Afobazole metabolite M-11 inhibits quinone reductase 2

Resume. Objective. Inhibition of quinone reductase 2 (NQO2) is a perspective target to achieve neuroprotective effect. Anxiolytic drug afobazole (5-Ethoxy-2-[2-(morpholino)-ethylthio]benzimidazole dihidrochloride) and its main metabolite M-11 (2-[2-(3-oxomorpholin-4-il)-ethylthio]-5-ethoxybenzimidaz...

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Main Authors: I. A. Kadnikov, M. V. Voronin, S. B. Seredenin
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: LLC “Publisher OKI” 2019-10-01
Series:Фармакокинетика и Фармакодинамика
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Online Access:https://www.pharmacokinetica.ru/jour/article/view/66
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Summary:Resume. Objective. Inhibition of quinone reductase 2 (NQO2) is a perspective target to achieve neuroprotective effect. Anxiolytic drug afobazole (5-Ethoxy-2-[2-(morpholino)-ethylthio]benzimidazole dihidrochloride) and its main metabolite M-11 (2-[2-(3-oxomorpholin-4-il)-ethylthio]-5-ethoxybenzimidazole hydrochloride) can interact with melatonin dependent regulatory site of NQO2. Previously we have figured that afobazole inhibits NQO2. However, the role of interaction between M-11 and NQO2 is unclear. Aim. To study the effect of M-11 on activity of NQO2. Methods. The influence of M-11 on activity of human recombinant NQO2 (hNQO2) was measured utilizing fluorescent spectroscopy. Results. M-11 inhibits hNQO2 in concentrations of 0.5 and 1.0 mM, decreasing enzymatic reaction velocity on 12 and 24 % respectively. In same concentrations, M-11 is inferior to afobazole. Conclusion. Compound M-11 inhibits NQO2 and can be used to study pharmacological effects of afobazole caused by interaction with regulatory site of enzyme.
ISSN:2587-7836
2686-8830