Pharmacology & Pharmacy
 Vol.4 No.4(2013), Article ID:34050,10 pages DOI:10.4236/pp.2013.44058

Evaluation of Positive Inotropic Activity Induced bya Danazol Derivative in Isolated Rat Heart Model

L. Figueroa-Valverde1*, F. Díaz-Cedillo2, E. García-Cervera1, E. Pool Gómez1, M. López-Ramos1, M. Rosas-Nexticapa3, R. Mendoza-López3, I. May-Gil1, A. Sarao1

1Laboratory of Pharmaco-Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Biological Sciences, The University Autonomous of Campeche, Campeche, Mexico; 2Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicasdel Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Prol. Carpio y Plan de Ayala s/n Col, Santo Tomas, Mexico City, Mexico; 3Facultad de Nutrición, Campus Xalapa, Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, Mexico.

Email: *lauro_1999@yahoo.com

Copyright © 2013 L. Figueroa-Valverde et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Received April 21st, 2013; revised June 3rd, 2013; accepted June 15th, 2013

Keywords: Danazol Derivative; Langendorff; Inotropic Activity

ABSTRACT

There is scarce information about the effects of danazol and its derivatives at cardiovascular level. In addition, to date the cellular site and mechanism of action of danazol at the cardiovascular level is very confusing. In order to clarify those phenomena in this study, a danazol derivative was synthesized with the objective of evaluating its activity on perfusion pressure and coronary resistance and comparing this phenomenon with the effect exerted by danazol. The Langendorff technique was used to measure changes on perfusion pressure and coronary resistance in an isolated rat heart model in the absence or presence of danazol and its derivative. Additionally, to characterize the molecular mechanism involved in the inotropic activity induced by danazol derivative was evaluated by measuring left ventricular pressure in the absence or presence of following compounds; flutamide, prazosin, metoprolol, indomethacin and nifedipine. The results showed that danazol derivative significantly increased the perfusion pressure and coronary resistance in comparison with the control conditions and danazol. Additionally, other data indicate that the danazol derivative increases left ventricular pressure in a dose-dependent manner; nevertheless, this phenomenon was significantly inhibited by flutamide. These data suggest that danazol derivative induces positive inotropic activity through of the activation androgen receptor.

1. Introduction

Several reports which indicate that congestive heart failure (CHF) is a main cause of death in patients with heart disease [1,2]. For the treatment of CHF has been several drugs such as the digitalis glycosides, unfortunately the use of these agents is limited by their narrow therapeutic window and their propensity to cause life-threatening arrhythmias [3,4]. Therefore, there has been a resurgence of interest in cardiotonic steroid derivatives, it is important to mention that these molecules exert a large number of effects in cardiac tissue [5]. For example, the strophanthidin (steroid derivative) increases the force of contraction by changes in the calcium levels [6]. In addition, there are studies that show the synthesis of a steroid derivative (F90927) which exerts a positive inotropic activity in cardiac muscle via activation of the L-type Ca2+ channel [7]. Additionally, recently other type of steroid derivative (Furosemide-Pregnenolone) was synthesized which showed apositive inotropic activity on cardiac muscle via activation of the L-type Ca2+ channel [8].

On the other hand, a series of steroid derivatives [9,10] were synthesized which showed a positive inotropic effect, mainly by inhibition of Na+, K+-ATPase. Nevertheless, other reports indicate that 14β-hydroxyprogesterone [11] increases the contractility of isolated cardiac tissue via glycoside receptor. Other studies showed that 20R 14βamino-3β-rhamnosyl-5β-pregnan-20β-ol can also induce a positive inotropic action in a dog model of induced heart failure and this effect could be through its high affinity to Na+, K(+)-ATPase receptor [12]. All these data show that several steroid derivatives exert inotropic effects on the cardiovascular system; nevertheless, there is scarce information about the effects of danazol and its derivatives at cardiovascular level. In addition, it is important to mention that also the cellular site and molecular mechanism involved at cardiovascular level are very confusing. In order to clarify those phenomena in this study, a danazol derivative was synthesized with the objective of to evaluate its activity on perfusion pressure and coronary resistance in a model of isolated rat hearts, using the Langendorff technique and compare this phenomenon with the effect exerted by danazol. Additionally, to evaluate the molecular mechanism involved in the inotropic activity induced by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure, the following compounds were used as pharmacological tools; flutamide (antagonist of androgen receptor) [13], (prazosin [α1 adrenoreceptor antagonist) [14], metroprolol (selective β1 receptor blocker) [15], nifedipin (antagonist of calcium-channell) [16] and indomethacin (inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis) [17].

2. Materials and Method

2.1. Chemical Synthesis

4-allylphenyl 4-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]-4-oxobutanoate (Compound 1; Figure 1) was prepared according to a previously reported method [18]. The other compounds evaluated in this study were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich Co., Ltd. The melting point for the danazol derivative was determined on an Electrothermal (900 model). Infrared spectra (IR) were recorded using KBr pellets on a Perkin Elmer Lambda 40 spectrometer. 1H and 13C NMR spectra were recorded on a Varian VXR-300/5 FT NMR spectrometer at 300 and 75.4 MHz in CDCl3 using TMS as internal standard. EIMS spectra were obtained with a Finnigan Trace GCP olaris Q Spectrometer. Elementary analysis data were acquired from a Perkin Elmer Ser. II CHNS/0 2400 elemental analyzer.

2.2. N-[3-(1-Hydroxy-10a,12a-dimethyl-2,2,3a,3b, 4,5, 10,10a, 10b,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-1H- 7-oxa-8-aza-dicyclopenta[a,h]phenan-thren- 1-ylethynylamino)-3-(3-hydroxy-naphtalen-2 -yl)-propyl]-succinamic acid 3-allyl-5-methoxy-phenyl ester

A solution of danazol (100 mg, 0.29 mmol), 2-hydroxy- 1-naphthaldehyde (50 mg, 0.29 mmol), 4-allylphenyl 4-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]-4-oxobutanoate (80 µl, 0.29 mmol) and cupric chloride dehydrate (0.35 mmol) in 10 mL of methanol was stirred for 24 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue washed 3 times with water. Then the precipitate was separated and dried at room temperature.

Figure 1. Synthesis of the danazol derivative (4). Reaction between danazol (1), 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde (2) and 4-allylphenyl 4-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]-4-oxobuta-noate (3) to form 4. i = ethanol/rt.

2.3. Biological Method

All experimental procedures and protocols used in this investigation were reviewed and approved by the animal care and use Committee of University Autonomous of Campeche (UAC) and were in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals [19]. Male rats Wistar; weighing 200 - 250 g were obtained from UAC.

2.3.1. Reagents

All drugs were dissolved in methanol and different dilutions were obtained using Krebs-Henseleit solution (≤ 0.01%, v/v).

2.3.2. Langendorff Technique

Briefly, the male rat (200 - 250 g) was anesthetized by injecting them with pentobarbital at a dose rate of 50 mg/Kg body weight. Then the chest was opened, and a loose ligature passed through the ascending aorta. The heart was then rapidly removed and immersed in ice cold physiologic saline solution. The heart was trimmed of non-cardiac tissue and retrograde perfused via a noncirculating perfusion system at a constant flow rate. It is important to mention that perfusion medium was the Krebs-Henseleit solution (pH 7.4, 37˚C) composed of (mmol); 117.8 NaCl; 6 KCl; 1.75 CaCl2; 1.2 NaH2PO4; 1.2 MgSO4; 24.2 NaHCO3; 5 glucose and 5 sodiumpyruvate. The solution was actively bubbled with a mixture of O2/CO2 (95:5). The coronary flow was adjusted with a variable speed peristaltic pump. An initial perfusion rate of 15 ml/min for 5min was followed by a 25 min equilibration period at a perfusion rate of 10 ml/ min. All experimental measurements were done after this equilibration period. It is important to mention that number of animals used in each experiment was equal to 8.

