Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is the most prevalent chronic liver disease globally,with only one Food and Drug Administration(FDA)-approved drug for its treatment.Given MASLD's com...Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is the most prevalent chronic liver disease globally,with only one Food and Drug Administration(FDA)-approved drug for its treatment.Given MASLD's complex pathophysiology,ther-apies that simultaneously target multiple pathways are highly desirable.One promising approach is dual-modulation of the famesoid X receptor(FXR),which regulates lipid and bile acid metabolism.However,FXR agonists alone are insufficient due to their limited anti-inflammatory effects.This study aimed to dto identify natural products capable of both FXR activation and inflammation inhibition to provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach for MASLD.Potential FXR ligands from the Natural Product Library were predicted via virtual screening using the Protein Preparation Wizard module in Schrodinger(2018)for molecular docking.Direct binding and regulation of candidate compounds on FXR were analyzed using surface plasmon resonance(SPR)binding assay,reporter gene ana-lysis,and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).The anti-inflammatory properties of these compounds were eval-uated in AML12 cells treated with tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α).Dual-function compounds with FXR agonism and inflamma-tion inhibition were further identified in cells transfected with Fxr siRNA and treated with TNF-α.The effects of these dual-function compounds on lipid accumulation and inflammation were evaluated in cells treated with palmitic acid.Results revealed that 17 natural products were predicted via computational molecular docking as potential FXR agonists,with 15 exhibiting a strong affinity for FXR recombinant protein.Nine isoflavone compounds significantly enhanced FXR reporter luciferase activity and the mRNA expressions of Shp and Ostb.Structure-activity relationship analysis indicated that introducing isopropyl or methoxy groups at the C7 position or a methoxy group at the C6 position could enhance the agonistic efficacy of isoflavones.Three compounds(2,6,and 8)were identified as dual-function natural products functioning as FXR agonists and inflammatory inhibitors,while one compound(12)acted as an FXR agonist to inhibit inflammation.These natural products protected hepatocytes against palmitic acid-induced lipid accumulation and in-flammation.In conclusion,compounds 2,6,and 8(genistein,biochanin A,and 7-methoxyisoflavone,respectively)were identified as dual-function bioactive products that transactivate FXR and inhibit inflammation,serving as potential candidates or lead compounds for MASLD therapy.展开更多
目的:设计PPARα/γ双重激动剂,提高其降糖活性,为以后相关疾病的治疗提供科学的方法和依据。方法:应用Schrodinger Suite 2009中的Glide模块对drug-like数据库进行高通量虚拟筛选,对筛选出的结构利用"Core Hopping"模块进行...目的:设计PPARα/γ双重激动剂,提高其降糖活性,为以后相关疾病的治疗提供科学的方法和依据。方法:应用Schrodinger Suite 2009中的Glide模块对drug-like数据库进行高通量虚拟筛选,对筛选出的结构利用"Core Hopping"模块进行修饰,利用Gromacs 4.0软件包进行分子动力学模拟研究,将PPARα/γ的空载蛋白及其与选出的配体小分子复合物体系分别进行10 ns的分子动力学模拟,最后应用Qikprop模块做ADME(吸收、分布、代谢、排泄)预测来推测这些化合物的成药可能性。结果:设计出一系列新的PPARα/γ双重激动剂。用分子对接方法和分子动力学模拟分析了新激动剂和PPARα/γ的相互作用机制,与临床应用的激动剂ragalitazar相比有更好的结合能力。通过ADME预测得出设计出的化合物均符合类药5原则。结论:通过计算机辅助设计得到的小分子与PPARα/γ的结合能力理论上优于激动剂ragalitazar。预期这些化合物可能成为新的治疗2型糖尿病的目标化合物。展开更多
BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)has become a prevalent cause of chronic liver disease and ranks third among the causes of transplantation.In the United States alone,annual medical costs are approxim...BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)has become a prevalent cause of chronic liver disease and ranks third among the causes of transplantation.In the United States alone,annual medical costs are approximately 100 billion dollars.Unfortunately,there is no Federal Drug Administration(FDA)-approved medication for its treatment.However,various clinical trials are investigating several therapeutic classes that could potentially treat NAFLD.It is valuable to have a compilation of the data available on their efficacy.AIM To assess the efficacy of cyclophilin inhibitors,fibroblast growth factor 21 analogs(FGF21),and dual and pan peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR)agonists for treating NAFLD.METHODS A comprehensive literature search using keywords including cyclophilin inhibitor,FGF agonist,pan-PPAR agonists,dual-PPAR agonist,NAFLD,nonalcoholic steatohepatitis,and fatty liver was conducted on October 29,2022,in PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane Library,Scopus and Web of Science.Animal and human research,case reports,and published articles in English from all countries with patients aged 18 and above were included.Only articles with a National Institutes of Health(NIH)Quality Assessment score of five or higher out of eight points were included.Articles that were narrative or systematic reviews,abstracts,not in English,focused on patients under 18 years old,did not measure outcomes of interest,were inaccessible,or had a low NIH Quality Assessment score were excluded.Each article was screened by two independent researchers evaluating relevance and quality.Resources