Abstract
Dimeric peptide-based inhibitors of postsynaptic density-95 (PSD-95) can reduce ischemic brain damage and inflammatory pain in rodents. To modify the pharmacokinetic profile we designed a series of fatty acid linked dimeric ligands, which potently inhibits PSD-95 and shows improved in vitro blood plasma stability. Subcutaneous administration in rats showed extended stability and sustained release of these ligands. This can facilitate new pharmacological uses of PSD-95 inhibitors and further exploration of PSD-95 as a drug target.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 58 |
Pages (from-to) | 1575-1580 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0022-2623 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Feb 2015 |