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Chemistry, Medicinal
Xuanzheng Xiao, Mengzhen Lai, Zilan Song, Meiyu Geng, Jian Ding, Hua Xie, Ao Zhang
Summary: A new compound 26a was designed based on the KRAS(G12C) inhibitor AMG510, showing significant binding affinity and cell growth inhibition against pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting potential therapeutic effects through regulation of KRAS-GTP levels and downstream ERK and AKT phosphorylation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biology
Pooja Dasgupta, Thomas Gunther, Stefan Schulz
Summary: Veldoreotide is a full agonist of SSTR2, SSTR4, and SSTR5, showing high potency and efficacy in HEK293 and BON-1 cells.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nadine Ritter, Paul Disse, Bernhard Wuensch, Guiscard Seebohm, Nathalie Strutz-Seebohm
Summary: The number of neurodegenerative diseases linked to N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) is increasing, posing new challenges due to demographic changes. Current treatments are nonselective and have unwanted side effects. Inhibiting NMDARs in a targeted way is a promising therapeutic approach. However, understanding the receptor's functions and inhibition mechanisms is crucial for developing effective inhibitors. Recently developed 3-benzazepines show potential as inhibitors for further drug development. The role of splice variants and the specific function of exon 5 in NMDAR modulation remain poorly understood.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Anindya Sarkar, Anushka C. Galasiti Kankanamalage, Qian Zhang, Heng Cheng, Prasanna Sivaprakasam, Joseph Naglich, Chunshan Xie, Sanjeev Gangwar, Dale L. Boger
Summary: The comprehensive SAR study of a putative TLR 3/8/9 agonist did not meet the expected activity levels. Evaluation of over 75 analogs failed to identify any with significant activity, with none surpassing the modest activity of the original compound.
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Organic
Lisa-Maria Recnik, Robert J. Thatcher, Shahida Mallah, Craig P. Butts, Graham L. Collingridge, Elek Molnar, David E. Jane, Christine L. Willis
Summary: (-)-Arctigenin and new analogues showed antagonist activity at both AMPA and kainate receptors, with spirocyclic analogue 6c acting as a non-competitive antagonist. Molecular docking studies suggest they bind in a similar manner to known AMPA receptor antagonists, indicating potential as novel leads for epilepsy treatment drug development.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hebaallah Mamdouh Hashiesh, Charu Sharma, Sameer N. Goyal, Niraj Kumar Jha, Shreesh Ojha
Summary: The CB2-selective agonist JWH133 has shown therapeutic potential in treating pain, inflammation, and cancer while avoiding adverse effects on the central nervous system. By modulating immune and inflammatory signaling pathways, JWH133 may be a promising agent for the treatment of various diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychiatry
Susan F. Sonnenschein, Anthony A. Grace
Summary: The study found that peripubertal administration of POM in MAM rats can prevent the emergence of vHPC pyramidal neuron hyperactivity and increased DA neuron population activity in adulthood, showing potential for preventing dopamine system dysfunction and psychosis development. However, POM did not show significant differences in SAL rats.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kirsten M. Jansen, Norma Dahdah, Pau Gama-Perez, Pauke C. Schots, Terje S. Larsen, Pablo M. Garcia-Roves
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of exenatide and Calanus oil on obesity-induced alterations in mitochondrial respiration. The results showed that exenatide increased hepatic mitochondrial respiration in high-fat fed mice, while Calanus oil had no negative effect on respiratory activity in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, suggesting its potential as a dietary supplement.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
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Neurosciences
Marharyta Kolcheva, Marek Ladislav, Jakub Netolicky, Stepan Kortus, Kristyna Rehakova, Barbora Hrcka Krausova, Katarina Hemelikova, Anna Misiachna, Anna Kadkova, Martin Klima, Dominika Chalupska, Martin Horak
Summary: N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) play essential roles in neurotransmission and have been associated with developmental delay and seizures. This study characterizes the functional and pharmacological effects of a pathogenic variant in the GluN1 subunit, providing important insights into its impact on receptor expression and potency.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hebaallah Mamdouh Hashiesh, Niraj Kumar Jha, Charu Sharma, Piyush Kumar Gupta, Saurabh Kumar Jha, Chandragouda R. Patil, Sameer N. Goyal, Shreesh K. Ojha
Summary: The pharmacological activation of CB2R, particularly by the compound JWH133, has shown promising neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in various neurological disorders, making it a potential candidate for drug development in neurotherapeutics. Further regulatory toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies are needed to evaluate its safety for clinical use.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ross C. Anderson, Sharika Hanyroup, Yong Bhum Song, Zulfiah Mohamed-Moosa, Iman van den Bout, Alexis C. Schwulst, Ursula B. Kaiser, Robert P. Millar, Claire L. Newton
Summary: G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) play a crucial role in signal transduction, but mutations can cause diseases. Pharmacological chaperones (PCs) are small molecules that can interact with misfolded receptors and help restore their expression and function. This study found that missense mutations in the neurokinin 3 receptor (NK3R) resulted in loss of cell surface receptor expression, but could be rescued using a small molecule NK3R antagonist. This finding may have therapeutic potential for hypogonadal patients with NK3R mutations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yanan Zhu, Lehao Wu, Yaxue Zhao, Zeyuan Wang, Jihong Lu, Yang Yu, Hua Xiao, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study discovered oridonin as a novel agonist of BRS-3, which has beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis and shows promise as a lead compound in the treatment of metabolic disorders.
