Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of prostaglandin. [GOC:mah]
Negative regulation of prostaglandin biosynthesis is a complex process that involves multiple pathways and regulatory mechanisms. Prostaglandins are lipid mediators derived from arachidonic acid, a fatty acid found in cell membranes. They play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including inflammation, pain, fever, and blood clotting. The biosynthesis of prostaglandins is initiated by the enzyme phospholipase A2, which releases arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids. Arachidonic acid is then converted to prostaglandins by a series of enzymes, including cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandin synthases.
Negative regulation of prostaglandin biosynthesis can occur at various levels, including:
1. Inhibition of phospholipase A2 activity: Several factors can inhibit phospholipase A2 activity, including glucocorticoids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and some lipoxygenase products.
2. Inhibition of COX activity: COX enzymes are the primary targets of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which effectively inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis. NSAIDs can be classified into two groups: COX-1 inhibitors (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) and COX-2 inhibitors (e.g., celecoxib, rofecoxib). COX-1 is constitutively expressed in various tissues and involved in maintaining normal physiological functions. COX-2, on the other hand, is induced by inflammatory stimuli and plays a crucial role in inflammation. Selective COX-2 inhibitors aim to reduce inflammatory prostaglandins while minimizing the gastrointestinal side effects associated with COX-1 inhibition.
3. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthases: Prostaglandin synthases catalyze the final steps in prostaglandin biosynthesis. These enzymes are also potential targets for drug development, although specific inhibitors are still under investigation.
4. Inhibition of prostaglandin receptor signaling: Prostaglandins exert their effects by binding to specific receptors on target cells. Blocking these receptors can effectively reduce prostaglandin-mediated signaling. For example, antagonists of the prostaglandin E2 receptor (EP receptors) have been developed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and pain.
In addition to these pharmacological interventions, the negative regulation of prostaglandin biosynthesis also involves endogenous mechanisms, such as:
1. Feedback inhibition: Prostaglandins themselves can feedback-inhibit their own production by suppressing the activity of COX enzymes or phospholipase A2.
2. Anti-inflammatory mediators: Several anti-inflammatory mediators, such as lipoxins, resolvins, and protectins, can suppress prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX activity or promoting the synthesis of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.
3. Cellular signaling pathways: Various cellular signaling pathways, including those involving protein kinases, transcription factors, and microRNAs, can modulate prostaglandin biosynthesis by regulating the expression and activity of enzymes involved in the pathway.
Overall, the negative regulation of prostaglandin biosynthesis is a complex process involving multiple levels of regulation, both pharmacological and endogenous. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing effective strategies to control inflammatory responses and treat inflammatory diseases.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 | An NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q96EB6] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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niacinamide | nicotinamide : A pyridinecarboxamide that is pyridine in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by a carboxamide group. | pyridine alkaloid; pyridinecarboxamide; vitamin B3 | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; cofactor; EC 2.4.2.30 (NAD(+) ADP-ribosyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; human urinary metabolite; metabolite; mouse metabolite; neuroprotective agent; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite; Sir2 inhibitor |
bisindolylmaleimide i | bisindolylmaleimide I: a bis(indolyl)maleimide | ||
bisindolylmaleimide v | bisindolylmaleimide V: used as a negative control compound for protein kinase C inhibition; structure in first source; | indoles | |
entinostat | benzamides; carbamate ester; primary amino compound; pyridines; substituted aniline | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor | |
fenamic acid | fenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is the N-phenyl derivative of anthranilic acid. It acts as a parent skeleton for the synthesis of several non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. fenamic acid: has chloride and potassium channel-blocking activity; RN given refers to parent cpd | aminobenzoic acid; secondary amino compound | membrane transport modulator |
ro 31-8220 | Ro 31-8220: a protein kinase C inhibitor | imidothiocarbamic ester; indoles; maleimides | EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor |
fenofibrate | benzochromenone; delta-lactone; naphtho-alpha-pyrone | platelet aggregation inhibitor; Sir2 inhibitor | |
suramin | suramin : A member of the class of phenylureas that is urea in which each of the amino groups has been substituted by a 3-({2-methyl-5-[(4,6,8-trisulfo-1-naphthyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}carbamoyl)phenyl group. An activator of both the rabbit skeletal muscle RyR1 and sheep cardiac RyR2 isoform ryanodine receptor channels, it has been used for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis for over 100 years. Suramin: A polyanionic compound with an unknown mechanism of action. It is used parenterally in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and it has been used clinically with diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult Onchocerca. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1643) It has also been shown to have potent antineoplastic properties. | naphthalenesulfonic acid; phenylureas; secondary carboxamide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antinematodal drug; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; GABA antagonist; GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist; purinergic receptor P2 antagonist; ryanodine receptor agonist; trypanocidal drug |
