scholarly journals Antiallergic Activity of 6-Deoxy-2-O-methyl-6-(N-hexadecanoyl)amino-l-ascorbic Acid

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (15) ◽  
pp. 4684
Author(s):  
Kaori Miura ◽  
Hiroaki Matsuno ◽  
Yuji Iwaoka ◽  
Hideyuki Ito ◽  
Akihiro Tai

Allergy is an excessive immune response to a specific antigen. Type I allergies, such as hay fever and food allergies, have increased significantly in recent years and have become a worldwide problem. We previously reported that an ascorbic acid derivative having palmitoyl and glucosyl groups, 2-O-α-d-glucopyranosyl-6-O-hexadecanoyl-l-ascorbic acid (6-sPalm-AA-2G), showed inhibitory effects on degranulation in vitro and on the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in mice. In this study, several palmitoyl derivatives of ascorbic acid were synthesized and a structure–activity relationship study was performed to discover more potent ascorbic acid derivatives with degranulation inhibitory activity. 6-Deoxy-2-O-methyl-6-(N-hexadecanoyl)amino-l-ascorbic acid (2-Me-6-N-Palm-AA), in which a methyl group was introduced into the hydroxyl group at the C-2 position of ascorbic acid and in which the hydroxyl group at the C-6 position was substituted with an N-palmitoyl group, exhibited much higher inhibitory activity for degranulation in vitro than did 6-sPalm-AA-2G. 2-Me-6-N-Palm-AA strongly inhibit the PCA reaction in mice at lower doses than those of 6-sPalm-AA-2G. These findings suggest that 2-Me-6-N-Palm-AA may be a promising therapeutic candidate for allergic diseases.

1940 ◽  
Vol 18b (11) ◽  
pp. 345-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. B. Collier

Mammalian catalase and cytochrome oxidase are strongly inhibited by the hydroxy derivatives of phenothiazine and by p-hydroxylaminobenzenesulphonamide. Phenothiazine, sulphanilamide, and sulphapyridine have little or no effect. Cytochrome-c is irreversibly reduced by the hydroxy-sulphanilamide, as indicated by spectroscopic observation. The inhibitory activity apparently depends on the presence of the hydroxyl group. The relation of these findings to the vermicidal and bactericidal action of the compounds is discussed.Phenothiazine and thionol have no effect on Ascaris lumbricoides in vitro.


Antibodies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Jitesh Chauhan ◽  
Alex J. McCraw ◽  
Mano Nakamura ◽  
Gabriel Osborn ◽  
Heng Sheng Sow ◽  
...  

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies are well known for their role in allergic diseases and for contributions to antiparasitic immune responses. Properties of this antibody class that mediate powerful effector functions may be redirected for the treatment of solid tumours. This has led to the rise of a new class of therapeutic antibodies to complement the armamentarium of approved tumour targeting antibodies, which to date are all IgG class. The perceived risk of type I hypersensitivity reactions following administration of IgE has necessitated particular consideration in the development of these therapeutic agents. Here, we bring together the properties of IgE antibodies pivotal to the hypothesis for superior antitumour activity compared to IgG, observations of in vitro and in vivo efficacy and mechanisms of action, and a focus on the safety considerations for this novel class of therapeutic agent. These include in vitro studies of potential hypersensitivity, selection of and observations from appropriate in vivo animal models and possible implications of the high degree of glycosylation of IgE. We also discuss the use of ex vivo predictive and monitoring clinical tools, as well as the risk mitigation steps employed in, and the preliminary outcomes from, the first-in-human clinical trial of a candidate anticancer IgE therapeutic.


Synlett ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (08) ◽  
pp. 1131-1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyoungsu Kim ◽  
Seung-Hoon Baek ◽  
Hongjun Jang

The derivatives of macakurzin C containing a modified D ring and protected C(3)/C(5)-hydroxyl groups were synthesized and their in vitro AChE inhibitory activity and neurotoxicity were evaluated to identify the structural requirements for the activities. The results indicated that C(3)-benzyl-protected derivative has a more potent AChE inhibitory activity (IC50, 2.6 μM) and a less neurotoxicity (GI50, >100 μM) than synthetic macakurzin C (IC50, 9.1 μM; GI50, 16.6 μM).


