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ID: ALA3877311

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem

Title: Discovery of a novel series of N-hydroxypyridone derivatives protecting astrocytes against hydrogen peroxide-induced toxicity via improved mitochondrial functionality.

Authors: Singh S, Goo JI, Noh H, Lee SJ, Kim MW, Park H, Jalani HB, Lee K, Kim C, Kim WK, Ju C, Choi Y.

Abstract: Astrocytes play a key role in brain homeostasis, protecting neurons against neurotoxic stimuli such as oxidative stress. Therefore, the neuroprotective therapeutics that enhance astrocytic functionality has been regarded as a promising strategy to reduce brain damage. We previously reported that ciclopirox, a well-known antifungal N-hydroxypyridone compound, protects astrocytes from oxidative stress by enhancing mitochondrial function. Using the N-hydroxypyridone scaffold, we have synthesized a series of cytoprotective derivatives. Mitochondrial activity assay showed that N-hydroxypyridone derivatives with biphenyl group have comparable to better protective effects than ciclopirox in astrocytes exposed to H2O2. N-hydroxypyridone derivatives, especially 11g, inhibited H2O2-induced deterioration of mitochondrial membrane potential and oxygen consumption rate, and significantly improved cell viability of astrocytes. The results indicate that the N-hydroxypyridone motif can provide a novel cytoprotective scaffold for astrocytes via enhancing mitochondrial functionality.

CiteXplore: 28089588

DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2016.12.052