ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400467
Huihui Wang, Zhaoliang Wang, Linghao Hu, Bingjie Yang, Liangyi Zong, Dounan Xu, Bo Yu, Xiangqian Kong, Mingliang Wang
{"title":"Discovery of KW0113 as a First and Effective PROTAC Degrader of DNMT1 Protein","authors":"Huihui Wang, Zhaoliang Wang, Linghao Hu, Bingjie Yang, Liangyi Zong, Dounan Xu, Bo Yu, Xiangqian Kong, Mingliang Wang","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400467","url":null,"abstract":"DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) is an attractive therapeutic target for acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) and other malignancies. It has been reported that the genetic depletion of DNMT1 inhibited AML cell proliferation through reversing DNA methylation abnormalities. However, no DNMT1-targeted PROTAC degraders have been reported yet. Herein, a series of proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC) degrader of DNMT1 based on dicyanopyridine scaffold and VHL E3 ubiquitin ligase ligand was developed. Among them, KW0113 (DC50 = 643/899 nM in MV4-11/MOLM-13 cells) exhibited optimal DNMT1 degradation. KW0113 induced DNMT1-selective degradation in a dose- and time-dependent manner through VHL engagement. Moreover, KW0113 inhibited AML cell growth by reversing promoter DNA hypermethylation and tumor-suppressor genes silencing. In conclusion, these findings proved the capability of PROTAC strategy for inducing DNMT1 degradation, demonstrated the therapeutic potential of DNMT1-targeted PROTACs. This work also provided a convenient chemical knockdown tool for DNMT1-related studies.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-18DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400504
Thomas P. Corner, Eidarus Salah, Anthony Tumber, Samanpreet Kaur, Yu Nakashima, Mark D. Allen, Lara I. Schnaubelt, Giorgia Fiorini, Lennart Brewitz, Christopher Schofield
{"title":"Crystallographic and Selectivity Studies on the Approved HIF Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitors Desidustat and Enarodustat","authors":"Thomas P. Corner, Eidarus Salah, Anthony Tumber, Samanpreet Kaur, Yu Nakashima, Mark D. Allen, Lara I. Schnaubelt, Giorgia Fiorini, Lennart Brewitz, Christopher Schofield","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400504","url":null,"abstract":"Prolyl hydroxylase domain‐containing proteins 1‐3 (PHD1‐3) are 2‐oxoglutarate (2OG)‐dependent oxygenases catalysing C‐4 hydroxylation of prolyl residues in α‐subunits of the heterodimeric transcription factor hypoxia‐inducible factor (HIF), modifications that promote HIF‐α degradation via the ubiquitin‐proteasome pathway. Pharmacological inhibition of the PHDs induces HIF‐α stabilisation, so promoting HIF target gene transcription. PHD inhibitors are used to treat anaemia caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to their ability to stimulate erythropoietin (EPO) production. We report studies on the effects of the approved PHD inhibitors Desidustat and Enarodustat, and the clinical candidate TP0463518, on activities of a representative set of isolated recombinant human 2OG oxygenases. The three molecules manifest selectivity for PHD inhibition over that of the other 2OG oxygenases evaluated. We obtained crystal structures of Desidustat and Enarodustat in complex with the human 2OG oxygenase factor inhibiting hypoxia‐inducible factor‐α (FIH), which, together with modelling studies, inform on the binding modes of Desidustat and Enarodustat to active site Fe(II) in 2OG oxygenases, including PHD1‐3. The results will help in the design of selective inhibitors of both the PHDs and other 2OG oxygenases, which are of medicinal interest due to their involvement inter alia in metabolic regulation, epigenetic signalling, DNA‐damage repair, and agrochemical resistance.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400469
Zhao Xia, Hao Xiang, Yi-Ming Shi
{"title":"Bacterial Secondary Metabolites Embedded in Producer Cell Membranes and Antibiotics Targeting Their Biosynthesis","authors":"Zhao Xia, Hao Xiang, Yi-Ming Shi","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400469","url":null,"abstract":"The bacterial cell membrane primarily houses lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins forming a barrier and interface that maintains cellular integrity, supports homeostasis, and senses environmental changes. Compared to lipid components and excreted secondary metabolites, compounds embedded in the producer cell membrane are often overlooked due to their low abundance and niche‐specific functions. The accumulation of findings has led to an increased appreciation of their crucial roles in bacterial cell biochemistry, physiology, and ecology, as well as their impact on mutualistic and pathogenic bacteria‐eukaryote interactions. This review highlights the structures, biosynthesis, regulation, and ecological functions of membrane‐embedded secondary metabolites. It also discusses antibiotics that target their biosynthetic pathways, aiming to inspire the development of antibiotics specific to pathogenic bacteria without harming human cells.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400527
Anca-Elena Dascălu, Christophe Furman, Steve Lancel, Emmanuelle Lipka, Maxime Liberelle, Eric Boulanger, Alina Ghinet
