New prostaglandin derivative for glaucoma treatment

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2009 Mar 15;19(6):1639-42. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2009.02.007. Epub 2009 Feb 8.

Abstract

A hydrogen sulphide-releasing derivative of latanoprost acid (ACS 67) was synthesized and tested in vivo to evaluate its activity on reduction of intraocular pressure and tolerability. Glutathione (GSH) and cGMP content were also measured in the aqueous humour. The increased reduction of intraocular pressure, with a marked increase of GSH and cGMP and the related potential neuroprotective properties, make this compound interesting for the treatment of glaucoma. This is the first time that an application of a hydrogen sulphide-releasing molecule is reported for the treatment of ocular diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods*
  • Drug Design
  • Eye Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Glaucoma / therapy*
  • Glutathione / chemistry
  • Hydrogen Sulfide / chemistry
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Latanoprost
  • Models, Chemical
  • Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacology
  • Prostaglandins / therapeutic use*
  • Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / chemical synthesis
  • Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / chemistry
  • Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / pharmacology*
  • Rabbits
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Prostaglandins
  • Prostaglandins F, Synthetic
  • Latanoprost
  • Glutathione
  • Hydrogen Sulfide