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A snake venom-analog peptide that inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and papain-like protease displays antithrombotic activity in mice arterial thrombosis model, without interfering with bleeding time

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Nogueira, Ruben Siedlarczyk ; Salu, Bruno Ramos ; Nardelli, Vinicius Goulart ; Bonturi, Camila Ramalho ; Pereira, Marina Rodrigues ; Maffei, Francisco Humberto de Abreu ; Cilli, Eduardo Maffud ; Oliva, Maria Luiza Vilela
Número total de Autores: 8
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: THROMBOSIS JOURNAL; v. 21, n. 1, p. 10-pg., 2023-01-02.
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Background: (p-BthTX-I)(2) K, a dimeric analog peptide derived from the C-terminal region of phospholipase A2-like bothropstoxin-I (p-BthTX-I), is resistant to plasma proteolysis and inhibits severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains with weak cytotoxic effects. Complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection include vascular problems and increased risk of thrombosis; therefore, studies to identify new drugs for treating SARS-CoV-2 infections that also inhibit thrombosis and minimize the risk of bleeding are required.Objectives: To determine whether (p-BthTX-I)(2) K affects the hemostatic system.Methods: Platelet aggregation was induced by collagen, arachidonic acid, and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) in the Chronolog Lumi-aggregometer. The coagulation activity was evaluated by determining activated partial thromboplastin clotting time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT) with (p-BthTX-I)(2) K (5.0-434.5 mu g) or 0.9% NaCl. Arterial thrombosis was induced with a 540 nm laser and 3.5-20 mg kg(- 1) Rose Bengal in the carotid artery of male C57BL/6J mice using (p-BthTX-I)(2) K. Bleeding time was determined in mouse tails immersed in saline at 37 & DEG;C after (p-BthTX-I)(2) K (4.0 mg/kg and 8.0 mg/kg) or saline administration.Results: (p-BthTX-I)(2) K prolonged the aPTT and PT by blocking kallikrein and FXa-like activities. Moreover, (p-BthTX-I)(2) K inhibited ADP-, collagen-, and arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation in a dose-dependent manner. Further, low concentrations of (p-BthTX-I)(2) K extended the time to artery occlusion by the formed thrombus. However, (p-BthTX-I)(2) K did not prolong the bleeding time in the mouse model of arterial thrombosis.Conclusion: These results demonstrate the antithrombotic activity of the peptide (p-BthTX-I)(2) K possibly by kallikrein inhibition, suggesting its strong biotechnological potential. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 17/06630-7 - Fragmentos derivados de proteínas com seletividade para inibição de enzimas de mamíferos e micro-organismos e seu papel como agente anti-inflamatório, antimicrobiano, antitrombótico e antitumoral: mecanismo de ação
Beneficiário:Maria Luiza Vilela Oliva
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 20/05761-3 - Estudo da ação de peptídeos sintéticos como antivirais contra o SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) e avaliação combinada com anti-inflamatórios comerciais
Beneficiário:Eduardo Maffud Cilli
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
Processo FAPESP: 19/22243-9 - Fragmentos derivados de proteínas com seletividade para inibição de enzimas de mamíferos e micro-organismos e seu papel como agente anti-inflamatório, antimicrobiano, antitrombótico e antitumoral: mecanismo de ação
Beneficiário:Camila Ramalho Bonturi
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
Processo FAPESP: 20/01512-9 - Mecanismo de ação de peptídeos miméticos derivados de Enterolobium contortisiliquum sobre a sinalização e função de plaquetas
Beneficiário:Ruben Siedlarczyk Nogueira
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado Direto