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Opiates: morphine and related compounds Focus: pieces/precursors key assembly steps structure-activity physiological interactions First methylation Precursor is formed by combining two C6C2 units, both originating from tyrosine

Two stereoisomers lead to different classes of alkaloids From (S)-N-methyl coclaurine Further methylation is common

Curare (Chondrodendron tomentosum) Arrow poison prepared in the rain forests by native South American tribes from bark and stems may contain >30 different plants, C. tomentosum is the main one. Radical dimerization of the two coclaurine isomers produces a dimer. Tubocurarine is an ACh agonist, once it gets into the bloodstream, it relaxes voluntary muscles to paralysis by blocking nerve impulses at neuromuscular junction. Synthetic derivatives used during surgery as muscle relaxant.

Making the morphine skeleton Key steps: oxidative coupling to make the 4th ring 2) reduction and acetylation promotes formation of the furan ring 3) Demethylation then reduction of the ketone

Properties of opiates

Structural basis for bioactivity of opiates Enkephalins and endorphins are endogenous opioid peptide ligands produced during labor, other times of stress or shock “Runner’s high” ACh inhibitors, rapidly degraded “Morphine rule”: structure must contain an aromatic ring attached to a quarternary C (Cq) with a 2-C linker to a tertiary (3o) amine

Drugs derived from morphine semi-synthetically Synthetic analogues Demerol

From L-Tryptophan: Indole alkaloids Produced from L-tryptophan plus an isoprene unit, the indole alkaloids have polycyclic ring structures Fungi from Claviceps genus are best-known producers because they infect some grain crops, but the indoles are produced by other fungi including Aspergillus and Penicillium Lysergic acid is probably the most well-known, as it is the precursor for hallucinogen LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and the ergot alkaloids – mixed agonist/antagonist effects on 5-HT (serotonin) receptors leads to hallucinations serotonin skeleton

Ergot – not a fun guy Ergot is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Claviceps purpurea that develops on the ovary of rye and other grasses consumed by humans or animals. The poisonous properties of ergots are caused by a group of indole alkaloids, the ergot alkaloids or ergolines. Consumption of ergot-infected rye produces a disease called ergotism. Ergot poisoning affects two types of receptors: 1) The a-adrenergic receptors for norepinephrine which causes • GI upsets, e.g. diarrhea, abdominal pains, and vomiting. • Circulatory changes, e.g. coldness of hands and feet due to vasoconstriction of the blood vessels to the extremities

Ergot – not a fun guy 2) Ergot also acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors and the a-dopaminergic receptors causing neurological symptoms: Headache, vertigo, convulsions, psychotic disturbances, hallucinations Vasoconstriction can cause restricted blood flow in small terminal arteries, death of the tissue, gangrene, and even the loss of hands, feet, or limbs. Gangrenous ergotism was known as St. Anthony’s Fire because the Order of St. Anthony cared for the sufferers during the Middle Ages in Europe when outbreaks of the disease in humans and animals were relatively frequent.

Indole-isoprenoid is modified by attachment of a small peptide (Phe & Pro usually) Ergotamine’s vasoconstrictive activity has led to its use in treatment of migraines

For more information: A Trip Through LSD and the Ergot Alkaloids Melissa Medeiros Natural Products May 2006

More indole alkaloids...from Uncaria tomentosa Complex polycyclic indole alkaloids are prevalent in species such as Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s claw) see: Heitzman, M. E.; Neto, C. C.; Winiarz, E.; Vaisberg, A. J., Hammond, G. B.* Review: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Uncaria (Rubiaceae), Phytochemistry, 66: 5-29 (2005).

More indole alkaloids...terpene indole alkaloids with multicyclic structures

Some interesting terpene indole alkaloids Yohimbine From Pausinystalia yohimbe Folk use: Aphrodisiac, weight loss Pharmacology: dilates blood vessels, binds a-adrenergic receptors Reserpine, deserpidine From Rauwolfia serpentina Folk use: treat snake bite, insanity Pharmacology: lowers blood pressure, tranquilizer, depletes stored catecholamines

Skeletal rearrangements and dimerization lead to vincristine/vinblastine structure Intermediates form through rearrangement of isoprenoid moieties Anti-cancer agent, used to treat leukemia and lymphoma.

