Semi-rational design of (north)-methanocarba nucleosides as dual acting A(1) and A(3) adenosine receptor agonists: novel prototypes for cardioprotection

J Med Chem. 2005 Dec 29;48(26):8103-7. doi: 10.1021/jm050726b.

Abstract

Ring-constrained adenosine analogues have been designed to act as dual agonists at tissue-protective A(1) and A(3) adenosine receptors (ARs). 9-Ribosides transformed into the ring-constrained (N)-methanocarba-2-chloro-5'-uronamides consistently lost affinity at A(1)/A(2A)ARs and gained at A(3)AR. Among 9-riboside derivatives, only N(6)-cyclopentyl and 7-norbornyl moieties were extrapolated for mixed A(1)/A(3) selectivity and rat/human A(3)AR equipotency. Consequently, 2 was balanced in affinity and potency at A(1)/A(3)ARs as envisioned and dramatically protected in an intact heart model of global ischemia and reperfusion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Adenosine / chemical synthesis
  • Adenosine / metabolism
  • Adenosine / therapeutic use
  • Adenosine A1 Receptor Agonists*
  • Adenosine A2 Receptor Agonists
  • Adenosine A3 Receptor Agonists*
  • Animals
  • CHO Cells
  • Cardiotonic Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Cricetinae
  • Drug Design
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control
  • Receptor, Adenosine A1 / metabolism
  • Receptor, Adenosine A2A / metabolism
  • Receptor, Adenosine A3 / metabolism
  • Reperfusion Injury / prevention & control
  • Ventricular Function, Left / drug effects

Substances

  • Adenosine A1 Receptor Agonists
  • Adenosine A2 Receptor Agonists
  • Adenosine A3 Receptor Agonists
  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Receptor, Adenosine A1
  • Receptor, Adenosine A2A
  • Receptor, Adenosine A3
  • Adenosine