National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
China
Citation
Journal: Research (Wash D C) / Year: 2025 Title: Structural Pharmacology of Bufotenine Derivatives in Activating the 5-HT Receptor for Therapeutic Potential in Depression and Anxiety. Authors: Shu-Jie Li / Qing-Ning Yuan / Wen-Yuan Wu / Zhi-Han Chen / Duo Chen / Hong Shan / Qin-Yu Chu / Wen Hu / Kai Wu / Tao Liu / Yu-Yu Zhu / Li Hou / Jing Zhou / Jia Duan / Jin-Ao Duan / H Eric Xu / Hong-Yue Ma / Abstract: The 5-HT receptor is a critical target in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Bufotenine derivatives, such as 5-methoxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), 5-hydroxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-OH-DMT) ...The 5-HT receptor is a critical target in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Bufotenine derivatives, such as 5-methoxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), 5-hydroxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-OH-DMT), and 5-hydroxy-,,-dimethyltryptamine-derived from traditional Chinese medicine-have shown antidepressant potential. However, the structural basis of their interaction with 5-HT and their pharmacological profiles remain incompletely understood. This study investigated bufotenine derivatives acting on multiple serotonin receptors, highlighting 5-HT as a key mediator of antidepressant effects while recognizing 5-HT as primarily responsible for hallucinogenic outcomes, to identify candidates with therapeutic efficacy but reduced hallucinogenic liability. We determined the cryo-electron microscopy structures of 5-HT bound to selected bufotenine derivatives. Functional assays in mice, including behavioral tests and receptor activation studies, were used to evaluate the antidepressant of each compound. Structural analysis revealed that all bufotenine derivatives engage conserved motifs within the 5-HT binding pocket, with 5-OH-DMT displaying a distinct interaction pattern. Behavioral assays showed that 5-OH-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT retained strong antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. These pharmacological differences correlate with their unique receptor binding conformation. This study delineated the structural pharmacology of bufotenine derivatives at the 5-HT receptor, identifying 5-OH-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT as promising antidepressant and anxiolytic candidates. The findings establish a molecular framework for the development of next-generation nonhallucinogenic therapeutics aimed at 5-HT.
Macromolecule #1: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1
Macromolecule
Name: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1 type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 1 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO EC number: Hydrolases; Acting on acid anhydrides; Acting on GTP to facilitate cellular and subcellular movement
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