Day: November 30, 2022

Peng, Chiung-Chi published the artcileNifedipine upregulates ATF6-α, caspases -12, -3, and-7 implicating lipotoxicity-associated renal ER stress, HPLC of Formula: 21829-25-4, the main research area is endoplasmic reticular stress nifedipine ATF6 lipotoxicity; ATF6α, lipotoxicity; ER stress; chronic kidney disease; nifedipine.

Nifedipine (NF) is reported to have many beneficial effects in antihypertensive therapy. Recently, we found that NF induced lipid accumulation in renal tubular cells. Palmitic acid-induced renal lipotoxicity was found to be partially mediated by endoplasmic reticular (ER) stress, while it can also be elicited by NF in kidney cells; we examined the induction of suspected pathways in both in vitro and in vivo models. NRK52E cells cultured in high-glucose medium were treated with NF (30μM) for 24-48 h. ER stress-induced lipotoxicity was explored by staining with thioflavin T and Nile red, transmission electron microscopy, terminal uridine nick-end labeling, and Western blotting. ER stress was also investigated in rats with induced chronic kidney disease (CKD) fed NF for four weeks. NF induced the production of unfolded protein aggregates, resulting in ER stress, as evidenced by the upregulation of glucose-regulated protein, 78 kDa (GRP78), activating transcription factor 6α (ATF6α), C/EBP-homologous protein (CHOP), and caspases-12, -3, and -7. In vitro early apoptosis was more predominant than late apoptosis. Most importantly, ATF6α was confirmed to play a unique role in NF-induced ER stress in both models. CKD patients with hypertension should not undergo NF therapy. In cases where it is required, alleviation of ER stress should be considered to avoid further damaging the kidneys.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences published new progress about Apoptosis. 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, HPLC of Formula: 21829-25-4.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Negi, Shigeto published the artcileSynthesis of (2R)-1-(4-chloro-2-pyridyl)-2-(2-pyridyl)ethylamine. A selective oxime reduction and crystallization-induced asymmetric transformation, COA of Formula: C7H6ClNO2, the main research area is pyridylethylamine preparation stereoselective crystallization; ethylamine chloropyridyl pyridyl preparation; oxime selective reduction.

Reduction of 1-(4-chloro-2-pyridyl)-2-(2-pyridyl)ethanone oxime using Zn in CF3CO2H gave the corresponding racemic pyridylethylamine I in excellent yield without reductive removal of the Cl atom. A subsequent diastereomeric crystallization of I with an optically active cis-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivative in the presence of a catalytic amount of 3,5-dichlorosalicylaldehyde gave the desired (R)-amine in 42% yield via a crystallization-induced asym. transformation.

Synthesis published new progress about Reduction, chemoselective. 24484-93-3 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Methyl 4-chloropicolinate, and the molecular formula is C7H6ClNO2, COA of Formula: C7H6ClNO2.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Idoux, Romane published the artcileDivalent cations permeation in a Ca2+ non-conducting skeletal muscle dihydropyridine receptor mouse model, SDS of cas: 21829-25-4, the main research area is calcium dihydropyridine receptor divalent cation skeletal muscle; Ca(V)1.1; Dihydropyridine receptor; Skeletal muscle fiber; Voltage clamp; Voltage-gated Ca(2+)channel.

In response to excitation of skeletal muscle fibers, trains of action potentials induce changes in the configuration of the dihydropyridine receptor (DHPR) anchored in the tubular membrane which opens the Ca2+ release channel in the sarcoplasmic reticulum membrane. The DHPR also functions as a voltage-gated Ca2+ channel that conducts L-type Ca2+ currents routinely recorded in mammalian muscle fibers, which role was debated for more than four decades. Recently, to allow a closer look into the role of DHPR Ca2+ influx in mammalian muscle, a knock-in (ki) mouse model (ncDHPR) carrying mutation N617D (adjacent to domain II selectivity filter E) in the DHPRα1S subunit abolishing Ca2+ permeation through the channel was generated [Dayal et al., 2017]. In the present study, the Mn2+ quenching technique was initially intended to be used on voltage-clamped muscle fibers from this mouse to determine whether Ca2+ influx through a pathway distinct from DHPR may occur to compensate for the absence of DHPR Ca2+ influx. Surprisingly, while N617D DHPR muscle fibers of the ki mouse do not conduct Ca2+, Mn2+ entry and subsequent quenching did occur because Mn2+ was able to permeate and produce L-type currents through N617D DHPR. N617D DHPR was also found to conduct Ba2+ and Ba2+ currents were strongly blocked by external Ca2+. Ba2+ permeation was smaller, current kinetics slower and Ca2+ block more potent than in wild-type DHPR. These results indicate that residue N617 when replaced by the neg. charged residue D is suitably located at entrance of the pore to trap external Ca2+ impeding in this way permeation. Because Ba2+ binds with lower affinity to D, Ba2+ currents occur, but with reduced amplitudes as compared to Ba2+ currents through wild-type channels. We conclude that mutations located outside the selectivity filter influence channel permeation and possibly channel gating in a fully differentiated skeletal muscle environment.

