A new class of NO-donor pro-drugs triggered by γ-glutamyl transpeptidase with potential for reno-selective vasodilatation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Feb 18;49(14):1389-91. doi: 10.1039/c2cc38382a.

Abstract

This communication describes the synthesis of a new class of N-hydroxyguanidine (NHG) pro-drugs which release nitric oxide (NO), triggered by the action of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT), and have potential for the treatment of acute renal injury/failure (ARI/ARF).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / drug therapy
  • Guanidines / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Hydroxylamines
  • Nitric Oxide / metabolism*
  • Prodrugs / chemistry
  • Prodrugs / metabolism*
  • Prodrugs / therapeutic use
  • Vasodilator Agents / chemistry
  • Vasodilator Agents / metabolism*
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use
  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase / metabolism*

Substances

  • Guanidines
  • Hydroxylamines
  • Prodrugs
  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Nitric Oxide
  • hydroxyguanidine
  • gamma-Glutamyltransferase