title: Effect of the new matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor RO-28-2653 on mitochondrial function.
abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have recently become interesting as potential anticancer drugs. RO-28-2653 is a promising compound because of its antimetastatic and antiangiogenic activities. Due to the structural similarity of RO-28-2653 to mitochondriotoxic agents, speculation has arisen that this substance might impair mitochondrial function. We, therefore, investigated the effects of RO-28-2653 on mitochondrial enzymes and on the functional properties of isolated mitochondria and skinned muscle fibers from rat hearts. Results were compared to the action of amytal and 2,4-dinitrophenol (2,4-DNP), both of which are well documented mitochondriotoxic compounds. In contrast to 2,4-DNP, RO-28-2653 did not uncouple oxidative phosphorylation, although higher concentrations of the compound did impair mitochondrial function. Using malate/pyruvate as substrate, 50 microM of RO-28-2653 inhibited mitochondrial respiration in isolated mitochondria and skinned fibers by 23 and 11%, respectively while 2mM of amytal elicited almost complete inhibition of the mitochondrial respiration. RO-28-2653 (50 micro) inhibited succinate-dependent respiration in both systems by 43 and 24%, respectively while 2mM of amytal caused 41 and 23% inhibition, respectively. There was no change in the ADP/O ratios. RO-28-2653 (50 microM) did not significantly alter the activity of the respiratory chain complexes or succinate dehydrogenase, although citrate synthase (CS) was inhibited by upto 71%. This inhibition was non-competitive at a K(i) of 25+/-5 microM. Inhibitory effects in the presence of hydrophobic substances, such as BSA and Triton X-100, were significantly lower in both test systems. In conclusion, high concentrations of RO-28-2653 impair mitochondrial function, although compared to amytal and 2,4-DNP, this is rather low. The resultant impairment is less pronounced in the more complex skinned muscle fiber system, and is dependent on hydrophobic interactions.
authors: Muskellabor der Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Julius-Kühn-Strasse 7, D-06097 Halle/Salle, Germany. jens.opalka@medizin.uni-halle.de
authors: Jens R
authors: JR
authors: Opalka
authors: Frank N
authors: FN
authors: Gellerich
authors: Lothar
authors: L
authors: Kling
authors: Bernd
authors: B
authors: Müller-Beckmann
authors: Stephan
authors: S
authors: Zierz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008297:Male; D061965:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases / Q000378:metabolism*; D008929:Mitochondria, Heart / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000201:enzymology; D010879:Piperazines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011743:Pyrimidines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D061965:Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors; D010879:Piperazines; D011743:Pyrimidines; C453902:Ro 28-2653; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases