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Alkylsulfenyl thiocarbonates: precursors to hydropersulfides potently attenuate oxidative stress
Aggarwal, Sahil C.,Khodade, Vinayak S.,Paolocci, Nazareno,Pharoah, Blaze M.,Toscano, John P.
, p. 8252 - 8259 (2021/06/22)
The recent discovery of the prevalence of hydropersulfides (RSSH) species in biological systems suggests their potential roles in cell regulatory processes. However, the reactive and transient nature of RSSH makes their study difficult, and dependent on the use of donor molecules. Herein, we report alkylsulfenyl thiocarbonates as a new class of RSSH precursors that efficiently release RSSH under physiologically relevant conditions. RSSH release kinetics from these precursors are tunable through electronic modification of the thiocarbonate carbonyl group's electrophilicity. In addition, these precursors also react with thiols to release RSSH with a minor amount of carbonyl sulfide (COS). Importantly, RSSH generation by these precursors protects against oxidative stress in H9c2 cardiac myoblasts. Furthermore, we demonstrate the ability of these precursors to increase intracellular RSSH levels.
Alkylamine-Substituted Perthiocarbamates: Dual Precursors to Hydropersulfide and Carbonyl Sulfide with Cardioprotective Actions
Khodade, Vinayak S.,Pharoah, Blaze M.,Paolocci, Nazareno,Toscano, John P.
supporting information, p. 4309 - 4316 (2020/03/05)
The recent discovery of hydropersulfides (RSSH) in mammalian systems suggests their potential roles in cell signaling. However, the exploration of RSSH biological significance is challenging due to their instability under physiological conditions. Herein, we report the preparation, RSSH-releasing properties, and cytoprotective nature of alkylamine-substituted perthiocarbamates. Triggered by a base-sensitive, self-immolative moiety, these precursors show efficient RSSH release and also demonstrate the ability to generate carbonyl sulfide (COS) in the presence of thiols. Using this dually reactive alkylamine-substituted perthiocarbamate platform, the generation of both RSSH and COS is tunable with respect to half-life, pH, and availability of thiols. Importantly, these precursors exhibit cytoprotective effects against hydrogen peroxide-mediated toxicity in H9c2 cells and cardioprotective effects against myocardial ischemic/reperfusion injury, indicating their potential application as new RSSH- and/or COS-releasing therapeutics.
