Structural requirements for inhibitors of cytochromes P450 2B: assessment of the enzyme interaction with diamondoids

J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem. 2005 Feb;20(1):25-33. doi: 10.1080/14756360400024324.

Abstract

The series of diamondoids: adamantane, diamantane, triamantane, 2-isopropenyl-2-methyladamantane and 3-isopropenyl-3-methyldiamantane (3-IPMDIA), were employed to elucidate the molecular basis of their interaction with the active site of cytochromes P450 (CYP) of a 2B subfamily. These potent inhibitors of CYP2B enzymes were docked into the homology model of CYP2B4. Apparent dissociation constants calculated for the complexes of CYP2B4 with docked diamandoids agreed closely with the experimental data showing inhibition potency of the compounds and their binding affinity to CYP2B4. Superimposed structures of docked diamondoids mapped binding site residues. As they are mainly non-polar residues, the hydrophobicity plays the major role in the binding of diamondoids. Overlapping structure of diamondoids defined an elliptical binding cavity (5.9A inner diameter, 7.9A length) forming an angle of approximately 43 degrees with the heme plane. CYP2B specific diamondoids, namely 3-IPMDIA, showing the highest binding affinity, should be considered for a potential clinical use.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adamantane / analogs & derivatives*
  • Adamantane / chemistry
  • Adamantane / metabolism
  • Adamantane / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases / genetics
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases / metabolism
  • Binding Sites
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B1 / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B1 / genetics
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B1 / metabolism
  • Cytochrome P450 Family 2
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / metabolism
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Male
  • Microsomes, Liver / enzymology
  • Molecular Structure
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • 2-isopropenyl-2-methyladamantane
  • 3-isopropenyl-3-methyldiamantane
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B1
  • Cytochrome P450 Family 2
  • cytochrome P-450 CYP2B4 (rabbit)
  • Adamantane