usage of glucocorticoids in bronchial asthma
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DRUG THERAPY OF ASTHMADRUG THERAPY OF ASTHMA
Glucocorticoids & Anti-Inflammatory AgentsGlucocorticoids & Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES
To understand the mechanism of action of the anti-inflammatory agents used in treating asthma.
To understand the basic physiology of glucocorticoids and the mechanism of action of the glucocorticoid receptor.
To understand the basis for the anti-inflammatory actions of glucocorticoids
To understand the basic mechanisms and pharmacology of glucocorticoid therapy for asthma
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 1: Asthma is an inflammatory disease and thus effective treatments for the chronic management of asthma should be directed to reduce the inflammatory response
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• Reduce inflammation and immune responsesReduce inflammation and immune responses
• In clinical practice since 1948In clinical practice since 1948
• $10,000,000,000./year market size in US$10,000,000,000./year market size in US
GLUCOCORTICOIDSGLUCOCORTICOIDS
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Steroid Hormones: Derived from CholesterolSteroid Hormones: Derived from CholesterolLipid Soluble: Able Lipid Soluble: Able to cross plasma to cross plasma membrane by membrane by passive diffusionpassive diffusion
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS
Regulation of carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balancePreservation of normal function of the cardiovascular system, the immune system, the kidney, skeletal muscle, the endocrine system and the nervous systemPreservation of organismal homeostasis
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GRGR
GRGR
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CELL TYPE FACTOR COMMENTS
Macrophages Prostaglandins, Inhibition of COX-2,Monocytes Leukotrienes Phospholipase A2
IL-1, IL-6. TNF Inhib. Transcript., Release
Endothelial Cells ICAM-1. ELAM-1 Inhib. Transcript., ReleaseIL-1, Prostagl., Leuko. As above
Basophils Histamine, Leukotriene Inhib. IgE Release
Lymphocytes IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, etc As above
Effects of Glucocorticoids on Components of Inflammatory/Immune Responses
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 2: The anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions of glucocorticoids play an important role in preventing potential damaging effects of an unopposed inflammatory response and can be exploited therapeutically
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Glucocorticoids: Side EffectsGlucocorticoids: Side Effects
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 3: The beneficial effects of systemic glucocorticoids to limit inflammation is counter-balanced by its many adverse side effects
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NUCLEAR RECEPTOR SUPERFAMILYNUCLEAR RECEPTOR SUPERFAMILY
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Glucocorticoid Receptor Regulation of TranscriptionGlucocorticoid Receptor Regulation of Transcription
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Glucocorticoid Response Unit of the PEPCK GeneGlucocorticoid Response Unit of the PEPCK Gene
CEBP/ß TBP
-27-90-325
COUPGR GR
-380
HNF3HNF4
-410-445
+1
Accessory DNA-binding Factors Accessory DNA-binding Factors Required!!Required!!
((Can impart tissue-specificity)Can impart tissue-specificity)
NOTE: Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) gene NOTE: Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) gene is glucocorticoid regulated in liver onlyis glucocorticoid regulated in liver onlywww.freelivedoctor.comwww.freelivedoctor.com
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 4: Tissue- and cell type-specific effects of glucocorticoids are likely to be driven by many factors that influence the gene regulatory activity of the glucocorticoid receptor
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GRGR +1GRGR
GREGRE Transcriptional ActivationTranscriptional Activation
Transcriptional Repression ITranscriptional Repression I((Direct DNA-bindingDirect DNA-binding))
HH HH
+1
nGREnGRE
GRGRHH
+1
cGREcGRE
GRGRHH
Transcriptional Repression IITranscriptional Repression II((Co-occupancyCo-occupancy))
+1
GRGRHH
NFNFBB
Transcriptional Repression IIITranscriptional Repression III((TetheringTethering))
AP1AP1
Basic Mechanisms of Transcriptional Activation/RepressionBasic Mechanisms of Transcriptional Activation/Repressionby the Glucocorticoid Receptorby the Glucocorticoid Receptor
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Glucocorticoid Side Effects: Molecular Mechanisms
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 5: The broad anti-inflammatory actions of glucocorticoids are due primarily to transcriptional repression of many pro-inflammatory genes in multiple cell types by the glucocorticoid receptor.
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From Glass and RosenfeldFrom Glass and Rosenfeldwww.freelivedoctor.comwww.freelivedoctor.com
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 6: The glucocorticoid receptor regulates gene transcription (either positively or negatively) through the gene-selective recruitment of histone modifying enzymes
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Glucocorticoid AnalogsGlucocorticoid Analogs
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Relative Potencies of GlucocorticoidsRelative Potencies of Glucocorticoids
Compound Anti-Inflammatory Na+ -Retaining Duration
Potency Potency of Action
Cortisol 1 1 S
Cortisone 0.8 0.8 S
Prednisolone 4 0.8 I
Triamcinolone 5 0 I
Betamethasone 25 0 L
Dexamethasone 25 0 L
S, short (i.e., 8–12 hour biological half-life); I, intermediate (i.e., 12–36 hour biological half-life); L, long (i.e., 36–72 hour biological half-life)
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 7: Structural modifications of the natural glucocorticoid cortisol generate hormones with enhanced half-life and more potent and efficacious glucocorticoid activity
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LungTopical effect~2-10%
LiverFirst passMetabolism(inactivation)
GI Tract
MouthDeposition~90% swallowed
LungPulmonary absorption
BLOOD STREAMDrug systemic effect + inactive metabolite
Schematic representation of the disposition of inhaled drugsSchematic representation of the disposition of inhaled drugs
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 8: The aerosol delivery of glucocorticoids to the lungs limits systemic exposure to the hormone and greatly reduces side effects
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New Approaches for Glucocorticoid Treatment of Asthma
• Fluticasone propionate (FLONASE)
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New Approaches for Glucocorticoid Treatment of Asthma
fluticasone propionate (FP)
FP-17ß-carboxylic acid derivative
cytochrome P450 3A4(Liver)
1/2000 affinity for GR than FP!!