1982 ◽  
Vol 155 (6) ◽  
pp. 1766-1784 ◽  
Author(s):  
DH Raulet ◽  
MJ Bevan

We investigated the antigenic requirements for restimulation of H-2- restricted cytolytic T lymphocytes (CTL) in vitro to determine whether H-2 I region-restricted helper T cells are required in these responses. In one set of experiments, we studied the in vitro response of (responder x nonresponder)F(1) female T cells to the male antigen H-Y. We chose to examine this response because it has been suggested that the defect in nonresponder strains is a failure of helper T cells to recognize H-Y in association with nonresponder I region determinants. However, we find that nonresponder male stimulator cells are as effective as F(1) male stimulator cells at inducing H-Y-specific CTL responses. This finding calls into question reports that secondary CTL responses to H-Y are dependent upon the activation of H-Y- specific helper T cells restricted to responder type I region determinants. In a second set of experiments, we examined the requirements for restimulation of H-2-restricted T cells specific for minor-histocompatibility antigens from long-term mixed lymphocyte cultures. These cultures were established by repeatedly restimulating cultures of specific T cells with H- 2-matched stimulator cells expressing foreign minor histocompatibility antigens. We found that H-2D-restricted T ceils, including CTL, could be restimulated with cells that were matched with the responding cells at only the D region genes. This response did not appear to result from positive allogeneic effects or from antigen processing and "representation" by responder type APC that might contaminate the cultures. Thus, we find no evidence for a requirement for I region-restricted helper T cells in these CTL responses. However, helper T cells are required because we find that CTL lines derived by limit-dilution cloning from these long-term MLC are absolutely dependent upon exogenous helper factors for growth. The most simple interpretation of these results is that the helper cells are restricted to H-2 antigens other than I region antigens or to antigens that code outside of the H-2 complex. Finally, we show that factor-dependent CTL lines must recognize their specific antigen to proliferate, even in the presence of exogenous factors. The requirement of activated CTL for antigen to proliferate provides an explanation for how specific CTL can be selectively enriched in MLC by specific antigen stimulation. Furthermore, it is at variance with reports that memory CTL or activated CTL require only interleukin 2 for restimulation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 610-617
Author(s):  
Sara Azimi ◽  
Omidreza Firuzi ◽  
Aida Iraji ◽  
Afsaneh Zonouzi ◽  
Mahsima Khoshneviszadeh ◽  
...  

Background: Considering that AD is multifactorial in nature, novel series of imidazo [2,1-b][1,3,4] thiadiazole derivatives were designed to address the basic factors responsible for the disease. <p> Methods: These compounds were investigated as inhibitors of beta-site APP cleaving enzyme 1, acetylcholinesterase and butyryl cholinesterase. <p> Results: The BACE1 inhibitory results indicated that nitro phenyl substituted derivatives of imidazo [2,1-b][1,3,4] thiadiazole scaffold (R2 = m-NO2) demonstrated superior BACE1 inhibitory activity compared to other substituted moieties. In the BuChE assay, compounds 4h and 4l carrying meta NO2 at R2 of phenyl ring turned out to be potent inhibitors. <p> Conclusion: In conclusion, these novel synthesized derivatives seem to be promising anti-Alzheimer agents.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Huan Tran The ◽  
Dao Tran Thanh

Background: Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase are regarded as one of promising approach to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Hesperetin is a potential flavonoid for further development in this direction. Objectives: Semi-synthesized and assayed for hesperetin derivatives’s acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity in vitro. Materials and methods: Ester and ether derivatives of hesperetin were semi-synthesized. The semi-synthesis compounds were tested for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity in vitro according to the Ellman’s method. Results: Hesperetin is obtained by hydrolysing hesperidin. Then, two ester and two ether derivatives were semi-synthesized from hesperetin. The results showed that some of the semi-synthesis hesperetin derivatives displayed stronger acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity than hesperetin. Among them, derivative 1 has the best activity with an IC50 value of 43.50 μM. Conclusions: Four hesperetin derivatives were semi-synthesized and investigated their acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity, some of which showed improvement in activity. Key words: Hesperetin, semi-synthesis, inhibit, enzyme, acetylcholinesterase


