammation may lead to chronic inflammatory diseases such as, inflammatory bowel disease, neurological and cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress is the main factor responsible for the augmentation of inflammation via various molecular pathways. Therefore, alleviating oxidative stress is effective a therapeutic option against chronic inflammatory diseases. Methods: This review article extends the knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms of flavonoids targeting inflammatory pathways in chronic diseases, which would be the best approach for the development of suitable therapeutic agents against chronic diseases. Results: Since the inflammatory response is initiated by numerous signaling molecules like NF-κB, MAPK, and Arachidonic acid pathways, their encountering function can be evaluated with the activation of Nrf2 pathway, a promising approach to inhibit/prevent chronic inflammatory diseases by flavonoids. Over the last few decades, flavonoids drew much attention as a potent alternative therapeutic agent. Recent clinical evidence has shown significant impacts of flavonoids on chronic diseases in different in-vivo and in-vitro models. Conclusion: Flavonoid compounds can interact with chronic inflammatory diseases at the cellular level and modulate the response of protein pathways. A promising approach is needed to overlook suitable alternative compounds providing more therapeutic efficacy and exerting fewer side effects than commercially available antiinflammatory drugs.

In-silico Studies of Isolated Phytoalkaloid Against Lipoxygenase: Study Based on Possible Correlation

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-221
Author(s):  
Haroon Khan ◽  
Muhammad Zafar ◽  
Helena Den-Haan ◽  
Horacio Perez-Sanchez ◽  
Mohammad Amjad Kamal
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Lipoxygenase Inhibitors ◽  
Lipoxygenase Inhibition ◽  
In Silico Studies

Aim and Objective: Lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes play an important role in the pathophysiology of several inflammatory and allergic diseases including bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Inhibitors of the LOX are believed to be an ideal approach in the treatment of diseases caused by its over-expression. In this regard, several synthetic and natural agents are under investigation worldwide. Alkaloids are the most thoroughly investigated class of natural compounds with outstanding past in clinically useful drugs. In this article, we have discussed various alkaloids of plant origin that have already shown lipoxygenase inhibition in-vitro with possible correlation in in silico studies. Materials and Methods: Molecular docking studies were performed using MOE (Molecular Operating Environment) software. Among the ten reported LOX alkaloids inhibitors, derived from plant, compounds 4, 2, 3 and 1 showed excellent docking scores and receptor sensitivity. Result and Conclusion: These compounds already exhibited in vitro lipoxygenase inhibition and the MOE results strongly correlated with the experimental results. On the basis of these in vitro assays and computer aided results, we suggest that these compounds need further detail in vivo studies and clinical trial for the discovery of new more effective and safe lipoxygenase inhibitors. In conclusion, these results might be useful in the design of new and potential lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibitors.

scholarly journals Heme Oxygenase-1 Deficiency and Oxidative Stress: A Review of 9 Independent Human Cases and Animal Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 1514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiro Yachie
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Animal Models ◽  
Heme Oxygenase ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Heme Oxygenase 1 ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions

Since Yachie et al. reported the first description of human heme oxygenase (HO)-1 deficiency more than 20 years ago, few additional human cases have been reported in the literature. A detailed analysis of the first human case of HO-1 deficiency revealed that HO-1 is involved in the protection of multiple tissues and organs from oxidative stress and excessive inflammatory reactions, through the release of multiple molecules with anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory functions. HO-1 production is induced in vivo within selected cell types, including renal tubular epithelium, hepatic Kupffer cells, vascular endothelium, and monocytes/macrophages, suggesting that HO-1 plays critical roles in these cells. In vivo and in vitro studies have indicated that impaired HO-1 production results in progressive monocyte dysfunction, unregulated macrophage activation and endothelial cell dysfunction, leading to catastrophic systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Data from reported human cases of HO-1 deficiency and numerous studies using animal models suggest that HO-1 plays critical roles in various clinical settings involving excessive oxidative stress and inflammation. In this regard, therapy to induce HO-1 production by pharmacological intervention represents a promising novel strategy to control inflammatory diseases.

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