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Structural Fine-Tuning of Desmuramylpeptide NOD2 Agonists Defines Their in Vivo Adjuvant Activity
Guzelj, Samo,Nabergoj, Sanja,Gobec, Martina,Pajk, Stane,Klan?i?, Veronika,Slütter, Bram,Frkanec, Ru?a,?timac, Adela,?ket, Primo?,Plavec, Janez,Mlinari?-Ra??an, Irena,Jakopin, ?iga
, p. 7809 - 7838 (2021/06/28)
We report on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a series of nucleotide-binding oligomerization-domain-containing protein 2 (NOD2) desmuramylpeptide agonists with improved in vitro and in vivo adjuvant properties. We identified two promising compounds: 68, a potent nanomolar in vitro NOD2 agonist, and the more lipophilic 75, which shows superior adjuvant activity in vivo. Both compounds had immunostimulatory effects on peripheral blood mononuclear cells at the protein and transcriptional levels, and augmented dendritic-cell-mediated activation of T cells, while 75 additionally enhanced the cytotoxic activity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells against malignant cells. The C18 lipophilic tail of 75 is identified as a pivotal structural element that confers in vivo adjuvant activity in conjunction with a liposomal delivery system. Accordingly, liposome-encapsulated 75 showed promising adjuvant activity in mice, surpassing that of muramyl dipeptide, while achieving a more balanced Th1/Th2 immune response, thus highlighting its potential as a vaccine adjuvant.
Antimicrobial activities of the cinnamoyl amide of amino acid derivatives
Wei,Jiang,Zhang,Zhang,Guo
experimental part, p. 2383 - 2388 (2012/09/07)
Cinnamic acid derivatives are well known natural antimicrobial compounds. In present studies, 23 cinnamoyl amides of amino acid derivatives were synthesized and their antimicrobial activities against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were evaluated with benzoic acid as a reference. Most of the synthesized compounds were more active in inhibiting bacterial growth and all of them were more sensitive in controlling the growth of yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae than cinnamic acid. Moreover, some of them such as cinnamoyl butyl glycinate(compound 4) were more active than benzoic acid. The pH value influence on the antimicrobial activities of compound 4 was also investigated. Compared to benzoic acid, compound 4 was much more active when pH value was up to 7 and 7.5. These results gives us useful information for food preservatives.
New multifunctional surfactants from natural phenolic acids
Centini, Marisanna,Rossato, Maria Sole,Sega, Alessandro,Buonocore, Anna,Stefanoni, Sara,Anselmi, Cecilia
experimental part, p. 74 - 80 (2012/04/10)
Several new multifunctional molecules derived from natural sources such as amino acids and hydroxycinnamic acids were synthesized. They exhibit various activities such as emulsifying, UV-protecting, and radical scavenging, thereby conforming to the latest requirements for cosmetic ingredients. The synthesis comprises only a few steps: (i) the amino acid, the acid groups of which are protected by esterification, is coupled with ferulic or caffeic acid; (ii) the p-hydroxyl group of the cinnamic derivative reacts with dodecyl bromide in the presence of potassium carbonate (the resulting compounds are highly lipophilic and tested as water/oil (W/O) emulsifiers); (iii) these molecules, by deprotonating the acid groups of the amino acids, with successive salification, are more hydrophilic, with stronger O/W emulsifying properties. The new multifunctional surfactants might prove useful for the treatment of multiple skin conditions, including loss of cellular antioxidants, damage from free radicals, damage from UV, and others.
