High-throughput optical assays for sensing serine hydrolases in living systems and their applications

Q Jin, LL Song, LL Ding, J Zhang, DD Wang… - TrAC Trends in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Serine hydrolases (SHs) comprise a large family of hydrolytic enzymes that play crucial roles
in numerous physiological and pathological processes, such as blood coagulation, cancer …

A minireview of recent reported carboxylesterase fluorescent probes: Design and biological applications

J Dai, Y Hou, J Wu, B Shen - ChemistrySelect, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As the most important members of serine esterase hydrolase superfamily, mammalian
carboxylesterases (CESs) are widely distributed in various tissues like liver, intestine, lung …

Human carboxylesterase 1A plays a predominant role in the hydrolytic activation of remdesivir in humans

F Zhang, HX Li, TT Zhang, Y Xiong, HN Wang… - Chemico-Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Remdesivir, an intravenous nucleotide prodrug, has been approved for treating COVID-19 in
hospitalized adults and pediatric patients. Upon administration, remdesivir can be readily …

Discovery of pyrazolones as novel carboxylesterase 2 inhibitors that potently inhibit the adipogenesis in cells

XK Qian, J Zhang, PF Song, YS Zhao, HY Ma… - Bioorganic & Medicinal …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Carboxylesterase 2 (CES2) is one of the most important Phase I drug metabolizing
enzymes in the carboxylesterase family. It plays crucial roles in the bioavailability of oral …

Natural products as modulators of CES1 activity

Y Qian, JS Markowitz - Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 2020 - ASPET
Carboxylesterase (CES) 1 is the predominant esterase expressed in the human liver and is
capable of catalyzing the hydrolysis of a wide range of therapeutic agents, toxins, and …

Discovery of natural alkaloids as potent and selective inhibitors against human carboxylesterase 2

YS Zhao, XK Qian, XQ Guan, PF Song, YQ Song… - Bioorganic …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Human Carboxylesterase 2A (hCES2A), one of the most important serine
hydrolases, plays crucial roles in the hydrolysis and the metabolic activation of a wide range …

A high-throughput screening assay for dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitors using human plasma

J Zhang, XK Qian, PF Song, XD Li, AQ Wang… - Analytical …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) plays a critical role in glucose metabolism and has
become an important target for type 2 diabetes mellitus. We previously reported a two …

Catalyst-free visible-light-induced condensation to synthesize bis (indolyl) methanes and biological activity evaluation of them as potent human carboxylesterase 2 …

YS Zhao, HL Ruan, XY Wang, C Chen, PF Song… - RSC …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
A mild strategy for visible-light-induced synthesis of bis (indolyl) methanes was developed
using aromatic aldehydes and indole as substrates. This reaction could be performed at …

Discovery of novel carboxylesterase 2 inhibitors for the treatment of delayed diarrhea and ulcerative colitis

Z Cao, Y Liu, S Chen, W Wang, Z Yang, Y Chen… - Biochemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Human carboxylesterase 2 (hCES2) is an enzyme that metabolizes irinotecan to SN-
38, a toxic metabolite considered a significant source of side effects (lethal delayed …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of Escherichia coli β-glucuronidase inhibitors from Polygonum cuspidatum Siebold & Zucc.

JX Li, Y Wang, Y Hao, XK Huo, CP Sun… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Gut bacterial β-glucuronidase (GUS) can reactivate xenobiotics that exert enterohepatic
circulation-triggered gastrointestinal tract toxicity. GUS inhibitors can alleviate drug-induced …