Phosphorus-Based Dendrimer ABP Treats Neuroinflammation by Promoting IL-10-Producing CD4(+) T Cells

Biomacromolecules. 2015 Nov 9;16(11):3425-33. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5b00643. Epub 2015 Oct 7.

Abstract

Dendrimers are polyfunctional nano-objects of perfectly defined structure that can provide innovative alternatives for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). To investigate the efficiency of a recently described amino-bis(methylene phosphonate)-capped ABP dendrimer as a potential drug candidate for MS, we used the classical mouse model of MOG35-55-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Our study provides evidence that the ABP dendrimer prevents the development of EAE and inhibits the progression of established disease with a comparable therapeutic benefit as the approved treatment Fingolimod. We also show that the ABP dendrimer redirects the pathogenic myelin-specific CD4(+) T cell response toward IL-10 production.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / drug effects*
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / metabolism
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Dendrimers / chemistry
  • Dendrimers / pharmacology*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental / drug therapy*
  • Inflammation / drug therapy*
  • Interleukin-10 / metabolism*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy
  • Phosphorus / chemistry
  • Phosphorus / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Dendrimers
  • Interleukin-10
  • Phosphorus