2-MeS-β,γ-CCl2-ATP is a Potent Agent for Reducing Intraocular Pressure

S Eliahu, A Martín-Gil, MJ Perez de Lara… - Journal of medicinal …, 2010 - ACS Publications
S Eliahu, A Martín-Gil, MJ Perez de Lara, J Pintor, J Camden, GA Weisman, J Lecka…
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 2010ACS Publications
Extracellular nucleotides can modify the production or drainage of the aqueous humor via
activation of P2 receptors and therefore affect the intraocular pressure (IOP). We have
synthesized slowly hydrolyzable nucleoside di-and triphosphate analogues, 1, and 8− 14.
Analogues 8− 14 were completely resistant to hydrolysis by alkaline phosphatase over 30
min at 37° C. In human blood serum, analogues 8− 14 exhibited high stability, eg,
analogues 9 and 10− 14 were only 15% and 0% degraded after 24 h, respectively …
Extracellular nucleotides can modify the production or drainage of the aqueous humor via activation of P2 receptors and therefore affect the intraocular pressure (IOP). We have synthesized slowly hydrolyzable nucleoside di- and triphosphate analogues, 1, and 814. Analogues 814 were completely resistant to hydrolysis by alkaline phosphatase over 30 min at 37 °C. In human blood serum, analogues 814 exhibited high stability, e.g., analogues 9 and 1014 were only 15% and 0% degraded after 24 h, respectively. Moreover, analogues 814 were highly stable at pH 1.4 (t1/2 1 h−30 days). Analogues 814 were agonists of the P2Y1 receptor (EC50 0.57−9.54 μM). Ocular administration of most analogues into rabbits reduced IOP, e.g., analogue 9 reduced IOP by 32% (EC50 95.5 nM). Analogue 9 was more effective at reducing IOP than several common glaucoma drugs and represents a promising alternative to timolol maleate, which cannot be used for the treatment of patients suffering from asthma or cardiac problems.
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