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Development and Optimization of Chromosomally-Integrated Fluorescent <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Reporter Constructs
Restoring tumour selectivity of the bioreductive prodrug pr-104 by developing an analogue resistant to aerobic metabolism by human aldo-keto reductase 1c3
PR-104 is a phosphate ester pre-prodrug that is converted in vivo to its cognate alcohol, PR-104A, a latent alkylator which forms potent cytotoxins upon bioreduction. Hypoxia selectivity results from one-electron nitro reduction of PR-104A, in which cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase (POR) plays an important role. However, PR-104A also undergoes âoff-targetâ two-electron reduction by human aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3), resulting in activation in oxygenated tissues. AKR1C3 expression in human myeloid progenitor cells probably accounts for the dose-limiting myelotoxicity of PR-104 documented in clinical trials, resulting in human PR-104A plasma exposure levels 3.4- to 9.6-fold lower than can be achieved in murine models. Structure-based design to eliminate AKR1C3 activation thus represents a strategy for restoring the therapeutic window of this class of agent in humans. Here, we identified SN29176, a PR-104A analogue resistant to human AKR1C3 activation. SN29176 retains hypoxia selectivity in vitro with aerobic/hypoxic IC(50) ratios of 9 to 145, remains a substrate for POR and triggers ÎłH2AX induction and cell cycle arrest in a comparable manner to PR-104A. SN35141, the soluble phosphate pre-prodrug of SN29176, exhibited superior hypoxic tumour log cell kill (>4.0) to PR-104 (2.5â3.7) in vivo at doses predicted to be achievable in humans. Orthologues of human AKR1C3 from mouse, rat and dog were incapable of reducing PR-104A, thus identifying an underlying cause for the discrepancy in PR-104 tolerance in pre-clinical models versus humans. In contrast, the macaque AKR1C3 gene orthologue was able to metabolise PR-104A, indicating that this species may be suitable for evaluating the toxicokinetics of PR-104 analogues for clinical development. We confirmed that SN29176 was not a substrate for AKR1C3 orthologues across all four pre-clinical species, demonstrating that this prodrug analogue class is suitable for further development. Based on these findings, a prodrug candidate was subsequently identified for clinical trials
2-Mercapto-Quinazolinones as Inhibitors of Type II NADH Dehydrogenase and Mycobacterium tuberculosis:Structure-Activity Relationships, Mechanism of Action and Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion Characterization
<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> (<i>MTb</i>) possesses
two nonproton pumping type II NADH dehydrogenase (NDH-2)
enzymes which are predicted to be jointly essential for respiratory
metabolism. Furthermore, the structure of a closely related bacterial
NDH-2 has been reported recently, allowing for the structure-based
design of small-molecule inhibitors. Herein, we disclose <i>MTb</i> whole-cell structureâactivity relationships (SARs) for a series of 2-mercapto-quinazolinones which target the <i>ndh</i> encoded NDH-2 with nanomolar potencies. The compounds were inactivated by glutathione-dependent adduct formation as well as quinazolinone oxidation in microsomes. Pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated modest bioavailability and compound exposures. Resistance to the compounds in <i>MTb</i> was conferred by promoter mutations in the alternative nonessential NDH-2 encoded by <i>ndhA</i> in <i>MTb</i>. Bioenergetic analyses revealed a decrease in oxygen consumption rates in response to inhibitor in cells in which membrane potential was uncoupled from ATP production, while inverted membrane vesicles showed mercapto-quinazolinone-dependent inhibition of ATP production when NADH was the electron donor to the respiratory chain. Enzyme kinetic studies further demonstrated noncompetitive inhibition, suggesting binding of this scaffold to an allosteric site. In summary, while the initial <i>MTb</i> SAR showed limited improvement in potency, these results, combined with structural information on the bacterial protein, will aid in the future discovery of new and improved NDH-2 inhibitors
Metabolomics Reveal dâAlanine:dâAlanine Ligase As the Target of dâCycloserine in <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>
Stable isotope-mass spectrometry
(MS)-based metabolomic profiling
is a powerful technique for following changes in specific metabolite
pool sizes and metabolic flux under various experimental conditions
in a test organism or cell type. Here, we use a metabolomics approach
to interrogate the mechanism of antibiotic action of d-cycloserine
(DCS), a second line antibiotic used in the treatment of multidrug
resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> infections.
