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Cyclic glycine-proline

Cyclic glycine-proline (cGP) is a small neuroactive peptide that belongs to a group of bioactive 2,5-diketopiperazines (2,5-DKPs) and is also known as cyclo-glycine-proline. cGP is a neutral, stable naturally occurring compound and is endogenous to the human body; found in human plasma, breast milk and cerebrospinal fluid. DKPs are bioactive compounds often found in foods. Cyclic dipeptides such as 2,5 DKPs are formed by the cyclisation of two amino acids of linear peptides produced in heated or fermented foods.[1] The bioactivity of cGP is a property of functional foods and presents in several matrices of foods including blackcurrants.[2]

Cyclic glycine-proline
Names
IUPAC name
(8aS)-2,3,6,7,8,8a-Hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-1,4-dione
Other names
Cyclo(Gly-Pro); Cyclo-Gly-Pro; Cyclo(prolylglycyl); cGP
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
DrugBank
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C7H10N2O2/c10-6-4-8-7(11)5-2-1-3-9(5)6/h5H,1-4H2,(H,8,11)/t5-/m0/s1
    Key: OWOHLURDBZHNGG-YFKPBYRVSA-N
  • C1C[C@H]2C(=O)NCC(=O)N2C1
Properties
C7H10N2O2
Molar mass 154.169 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

cGP is metabolite of hormone insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). It has a cyclic structure, lipophilic nature, and is enzymatically stable which makes its a more favorable candidate for manipulating the binding-release process between IGF-1 and its binding protein thereby, normalizing IGF-1 function.[3]

IGF-1 family

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Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a hormone that is structurally very similar to insulin and mediates the effects of growth hormone (GH) thus affecting metabolism, regeneration, and overall development.[4] The GH-IGF-1 signaling pathway is crucial in the process of vascular remodeling and angiogenesis, i.e., the process of building new blood vessels and thus, helps in maintaining blood circulation in the body.[5][6] In the brain, IGF-1 is abundant in various cells and regions and research over the years, suggest an imperative role of IGF-1 activity in neurodevelopment making it critical in learning and memory.[7]

The IGF-1 family comprises

  • IGF-1,
  • IGF receptors (IGF-1R) and
  • IGF binding proteins (IGFBP).

The therapeutic applications of IGF-1 are limited due to its poor central uptake and potential side-effects. IGF-1 that is not bound to its binding protein bares a very short half-life and is cleaved by enzymes to form the tripeptide glycine-proline-glutamate (GPE). However, the enzymatic instability of GPE, with a plasma half-life of less than 4 minutes, is further cleaved to produce the final product, cyclic-Glycine-Proline (cGP).[3] [7][8]

Biological Role of cGP

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The hepatic production of IGF-1 is controlled by the growth hormone (GH)-IGF-1 axis.[9] The majority of circulating IGF-1 is not bioavailable because of its affinity and binding to IGF-binding protein (IGFBP), mainly IGFBP3. IGF-1 bioactivity is therefore, tightly regulated through reversible binding with IGFBP3.[10] It is this binding-release process that determines the amount of bioavailable IGF-1 in circulation. IGF-1 that is not bound, is cleaved into an N-terminal tripeptide, Glycine-Proline-Glutamate (GPE) and Des-N-IGF-1.[11] and GPE metabolizes to result in cyclic glycine proline (cGP).[3] [12]

Unbound IGF-1, cleaved at the N-terminal, can be metabolized through a series of downstream enzymatic reactions to cGP. The N-terminal is the binding site of IGF-1 which allows cGP to retain the same binding affinity to IGFBP-3 and thus, regulates the bioavailability of IGF-1 through competitive binding with IGFBP3. An increase in cGP, would increase competitive advantage and thus, increase the amount of circulating and therefore, bioavailable IGF-1.[13][14][15]

Research shows that cGP can normalize IGF-1 function under pathophysiological conditions of increased or diminished IGF-1 bioactivity.[15]

In vitro studies show that cGP promoted the activity of IGF-1 when insufficient and inhibited the activity of IGF-1 when in excess.[15]

Uses

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A recently published review in the journal Marine Drugs, provides an excellent overview of cGP sources and biological effects.[16] Biologically, cGP is most strongly associated with cognitive benefits, however it also has a role in other biological functions, as outlined below.

Cognition

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Vascular health is critical in maintaining cognitive function.[6] IGF-1 plays an essential role in vascular remodelling of the brain and supports cognitive retention.[17] Metabolic IGF-1 levels tend to reduce with age and this reduction appears to be a major contributor to cognitive impairment in older populations.[18][19]

Low or deficient IGF-1 levels can be normalized by cGP, restoring its vascular function.[15] Studies evaluating cGP, IGF-1 and IGFBP3 levels suggest that cGP concentration and cGP/IGF-1 molar ratio were positively associated suggesting that older people with higher plasma cGP concentration (and cGP/IGF-1 molar ratio) have better memory/cognitive retention.[14]

Hypertension

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IGF-1 plays a critical role in energy metabolism with deficient IGF-1 levels being implicated in obesity and hypertension.[20]

Stroke

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The role of IGF-1 in supporting recovery from stroke, which is a condition of vascular origin, is reported.[21][22] A study in 34 stroke patients reported that patients with higher plasma concentration of cGP made better recovery within 3 months than those with lower cGP levels. Further, patients with higher cGP levels also showed lesser neurological deficits.[23]

Therapeutic Potential

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Excessive IGF-1 activity promotes tumorigenesis[8] while reduced IGF-1 activity is linked with diseases such as Alzheimer's[24] and Parkinson's.[14] cGP normalises the autocrine function of IGF-1 under pathological conditions and when there are low levels of cGP in the human body, IGF-1 regulation is compromised.[15] Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that treatment with exogenous cGP could assist with improving IGF-1 implicated health benefits.[3]

References

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