A Platinum(IV) Prodrug - Perfluoroaryl Macrocyclic Peptide Conjugate Enhances Platinum Uptake in the Brain

Colin M. Fadzen, Justin M. Wolfe, Wen Zhou, Choi Fong Cho, Niklas Von Spreckelsen, Kathryn T. Hutchinson, Yen Chun Lee, E. Antonio Chiocca, Sean E. Lawler, Omer H. Yilmaz, Stephen J. Lippard, Bradley L. Pentelute

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Abstract

Effective delivery to the brain limits the development of novel glioblastoma therapies. Here, we introduce conjugation between platinum(IV) prodrugs of cisplatin and perfluoroaryl peptide macrocycles to increase brain uptake. We demonstrate that one such conjugate shows efficacy against glioma stem-like cells. We investigate the pharmacokinetics of this conjugate in mice and show that the amount of platinum in the brain after treatment with the conjugate is 15-fold greater than with cisplatin after 5 h.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6741-6747
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Medicinal Chemistry
Volume63
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Jul 9

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Drug Discovery

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