2.3.3. Induction of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

CHF was development mainly of a method previously reported [20], in this process the pentobarbital (100 /Kg·mg) was administered through of cannula inserted in the aorta to induce CHF.

2.3.4. Perfusion Pressure

Evaluation of perfusion pressure changes induced by drugs administration was assessed using a pressure transducer connected to the chamber, where the hearts were mounted. The pressure transducer also was connected with to an MP100 data acquisition system.

2.3.5. Inotropic Activity

Contractile function was assessed by measuring left ventricular developed pressure (LVdP), using a saline-filled latex balloon (0.01 mm, diameter) inserted into the left ventricle via the left atrium. It is important to mention that latex balloon was bound to cannula which was linked to pressure transducer that was connected with the MP100 data acquisition system.

2.4. Biological Evaluation

2.4.1. First Stage

Effect induced by danazol and its derivative on perfusion pressure: Changes in perfusion pressure as a consequence of increases in time (3 - 18 min) in the absence (control) or presence of danazol and its derivative at a concentration of 1 × 10−9 mmol were determined. The effects were obtained in isolated hearts perfused at a constant-flow rate of 10 ml/min.

Evaluation of effects exerted by danazol and its derivative on coronary resistance: The coronary resistance in the absence (control) or presence of the danazol and its derivative at a concentration of 1 × 10−9mmol was evaluated. The effects were obtained in isolated hearts perfused at a constant flow rate of 10 ml/min. Since a constant flow was used changes in coronary pressure reflects the changes in coronary resistance.

2.4.2. Second Stage

Effects induced by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure through both α1 and β1 adrenergic blockers: The boluses (50 μl) of the danazol derivative [1 × 10−9 to 1 × 10−4 mmol] were administered and the corresponding effect on the left ventricular pressure was evaluated. It is important to mention that the bolus injection administered was done at the point of cannulation. The dose-response curve (control) was repeated in the presence of prazosin or metoprolol at a concentration of 1 × 10−6 mmol (duration of the pre-incubation with prazosin or metoprolol was for a period of 10 min).

Effects of the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure through the calcium channel: Intracoronary boluses (50 μl) of the danazol derivative [1 × 10−9 to 1 × 10−4 mmol] were administered and the corresponding effect on the left ventricular pressure was evaluated. The dose-response curve (control) was repeated in the presence of nifedipine at a concentration of 1 × 10−6 mmol (duration of the pre-incubation with nifedipine was for a period of 10 min).

Effect exerted by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure in the presence of indomethacin. The boluses (50 μl) of the danazol derivative [1 × 10−9 to 1 × 10−4 mmol] were administered and the corresponding effect on the left ventricular pressure was evaluated. It is important to mention that the bolus injection administered was done in the point of cannulation. The doseresponse curve (control) was repeated in the presence of indomethacin at a concentration of 1 × 10−6 mmol (duration of the pre-incubation with indomethacin was for a period of 10 min).

Effects induced by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure through androgen receptor: Intracoronary boluses (50 μl) of the danazol derivative [1 × 10−9 to 1 × 10−4 mmol] were administered and the corresponding effect on the left ventricular pressure was determined. The dose-response curve (control) was repeated in the presence of flutamide at a concentration of 1 × 10−6 mmol (duration of the pre-incubation with flutamide was for a period of 10 min).

It is important to mention that dose of antagonist drugs used in this study have been reported previously [20-25].

2.5. Statistical Analysis

The obtained values are expressed as average ± SE, using each heart as its own control. The data obtained were put under an analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the Bonferroni correction factor [26]. The differences were considered significant when p was equal or smaller than 0.05.