Cell Calcium published new progress about Cell membrane. 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, SDS of cas: 21829-25-4.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Walsh, Katie published the artcileAmination of Heteroaryl Chlorides: Palladium Catalysis or SNAr in Green Solvents?, Product Details of C9H11N3O3, the main research area is pyrimidine pyrazine quinazoline preparation; heteroaryl chloride amine SNAr arylation water potassium fluoride; amination; aromatic substitution; green chemistry; nucleophilic substitution.

The reaction of heteroaryl chlorides in the pyrimidine, pyrazine and quinazoline series with amines in water in the presence of KF results in a facile SNAr reaction and N-arylation products, e. g., I. The reaction is less satisfactory with pyridines unless an addnl. electron-withdrawing group is present. The results showed that the transition-metal-free SNAr reaction not only compares favorably to palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions but also operates under environmentally acceptable (“”green””) conditions in terms of the base and solvent.

ChemSusChem published new progress about Aryl chlorides Role: RCT (Reactant), RACT (Reactant or Reagent). 26820-62-2 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is 4-(5-Nitropyridin-2-yl)morpholine, and the molecular formula is C9H11N3O3, Product Details of C9H11N3O3.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Wang, Dongdong published the artcilePopulation pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in pediatric refractory nephrotic syndrome and a summary of other pediatric disease models, Quality Control of 72509-76-3, the main research area is tacrolimus pediatric refractory nephrotic syndrome pharmacokinetics; nonlinear mixed-effects modeling; pediatric refractory nephrotic syndrome; population pharmacokinetics; tacrolimus; therapeutic drug monitoring.

Different tacrolimus (TAC) population pharmacokinetic (PPK) models have been established in various pediatric disease populations. However, a TAC PPK model for pediatric refractory nephrotic syndrome (PRNS) has not been well characterized. The current study aimed to establish a TAC PPK model in Chinese PRNS and provide a summary of previous literature concerning TAC PPK models in different pediatric diseases. A total of 147 TAC conventional therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) data from multiple blood samples obtained from 65 Chinese patients with PRNS were characterized using nonlinear mixed-effects modeling. The impacts of demog. features, biol. characteristics and drug combination were evaluated. Model validation was assessed using the bootstrap method. A one-compartment model with first-order absorption and elimination was determined to be the most suitable model for TDM data in PRNS. The absorption rate constant (Ka) was set at 4.48 h-1. The typical values of apparent oral clearance (CL/F) and apparent volume of distribution (V/F) in the final model were 5.46 l/h and 57.1 l, resp. The inter-individual variability of CL/F and V/F were 22.2 and 0.2%, resp. The PPK equation for TAC was: CL/F = 5.46 × exponential function (EXP)(0.0323 × age) × EXP(-0.359 × cystatin-C) × EXP(0.148 × daily dose of TAC). No significant effects of covariates on V/F were observed In conclusion, the current study developed and validated the first TAC PPK model for patients with PRNS. The study also provided a summary of previous literature concerning other TAC PPK models in different pediatric diseases.

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine published new progress about Homo sapiens. 72509-76-3 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is 3-Ethyl 5-methyl 4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C18H19Cl2NO4, Quality Control of 72509-76-3.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Chen, Ying published the artcileSperm motility modulated by Trpv1 regulates zebrafish fertilization, Name: Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, the main research area is Trpv1 mutation fertilization sperm motility zebrafish; Fertilization; Sperm motility; Trpv1; Zebrafish.

By responding to environmental and intracellular stimuli, ion channels play critical roles in sperm function regulation. Although the importance of ion channel in male reproduction has drawn increasing attention in many species, the knowledge about ion channels in zebrafish sperm is limited. Here, we show zebrafish sperm motility could be suppressed by general calcium channel blockers rather than by general potassium channel blockers. Further investigation found that sperm motility was not only suppressed by antagonist for the transient receptor potential vanilloid channel, subtype 1 (Trpv1), but also restored by its agonist, suggesting functional presence of Trpv1 in zebrafish spermatozoa. As a consequence, the suppression of sperm motility by Trpv1 antagonist could reduce in vitro fertilization rate. Western blot and immunofluorescence anal. proved that Trpv1 was mainly distributed in the neck and tail regions of zebrafish sperm. Addnl., neither antagonist nor agonist of Trpv1 exhibited effect on the motility of trpv1-/- zebrafish sperm. To our knowledge, this is one of the limited studies showing the importance of ion channels in regulating zebrafish sperm function, and may enrich our understanding on male reproductive physiol. of zebrafish and offer novel regulatory target for fish breeding and sperm cryopreservation.