{"title":"Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of Pyrazoline Derivatives as Potential Antagonists of RAGE-Mediated Pathologies: Insights from SAR Studies and Biological Evaluations","authors":"Anca-Elena Dascălu, Christophe Furman, Steve Lancel, Emmanuelle Lipka, Maxime Liberelle, Eric Boulanger, Alina Ghinet","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400527","url":null,"abstract":"In the context of age-related disorders, the receptor of advanced glycation end products (RAGE), plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of these conditions by triggering downstream signaling pathways associated with chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. Targeting this inflammaging phenomenon with RAGE antagonists holds promise for interventions with broad implications in healthy aging and the management of age-related conditions. This study explores the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of pyrazoline-based RAGE antagonists synthesized using an ultrasound-assisted green one-pot two-steps methodology. Our investigation identifies phenylurenyl-pyrazoline 2g as a promising candidate, demonstrating superior efficiency compared to the reference antagonist Azeliragon (IC50 = 13 µM). Compound 2g exhibits potent inhibition of the AGE2-BSA/sRAGE interaction (IC50 = 22 µM) and favorable affinity in Microscale Thermophoresis (MST) assays (Kd = 17.1 µM), along with a favorable safety profile, with no apparent cytotoxicity observed in vitro in the MTS assay. These findings underscore the potential of pyrazoline-derived RAGE antagonists as therapeutic agents for addressing age-related disorders.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142268920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400669
Martin Kondža
{"title":"Medicinal Chemistry in Bosnia and Herzegovina ‐ Past, Present and Perspectives**","authors":"Martin Kondža","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400669","url":null,"abstract":"Although Bosnia and Herzegovina has had a rich history in medicines and traditional medicines, it historically had poor activity regarding the field of medicinal chemistry in the country. However, this has changed recently as Bosnia and Herzegovina has shown immense potential in this field. A significant milestone occurred in 2019, with the establishment of the Organization Pharmaceutical Research Institute. This non‐governmental organization aims to improve medicinal chemistry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through research, partnerships, and educational initiatives, the organization has made substantial strides in promoting pharmaceutical research, education, and innovation. Moreover, the country‘s membership in the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (EFMC) has further facilitated collaboration with European experts, access to cutting‐edge knowledge and technologies, and harmonization with European standards. Looking to the future, this organization endeavors to improve healthcare, encourage innovation in medicinal chemistry, and promote the development of new therapies. With the efforts to establish an Association of Chemists in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the nation‘s scientific community is poised to flourish, contributing to the advancement of medicinal chemistry and healthcare in the region.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-16DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202481801
Lukas Gardner, John Rossi, Brock Armstrong, Mia Muse, Alex LaVeck, Melanie A. Blevins, Lingdi Zhang, Dr. Heide L. Ford, Dr. Rui Zhao, Dr. Xiang Wang
{"title":"Front Cover: Rational Design of Novel Allosteric EYA2 Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutics for Multiple Brain Cancers (ChemMedChem 18/2024)","authors":"Lukas Gardner, John Rossi, Brock Armstrong, Mia Muse, Alex LaVeck, Melanie A. Blevins, Lingdi Zhang, Dr. Heide L. Ford, Dr. Rui Zhao, Dr. Xiang Wang","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202481801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202481801","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Protein-ligand docking simulation showing hydrogen bonding in green and Pi-Pi stacking in cyan between EYA2 and a novel inhibitor. Several new interactions are found in this study leading to >30-fold increase of potency relative to the previous lead analog. Many analogs in the series expanded our knowledge on beneficial interactions between the protein and potential inhibitors. This new series of inhibitors provides further insight into treatment of many cancer lines including Glioblastoma and Medulloblastoma. More details can be found in article 10.1002/cmdc.202400179 by Heide L. Ford, Rui Zhao, Xiang Wang, and co-workers.<figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"19 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cmdc.202481801","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142234802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-13DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400545
Longfei Zhang, Laura Calvo-Barreiro, Victor de Sousa Batista, Katarzyna Świderek, Moustafa Gabr
