Synthesis, in vitro and in vivo giardicidal activity, and pharmacokinetic profile of a new nitazoxanide analog
文摘
4-Nitro-N-(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)benzamide (1), a new nitazoxanide analog, was synthesized; its chemical structure was confirmed by 1H, 13C NMR, and HRMS. In this study, we evaluated the in vitro activity of compound 1 against Giardia lamblia trophozoites, as well as its in vivo giardicidal activity in a CD-1 mouse model. A pharmacokinetic study in Wistar rats evaluated compound 1 disposition after intravenous (IV) and oral administration of 3.3 and 150?mg/kg, respectively. Compound 1 inhibited G.?lamblia growth in vitro with a median inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 0.78?±?0.01?μM, and thus was more effective than metronidazole (IC50?=?5.36 ±?0.23?μM), the drug of choice against this parasite. An evaluation of cytotoxicity using VERO cells showed that compound 1 was less cytotoxic than metronidazole (CC50?=?685.98 vs. CC50?=?68?μM, respectively), with a favorable selectivity index (SI?=?879). In vivo, we found that 97.2?% of parasite load was eliminated after intragastric administration of compound 1 (75?mg/kg). An analysis of the oral pharmacokinetic profile revealed a double peak of maximum concentration. Pharmacokinetic parameters indicated an absolute bioavailability approaching 33?%, a prolonged half-life, a large distribution volume, and slow clearance. This pharmacokinetic behavior of compound 1 makes it a promising candidate for the treatment of infections caused by both intestinal and systemic parasites.