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"Photo-Rimonabant": Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Photoswitchable Molecules Derived from Rimonabant Lead to a Highly Selective and Nanomolar " Cis-On" CB1R Antagonist
Rodríguez-Soacha, Diego A.,Fender, Julia,Ramírez, Yesid A.,Collado, Juan Antonio,Mu?oz, Eduardo,Maitra, Rangan,Sotriffer, Christoph,Lorenz, Kristina,Decker, Michael
, p. 1632 - 1647 (2021/05/10)
Human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (hCB1R) plays important roles in the regulation of appetite and development of addictive behaviors. Herein, we describe the design, synthesis, photocharacterization, molecular docking, and in vitro characterization of "photo-rimonabant", i.e., azo-derivatives of the selective hCB1R antagonist SR1411716A (rimonabant). By applying azo-extension strategies, we yielded compound 16a, which shows marked affinity for CB1R (Ki (cis form) = 29 nM), whose potency increases by illumination with ultraviolet light (CB1R Kitrans/cis ratio = 15.3). Through radioligand binding, calcium mobilization, and cell luminescence assays, we established that 16a is highly selective for hCB1R over hCB2R. These selective antagonists can be valuable molecular tools for optical modulation of CBRs and better understanding of disorders associated with the endocannabinoid system.
Rational Remodeling of Atypical Scaffolds for the Design of Photoswitchable Cannabinoid Receptor Tools
Hu, Tao,Hua, Tian,Li, Fei,Liu, Zhi-Jie,Makriyannis, Alexandros,Stevens, Raymond C.,Tao, Houchao,Tian, Cuiping,Xie, Linshan,Xu, Yueming,Xue, Dongxiang,Zhao, Fei,Zhao, Simeng,Zhao, Suwen,Zheng, Guoxun,Zhong, Guisheng,Zhou, Fang
, p. 13752 - 13765 (2021/09/20)
Azobenzene-embedded photoswitchable ligands are the widely used chemical tools in photopharmacological studies. Current approaches to azobenzene introduction rely mainly on the isosteric replacement of typical azologable groups. However, atypical scaffolds may offer more opportunities for photoswitch remodeling, which are chemically in an overwhelming majority. Herein, we investigate the rational remodeling of atypical scaffolds for azobenzene introduction, as exemplified in the development of photoswitchable ligands for the cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2). Based on the analysis of residue-type clusters surrounding the binding pocket, we conclude that among the three representative atypical arms of the CB2 antagonist, AM10257, the adamantyl arm is the most appropriate for azobenzene remodeling. The optimizing spacer length and attachment position revealed AzoLig 9 with excellent thermal bistability, decent photopharmacological switchability between its two configurations, and high subtype selectivity. This structure-guided approach gave new impetus in the extension of new chemical spaces for tool customization for increasingly diversified photo-pharmacological studies and beyond.
Identification of SENP1 inhibitors through in silico screening and rational drug design
Zhao, Yaxue,Wang, Zhongli,Zhang, Jianchen,Zhou, Huchen
, p. 178 - 184 (2016/07/06)
The small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO)-specific proteases (SENPs) catalyze the deconjugation of SUMO from their substrate proteins. SENP1 which is the most studied isoform is closely related to many cancers such as prostate cancer and colon cancer, t
