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  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) regulate tissue homeostasis and are implicated in inflammatory diseases.
  • In vivo monitoring of MMP activity is crucial for assessing disease progression and tissue function.
  • Targeting MMPs offers potential therapeutic strategies for pathological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and evaluate novel fluorinated and nonfluorinated analogues of a secondary sulfonamide lead structure (compound 2) as inhibitors and tracers for MMP-2 and MMP-9.
  • To assess the in vivo efficacy and safety of compound 2 in a murine neuroinflammatory model.
  • To investigate the potential of a fluorescein-labeled derivative (compound 17) for imaging MMP activity in vivo.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of novel secondary sulfonamide-based MMP inhibitors and tracers.
  • In vivo efficacy testing in a murine neuroinflammatory model.
  • In situ zymography and fluorescence imaging to detect MMP activity and compound binding.

Main Results:

  • Compound 2 demonstrated effective in vivo inhibition of MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity with minimal adverse effects during long-term administration.
  • A fluorescein-labeled derivative (compound 17) specifically bound to activated gelatinases in inflammatory cuffs and pancreatic β-cells.
  • Compound 17 colocalized with MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity, confirming its utility as an imaging tool.

Conclusions:

  • Compound 2 derivatives are promising as in vivo imaging agents for MMPs.
  • These compounds hold potential for future development into specific MMP-2 or MMP-9 probes.
  • Structure-activity relationship studies provide insights into inhibitor design targeting S1' and S2' pockets.