Characterization of the ability of a, second-generation SST-DA chimeric molecule, TBR-065, to suppress GH secretion from human GH-secreting adenoma cells
- 12 January 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Pituitary
- Vol. 24 (3), 351-358
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11102-020-01113-4
Abstract
Context Somatostatin (SST) and dopamine (DA) inhibit growth hormone (GH) secretion and proliferation of GH-secreting pituitary adenomas (GHomas) through binding to SSTR2 and D2R receptors. Chimeric SST-DA compounds (Dopastatins) display increased potency in inhibiting GH secretion, as compared with individual SST or DA analogs (alone or combined). Objective To assess the efficacy of a second-generation dopastatin, TBR-065, in suppressing GH secretion from human GH- and GH/prolactin(PRL)-omas. Design We compared the ability of TBR-065 to inhibit GH secretion from primary cultures of human GH- or GH/PRLoma cells to that of the first generation dopastatin, TBR-760 (formerly BIM-23A760), octreotide (OCT) and cabergoline (CAB), the later either alone or combined. We investigated whether there was any impact of BIM-133, the metabolite of TBR-065, on the ability of TBR-065 to inhibit GH in these cultures. Methods 17 GH- and GH/PRLomas were included in this study. Inhibition of GH secretion by TBR-065, TBR-760, OCT and CAB (0.1 pM to 0.1 µM) was assessed over a period of 8 h. Results All tumors expressed SSTR2 and D2R mRNAs. GH suppression was higher with TBR-065 as compared with TBR-760 (Emax = 57 ± 5.6% vs. 41.1 ± 12.5%, respectively, p < 0.001) or with OCT + CAB (Emax = 56.8 ± 7.2% vs. 44.4 ± 9.4%, p < 0.001). BIM-133 did not have any impact on the activity of TBR-065. Conclusion TBR-065 has significantly improved efficacy in suppressing GH secretion as compared to current available therapies and may represent a new promising option for the treatment of acromegaly.Keywords
Funding Information
- Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals
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