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Neurosciences
Kiran Sapkota, Erica S. Burnell, Mark W. Irvine, Guangyu Fang, Dinesh Y. Gawande, Shashank M. Dravid, David E. Jane, Daniel T. Monaghan
Summary: The study characterizes a novel NMDAR antagonist, UBP792, which displays partial subtype-selectivity and inhibits NMDAR responses by reducing the potency and efficacy of L-glutamate and glycine. It acts non-competitively, with activity independent of voltage and affected by pH, and potentially stabilizes different channel conformations to inhibit NMDAR function. This expands the possibilities for developing NMDAR modulators with appropriate selectivity for therapeutic indications.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V Soundaranayaki, A. Kulandaisamy
Summary: A series of novel tridentate Schiff base complexes were synthesized and characterized. The complexes exhibited higher biological activities and showed potential for drug development. Furthermore, the study on the binding properties of the complexes with DNA and enzymes can provide insights into their mechanisms of action in vivo.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael J. Cunningham, Hailey A. Bock, Inis C. Serrano, Benjamin Bechand, D. J. Vidyadhara, Emma M. Bonniwell, David Lankri, Priscilla Duggan, Antonina L. Nazarova, Andrew B. Cao, Maggie M. Calkins, Prashant Khirsariya, Christopher Hwu, Vsevolod Katritch, Sreeganga S. Chandra, John D. McCorvy, Dalibor Sames
Summary: Ariadne is a non-hallucinogenic analog in the phenylalkylamine chemical class of psychedelics that has been tested in humans, showing therapeutic effects such as remission of psychotic symptoms and improved cognition. It acts as a serotonin 5-HT2 receptor agonist with modest selectivity over 5-HT1 receptors. Compared to its hallucinogenic analog, Ariadne exhibits lower signaling potency and efficacy in multiple signaling pathways. It has considerable therapeutic potential across psychiatric and neurological indications.
ACS CHEMICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jakob Pallesen, Stine Mollerud, Karla Frydenvang, Darryl S. Pickering, Jan Bornholdt, Birgitte Nielsen, Diletta Pasini, Liwei Han, Laura Marconi, Jette Sandholm Kastrup, Tommy N. Johansen
ACS CHEMICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian B. M. Poulie, Anna Alcaide, Mikkel Krell-Jorgensen, Younes Larsen, Eloi Astier, Walden E. Bjorn-Yoshimoto, Feng Yi, Jed T. Syrenne, Morten Storgaard, Birgitte Nielsen, Karla A. Frydenvang, Anders A. Jensen, Kasper B. Hansen, Darryl S. Pickering, Lennart Bunch
ACS CHEMICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2019)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Stefano Sainas, Piero Temperini, Jill C. Farnsworth, Feng Yi, Stine Mollerud, Anders A. Jensen, Birgitte Nielsen, Alice Passoni, Jette S. Kastrup, Kasper B. Hansen, Donatella Boschi, Darryl S. Pickering, Rasmus P. Clausen, Marco L. Lolli
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jinxu Liu, Gajanan P. Shelkar, Fabao Zhao, Rasmus P. Clausen, Shashank M. Dravid
MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Organic
Fabao Zhao, Nirvan Rouzbeh, Kasper B. Hansen, Rasmus P. Clausen
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
(2020)
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Dermatology
C. El-Chami, A. R. Foster, C. Johnson, R. P. Clausen, P. Cornwell, I. S. Haslam, M. C. Steward, R. E. B. Watson, H. S. Young, C. A. O'Neill
Summary: Research has identified the presence of organic osmolyte transporters in skin and keratinocytes, and shown that treatment with organic osmolytes can modify tight junction structure and function, potentially contributing to the epidermal barrier. This suggests a potential link between intracellular and extracellular mechanisms of water regulation in skin.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria E. K. Lie, Stefanie Kickinger, Jonas Skovgaard-Petersen, Gerhard F. Ecker, Rasmus P. Clausen, Arne Schousboe, H. Steve White, Petrine Wellendorph
NEUROCHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Alex Maolanon, Athanasios Papangelis, David Kawiecki, Tung-Chung Mou, Jed T. Syrenne, Feng Yi, Kasper B. Hansen, Rasmus P. Clausen
Summary: A versatile stereoselective route was developed for synthesizing new 2'-(S)-CCG-IV analogues, allowing for late stage diversification. The evaluation of these analogues demonstrated the potential for developing subtype-specific NMDA receptor agonists with varying potency and efficacy. The crystal structure analysis of the agonist binding domain provided insights into the structural determinants of agonist efficacy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jinxu Liu, Gajanan P. Shelkar, Lopmudra P. Sarode, Dinesh Y. Gawande, Fabao Zhao, Rasmus Praetorius Clausen, Rajesh R. Ugale, Shashank Manohar Dravid
Summary: Recent studies have demonstrated the critical role of certain cell types in the Globus pallidus externa (GPe) in governing motor function in Parkinson's disease. In particular, enhancing the function of neurons containing parvalbumin (PV) in GPe has been shown to improve motor function. Additionally, fast spiking neurons in GPe express NMDA receptor currents sensitive to GluN2C/GluN2D-selective inhibitors and glycine site agonist, with higher efficacy at GluN2C-containing receptors.