were scored based on the NIH Quality Assessment Score;then,pertinent data was extracted in a spreadsheet and descriptively analyzed.RESULTS Of the 681 records screened,29 met the necessary criteria and were included in this review.These records included 12 human studies and 17 animal studies.Specifically,there were four studies on cyclophilin inhibitors,four on FGF agonists/analogs,eleven on pan-PPAR agonists,and ten on dual-PPAR agonists.Different investigational products were assessed:The most common cyclophilin inhibitor was NV556;FGF agonists and analogs was Efruxifermin;pan-PPAR agonists was Lanifibranor;and dual-PPAR agonists was Saroglitazar.All classes were found to be statistically efficacious for the treatment of NAFLD,with animal studies demonstrating improvement in steatosis and/or fibrosis on biopsy and human studies evidencing improvement in different metabolic parameters and/or steatosis and fibrosis on FibroScan(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The data analyzed in this review showed clinically significant improvement in individual histological features of NAFLD in both animal and human trials for all four classes,as well as good safety profiles(P<0.05).We believe this compilation of information will have positive clinical implications in obtaining an FDA-approved therapy for NAFLD.展开更多
A series of novel phenyl-urea derivatives which can simultaneously activate gluco kinase(GK)and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ(PPARγ)was designed and prepared,and their activation of GK and PPARγ was e...A series of novel phenyl-urea derivatives which can simultaneously activate gluco kinase(GK)and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ(PPARγ)was designed and prepared,and their activation of GK and PPARγ was evaluated.The structure--activity relationships of these compounds are also described.Three compounds showed potent ability to activate both GK and PPARγ.The possible binding mode of one of these compounds with GK and PPARγ were predicted by molecular docking simulation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81930109,82321005,82073926,82373946 and 82073928)the Major State Basic Research DevelopmentProgramofChina(Nos.2021YFA1301300and 2022YFA1303800)+3 种基金Overseas Expertise Introduction Project for Discipline Innovation(No.G20582017001)the Project of State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines,China Pharmaceutical University(Nos.SKLNMZZ202202 and SKLNMZZ202402)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2632023TD10)the Project Program of Basic Science Research Center Base(Pharmaceutical Science)of Yantai University(No.Y202204).
文摘Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is the most prevalent chronic liver disease globally,with only one Food and Drug Administration(FDA)-approved drug for its treatment.Given MASLD's complex pathophysiology,ther-apies that simultaneously target multiple pathways are highly desirable.One promising approach is dual-modulation of the famesoid X receptor(FXR),which regulates lipid and bile acid metabolism.However,FXR agonists alone are insufficient due to their limited anti-inflammatory effects.This study aimed to dto identify natural products capable of both FXR activation and inflammation inhibition to provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach for MASLD.Potential FXR ligands from the Natural Product Library were predicted via virtual screening using the Protein Preparation Wizard module in Schrodinger(2018)for molecular docking.Direct binding and regulation of candidate compounds on FXR were analyzed using surface plasmon resonance(SPR)binding assay,reporter gene ana-lysis,and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).The anti-inflammatory properties of these compounds were eval-uated in AML12 cells treated with tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α).Dual-function compounds with FXR agonism and inflamma-tion inhibition were further identified in cells transfected with Fxr siRNA and treated with TNF-α.The effects of these dual-function compounds on lipid accumulation and inflammation were evaluated in cells treated with palmitic acid.Results revealed that 17 natural products were predicted via computational molecular docking as potential FXR agonists,with 15 exhibiting a strong affinity for FXR recombinant protein.Nine isoflavone compounds significantly enhanced FXR reporter luciferase activity and the mRNA expressions of Shp and Ostb.Structure-activity relationship analysis indicated that introducing isopropyl or methoxy groups at the C7 position or a methoxy group at the C6 position could enhance the agonistic efficacy of isoflavones.Three compounds(2,6,and 8)were identified as dual-function natural products functioning as FXR agonists and inflammatory inhibitors,while one compound(12)acted as an FXR agonist to inhibit inflammation.These natural products protected hepatocytes against palmitic acid-induced lipid accumulation and in-flammation.In conclusion,compounds 2,6,and 8(genistein,biochanin A,and 7-methoxyisoflavone,respectively)were identified as dual-function bioactive products that transactivate FXR and inhibit inflammation,serving as potential candidates or lead compounds for MASLD therapy.
