Archiv der Pharmazie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
356(9)
Published: June 22, 2023
Abstract
A
multitarget
drug
design
approach
is
actively
developing
in
modern
medicinal
chemistry
and
pharmacology,
especially
with
regard
to
multifactorial
diseases
such
as
cardiovascular
diseases,
cancer,
neurodegenerative
diseases.
detailed
study
of
many
well‐known
drugs
developed
within
the
single‐target
also
often
reveals
additional
mechanisms
their
real
pharmacological
action.
One
approaches
can
be
identification
basic
pharmacophore
models
corresponding
a
wide
range
required
target
ligands.
Among
group
cardioprotectors
linked
biaromatic
system.
This
review
develops
concept
“basic
pharmacophore”
using
an
example.
It
presents
analysis
possible
biological
targets
for
compounds
spectrum
five
most
known
studied
cardioprotective
this
model,
involvement
effects
these
drugs.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 172 - 172
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
Sigma-1
receptor
(Sigmar1),
an
intracellular
chaperone
protein,
is
ubiquitously
expressed
throughout
the
body,
but
its
role
in
peripheral
organs,
such
as
kidneys,
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
investigated
protective
effects
and
molecular
mechanisms
of
SA4503,
a
selective
Sigmar1
agonist,
on
Adriamycin
(ADR)-induced
renal
glomerular
injury.
Methods:
Using
vitro
vivo
models,
evaluated
SA4503
ADR-induced
podocyte
injury,
including
survival,
albumin
permeability,
urinary
levels,
Sigmar1-nephrin
interactions.
NE-100,
antagonist,
was
co-administered
to
validate
specificity
SA4503.
Results:
highly
podocytes
mouse
kidney
tissues.
significantly
reduced
injury
leakage
mice.
Mechanistically,
preserved
interactions,
which
were
disrupted
ADR-treated
kidneys.
This
effect
abolished
by
NE-100
co-treatment,
confirming
Sigmar1-dependency
SA4503’s
action.
Conclusions:
These
findings
demonstrate
that
activation
protects
against
damage,
likely
stabilizing
Therefore,
represents
promising
therapeutic
target
for
diseases
nephrotic
syndrome.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 5 - 5
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Earlier
studies
from
our
lab
identified
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
chaperone
BiP/GRP78,
an
important
component
of
MAM,
to
be
a
novel
determinant
endothelial
cell
(EC)
dysfunction
associated
with
acute
lung
injury
(ALI).
Sigma1R
(Sig1R)
is
another
unique
ER
receptor
that
has
been
associate
BiP/GRP78
at
the
MAM
and
known
pluripotent
modulator
cellular
homeostasis.
However,
it
unclear
if
Sig1R
also
plays
role
in
regulating
EC
inflammation
permeability
ALI.
Our
data
using
human
pulmonary
artery
cells
(HPAECs)
showed
siRNA-mediated
knockdown
potentiated
LPS-induced
expression
proinflammatory
molecules
ICAM-1,
VCAM-1
IL-8.
Consistent
this,
agonist,
PRE-084,
activate
by
inducing
its
dissociation
blunted
above
response.
Notably,
PRE-084
failed
blunt
inflammatory
responses
Sig1R-depleted
cells,
confirming
effect
driven
Sig1R.
Furthermore,
antagonist,
NE-100,
inactivate
blocking
block
responses,
establishing
required
for
exert
anti-inflammatory
action.
Unlike
Sig1R,
or
Subtilase
AB-mediated
inactivation
protected
against
inflammation.
Interestingly,
protective
was
abolished
were
depleted
knockdown/inactivation-mediated
suppression
mediated
via
In
view
these
findings,
we
determined
vivo
relevance
mouse
model
sepsis-induced
The
intraperitoneal
injection
mitigated
ALI,
as
evidenced
decrease
IL-6
levels,
PMN
infiltration,
vascular
leakage.
Together,
evidence
ALI
identify
viable
target
terms
controlling
sepsis.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1870(7), P. 167284 - 167284
Published: June 7, 2024
Methamphetamine
(METH)
chronic
exposure
is
an
important
risk
factor
for
hypertension
development.
However,
the
mechanisms
behind
METH-induced
remain
unclear.
Therefore,
we
aimed
to
reveal
potential
underlying
hypertension.
Physiological Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. S113 - S126
Published: July 31, 2023
Contemporary
society
is
characterized
by
rapid
changes.
Various
epidemiological,
political
and
economic
crises
represent
a
burden
to
mental
health
of
nowadays
population,
which
may
at
least
partially
explain
the
increasing
incidence
disorders,
including
schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia
associated
with
premature
mortality
13–15
years.
The
leading
cause
in
schizophrenia
patients
high
cardiovascular
diseases.
specific-cause
risk
for
diseases
more
than
twice
higher
as
compared
general
population.
Several
factors
are
discussed
factor
development.
Intensive
efforts
identify
possible
link
between
made.
It
seems
that
sigma
1
receptor
such
link.
By
modulation
activity
several
neurotransmitter
systems,
dopamine,
glutamate,
GABA,
might
play
role
pathophysiology
Moreover,
significant
roles
system
have
been
repeatedly
reported.
detailed
both
disorders
development
however
remains
unclear.
article
presents
an
overview
current
knowledge
about
association
proposes
explanations
special
emphasis
on
receptor.