Synthesis and characterization of IMPY derivatives that regulate metal-induced amyloid-β aggregation

Metallomics. 2011 Mar;3(3):284-91. doi: 10.1039/c0mt00077a. Epub 2011 Jan 6.

Abstract

Metal ions associated with amyloid-β (Aβ) species have been suggested to be involved in neurodegeneration leading to the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The role of metal-involved Aβ species in AD neuropathogenesis, however, is not fully elucidated. In order to advance this understanding and contribute to the therapeutic development for AD, the rational structure-based design of small molecules that specifically target metal ions surrounded by Aβ species has recently received increased attention. To date, only a few compounds have been fashioned for this purpose. Herein, we report the design strategy, synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of new bifunctional IMPY derivatives K1 and K2. Using UV-vis and high-resolution two-dimensional (2D) NMR spectroscopy, the bifunctionality of K1 and K2 (metal chelation and Aβ interaction) was confirmed. These bifunctional IMPY derivatives showed preferential reactivity toward metal-induced Aβ aggregation over metal-free conditions in both in vitro inhibition and disaggregation experiments. Taken together, this study provides another example of a bifunctional small molecule framework that can target metal ions associated with Aβ species.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / drug therapy*
  • Alzheimer Disease / metabolism
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / metabolism*
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / ultrastructure
  • Chelating Agents / chemistry*
  • Chelating Agents / pharmacology*
  • Drug Design
  • Humans
  • Metals / metabolism*
  • Pyrazoles / chemistry
  • Pyridines / chemistry*
  • Pyridines / pharmacology*

Substances

  • 6-iodo-2-(4'-dimethylamino-)phenyl-imidazo(1,2-a)pyridine
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Chelating Agents
  • Metals
  • Pyrazoles
  • Pyridines
  • 2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo(1,2-b)pyrazole