Many activators of KATP channels exhibit cardioprotective effects, mainly mediated by channels expressed on mitochondria (mito-KATP). Previous results showed anti-ischemic effects of the spiro-cyclic derivative A, on isolated rat hearts. In this work this molecule was more extensively studied and diazoxide was used as reference mito-KATP opener. The studies were performed on an in vivo rat model of myocardial infarct and on heart-derived H9c2 cells exposed to an anoxic environment. The mechanism of action was further investigated on isolated rat heart mitochondria. In the model of myocardial infarct compound A and diazoxide produced significant cardioprotective effects, antagonised by the selective mito-KATP blocker 5-hydroxydecanoic acid (5-HD). Compound A, like diazoxide, produced modest and non-significant hypotensive responses, while the hyperglycaemic effects of diazoxide were not observed for the new compound. Protective effects of compound A and diazoxide were also recorded in H9c2 cells and again were inhibited by 5-HD. Compound A and diazoxide caused swelling of cardiac mitochondria, in agreement with the profile of mito-KATP openers. Both compounds evoked concentration-dependent Ca2+-release from Ca2+-preloaded mitochondria, prevented mitochondrial Ca2+-uptake and caused mitochondrial membrane depolarisation. These effects were antagonised by ATP, the endogenous KATP inhibitor. In conclusion, compound A exhibits a promising profile of an anti-ischemic agent, with a mechanism likely to be linked to the activation of mito-KATP channels, and, because of its chemical characteristics such as structural rigidity and chirality due to the spiro-cyclic moiety, represents an interesting template for development of analogues further improved in activity and selectivity

Anti-ischemic properties of a new spiro-cyclic benzopyran activator of the cardiac mito-KATP channel

CALDERONE, VINCENZO;TESTAI, LARA;MARTELLI, ALMA;RAPPOSELLI, SIMONA;DIGIACOMO, MARIA;BRESCHI, MARIA CRISTINA
2010-01-01

Abstract

Many activators of KATP channels exhibit cardioprotective effects, mainly mediated by channels expressed on mitochondria (mito-KATP). Previous results showed anti-ischemic effects of the spiro-cyclic derivative A, on isolated rat hearts. In this work this molecule was more extensively studied and diazoxide was used as reference mito-KATP opener. The studies were performed on an in vivo rat model of myocardial infarct and on heart-derived H9c2 cells exposed to an anoxic environment. The mechanism of action was further investigated on isolated rat heart mitochondria. In the model of myocardial infarct compound A and diazoxide produced significant cardioprotective effects, antagonised by the selective mito-KATP blocker 5-hydroxydecanoic acid (5-HD). Compound A, like diazoxide, produced modest and non-significant hypotensive responses, while the hyperglycaemic effects of diazoxide were not observed for the new compound. Protective effects of compound A and diazoxide were also recorded in H9c2 cells and again were inhibited by 5-HD. Compound A and diazoxide caused swelling of cardiac mitochondria, in agreement with the profile of mito-KATP openers. Both compounds evoked concentration-dependent Ca2+-release from Ca2+-preloaded mitochondria, prevented mitochondrial Ca2+-uptake and caused mitochondrial membrane depolarisation. These effects were antagonised by ATP, the endogenous KATP inhibitor. In conclusion, compound A exhibits a promising profile of an anti-ischemic agent, with a mechanism likely to be linked to the activation of mito-KATP channels, and, because of its chemical characteristics such as structural rigidity and chirality due to the spiro-cyclic moiety, represents an interesting template for development of analogues further improved in activity and selectivity
2010
Calderone, Vincenzo; Testai, Lara; Martelli, Alma; Rapposelli, Simona; Digiacomo, Maria; Balsamo, A; Breschi, MARIA CRISTINA
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