Author(s):  
Ileana Herzum ◽  
Nicole Blümer ◽  
Werner Kersten ◽  
Harald Renz

AbstractWorldwide, allergic diseases are increasing in prevalence and incidence. Early assessment of the immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitisation status has a major impact on clinical outcome and selection of therapeutic options. Recently, a number of new IgE-detecting test systems have entered the market, including screening tests allowing identification of a wide spectrum of sensitising allergens. We evaluated the analytical and diagnostic performance of the newly developed Allergy Screen test panel for atopy (Mediwiss Analytic, Moers, Germany). The evaluation was performed for four major respiratory and four major nutritional allergens in 142 patients with clinical suspicion of respiratory and/or food allergies. For all allergens, the test showed acceptable concordance to the skin-prick test and the in vitro IgE CAP system (Pharmacia, Freiburg, Germany). The analytical performance was acceptable, with CVs between 2 and 8% in the positive range and good dilution linearity (R=0.9735). Imprecision in the low IgE concentration range dramatically improved by lowering the cut-off value to 0.2IU/mL IgE. In conclusion, the Allergy Screen panel yields reliable results in the detection of allergic sensitisation to common allergens.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fateme Azimi ◽  
Homa Azizian ◽  
Mohammad Najafi ◽  
Ghadamali khodarahmi ◽  
Motahareh hassanzadeh ◽  
...  

Abstract In this work, new derivatives of biphenyl pyrazole-benzofuran hybrids designed, synthesized and evaluated in vitro through enzymatic assay for inhibitory effect against α-glucosidase activity. Newly identified inhibitors were found to be four to eighteen folds more active with IC50 values in the range of 40.6 ± 0.2–164.3 ± 1.8 µM, as compared to the standard drug acarbose (IC50 = 750.0 ± 10.0 µM). Limited Structure-activity relationship was established. A kinetic binding study indicated that most active compound 8e acted as the competitive inhibitors of α-glucosidase with Ki = 38 µM. Molecular docking has also been performed to find the interaction modes responsible for the desired inhibitory activity. As expected, all pharmacophoric features used in the design of the hybrid, are involved in the interaction with the active site of the enzyme. In addition, molecular dynamic simulations showed compound 8e oriented vertically into the active site from mouth to the bottom and stabilized the enzyme domains by interacting with the interface of domain A and domain B and the back side of the active site while acarbose formed non-binding interaction with the residue belong to the domain A of the enzyme.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiu-Man Lien ◽  
Po-Tsun Kuo ◽  
Chao-Lu Huang ◽  
Jung-Yie Kao ◽  
Ho Lin ◽  
...  

A set of 10 4,7-dimethoxy-1,3-benzodioxole derivatives based on a lead compound previously discovered by our group, SY-1, which was isolated fromAntrodia camphorata, were evaluated for theirin vitroinhibitory activity on human colorectal carcinoma cells (COLO 205). Structure-activity relationship studies of the 10 compounds indicated the importance of the chain length of the alkyl group at the 5-position, and the 2-propenyl substituent named “apiole” exhibited the most potent inhibitory activity. In the present study, we demonstrate that the SY-1 analogue “apiole” decreased the proliferation of COLO 205 cells, but not that of normal human colonic epithelial cells (FHC). The G0/G1 cell cycle arrest induced by apiole (75–225 μM) was associated with significantly increased levels of p53, p21 and p27 and decreased levels of cyclin D1. Concerning COLO 205 cell apoptosis, apiole (>150 μM) treatment significantly increased the levels of cleaved caspases 3, 8, 9 and bax/bcl-2 ratio and induced ladder formation in DNA fragmentation assay and sub-G1 peak in flow cytometry analysis. These findings suggest that apiole can suppress COLO 205 cell growth; however, the detailed mechanisms of these processes require further investigation.


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