Metabolic transformation and mechanism of action of mononitroso caffeidine- a new interpretation.

Full Abstract

Although caffeine is not carcinogenic, its hydrolysed product, caffeidine causes human cancer, possibly through endogenous nitrosation to form mononitroso caffeidine (MNC). MNC undergoes enzymatic demethylation and reacts with cellular nucleophiles, notably DNA, via the formation of a putative imidazole diazonium ion. Its interaction with proteins has not been reported. The present work is based on the hypothesis that some active metabolites of MNC covalently interact with cellular DNA and/or proteins to initiate carcinogenesis. We report here the synthesis of a possible reactive metabolite of MNC, viz., N, 1-methyl-4(N-methyl-N-nitrosamino)-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid (MNIC). Its structure has been determined by uv, ir, nmr and mass spectral analyses and its interaction with egg albumin and human serum protein has been examined by uv and CD spectroscopy. We concluded that metabolic activation of MNC occurs through the formation of MNIC. Avoiding consumption of salted tea or coffee that prevents the intake of caffeidine will possibly eliminate the risk of MNC carcinogenicity.

Author information

Author/s: Panda, G S (GS); Bhattacharya, R K (RK); Choudhuri, S K (SK);

Affiliation: Department of Environmental Carcinogenesis and Toxicology, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, 37 S.P.Mukherjee Road, Calcutta-700 026, India.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets), published in United Arab Emirates. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Mar; vol 6 (issue 1) : pp 1-6

Dates: Created 2006/04/13; Completed 2006/05/01; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 16611159, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Amino Acids - chemistry
Animals
Anticarcinogenic Agents
Biotransformation
Blood Proteins - chemistry
Caffeine - analogs & derivatives; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology
Carcinogens - toxicity
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
Circular Dichroism
Coffee - chemistry

Associated Chemicals: Amino Acids (0) ; Anticarcinogenic Agents (0) ; Blood Proteins (0) ; Carcinogens (0) ; Coffee (0) ; Nitroimidazoles (0) ; Tea (0) ; 1-methyl-4-nitro-5-imidazolyl-2-chloro-6-methylphenyl sulfone (131134-91-3) ; caffeidine (20041-90-1) ; Caffeine (58-08-2)

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