文摘目的:得到治疗效果好,副作用小的PPAR泛激动剂。方法:用core hopping的方法对LY465608中间链部分和尾链部分进行结构替换。得到新的化合物并与3个蛋白质受体进行分子对接。应用分子动力学模拟先导化合物与PPAR-α、β、γ受体的相互作用情况。基于Lipinski’s rule of five,对得到的先导化合物进行ADME预测。结果:对接结果表明得到的目标化合物能与PPAR-α、β、γ活性位点区域的氨基酸残基形成氢键,使AF-2螺旋稳定于激活构象。分子动力学模拟结果表明模拟过程中受体与激动剂复合物体系是稳定的。ADME预测发现它们体内的吸收、分布、代谢和排泄情况符合作为药物的一般特点。结论:得到的8个化合物可以作为PPAR泛激动剂予以进一步的研究。
文摘BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)has become a prevalent cause of chronic liver disease and ranks third among the causes of transplantation.In the United States alone,annual medical costs are approximately 100 billion dollars.Unfortunately,there is no Federal Drug Administration(FDA)-approved medication for its treatment.However,various clinical trials are investigating several therapeutic classes that could potentially treat NAFLD.It is valuable to have a compilation of the data available on their efficacy.AIM To assess the efficacy of cyclophilin inhibitors,fibroblast growth factor 21 analogs(FGF21),and dual and pan peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR)agonists for treating NAFLD.METHODS A comprehensive literature search using keywords including cyclophilin inhibitor,FGF agonist,pan-PPAR agonists,dual-PPAR agonist,NAFLD,nonalcoholic steatohepatitis,and fatty liver was conducted on October 29,2022,in PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane Library,Scopus and Web of Science.Animal and human research,case reports,and published articles in English from all countries with patients aged 18 and above were included.Only articles with a National Institutes of Health(NIH)Quality Assessment score of five or higher out of eight points were included.Articles that were narrative or systematic reviews,abstracts,not in English,focused on patients under 18 years old,did not measure outcomes of interest,were inaccessible,or had a low NIH Quality Assessment score were excluded.Each article was screened by two independent researchers evaluating relevance and quality.Resources were scored based on the NIH Quality Assessment Score;then,pertinent data was extracted in a spreadsheet and descriptively analyzed.RESULTS Of the 681 records screened,29 met the necessary criteria and were included in this review.These records included 12 human studies and 17 animal studies.Specifically,there were four studies on cyclophilin inhibitors,four on FGF agonists/analogs,eleven on pan-PPAR agonists,and ten on dual-PPAR agonists.Different investigational products were assessed:The most common cyclophilin inhibitor was NV556;FGF agonists and analogs was Efruxifermin;pan-PPAR agonists was Lanifibranor;and dual-PPAR agonists was Saroglitazar.All classes were found to be statistically efficacious for the treatment of NAFLD,with animal studies demonstrating improvement in steatosis and/or fibrosis on biopsy and human studies evidencing improvement in different metabolic parameters and/or steatosis and fibrosis on FibroScan(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The data analyzed in this review showed clinically significant improvement in individual histological features of NAFLD in both animal and human trials for all four classes,as well as good safety profiles(P<0.05).We believe this compilation of information will have positive clinical implications in obtaining an FDA-approved therapy for NAFLD.
基金This project was financially supported as National S&T Major Special Project on Major New Drug Innovation(No.2009zx09103-036)by the National Nature Science Foun-dation of China(No.30572256).
文摘A series of novel phenyl-urea derivatives which can simultaneously activate gluco kinase(GK)and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ(PPARγ)was designed and prepared,and their activation of GK and PPARγ was evaluated.The structure--activity relationships of these compounds are also described.Three compounds showed potent ability to activate both GK and PPARγ.The possible binding mode of one of these compounds with GK and PPARγ were predicted by molecular docking simulation.