Theriogenology published new progress about Calcium channel blockers. 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, Name: Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Alshargabi, Rehab published the artcileSPOCK1 is a novel inducer of epithelial to mesenchymal transition in drug-induced gingival overgrowth, Synthetic Route of 21829-25-4, the main research area is gingival overgrowth SPOCK1 cancerous lesion epithelial to mesenchymal transition.

Abstract: Few studies have investigated the role of extracellular-matrix proteoglycans in the pathogenesis of drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO). SPOCK1 is an extracellular proteoglycan that induces epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) in several cancer cell lines and exhibits protease-inhibitory activity. However, the role of SPOCK1 in non-cancerous diseases such as DIGO has not been well-addressed. We demonstrated that the expression of SPOCK1, TGF-β1, and MMP-9 in calcium channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth is higher than that in non-overgrowth tissues. Transgenic mice overexpressing Spock1 developed obvious gingival-overgrowth and fibrosis phenotypes, and pos. correlated with EMT-like changes. Furthermore, in vitro data indicated a tri-directional interaction between SPOCK1, TGF-β1, and MMP-9 that led to gingival overgrowth. Our study shows that SPOCK1 up-regulation in a noncancerous disease and SPOCK1-induced EMT in gingival overgrowth occurs via cooperation and crosstalk between several potential signaling pathways. Therefore, SPOCK1 is a novel therapeutic target for gingival overgrowth and its expression is a potential risk of EMT induction in cancerous lesions.

Scientific Reports published new progress about Calcium channel blockers. 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, Synthetic Route of 21829-25-4.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Hatano, Saki published the artcileThe role of nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1) in drug-induced gingival overgrowth, Name: Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, the main research area is Nr4a1 Col1a1 TGF beta NFATc1 periodontal disease gingival overgrowth; DIGO; NFATc3; NR4A1; cytosolic calcium.

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is a side effect of cyclosporine A (CsA), nifedipine (NIF), and phenytoin (PHT). Nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1) plays a role in fibrosis in multiple organs. However, the relationship between NR4A1 and DIGO remains unclear. We herein investigated the involvement of NR4A1 in DIGO. In the DIGO mouse model, CsA inhibited the up-regulation of Nr4a1 expression induced by periodontal disease (PD) in gingival tissue, but not that of Col1a1 and Pai1. We detected gingival overgrowth (GO) in Nr4a1 knock out (KO) mice with PD. A NR4A1 agonist inhibited the development of GO in DIGO model mice. TGF-β increased Col1a1 and Pai1 expression levels in KO mouse gingival fibroblasts (mGF) than in wild-type mice, while the overexpression of NR4A1 in KO mGF suppressed the levels. NR4A1 expression levels in gingival tissue were significantly lower in DIGO patients than in PD patients. We also investigated the relationship between nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) and NR4A1. NFATc3 siRNA suppressed the TGF-β-induced up-regulation of NR4A1 mRNA expression in human gingival fibroblasts (hGF). CsA suppressed the TGF-β-induced translocation of NFATc3 into the nuclei of hGF. Furthermore, NIF and PHT also decreased NR4A1 mRNA expression levels and suppressed the translocation of NFATc3 in hGF. We confirmed that CsA, NIF, and PHT reduced cytosolic calcium levels increased by TGF-β, while CaCl2 enhanced the TGF-β-up-regulated NR4A1 expression. We propose that the suppression of the calcium-NFATc3-NR4A1 cascade by these three drugs plays a role in the development of DIGO.

FASEB Journal published new progress about Animal gene Role: BSU (Biological Study, Unclassified), PRP (Properties), BIOL (Biological Study) (NFATc3). 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, Name: Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

To, Kim H. T. published the artcileT-type, but not L-type, voltage-gated calcium channels are dispensable for lymphatic pacemaking and spontaneous contractions, Application of Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, the main research area is smooth muscle cell contraction T type VGCC mibefradil nickel.