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 9: New generation synthetic glucocorticoids with more rapid metabolism in the liver overcome potential side effects due to ingested hormone upon aerosol delivery
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Dissociated Glucocorticoids: Dissociating Dissociated Glucocorticoids: Dissociating Transactivation from Transrepression Activity Transactivation from Transrepression Activity of the Glucocorticoid Receptorof the Glucocorticoid Receptor
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 10: New generation synthetic glucocorticoids that maintain gene repression but limit gene activation by the glucocorticoid receptor (i.e. dissociated glucocorticoids) may hold promise as anti-inflammatory drugs with reduced side effects
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Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid Resistance in AsthmaMechanisms of Glucocorticoid Resistance in Asthma
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Increased GRß Expression in Airway T cells of Increased GRß Expression in Airway T cells of Patients with Glucocorticoid-Insensitive AsthmaPatients with Glucocorticoid-Insensitive Asthma
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From: Hamid QA et al., (1999) Am J Respir Crit Care Med 159, pp. 1600-1604
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)
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Effects of Stress on GR mRNA Expression in Effects of Stress on GR mRNA Expression in Normal Versus Asthmatic ChildrenNormal Versus Asthmatic Children
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GR mRNA analyzed in total RNA samples from lymphocytes
Acute stress in midst of ongoing chronic stress associated with Acute stress in midst of ongoing chronic stress associated with reduced GR mRNA expressionreduced GR mRNA expression
1. Efficiency of GR transcriptional regulation related to GR expression2. Stressful experiences may exacerbate asthma symptoms in children
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 11: Disruptions in GR expression and signal transduction can contribute to corticosteroid-resistant asthma and underlie the worsening effects of stressful events on asthma symptoms.
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Leukotriene Synthesis PathwayLeukotriene Synthesis Pathway
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Leukotriene Synthesis PathwayLeukotriene Synthesis Pathway
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Role of Leukotrienes in the Pathogenesis of AsthmaRole of Leukotrienes in the Pathogenesis of Asthma
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Leukotriene-Modifying Drugs for the Leukotriene-Modifying Drugs for the Treatment of AsthmaTreatment of Asthma
ZYFLO: 5-Lox Inhibitor
SINGULAIR: Leukotriene-receptor antagonist
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Cromolyn SodiumCromolyn Sodium
EFFECTS:• Prevent both early and late asthmatic responses to inhaled allergens such as pollen
•Reduce airway reactivity resulting from exposure to a range of inhaled irritants such as sulfur dioxide and cold air
MECHANISM: Inhibit specific chloride channels in mast MECHANISM: Inhibit specific chloride channels in mast cells and sensory neuronscells and sensory neurons
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Mechanism of Action of Omalizumab (XOLAIR)Mechanism of Action of Omalizumab (XOLAIR)
Omalizumab
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Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-inflammatory Peptideinflammatory Peptide
Omalizumab
Intranasal delivery of the cytoplasmic domain of CTLA-4 using a novel protein transduction domain prevents allergic inflammation
Je-Min Choi et al. (2006) Nature Medicine Vol. 12, pp 574-579
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Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-inflammatory Peptideinflammatory Peptide
Omalizumab
• CTLA-4 is an activation-induced surface molecule on T cells and is essential for the negative regulation of T-cell activation
• The cytoplasmic domain of CTLA-4 is known to interact with the phosphatases SHP-1 or SHP-2, resulting in dephosphorylation of CD3-TCR chains, ERK and JNK, thereby inhibiting T-cell activation
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Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-inflammatory Peptideinflammatory Peptide
Omalizumab
STRATEGY: USE PROTEIN TRANSDUCTION STRATEGY: USE PROTEIN TRANSDUCTION DOMAIN!!DOMAIN!!
•Initially identified in Drosophila Antenaepedia protein and HIV Tat protein (1994)•Rich in basic residues•Efficiently enter cells even when linked to heterologous proteins, even when injected systemically
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Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-Novel Therapy: Nasal Delivery of an Anti-inflammatory Peptideinflammatory Peptide
Omalizumab
Goblet cell staining
Ovalbumin-induced asthma in miceOvalbumin-induced asthma in mice
PTD-linked peptidePTD-linked peptide
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IMPORTANT CONCEPT 12: Anti-inflammatory drugs that act on selective targets may be effective for the treatment of asthma and are likely to have fewer side effects than glucocorticoids
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