We use doubly labeled <sup>13</sup>C α-carbon-<sup>2</sup>H l-alanine to allow tracking of both alanine racemase and d-alanine:d-alanine ligase activity in <i>M. tuberculosis</i> challenged with DCS and reveal that d-alanine:d-alanine ligase is more strongly inhibited than alanine racemase
at equivalent DCS concentrations. We also shed light on mechanisms
surrounding d-Ala-mediated antagonism of DCS growth inhibition
and provide evidence for a postantibiotic effect for this drug. Our
results illustrate the potential of metabolomics in cellular drug-target
engagement studies and consequently have broad implications in future
drug development and target validation ventures
Reinterpreting the Mechanism of Inhibition of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> dâAlanine:dâAlanine Ligase by dâCycloserine
d-Cycloserine is a second-line
drug approved for use in
the treatment of patients infected with <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>, the etiologic agent of tuberculosis. The unique mechanism of action
of d-cycloserine, compared with those of other clinically
employed antimycobacterial agents, represents an untapped and exploitable
resource for future rational drug design programs. Here, we show that d-cycloserine is a slow-onset inhibitor of MtDdl and that this
behavior is specific to the <i>M. tuberculosis</i> enzyme
orthologue. Furthermore, evidence is presented that indicates d-cycloserine binds exclusively to the C-terminal d-alanine binding site, even in the absence of bound d-alanine
at the N-terminal binding site. Together, these results led us to
propose a new model of d-alanine:d-alanine ligase
inhibition by d-cycloserine and suggest new opportunities
for rational drug design against an essential, clinically validated
mycobacterial target
Correction to Reinterpreting the Mechanism of Inhibition of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> dâAlanine:dâAlanine Ligase by dâCycloserine
Correction to Reinterpreting the Mechanism of Inhibition
of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> dâAlanine:dâAlanine Ligase by dâCycloserin
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Popliteal tendon impingement as a cause of pain following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.
IntroductionPopliteal tendon impingement (PTI) is an under-recognized cause of persistent pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of the systematic review was to summarize and outline successful strategies in the diagnosis and management of PTI.MethodsA systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines was performed for four databases: MEDLINE (Pubmed), Ovid EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database. It was registered in the International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PROSPERO) under the registration number: CRD42023398723. The risk of bias assessment was performed using the criteria of the methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS).ResultsA total of 8 studies were included. There were 2 retrospective case series and 6 case reports. The follow-up ranged from 6 to 30 months. Two studies described PTI as an intraoperative phenomenon during TKA with "snapping"; whilst 6 studies described indications and outcomes for arthroscopic tenotomy for PTI following TKA. In making the diagnosis, there was concurrence that the posterolateral pain should be focal and that dynamic ultrasonography and diagnostic injection play an important role. Two specific clinical tests have been described. There was no consistency regarding the need for imaging. There were no reports of instability following popliteal tendon tenotomy or other complications.ConclusionPTI should be suspected as a cause for persistent focal pain at the posterolateral knee following TKA. The diagnosis can be suspected on imaging and should be confirmed with dynamic ultrasonography and an ultrasound-guided diagnostic injection. An arthroscopic complete tenotomy of the tendon can reliably alleviate pain and relies on correct diagnosis. There is no evidence for clinically relevant negative biomechanical consequences following tenotomy.Level of evidenceSystematic Review of Level IV and V studies
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Popliteal tendon impingement as a cause of pain following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Acknowledgements: None.Abstract
Introduction
Popliteal tendon impingement (PTI) is an under-recognized cause of persistent pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of the systematic review was to summarize and outline successful strategies in the diagnosis and management of PTI.
Methods
A systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines was performed for four databases: MEDLINE (Pubmed), Ovid EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database. It was registered in the International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PROSPERO) under the registration number: CRD42023398723. The risk of bias assessment was performed using the criteria of the methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS).
Results
A total of 8 studies were included. There were 2 retrospective case series and 6 case reports. The follow-up ranged from 6 to 30Â months. Two studies described PTI as an intraoperative phenomenon during TKA with âsnappingâ; whilst 6 studies described indications and outcomes for arthroscopic tenotomy for PTI following TKA. In making the diagnosis, there was concurrence that the posterolateral pain should be focal and that dynamic ultrasonography and diagnostic injection play an important role. Two specific clinical tests have been described. There was no consistency regarding the need for imaging. There were no reports of instability following popliteal tendon tenotomy or other complications.
Conclusion
PTI should be suspected as a cause for persistent focal pain at the posterolateral knee following TKA. The diagnosis can be suspected on imaging and should be confirmed with dynamic ultrasonography and an ultrasound-guided diagnostic injection. An arthroscopic complete tenotomy of the tendon can reliably alleviate pain and relies on correct diagnosis. There is no evidence for clinically relevant negative biomechanical consequences following tenotomy.
Level of evidence
Systematic Review of Level IV and V studies.
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