Multifunctional opioid receptor agonism and antagonism by a novel macrocyclic tetrapeptide prevents reinstatement of morphine-seeking behaviour

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The macrocyclic tetrapeptide natural product CJ-15,208 (cyclo[Phe-d-Pro-Phe-Trp]) is a multifunctional μ-opioid receptor and κ-opioid receptor agonist and κ-opioid receptor antagonist that produces antinociception and prevents stress-induced reinstatement of extinguished cocaine-conditioned place preference (CPP). We hypothesized that an analogue of CJ-15,208, cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe], would demonstrate multifunctional μ-opioid receptor and κ-opioid receptor ligand activity, producing potent antinociception with fewer liabilities than selective μ-opioid receptor agonists, while preventing both drug- and stress-induced reinstatement of morphine-induced CPP.

EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH: The opioid receptor agonist and antagonist activity of cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe] was characterized after i.c.v. and i.p. administration to C57BL/6J or transgenic opioid receptor "knockout" mice using the 55°C warm-water tail-withdrawal assay. Liabilities of locomotor coordination, respiration and spontaneous ambulation, and direct rewarding or aversive properties were assessed. Finally, the ability of cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe] to block morphine- and stress-induced reinstatement of extinguished CPP was determined.

KEY RESULTS: cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe] demonstrated dose-dependent, short-lasting antinociception, with an ED50 (and 95% confidence interval) of 0.15 (0.05-0.21) nmol i.c.v. and 1.91 (0.40-3.54) mg·kg-1 i.p., mediated by μ- and κ-opioid receptors. The macrocyclic tetrapeptide also demonstrated potent dose-dependent κ-opioid receptor antagonist-like activity at 2.5, but not at 4.5, h after administration. cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe] displayed reduced liabiities compared with morphine, attributed to its additional activity at κ-receptors. Pretreatment with cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe] prevented stress- and drug-induced reinstatement of extinguished morphine-place preference responses in a time-dependent manner.

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: These data suggest that cyclo[Pro-Sar-Phe-d-Phe] is a promising lead compound for both the treatment of pain with reduced sideeffects and preventing both drug- and stress-induced relapse in morphine-abstinent subjects.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:177

Enthalten in:

British journal of pharmacology - 177(2020), 18 vom: 19. Sept., Seite 4209-4222

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Brice-Tutt, Ariana C [VerfasserIn]
Wilson, Lisa L [VerfasserIn]
Eans, Shainnel O [VerfasserIn]
Stacy, Heather M [VerfasserIn]
Simons, Chloe A [VerfasserIn]
Simpson, Grant G [VerfasserIn]
Coleman, Jeremy S [VerfasserIn]
Ferracane, Michael J [VerfasserIn]
Aldrich, Jane V [VerfasserIn]
McLaughlin, Jay P [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

76I7G6D29C
Analgesics, Opioid
Journal Article
Morphine
Narcotic Antagonists
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Receptors, Opioid
Receptors, Opioid, mu
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

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Date Completed 27.05.2021

Date Revised 03.09.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/bph.15165

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM311408982