[PHA6115 lec] Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
Composed of several hormone-releasing organs
Endocrine System
How does the endocrine system maintain body functions and homeostasis?
By releasing hormones which are used for several body functions (e.g., growth, reproduction, and defense)
Endocrine drugs work like __________?
Hormones (Natural, Semi-synthetic or Synthetic)
Classification of Endocrine Drugs based on Structure
- Peptide (majority)
- Steroidal (adrenal cortex / sex hormones) –> CCPT backbone
Classification of Endocrine Drugs based on Function
- Releasing hormones
- Stimulating hormones
- Thyroid and pancreatic, adrenal hormones
Complex disease characterized by uncontrolled glucose homeostasis associated with several minor and major complications
Diabetes
3 Cardinal Signs of Diabetes
- Polyuria
- Polyphagia
- Polydipsia
[Type of DM]
Insulin-dependent, juvenile onset, require insulin therapy for their lifetime
DM Type 1
[Type of DM]
Insulin-independent, adult onset (commonly), may or may not have insulin therapy
DM Type 2
[Type of DM]
Glucose intolerance during pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
[Type of DM]
Results for non-usual causes or from other diseases present in the patient that may not concern insulin levels
Secondary DM
[Diabetes]
Therapy is directed at maintaining _________?
Euglycemic states (normal blood sugar)
It is a 51-amino acid protein with two chains linked by a disulfide bond
Insulin
Where is insulin produced?
Beta cells of pancreas
MOA of Insulin
Transports glucose into adipose and muscle cells via GLUT 4
SAR of Insulin
N- and C- terminals of the AA Chain A and B are essential for insulin receptor binding
Insulin is produced via __________ of proinsulin
Proteolytic modifications
Proinsulin is formed by removing what from preproinsulin?
24-amino acid
[Classification and Pharmacokinetics of Insulin Preparation]
Examples of Rapid-acting
Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine (LiAsGlu)
[Classification and Pharmacokinetics of Insulin Preparation]
Examples of Short-acting
Human Insulin - regular
[Classification and Pharmacokinetics of Insulin Preparation]
Examples of Intermediate-acting
Lente, NPH insuline (isophane)
> NPH means Neutral Protamine Hagedorn
[Classification and Pharmacokinetics of Insulin Preparation]
Examples of Long-acting
Ultralente, Glargine, Detemir (UltraDeGlar)
Agents that stimulate the release of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas
Insulin secretagogues
2 Pharmacophores of Insulin Secretagogues
- Sulfonylurea
- Meglitinides
MOA of Sulfonylureas
Binds to SUR1 at K-channel and opens the voltage-gated Ca-Channel = Increased intracellular CA and exocytotic release of insulin
SAR of Sulfonylureas
1st generation
- small lipophilic at R1
- alkyl/cyclic substituent at R2
- high dose, long plasma half-life, short DOA, high chance for ADR
2nd generation
- large meglitinide group at R1
- high potency, low dose, rapid onset, short plasma half-life, long DOA
1st generation Sulfonylureas
Tolbutamide, Chlorpropramide, Acetohexamide (CAT-amide)
2nd generation Sulfonylureas
Glyburide or Glibenclamide, Glipizide, Glimepiride (“Gly or gli”)
MOA of Meglitinides
Similar to sulfonylureas; Repaglinide binds also to SUR1, SUR2A, and SUR2B = Extrapancreatic effects
SAR of Meglitinides
Meglitinide is a prototype structure - a benzoic acid derivative of the non-sulfonylurea moiety of Glibenclamide or Glyburide
Examples under Meglitinides
Repaglinide
- rapid onset, short DOA
- doesn’t cause prolonged hyperinsulinemia
- available in the market
Nateglinde
- rapid onset, longer DOA
Anti-diabetic agent that is considered the 1st line treatment with lifestyle change
Biguanides
T or F: Biguanides are highly distributed and excreted unchanged in urine
True
MOA of Biguanides
- decreases gluconeogenesis
- increases glycogenolysis and glycolysis
- increases insulin sensitivity
SAR of Biguanides
2-linked guanidine moiety (Bi + guanidie)
Insulin Sensitizers / PPAR Agonists, what does PPAR mean?
Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor
MOA of Insulin Sensitizers or PPAR Agonists
- PPAR controls gene expression, increases glucose transporter expression = Increased insulin sensitivity of the body
- Slows down gluconeogenesis and lower systematic fatty acids
SAR of Insulin Sensitizers or PPAR Agonist
Thiazolidinedione pharmacophore
For agonist activity of the Thiazolidinedione pharmacophore, R must be __________?
Para- substituted phenyl ring attached via methylene bridge
Examples of Insulin Sensitizers or PPAR Agonists
Pioglitazone
- only available in the market
Troglitazone
- not used due to severe hepatotoxicity
Rosiglitazone
- limited availability due to increase cardiovascular effects
(TroPioRosi “-glitazone”)
Enzyme that is made of maltase, sucrase, isomerase, and glucomylase found in the small intestine
Alpha-glucosidase
MOA of A-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Inhibits a-glucosidase to inhibit carbohydrate breakdown = Preventing absorption of mono/disaccharides
SAR of A-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Mimic the natural substrates of a-glucosidase by having similar structures
This group aids in mimicking natural disaccharide substrate
Polyhydroxy groups
Examples of A-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Acarbose
- extremely low oral bioavailability
Voglibose
- poolry absorbed
Miglitol
- absorbed orally, not metabolized = excreted unchanged
30-31 amino acid peptide produced by prohormone convertase enzymes from proglucagon
GLP-1
MOA of GLP-1 Agonist
GLP-1 is released in response to food = Promotes insulin secretion from pancreas
SAR of GLP-1 Agonist
GLP-1 Agonist analogs have penultimate amino acid modification to resist metabolism by DPP-IV
[GLP-1 Agonist Agents’ Modification]
Penultimate Ala –> Gly
Exenatide
[GLP-1 Agonist Agents’ Modification]
Lys26 has a-glutamoyl-(N-a-hexadaconyl) and Lys34 is replaced by Arg34
Liraglutide
[GLP-1 Agonist Agents’ Modification]
Fusion of 2 modified GLP-1 to albumin
Albiglutide
[GLP-1 Agonist Agents’ Modification]
Fusion of 2 modified N-terminal GLP-1 analog to IgG4 Fc domain
Dulaglutide
Alternatives to GLP-1 Agonist Analogs
DPP-IV Inhibitors
MOA of DPP-IV Inhibitors
Binds to active site in DPP-IV
SAR of DPP-IV Inhibitors
3 pharmacophore structure:
a-aminoacylpyrrolidine, xanthine, pyrimidine-2,4-dione
Group that binds to the active serine site in DPP-IV
Cyano group
T or F: DPP-IV Inhibitors can be taken alone or with metformin or thiazolidinedione
True
Examples of DPP-IV Inhibitors
Saxagliptin and Vildagliptin (a-aminoacylpyrrolidine)
Sitagliptin
- piperazine fused pyrazole with a-aminoacyl moiety
Alogliptin
- pyrimidine-2,4-dione pharmacophore
Linagliptin
- xanthine pharmacophore
(VildaSaSiAloLi “-gliptin”)
37-amino acid hormone released with insulin
Amylin
MOA of Amylin Agonist
Suppress glucagon secretion and delay gastric emptying time = Modulation of appetite centers to maintain glucose plasma level
SAR of Amylin Agonist
Pramlintide
- more water soluble
- reduced aggregation
Aids in reabsorption of glucose from renal proximal tubules
SGLT2
MOA of SGLT2 Inhibitor
Inhibit SGLT2 = Decreased renal threshold for glucose = Increased urinary glucose excretion