Abstract
Background: Leishmaniasis is a significant global public health issue that is caused by parasites from Leishmania genus. With limited treatment options and rising drug resistance, there is a pressing need for new therapeutic approaches. Molecular chaperones, particularly Hsp90, play a crucial role in parasite biology and are emerging as promising targets for drug development. Objective: This study evaluates the efficacy of 17-DMAG in treating BALB/c mice from cutaneous leishmaniasis through in vitro and in vivo approaches. Materials and Methods: We assessed 17-DMAG’s cytotoxic effect on bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMΦ) and its effects against L. braziliensis promastigotes and intracellular amastigotes. Additionally, we tested the compound’s efficacy in BALB/c mice infected with L. braziliensis via intraperitoneal administration to evaluate the reduction in lesion size and the decrease in parasite load in the ears and lymph nodes of infected animals. Results: 17-DMAG showed selective toxicity [selective index = 432) towards Leishmania amastigotes, causing minimal damage to host cells. The treatment significantly reduced lesion sizes in mice and resulted in parasite clearance from ears and lymph nodes. It also diminished inflammatory responses and reduced the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IFN-g, TNF) and the regulatory cytokine IL-10, underscoring its dual leishmanicidal and anti-inflammatory properties. Conclusions: Our findings confirm the potential of 17-DMAG as a viable treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis and support further research into its mechanisms and potential applications against other infectious diseases.
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Cruz, K.P.; Petersen, A.L.O.A.; Amorim, M.F.; Pinho, A.G.S.F.; Palma, L.C.; Dantas, D.A.S.; Silveira, M.R.G.; Silva, C.S.A.; Cordeiro, A.L.J.; Oliveira, I.G.;
et al. Intraperitoneal Administration of 17-DMAG as an Effective Treatment against Leishmania braziliensis Infection in BALB/c Mice: A Preclinical Study. Pathogens 2024, 13, 630.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13080630
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Cruz KP, Petersen ALOA, Amorim MF, Pinho AGSF, Palma LC, Dantas DAS, Silveira MRG, Silva CSA, Cordeiro ALJ, Oliveira IG,
et al. Intraperitoneal Administration of 17-DMAG as an Effective Treatment against Leishmania braziliensis Infection in BALB/c Mice: A Preclinical Study. Pathogens. 2024; 13(8):630.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13080630
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Cruz, Kercia P., Antonio L. O. A. Petersen, Marina F. Amorim, Alan G. S. F. Pinho, Luana C. Palma, Diana A. S. Dantas, Mariana R. G. Silveira, Carine S. A. Silva, Ana Luiza J. Cordeiro, Izabella G. Oliveira,
and et al. 2024. "Intraperitoneal Administration of 17-DMAG as an Effective Treatment against Leishmania braziliensis Infection in BALB/c Mice: A Preclinical Study" Pathogens 13, no. 8: 630.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13080630
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