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RVX-208: a small molecule that increases apolipoprotein A-I and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in vitro and in vivo.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20513599     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine whether a novel small molecule RVX-208 affects apolipoprotein (apo)A-I and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in vitro and in vivo. BACKGROUND: Increased apoA-I and HDL-C levels are potential therapeutic targets for reducing atherosclerotic disease. METHODS: HepG2 cells were treated with 0 to 60 mumol/l RVX-208 followed by assays for apoA-I and HDL-C production. For in vivo studies, African green monkeys (AGMs) received 15 to 60 mg/kg/day RVX-208, and the serum was analyzed for lipoprotein levels, HDL-subparticle distribution, cholesterol efflux, and activity of lipid-modifying enzymes. A phase I clinical trial was conducted in healthy volunteers (given 1 to 20 mg/kg/day of RVX-208) to assess safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics. RESULTS: The RVX-208 induced apoA-I messenger ribonucleic acid and protein synthesis in HepG2 cells, leading to increased levels of pre-beta-migrating and alpha-lipoprotein particles containing apoA-I (LpA-I) in spent media. Similarly, in AGMs, RVX-208 treatment for 63 days increased serum apoA-I and HDL-C levels (60% and 97%, respectively). In addition, the levels of pre-beta(1)-LpA-I and alpha1-LpA-I HDL-subparticles were increased as well as adenosine triphosphate binding cassette AI, adenosine triphosphate binding cassette G1, and scavenger receptor class B type I-dependent cholesterol efflux. These changes were not mediated by cholesteryl-ester-transfer protein. Treatment of humans for 1 week with oral RVX-208 increased apoA-I, pre-beta-HDL, and HDL functionality. CONCLUSIONS: RVX-208 increases apoA-I and HDL-C in vitro and in vivo. In AGMs, RVX-208 raises serum pre-beta(1)-LpA-I and alpha-LpA-I levels and enhances cholesterol efflux. Data in humans point to beneficial features of RVX-208 that might be useful for treating atherosclerosis.
Authors:
Dana Bailey; Ravi Jahagirdar; Allan Gordon; Anouar Hafiane; Steven Campbell; Safia Chatur; Gregory S Wagner; Henrik C Hansen; Fabrizio S Chiacchia; Jan Johansson; Larbi Krimbou; Norman C W Wong; Jacques Genest
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Clinical Trial, Phase I; In Vitro; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American College of Cardiology     Volume:  55     ISSN:  1558-3597     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Am. Coll. Cardiol.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-01     Completed Date:  2010-07-01     Revised Date:  2010-09-03    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8301365     Medline TA:  J Am Coll Cardiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2580-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Division of Cardiology, McGill University Health Center/Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Apolipoprotein A-I / biosynthesis,  blood*,  drug effects*,  metabolism
Cells, Cultured
Cercopithecus aethiops
Cholesterol, HDL / blood*,  drug effects*,  metabolism
Cricetinae
Disease Models, Animal
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hep G2 Cells / drug effects,  metabolism
Humans
Macaca fascicularis
Male
Molecular Weight
Probability
Quinazolines / chemistry,  pharmacology*
Random Allocation
Risk Assessment
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
MOP-15042//Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Apolipoprotein A-I; 0/Cholesterol, HDL; 0/Quinazolines; 0/RVX 208
Comments/Corrections
Erratum In:
J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010 Aug 31;56(10):825

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