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      Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel tanshinone IIA derivatives for treating pain

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          Abstract

          Due to ineffectiveness and side effects of existing analgesics, chronic pain has become one of the most complex and difficult problems in the clinic. Monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) is an essential hydrolase in the endocannabinoid system and has been identified as a potential target for the treatment of pain. In the present study, we designed and synthesized twelve tanshinone IIA analogs and screened their activity against MAGL. Selected compounds were tested for analgesic activity in vivo, with the acetic acid writhing test model. Among the test compounds, compound III-3 (IC 50 120 nmol·L −1) showed significant activity against MAGL and ameliorated the clinical progression in the mouse pain model. Additionally, compound III-3, substitution with N-methyl-2-mor-pholinoacetamide, demonstrated improved solubility relative to tanshinone IIA.

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          Journal
          CJNM
          Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
          Elsevier
          1875-5364
          20 February 2018
          : 16
          : 2
          : 113-124
          Affiliations
          [1] 1Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211009, China
          [2] 2Higher Vocational School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211009, China
          Author notes
          *Corresponding authors: WANG Jin-Xin, E-mail: jinxinwang@ 123456163.com

          ΔThese two authors contributed equally to this paper.

          These authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

          Article
          S1875-5364(18)30037-2
          10.1016/S1875-5364(18)30037-2
          29455726
          c100ee69-a6f2-4dec-94ab-495549472075
          Copyright © 2018 China Pharmaceutical University. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
          History
          : 26 July 2017
          Funding
          Funded by: Key Research & Development Program in Jiangsu
          Award ID: BE2015683
          Funded by: Introduction Program of Leading Scientific and Technological Entrepreneurship in Nanjing
          Award ID: 2013B14007
          This work was supported by the Key Research & Development Program in Jiangsu (No. BE2015683), and the Introduction Program of Leading Scientific and Technological Entrepreneurship in Nanjing (No. 2013B14007).

          Medicine,Pharmaceutical chemistry,Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical medicine,Complementary & Alternative medicine
          Tanshinone IIA,Analgesic activity,MAGL inhibitors

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