3. Results

3.1. Chemical Synthesis

The yield of the reaction product (see Figure 1) was 42% with melting point of 159˚C. In addition, the spectroscopic analyses show signals for IR (Vmax, cm−1) at 3300, 1720, 1680, 1620 and 1162; In addition, the chemical shifts of the spectroscopic analyses of 1H NMR and 13C NMR for the dehydroepiandrosterone derivative are showed in the Tables 1 and 2. Finally, the results of mass spectroscopy (MS) (70 ev) shown; m/z 753.54 [M+, 12] 521.67, 273.43, 471.72. Additionally, the elementary analysis data for the danazol derivative (C47H51N3O6) were calculated (C, 74.88; H, 6.82; N, 5.57; O, 12.73) and found (C, 74.76; H, 6.80).

3.2. Biological Evaluation

3.2.1. First Stage

In this study, the activity induced by the danazol and its

Table 1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) data for the danazol derivative.

Table 2. 13C NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) data for the danazol derivative.

derivative on perfusion pressure and coronary resistance in the isolated rat heart was evaluated. The results obtained from changes in perfusion pressure as a consequence of increases in the time (3 to 18 min) in the absence (control) or in the presence of danazol and its derivative (see Figure 2), showed that steroid derivative [1 ´ 10−9 mmol] significantly increase the perfusion pressure (p = 0.05) in comparison with the control conditions and danazol (see Figure 3) at a concentration of 1 ´ 10−9 mmol. Additionally, another result (see Figure 4) showed that coronary resistance, calculated as the ratio of perfusion pressure at coronary flow assayed (10 ml/min) was significantly higher (p = 0.06) in the presence of steroid derivative [1 ´10−9 mmol] than in control conditions and danazol [1 ´ 10−9 mmol].

3.2.2. Second Stage

Figure 5 showed that the danazol derivative induces an increase on LVP in a dose dependent manner [1 ´ 10−9 to 1 ´ 10−4 mmol] and that this effect was not inhibited by prazosin, metoprolol, indomethacin or nifedipine at a concentration of 1 ´ 10−6 mmol. Other data showed that effect induced by the danazol derivative on LVP (Figure 6) in the presence of flutamide at a concentration of 1 ´ 10−6 mmol was significantly blocked (p = 0.05).

On the other hand, other results showed that that flutamide induces decrease of LVP through of time (Figure 7) compared with the control conditions. However, DEEBNA significantly increased LVP and this effect was inhibited by significantly flutamide (p = 0.05). Finally, Figure 8 shows that flutamide low the resistance coronary in comparison with the control. In addition, the effect exerted by DEEBNA on coronary resistance was significantly blocked (p = 0.05) by flutamide.

4. Discussion

4.1. Synthesis Chemical

In this study a danazol derivative was synthesized using

Figure 2. Effect exerted by the danazol derivative (DEEBNA) through of time (3 - 18 minutes). Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

Figure 3. Effect induced by danazol and its derivative (DEEBNA) on perfusion pressure. The results show that DEEBNA significantly increase perfusion pressure (p = 0.05) through time in comparison with the control conditions and danazol. Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

the three component system (see Figure 1). It is important to mention that many procedures are used in the three component system for the formation of several compounds. The most widely practiced method employs boric acid [27], silica sulfuric acid [28], poly (4-vinylpyridine codivynylbenzene)-Cu(II) complex [29], silica triflate [30] and phosphorus [31] Nevertheless, despite its wide scope, the former protocols suffer from several drawbacks; some reagents have a limited stability and its preparation can be dangerous. Therefore, in this study the danazol (1) was made reacting with 2-hydroxy-

Figure 4. Activity exerted by danazol and its derivative (DEEBNA) on coronary resistance. The results show that coronary resistance was higher (p = 0.06) in the presence of DEEBNA in comparison with the control conditions and danazol. Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

1-naphthaldehyde (2) and 4-allylphenyl 4-[(2-aminoethyl) amino]-4-oxobutanoate (3) in ethanol to form the compound danazol derivative (4).