Strychnine From dried seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica Biosynthesis: Rearrangements in strictosidine Highly toxic convulsant Binds to glycine binding sites in spinal cord, causes asphyxiation Has been used as a rat poison

Quinine – Antimalarial agent from bark of Cinchona trees Discovered in 1600’s , cured a Peruvian countess Depolymerizes toxic byproducts of Plasmodium Quinine was originally added to tonic water as a prophylactic against malaria – gin was later added to mask the bitter taste 

From amino acids to purines to caffeine and xanthine alkaloids Purine heterocyclic ring system is derived from amino acids and various one C donors

Caffeine, Theobromine, and Theophylline The xanthines Caffeine, Theobromine, and Theophylline The purine alkaloids caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline are all methyl xanthines that commonly co-occur in plants. Major sources are stimulant beverages and foods such as tea, coffee, cocoa, and cola. Xanthines competitively inhibit phosphodiesterase, causing an increase in cyclic AMP and adrenaline release. This leads to CNS stimulation, relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, and induction of diuresis. Inhibition of TNF-a and leukotriene synthesis is thought to occur, reducing inflammation and innate immunity. The effects vary among the three compounds. Caffeine is the best CNS stimulant. As a vasoconstrictor it can be combined with a therapeutic agent to increase effectiveness (e.g. compound analgesics). It has weaker diuretic action Theobromine has little stimulant action, but has more diuretic activity and also muscle relaxant properties. Theophylline also has low stimulant action and is an effective diuretic, but it relaxes smooth muscle better than caffeine or theobromine and is frequently used in slow-release formulations.

Caffeine and adenosine Caffeine readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, and once in the brain, the principal mode of action is as a nonselective antagonist of adenosine receptors (competitive inhibition) Adenosine is found in every part of the body, but it has special functions in the brain. Concentrations of brain adenosine are thought to be increased by metabolic stresses such as anoxia or ischemia. It also may have a specific role in control of the sleep-wake cycle. Brain adenosine may also protect the brain by suppressing neural activity and increasing blood flow through A2A and A2B receptors located on vascular smooth muscle. By counteracting adenosine, caffeine reduces resting cerebral blood flow – it’s a vasoconstrictor. Adenosine is released in the brain through a complex mechanism. It is not likely that adenosine is the primary neurotransmitter for any group of neurons, but rather is released together with other transmitters by a number of neuron types.

So you can’t start the day without Joe? You’re not alone! Is caffeine addictive? Several classes of adenosine receptors are known, and there is evidence that A 2A receptors interact with the dopamine system, which is involved in reward and arousal. Tolerance: because caffeine is primarily an antagonist of adenosine receptors, regular caffeine consumers may adapt to its continuous presence by increasing the number of adenosine receptors. This reduces the stimulatory effects (tolerance adaptation) and makes one much more sensitive to adenosine, so that reducing caffeine intake results in withdrawal symptoms.

From Drugs and the Human Body, 6th edition, K. Liska

Chocolate and pet poisoning Dogs are most often affected, due to their ability to find chocolate and the common 'sweet tooth' they develop, but cats and other mammals are susceptible to the toxic effects of chocolate, too. Theobromine is the major stimulant in chocolate. Its effects: CNS and cardiovascular stimulant Increases blood pressure (mild) Nausea and vomiting Are some chocolates more toxic than others? Yes. Unsweetened chocolate contains 8-10 times the amount of Theobromine as milk chocolate. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate falls roughly in between the two. The toxic dose of Theobromine (or caffeine) for pets is 100-200mg/kg body weight. However, reports by the ASPCA have noted problems at doses much lower than this - i.e. 20mg/kg. Using the 20mg/kg as a measure of "problems can be seen” a 50 lb (23 kg) dog would have to consume 9 oz of milk chocolate. Some dogs won't see problems at this rate but others may. http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/nutritiondogs/a/chocolatetoxici.htm