Molecular modeling and biological studies show that some -opioid receptor agonists might elicit analgesia acting as MMP-9 inhibitors

Aim:Despite the serious side effects, analgesics acting on opioid receptors are still considered the best way to get antinociception. Matrix metalloproteinases, a large family of zinc-dependent proteases implicated in many pathological conditions, such as diabetes and osteoarthritis, are also involved in inflammation and pain.Methodology & results:Looking for evidence of possible interactions of opioid pathways and inflammation mediators, molecular modeling studies of a series of recently developed -opioid receptor benzomorphanic agonists together with biological data on pain and inflammation molecular targets, allowed us to hypothesize a possible correlation between -opioid receptor system and MMP-9.Conclusion:A new compound, (-)-MML1017, emerged as a possible dual-acting agent able to interact selectively and potently with the two molecular targets. Aim: Methodology & results: Conclusion: Graphical abstract.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:11

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Future medicinal chemistry - 11(2019), 11, Seite 1245-

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ronsisvalle, Simone [VerfasserIn]
Spadaro, Angelo [VerfasserIn]
Tomasello, Barbara [VerfasserIn]
Basile, Livia [VerfasserIn]
Panarello, Federica [VerfasserIn]
Franchini, Silvia [VerfasserIn]
Renis, Marcella [VerfasserIn]
Guccione, Salvatore [VerfasserIn]
Crasc, Lucia [VerfasserIn]
Panico, Anna Maria [VerfasserIn]

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1 Online-Ressource (14 p)

doi:

10.4155/fmc-2018-0535

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KFL001069926