On the other hand, the structure of danazol derivative was confirmed using IR and NMR spectroscopy data. The IR spectra contained characteristic vibrations (Vmax, cm−1) at 3300 for hydroxyl group; at 1720 for ester group; at 1680 for amide group; 1620 for alkenyl group and at 1162 for the tertiary amino group. The 1H NMR spectrum of the danazol derivative shows signals at 0.95 and 1.00 ppm for methyl groups of steroid nucleus; at 1.02 - 2.40

Figure 5. Effect exerted by the danazol derivative (DEEBNA) on left ventricular pressure (LVP) through of both α1 and β1 adrenergic receptors, synthesis of pros-taglandins or calcium channel activation. DEEBNA [1 × 10−9 to 1 × 10−4 mmol] was administered (intracoronary boluses, 50 µl) and the corresponding effect on the LVP was evaluated in the absence and presence of prazosin, metoprolol, indomethacin or nifedipine. The results showed that activity induced by DEEBNA on LVP was not inhibited in the presence of these compounds [1 × 10−6]. Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

Figure 6. Effects induced by the danazol derivative (DEEBNA) on left ventricular pressure (LVP) through androgen receptors. Intracoronary boluses (50 µl) of DEEBNA [1 × 10−9 to 1 × 10−4 mmol] were administered and the corresponding effect on the LVP was determined. The results showed that DEEBNA increase the LVP in a dependent dose manner and this effect was significantly inhibited (p = 0.05) in the presence of flutamide [1 × 10−6]. Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

and 6.62 ppm for protons involved in the steroid nucleus. In addition, other signals at 2.49 - 2.74 ppm for methyl-

Figure 7. Activity induced by flutamide in the absence or presence of danazol derivative (DEEBNA) on left ventricular pressure (LVP). The results indicate that the flutamideinduces decrease on LVP compared with the control conditions. Other data indicate that DEEBNA increase LVP and this effect was inhibited significantly by flutamide (p = 0.05). Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

Figure 8. Activity exerted by flutamide in the absence or presence of danazol derivative (DEEBNA) on coronary resistance. The results show that flutamide decreases the coronary resistance in comparison with the control conditions. In addition, the effect exerted by DEEBNA on coronary resistance was significantly blocked (p = 0.05) by flutamide. Each bar represents the mean ± S.E. of 8 experiments.

ene groups bound to both ester and amide groups; at 3.24 and 3.44 ppm for methylene groups bound to both amine groups; at 3.36 ppm for methylene group bound to phenyl group; at 5.04 - 5.95 ppm for protons of alkene group and at 6.72 - 7.59 ppm for phenyl groups. Finally, the spectrum contains other signals at 7.98 ppm for protons involved in both hydroxyl and amino groups. The 13C NMR spectra displays chemical shifts at 12.86 - 19.82 ppm for methyl groups; at 21.20 - 22.90, 31.35 - 37.03, 38.73, 110.52, 121.62, 139.66 and 156.08 ppm for steroid nucleus; at 29.59 - 30.43 ppm for methylene groups bound to both ester and amide groups; at 37.50 ppm for amino groups; at 39.95 for carbon bound to phenyl group; at 67.26 and 86.94 ppm for alkyne group; at 106.34, 113.11, 119.69, 122.05 - 134.42, 139.12, 141.59 and 151.35 ppm for phenyl groups. Finally, other signals at 116.01 and 137.46 ppm for alkene group; at 163.07 ppm for ester group and at 165.16 for amide group. In addition, the presence of the dehydroisoandrosterone derivative was further confirmed from mass spectrum which showed a molecular ion at m/z 753.54.

4.2. Biological Activity

There are several inotropic agents that have been used to treat heart failure resulting from myocardial ischemia [3,32]. Nevertheless, there is scarce information about the effects of danazol and its derivatives on this clinic pathology. Therefore, in this study the inotropic activity of a danazol derivative was evaluated using several strategies.