NEUROBIOLOGY OF DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Sebastian Clementson, Sergio Armentia Matheu, Emil Marcher Rorsted, Henrik Pedersen, Anders A. Jensen, Rasmus P. Clausen, Paulo Vital, Emil Glibstrup, Mikkel Jessing, Jesper L. Kristensen
Summary: The study presents a synthetic approach for generating a diverse set of Erythrina natural product analogues, as well as the enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-Cocculine and (+)-Cocculidine, both of which were found to be potent antagonists of beta 2-containing nAChRs.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ulrike Leurs, Anders B. Klein, Ethan D. McSpadden, Nane Griem-Krey, Sara M. O. Solbak, Josh Houlton, Inge S. Villumsen, Stine B. Vogensen, Louise Hamborg, Stine J. Gauger, Line B. Palmelund, Anne Sofie G. Larsen, Mohamed A. Shehata, Christian D. Kelstrup, Jesper Olsen, Anders Bach, Robert O. Burnie, D. Steven Kerr, Emma K. Gowing, Selina M. W. Teurlings, Chris C. Chi, Christine L. Gee, Bente Frolund, Birgitte R. Kornum, Geeske M. van Woerden, Rasmus P. Clausen, John Kuriyan, Andrew N. Clarkson, Petrine Wellendorph
Summary: This study demonstrates the selective binding of compounds related to GHB to CaMKIIα, leading to increased thermal stability of the hub and providing neuroprotection, particularly under pathological conditions. This unexpected interaction establishes GHB analogs as powerful tools for investigating CaMKII neuropharmacology in general and as potential therapeutic compounds for cerebral ischemia.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Fabao Zhao, Unai Atxabal, Sofia Mariottini, Feng Yi, James S. Lotti, Nirvan Rouzbeh, Na Liu, Lennart Bunch, Kasper B. Hansen, Rasmus P. Clausen
Summary: The design and synthesis of (R)-3-(5-furanyl)carboxamido-2-aminopropanoic acid analogues as agonists at the glycine binding site in the GluN1 subunit of NMDA receptors were described. These novel analogues show variable potencies and agonist efficacies among different NMDA receptor subtypes, providing new opportunities for the development of therapeutic agents that can modulate specific NMDA receptor subtypes.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Bechthold, Lucie Grey, Emil Diamant, Judith Schmidt, Ruben Steigerwald, Fabao Zhao, Kasper B. Hansen, Lennart Bunch, Rasmus P. Clausen, Bernhard Wuensch
Summary: The GluN2C subunit is mainly found in NMDA receptors in the cerebellum, but not exclusively. UA3-10 and its ester prodrugs have potential as tool compounds to investigate the role of GluN2C-containing NMDA receptors in brain signal transduction. The ester prodrugs of UA3-10 showed higher lipophilicity and better stability, which suggests that they could potentially improve bioavailability and CNS penetration.
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fabao Zhao, Georgios Mazis, Feng Yi, James S. Lotti, Michael S. Layeux, Eric P. Schultz, Lennart Bunch, Kasper B. Hansen, Rasmus P. Clausen
Summary: This study designed a series of compounds with a novel chemical scaffold and found that triazole can function as a bioisostere for amide to produce glycine site agonists with different activities. Compounds 13g and 13i showed full and partial agonist effects, respectively, at GluN1/2C and GluN1/2D, with 3- to 7-fold preference in agonist potency for GluN1/2C-D over GluN1/2A-B subtypes. Molecular dynamics simulations further explored the agonist binding mode of these compounds.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)