E-64c

E 64c is a derivative of naturally occurring epoxide inhibitor of cysteine proteases, a Calcium-activated neutral protease (CANP) inhibitor and a very weak irreversible cathepsin C inhibitor.

Signaling Pathways >> Metabolic Enzyme/Protease >> Cathepsin

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

Cysteine proteases[1], CANP[2], Cathepsin C[3].

E-64c, a derivative of naturally occurring epoxide inhibitor of cysteine proteases, with papain; especially with regard to the hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions of the ligands with conserved residues in the catalytic binding site[1]. E 64c (k2/Ki=140±5M-1s-1) is demonstrated to be a lead structure for the development of irreversible cathepsin C inhibitors[3].

The t-1/2 of plasma E-64c is 0.48 hours. The hemodynamic effects of E-64c are absent at this dose. Using two way analysis of variance, the effects of reperfusion (p=0.0016) or E-64c (p=0.0226) per se on infarct size are significant. In comparing Group A with Group B and Group C with Group D, the depletion of CPK in the E-64c treated groups (Groups A and C) is slightly less than in the vehicle-injected groups (Groups B and D). The insufficient effect of E-64c alone may be explained by the early administration and relatively short t-1/2. Since the effectiveness of NCO-700 has been established,6),7) our findings might indicate a small but beneficial effect of E-64c on infarct size and CPK content[2].

Dogs[2] Studies are carried out in 83 mongrel dogs with a mean weight of 11.2kg. They are anesthetized with intravenous sodium thiamylal (7mg/kg). An intravenous bolus of E-64c (100mg/kg), dissolved in saturated sodium bicarbonate, is administered immediately before the occlusion and after reperfusion in Group A (n=17), whereas Group B (n=17) receive only the vehicle solution at these times. In the remaining 49 dogs (Groups C and D), the LAD is permanently ligated at the same level and an intravenous bolus of either Loxistatin acid (100mg/kg) (Group C; n=24) or vehicle only (Group D; n=25) is given immediately before and 1 hour after the ligation. The dose of E-64c is designed for its possible use in clinical practice and the estimated intramyocardial Loxistatin acid molecular concentration is 1,000 times that of total mCANP[2].

[1]. Khan MS, et al. Design, synthesis, evaluation and thermodynamics of 1-substituted pyridylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives as cysteine protease inhibitors. PLoS One. 2013 Aug 5;8(8):e69982.

[2]. Toda G, et al. Calcium-activated neutral protease inhibitor (E-64c) and reperfusion for experimental myocardial infarction. Jpn Heart J. 1989 May;30(3):375-86.

[3]. Radzey H, et al. E-64c-hydrazide: a lead structure for the development of irreversible cathepsin C inhibitors. ChemMedChem. 2013 Aug;8(8):1314-21.

Leupeptin hemisulfate salt | E-64 | PMSF | CA-074 methyl ester | LY 3000328 | Odanacatib(MK-0822) | CA 074 TFA | VBY-825 | Balicatib | Cysteine Protease inhibitor | Papain | MK-0822 | Cathepsin Inhibitor 2 | MIV-247

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C15-H26-N2-O5

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

314.43

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

2140 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - ataxia Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea

REFERENCE :

IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu. Study of Medical Supplies. (Nippon Koteisho Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan) V.1- 1970- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,736,1986

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

>1 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu. Study of Medical Supplies. (Nippon Koteisho Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan) V.1- 1970- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,736,1986

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

2400 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - ataxia Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea

REFERENCE :

IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu. Study of Medical Supplies. (Nippon Koteisho Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan) V.1- 1970- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,736,1986

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

>1 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

IYKEDH Iyakuhin Kenkyu. Study of Medical Supplies. (Nippon Koteisho Kyokai, 12-15, 2-chome, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150, Japan) V.1- 1970- Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,736,1986 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

30 gm/kg/30D-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Liver - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - transaminases

REFERENCE :

KSRNAM Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. (Yubunsha Co., Ltd., 1-5, Kanda Suda-Cho, Chiyoda-ku, KS Bldg., Tokyo 101, Japan) V.1- 1960- Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,2001,1986

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

7500 mg/kg/30D-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Liver - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - transaminases

REFERENCE :

KSRNAM Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. (Yubunsha Co., Ltd., 1-5, Kanda Suda-Cho, Chiyoda-ku, KS Bldg., Tokyo 101, Japan) V.1- 1960- Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,2001,1986