Amphiphilic α-Peptoid-deoxynojirimycin Conjugate-based Multivalent Glycosidase Inhibitor for Hypoglycemic Effect and Fluorescence Imaging

J Med Chem. 2024 Apr 11;67(7):5945-5956. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00304. Epub 2024 Mar 19.

Abstract

Multivalent glycosidase inhibitors based on 1-deoxynojirimycin derivatives against α-glucosidases have been rapidly developed. Nonetheless, the mechanism based on self-assembled multivalent glucosidase inhibitors in living systems needs to be further studied. It remains to be determined whether the self-assembly possesses sufficient stability to endure transit through the small intestine and subsequently bind to the glycosidases located therein. In this paper, two amphiphilic compounds, 1-deoxynojirimycin and α-peptoid conjugates (LP-4DNJ-3C and LP-4DNJ-6C), were designed. Their self-assembling behaviors, multivalent α-glucosidase inhibition effect, and fluorescence imaging on living organs were studied. LP-4DNJ-6C exhibited better multivalent α-glucosidase inhibition activities in vitro. Moreover, the self-assembly of LP-4DNJ-6C could effectively form a complex with Nile red. The complex showed fluorescence quenching effect upon binding with α-glucosidases and exhibited potent fluorescence imaging in the small intestine. This result suggests that a multivalent hypoglycemic effect achieved through self-assembly in the intestine is a viable approach, enabling the rational design of multivalent hypoglycemic drugs.

MeSH terms

  • 1-Deoxynojirimycin* / pharmacology
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Glycoside Hydrolases
  • Hypoglycemic Agents* / metabolism
  • Hypoglycemic Agents* / pharmacology
  • alpha-Glucosidases / metabolism

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • 1-Deoxynojirimycin
  • alpha-Glucosidases
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Glycoside Hydrolases
  • Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors