Supramolecular Glycodendrimer-Based Hybrid Drugs

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Contributors

  • Marco Paolino - , University of Siena (Author)
  • Hartmut Komber - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Laura Mennuni - , Rottapharm Biotech S.r.l. (Author)
  • Gianfranco Caselli - , Rottapharm Biotech S.r.l. (Author)
  • Dietmar Appelhans - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Brigitte Voit - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Andrea Cappelli - , University of Siena (Author)

Abstract

Specific noncovalent interactions are commonly used by nature to modulate numerous processes including cell recognition, viral adhesion, and transmembrane communications. Here we report on the design, synthesis, and preliminary characterization of new supramolecular glycodendrimer-based hybrid drugs based on adamantyl-modified glycodendrimers of third, fourth, or fifth generation (mPPI-G3-AdaB, mPPI-G4-AdaB, and mPPI-G5-AdaB) and a new heterobifunctional ligand. This component was tailored to bind through noncovalent interactions both the multimeric natural 5-HT3 receptor (through an optimized arylpiperazine pharmacophore) and the adamantyl groups located on the glycodendrimer surfaces (through a beta-cyclodextrin residue) giving rise to biorelevant supramolecular constructs.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3985-3993
Number of pages9
JournalBiomacromolecules
Volume15
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2014
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 25286342
Scopus 84910087379
ORCID /0000-0002-4531-691X/work/148607935

Keywords

Keywords

  • Poly(propylene imine) glycodendrimers, 5-ht3 receptor, Dendrimers, Cyclodextrin, Molecules, Antagonists, Chemistry, Polymers, Ligands, Binding