{"title":"Discovery of ICOS‐targeted small molecules using affinity selection mass spectrometry screening","authors":"Longfei Zhang, Laura Calvo-Barreiro, Victor de Sousa Batista, Katarzyna Świderek, Moustafa Gabr","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400545","url":null,"abstract":"Inducible T cell co‐stimulator (ICOS) is a positive immune checkpoint receptor expressed on the surface of activated T cells, which could promote cell function after being stimulated with ICOS ligand (ICOS‐L). Although clinical benefits have been reported in the ICOS modulation‐based treatment for cancer and autoimmune disease, current modulators are restricted in biologics, whereas ICOS‐targeted small molecules are lacking. To fill this gap, we performed an affinity selection mass spectrometry (ASMS) screening for ICOS binding using a library of 15,600 molecules. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that utilizes ASMS screening to discover small molecules targeting immune checkpoints. Compound 9 with a promising ICOS/ICOS‐L inhibitory profile (IC50 = 29.38 ± 3.41 µM) was selected as the template for the modification. Following preliminary structure‐activity relationship (SAR) study and molecular dynamic (MD) simulation revealed the critical role of the ortho‐hydroxy group on compound 9 in the ICOS binding, as it could stabilize the interaction via the hydrogen bond formation with residuals on the glycan, and the depletion could lead to an activity lost. This work validates a promising inhibitor for the ICOS/ICOS‐L interaction, and we anticipate future modifications could provide more potent modulators for this interaction.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemMedChemPub Date : 2024-09-13DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400443
Srinidhi V. G., Huidrom Mangalsana, Amit Vernekar
{"title":"Breaking Barriers in Photothermal Tumor Therapy: A Cascade of Strain‐Engineered Nanozyme in Action","authors":"Srinidhi V. G., Huidrom Mangalsana, Amit Vernekar","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400443","url":null,"abstract":"Cancer, a deadly and constantly evolving disease, has always been difficult to treat due to the complexity of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Cancer nanomedicines are proving to be a much better alternative for treatment due to their stability and ability to provide an efficient targeted therapy. An amorphous alloy bimetallene with an introduction of 2 % tensile strain with photothermal multiple enzyme‐like catalytic activity is being presented here that functions as a TME‐responsive nanozyme. Labeled as RhRu, this bimetallene, under acidic conditions, functions as oxidase (OXD) – like, peroxidase (POD) – like and catalase (CAT) – like enzymes, by producing radicals and disrupting the tumor cells. This effect is enhanced especially upon irradiation of laser and introduction of tensile strain in its heterophase boundaries. This current highlight discusses the strain engineering tactic of la‐RhRu bimetallene and its potency as an anti‐tumor therapeutic.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142256298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biomimetic Cell Membrane‐Coated Nanoparticles for Cancer Theranostics","authors":"Tiantian Jiang, Yiduo Zhan, Jiayao Ding, Zheming Song, Yijing Zhang, Jingchao Li, Ting Su","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400410","url":null,"abstract":"Nanoparticles can enhance drugs accumulating at the tumor site and hold tremendous promise for achieving effective tumor treatment. However, due to the complexity of cancer heterogeneity and suppressive tumor microenvironment, the delivery of traditional nanoparticles has poor infiltration and off‐target effects, making it difficult to control the drug release rate and causing off‐target toxicity. In recent years, cell membrane‐coated biomimetic nanoparticles have been developed, which have both the natural characteristics of biomembranes and the physical characteristics of traditional nanoparticles, thus improving the homologous targeting ability of nanoparticles to tumor cells and better biocompatibility. In this paper, we reviewed the application of single cell membrane and hybrid cell membrane‐coated biomimetic nanoparticles in the integration for tumor diagnosis and treatment. We talked about the preparation methods of cell membrane‐coated nanoparticles, the targeting mechanisms, and the effects of imaging and therapeutic outcomes of different cell membrane‐coated biomimetic nanoparticles in detail. Finally, we discussed the existing problems and prospects of cell membrane‐coated biomimetic nanomaterials.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142201659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Flavonol‐ruthenium complexes as antioxidant and anticancer agents","authors":"Tzenge-Lien Shih, Ting-Wei Wu, Yi-Cheng Chu, Chuan-Hsin Chang, Yu-Hui Hsieh, Mei-Hsin Tang, Pei-Hsuan Hsu, Jih-Jung Chen","doi":"10.1002/cmdc.202400313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cmdc.202400313","url":null,"abstract":"Flavonol‐metal complexes can enhance the biological activity of flavonols. Inspired by the potential of ruthenium‐based drugs in pharmaceutical applications, seven flavonol‐Ru (II) complexes were synthesized to evaluate their biological activities. Among these compounds, compounds 8, 11, and 12 showed potent antioxidant activities. Compound 12 exhibited superior anti‐inflammatory activity to natural quercetin, which served as a positive control. This study is the first to report the free radical scavenging abilities and antioxidant activity of flavonol‐Ru (II) complexes. Furthermore, compound 12 demonstrated comparable efficacy to 5‐FU against human non‐small‐cell lung cancer cells (A549). These results strongly support the potential of flavonol‐Ru (II) agents.","PeriodicalId":147,"journal":{"name":"ChemMedChem","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142201657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}