The spontaneous contractions of collecting lymphatic vessels provide an essential propulsive force to return lymph centrally. These contractions are driven by an intrinsic elec. pacemaker, working through an unknown underlying ionic mechanism that becomes compromised in some forms of lymphedema. In previous studies, T-type voltage-gated Ca2+ channels (VGCCs) were implicated in this pacemaking mechanism, based on the effects of the reputedly selective T-type VGCC inhibitors mibefradil and Ni2+. Our goal was to test this idea in a more definitive way using genetic knock out mice. First, we demonstrated through both PCR and immunostaining that mouse lymphatic muscle cells expressed Cav3.1 and Cav3.2 and produced functional T-type VGCC currents when patch clamped. We then employed genetic deletion strategies to selectively test the roles of each T-type VGCC isoform in the regulation of lymphatic pacemaking. Surprisingly, global deletion of either, or both, isoform(s) was without significant effect on either the frequency, amplitude, or fractional pump flow of lymphatic collectors from two different regions of the mouse, studied ex vivo. Further, both WT and Cav3.1-/-; 3.2-/- double knock-out lymphatic vessels responded similarly to mibefradil and Ni2+, which substantially reduced contraction amplitudes and slightly increased frequencies at almost all pressures in both strains: a pattern consistent with inhibition of L-type rather than T-type VGCCs. Neither T-type VGCC isoform was required for ACh-induced inhibition of contraction, a mechanism by which those channels in smooth muscle are thought to be targets of endothelium-derived nitric oxide. Sharp intracellular electrode measurements in lymphatic smooth muscle revealed only subtle, but not significant, differences in the resting membrane potential and action potential characteristics between vessels from wild-type and Cav3.1-/-; 3.2-/- double knock-out mice. In contrast, smooth-muscle specific deletion of the L-type VGCC, Cav1.2, completely abolished all lymphatic spontaneous contractions. Collectively our results suggest that, although T-type VGCCs are expressed in mouse lymphatic smooth muscle, they do not play a significant role in modulating the frequency of the ionic pacemaker or the amplitude of spontaneous contractions. We conclude that the effects of mibefradil and Ni2+ in other lymphatic preparations are largely or completely explained by off-target effects on L-type VGCCs, which are essential for controlling both the frequency and strength of spontaneous contractions.

Scientific Reports published new progress about Animal gene Role: BSU (Biological Study, Unclassified), PRP (Properties), BIOL (Biological Study) (Cav3.2). 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, Application of Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem

Yart, Lucile published the artcileDual effect of nifedipine on pregnant human myometrium contractility: Implication of TRPC1, Related Products of pyridine-derivatives, the main research area is nifedipine voltage gated calcium channel TRPC1 pregnancy myometrium contraction; L-type calcium channel; myometrial contraction; preterm labor; store-operated calcium entry channels; tocolysis.

Nifedipine, an L-type voltage-gated Ca2+ channel (L-VGCC) blocker, is one of the most used tocolytics to treat preterm labor. In clin. practice, nifedipine efficiently decreases uterine contractions, but its efficacy is limited over time, and repeated or maintained nifedipine-based tocolysis appears to be ineffective in preventing preterm birth. We aimed to understand why nifedipine has short-lasting efficiency for the inhibition of uterine contractions. We used ex vivo term pregnant human myometrial strips treated with cumulative doses of nifedipine. We observed that nifedipine inhibited spontaneous myometrial contractions in tissues with high and regular spontaneous contractions. By contrast, nifedipine appeared to increase contractions in tissues with low and/or irregular spontaneous contractions. To investigate the mol. mechanisms activated by nifedipine in myometrial cells, we used the pregnant human myometrial cell line PHM1-41 that does not express L-VGCC. The in vitro measurement of intracellular Ca2+ showed that high doses of nifedipine induced an important intracellular Ca2+ entry in myometrial cells. The inhibition or downregulation of the genes encoding for store-operated Ca2+ entry channels from the Orai and transient receptor potential-canonical (TRPC) families in PHM1-41 cells highlighted the implication of TRPC1 in nifedipine-induced Ca2+ entry. In addition, the use of 2-APB in combination with nifedipine on human myometrial strips tends to confirm that the pro-contractile effect induced by nifedipine on myometrial tissues may involve the activation of TRPC channels.

Journal of Cellular Physiology published new progress about Animal gene Role: BSU (Biological Study, Unclassified), PRP (Properties), BIOL (Biological Study) (Cav1.3). 21829-25-4 belongs to class pyridine-derivatives, name is Dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, and the molecular formula is C17H18N2O6, Related Products of pyridine-derivatives.

Referemce:
Pyridine – Wikipedia,
Pyridine | C5H5N – PubChem