nad | NAD | geroprotector | |
4-tert-butylbenzoic acid | 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd | alkylbenzene | |
suramin sodium | suramin sodium : An organic sodium salt that is the hexasodium salt of suramin. It is an FDA approved drug for African sleeping sickness and river blindness. | organic sodium salt | angiogenesis inhibitor; antinematodal drug; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; GABA antagonist; GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist; purinergic receptor P2 antagonist; ryanodine receptor agonist; trypanocidal drug |
toxoflavin | toxoflavin : A pyrimidotriazine that is 1,6-dimethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazine with oxo groups at positions 5 and 7. toxoflavin: azapteridine antibiotic; structure | carbonyl compound; pyrimidotriazine | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; bacterial metabolite; toxin; virulence factor; Wnt signalling inhibitor |
paullone | paullone : An indolobenzazepine that is 5,6,7,12-tetrahydroindolo[3,2-d][1]benzazepine carrying an oxo substituent at position 6. paullone: structure in first source | indolobenzazepine; lactam | EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.26 (tau-protein kinase) inhibitor |
hyperforin | hyperforin : A cyclic terpene ketone that is a prenylated carbobicyclic acylphloroglucinol derivative produced by St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum. hyperforin: a prenylated acylphloroglucinol derivative; antibiotic component of novoimanine; psychoactive agent in St. John's wort; Russian; structure; | ||
surfactin c | surfactin C : A cyclodepsipeptide that is N-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-13-methyltetradecanoyl]-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-leucyl-D-leucyl-L-valyl-L-alpha-aspartyl-D-leucyl-L-leucine in which the C-terminal carboxy group has been lactonised by condensation with the alcoholic hydroxy group. | cyclodepsipeptide; lipopeptide antibiotic; macrocyclic lactone | antibacterial agent; antifungal agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; metabolite; platelet aggregation inhibitor; surfactant |
resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
CHIC-35 | CHIC-35 : An organic heterotricyclic compound resulting from the formal fusion of the 2-3 bond of 5-chloroindole with the 2-3 bond of cycloheptanecarboxamide (the S enantiomer). It is a potent, cell-permeable, metabolically stable and selective inhibitor of the deacetylase SIRT1. | aromatic compound; organic heterotricyclic compound; organochlorine compound; primary carboxamide | EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
3-(1-azepanylsulfonyl)-n-(3-bromphenyl)benzamide | 3-(1-azepanylsulfonyl)-N-(3-bromphenyl)benzamide: a sirtuin 2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
CAY10591 | CAY10591: a SIRT1 NAD-dependent histone deacetylase activator | quinoxaline derivative | |
sirtinol | aldimine; benzamides; naphthols | anti-inflammatory agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; Sir2 inhibitor | |
cambinol | cambinol: inhibitor of human silent information regulator 2 enzymes; structure in first source | ||
(4-chlorophenyl)-[4-(8-nitro-5-quinolinyl)-1-piperazinyl]methanone | N-arylpiperazine | ||
ex 527 | 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide : A member of the class of carbazoles that is 2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole which is substituted at position 1 by an aminocarbohyl group and at position 6 by a chlorine. 6-chloro-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazole-1-carboxamide: structure in first source | carbazoles; monocarboxylic acid amide; organochlorine compound | |
panobinostat | panobinostat : A hydroxamic acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2E)-3-[4-({[2-(2-methylindol-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic acid with the amino group of hydroxylamine. A histone deacetylase inhibitor used (as its lactate salt) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Panobinostat: An indole and hydroxamic acid derivative that acts as a HISTONE DEACETYLASE inhibitor. It is used as an antineoplastic agent in combination with BORTEZOMIB and DEXAMETHASONE for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA. | cinnamamides; hydroxamic acid; methylindole; secondary amino compound | angiogenesis modulating agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor |
oblongifolin c | oblongifolin C: has antineoplastic activity; isolated from Garcinia yunnanensis; structure in first source | ||
quisinostat | indoles | ||
srt1460 | SRT1460: small molecule activator of SIRT1 as therapeutics for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; structure in first source | ||
srt1720 | |||
srt2183 | SRT2183: small molecule activator of SIRT1 as therapeutics for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; structure in first source | ||
tenovin-6 | tenovin-6 : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5-(dimethylamino)pentanoic acid with the aromatic amino group of N-[(4-aminophenyl)carbamothioyl]-4-tert-butylbenzamide. | monocarboxylic acid amide; tertiary amino compound; thioureas | antineoplastic agent; p53 activator; Sir2 inhibitor |
acy-1215 | ricolinostat: an HDAC6 inhibitor; structure in first source | pyrimidinecarboxylic acid | |
aristoforin | Aristoforin: derivative of hyperforin, is a potent anticancer agent; structure in first source | ||
n-(3-((2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-ylmethylene)amino)phenyl)-2-phenylpropionamide |