4.2.1. First Stage

The activity induced by danazol and its derivative on the perfusion pressure and coronary resistance in isolated rat heart (Langendorff technique) was evaluated. The results obtained showed that, the danazol derivative significantly increased the perfusion pressure in comparison with the control conditions and danazol. Those experimental data indicate that, the steroid derivative exerts effects on perfusion pressure, which could consequently bring modifications in coronary resistance as happening in other type of steroid derivatives [24,33]. In order to verify this hypothesis, the effects induced by danazol and its derivative on coronary resistance were evaluated. The results indicate that coronary resistance in the presence of the danazol derivative was higher in comparison with control conditions and danazol. All this data suggest that the danazol derivative may induce a positive inotropic activity in the isolated rat heart through of molecular mechanism different than danazol.

4.2.2. Second Stage

To characterize the molecular mechanism of positive inotropic effect from the danazol derivative and analyzing these data and other reports [34], which indicate that some steroids stimulate catecholamine production; this phenomenon may induce a positive inotropic effect. Therefore, in this study the effect exerted by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure was evaluated in the absence or presence of prazosin or metoprolol. The results showed that, the effect induced by the danazol derivative was not inhibited in the presence of these compounds. These data indicate that the molecular mechanism involved in the effects of this steroid-derivative on left ventricular pressure is not through adrenergic activity. Therefore, analyzing these results and other reports which suggest that activity induced by another type of steroid derivatives on blood pressure involved a molecular mechanism via calcium-channels [35]. In addition, it is important to mention that there are reports which shown that some positive cardiotonic agents act by an increase in intracellular Ca2+ and consequently induce an increase in the sensitivity of contractile proteins to Ca2+ ions or by combinations of the two mechanisms [20]. Therefore, in this study, the activity induced by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure was evaluated in the absence or presence of nifedipine. The results showed that effect exerted by the danazol derivative was not inhibited in the presence of nifedipine. All these data indicate that activity exerted by the danazol derivative was not via activation calcium channel.

Analyzing experimental data obtained, we also considered validating the effect induced by some steroids on perfusion pressure via prostanglandins [36] and to evaluate the possibility that the activities exerted by the danazol derivative involve stimulation and secretion of prostaglandins. In this study, we evaluated the effect exerted by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressurein the absence or presence of indomethacin. The results showed that activity induced by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure was not blocked by indomethacin. These results indicate that the molecular mechanism involved in the inotropic effect was not via prostaglandins.

On the other hand, in the search of the molecular mechanism involved in the inotropic activity exerted by the danazol derivative and analyzing previous reports, which indicate that danazol, exert its effect by activation of androgen receptor in other type of systes [37]. For this reason, was used flutamide an androgen receptor blocker to determine whether the inotropic activity exerted by the danazol derivative on left ventricular pressure may be through of the androgen receptor activation which is a key requirement for the biological activity as in the case of other androgen derivatives [38]. Our results showed that the effect of the danazol derivative was inhibited by flutamide. Analyzing these data, it was also considered validating the effect induced by flutamide on left ventricular pressure and coronary resistance through of time and compares this phenomenon with activity exerted by the danazol derivative. The results showed that flutamide significantly decreased both left ventricular pressure and coronary resistance in comparison with the control conditions; these data are similar to other reports which indicate that flutamide lowers blood pressure in a spontaneously hypertensive rat model [39-41]. In addition, it is important to mention that the activity induced by danazol derivative on the left ventricular pressure was blocked by flutamide through of time. All these data suggest that the molecular mechanism involved in the positive inotropic activity of danazol derivative is via the androgen-receptor such as happening with other type of androgen derivatives [24].

On the other hand, it is important to mention that the danazol derivative is a particularly interesting drug because the positive inotropic activity induced by this steroid derivative involves a molecular mechanism different in comparison with other inotropic drugs [42]. This phenomenon may result in a decrease in adverse effects such as cardiac arrhythmia and ischaemia induced by several cardiotonic agents such as cardiac glycosides and sympathomimetic amine [43,44].

5. Conclusion

Experimental data suggest that, positive inotropic activity induced by the danazol derivative on the left ventricular pressure may involve activation of androgen receptor.

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