Structural highlights
Function
[FIMH_ECOLI] Involved in regulation of length and mediation of adhesion of type 1 fimbriae (but not necessary for the production of fimbriae). Adhesin responsible for the binding to D-mannose. It is laterally positioned at intervals in the structure of the type 1 fimbriae. In order to integrate FimH in the fimbriae FimF and FimG are needed.
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) have previously been shown to induce gut inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). We developed a set of mannosides to prevent AIEC attachment to the gut by blocking the FimH bacterial adhesin. The crystal structure of the FimH lectin domain in complex with a lead thiazolylaminomannoside highlighted the preferential position for pharmacomodulations. A small library of analogues showing nanomolar affinity for FimH was then developed. Notably, AIEC attachment to intestinal cells was efficiently prevented by the most active compound and at around 10000-fold and 100-fold lower concentrations than mannose and the potent FimH inhibitor heptylmannoside, respectively. An ex vivo assay performed on the colonic tissue of a transgenic mouse model of CD confirmed this antiadhesive potential. Given the key role of AIEC in the chronic intestinal inflammation of CD patients, these results suggest a potential antiadhesive treatment with the FimH inhibitors developed.
Thiazolylaminomannosides As Potent Antiadhesives of Type 1 Piliated Escherichia coli Isolated from Crohn's Disease Patients.,Brument S, Sivignon A, Dumych TI, Moreau N, Roos G, Guerardel Y, Chalopin T, Deniaud D, Bilyy RO, Darfeuille-Michaud A, Bouckaert J, Gouin SG J Med Chem. 2013 Jun 24. PMID:23795713[1]
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References
- ↑ Brument S, Sivignon A, Dumych TI, Moreau N, Roos G, Guerardel Y, Chalopin T, Deniaud D, Bilyy RO, Darfeuille-Michaud A, Bouckaert J, Gouin SG. Thiazolylaminomannosides As Potent Antiadhesives of Type 1 Piliated Escherichia coli Isolated from Crohn's Disease Patients. J Med Chem. 2013 Jun 24. PMID:23795713 doi:10.1021/jm400723n
