Alkylphenol inverse agonists of HCN1 gating : H-bond propensity, ring saturation and adduct geometry differentially determine efficacy and potency

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: In models of neuropathic pain, inhibition of HCN1 is anti-hyperalgesic. 2,6-di-iso-propyl phenol (propofol) and its non-anesthetic congener, 2,6-di-tert-butyl phenol, inhibit HCN1 channels by stabilizing closed state(s).

EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH: Using in vitro electrophysiology and kinetic modeling, we systematically explore the contribution of ligand architecture to alkylphenol-channel coupling.

KEY RESULTS: When corrected for changes in hydrophobicity (and propensity for intra-membrane partitioning), the decrease in potency upon 1-position substitution (NCO∼OH >> SH >>> F) mirrors the ligands' H-bond acceptor (NCO > OH > SH >>> F) but not donor profile (OH > SH >>> NCO∼F). H-bond elimination (OH to F) corresponds to a ΔΔG of ∼4.5 kCal mol-1 loss of potency with little or no disruption of efficacy. Substitution of compact alkyl groups (iso-propyl, tert-butyl) with shorter (ethyl, methyl) or more extended (sec-butyl) adducts disrupts both potency and efficacy. Ring saturation (with the obligate loss of both planarity and π electrons) primarily disrupts efficacy.

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: A hydrophobicity-independent decrement in potency at higher volumes suggests the alkylbenzene site has a volume of ≥800 Å3. Within this, a relatively static (with respect to ligand) H-bond donor contributes to initial binding with little involvement in generation of coupling energy. The influence of π electrons/ring planarity and alkyl adducts on efficacy reveals these aspects of the ligand present towards a face of the channel that undergoes structural changes during opening. The site's characteristics suggest it is "druggable"; introduction of other adducts on the ring may generate higher potency inverse agonists.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:163

Enthalten in:

Biochemical pharmacology - 163(2019) vom: 01. Mai, Seite 493-508

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Joyce, Rebecca L [VerfasserIn]
Beyer, Nicole P [VerfasserIn]
Vasilopoulos, Georgia [VerfasserIn]
Woll, Kellie A [VerfasserIn]
Hall, Adam C [VerfasserIn]
Eckenhoff, Roderic G [VerfasserIn]
Barman, Dipti N [VerfasserIn]
Warren, J David [VerfasserIn]
Tibbs, Gareth R [VerfasserIn]
Goldstein, Peter A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

2-Fluoro-13-di-iso-propylbenzene
Alkylphenol
Anti-hyperalgesia
Cyclohexanol
HCN channels
Hcn1 protein, mouse
Hyperpolarization-Activated Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channels
Inverse agonists
Journal Article
Kinetic modeling
Neuropathic pain
Phenols
Phenyl-fluorine
Phenyl-isocyanate
Phenyl-thiol
Potassium Channels
Propofol
Protein Isoforms
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 08.01.2020

Date Revised 01.05.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bcp.2019.02.013

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM293943524