1.Discovery and proof-of-concept study of a novel highly selective sigma-1 receptor agonist for antipsychotic drug development.
Wanyu TANG ; Zhixue MA ; Bang LI ; Zhexiang YU ; Xiaobao ZHAO ; Huicui YANG ; Jian HU ; Sheng TIAN ; Linghan GU ; Jiaojiao CHEN ; Xing ZOU ; Qi WANG ; Fan CHEN ; Guangying LI ; Chaonan ZHENG ; Shuliu GAO ; Wenjing LIU ; Yue LI ; Wenhua ZHENG ; Mingmei WANG ; Na YE ; Xuechu ZHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(10):5346-5365
Sigma-1 receptor (σ 1R) has become a focus point of drug discovery for central nervous system (CNS) diseases. A series of novel 1-phenylethan-1-one O-(2-aminoethyl) oxime derivatives were synthesized. In vitro biological evaluation led to the identification of 1a, 14a, 15d and 16d as the most high-affinity (K i < 4 nmol/L) and selective σ 1R agonists. Among these, 15d, the most metabolically stable derivative exhibited high selectivity for σ 1R in relation to σ 2R and 52 other human targets. In addition to low CYP450 inhibition and induction, 15d also exhibited high brain permeability and excellent oral bioavailability. Importantly, 15d demonstrated effective antipsychotic potency, particularly for alleviating negative symptoms and improving cognitive impairment in experimental animal models, both of which are major challenges for schizophrenia treatment. Moreover, 15d produced no significant extrapyramidal symptoms, exhibiting superior pharmacological profiles in relation to current antipsychotic drugs. Mechanistically, 15d inhibited GSK3β and enhanced prefrontal BDNF expression and excitatory synaptic transmission in pyramidal neurons. Collectively, these in vivo proof-of-concept findings provide substantial experimental evidence to demonstrate that modulating σ 1R represents a potential new therapeutic approach for schizophrenia. The novel chemical entity along with its favorable drug-like and pharmacological profile of 15d renders it a promising candidate for treating schizophrenia.
2.Effects and mechanisms of environmental tobacco smoke on cognitive function in minors
Yan WANG ; Guangying FU ; Qi SHENG ; Jin TONG
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(14):2216-2219
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a major source of indoor air pollutants,its composi-tions include carbon monoxide,lead,nicotine and methylnitrosamino-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone,etc.ETS expo-sure can harm the cognitive functions such as memory and attention in minors.This paper elaborates the effects and related mechanism of ETS exposure on the cognitive functions of minors to provide reference for further research in this field.
3.MLL-SEPT5 Fusion Transcript in Two de novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients With t(11;22)(q23;q11).
Nana WANG ; Xiaojin WU ; Guangying SHENG ; Liang MA ; Lijun WEN ; Hong YAO ; Suning CHEN
Annals of Laboratory Medicine 2016;36(5):501-503
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Base Sequence
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Cell Cycle Proteins/*genetics
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11
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Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22
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Female
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Gene Rearrangement
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Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase/*genetics
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Humans
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Immunophenotyping
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In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
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Karyotype
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/*diagnosis/metabolism
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Male
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Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia Protein/*genetics
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Oncogene Proteins, Fusion/genetics
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Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Septins/*genetics
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Translocation, Genetic
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Young Adult

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