2025 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2025 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.21(MON) - 04.22(TUE)
D+25

Abstracts

P4-8

Inhibitory activities of CGK012 on particulate matter–induced oxidative stress

  • Jinhee Lee1, Jong Beom Heo2, Gyu Ri Han1, Hae Joon Heo2, Gyu Yong Song*2, Jong-Sup Bae*1
  • 1College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
  • 2College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejon 34134, Korea

Inhalation of fine atmospheric particulate matter (PM) with a diameter smaller than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory damage, hospital admissions, and respiratory-related fatalities. While the exact mechanism connecting PM2.5 exposure to negative health outcomes remains unclear, oxidative stress caused by PM2.5 is believed to play a critical role in its toxicity. CGK012 [(7S)-(+)-cyclopentyl carbamic acid 8,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-6,7-dihydro-2H,8H-pyrano[3,2-g]chromen-7-yl-ester] is a newly developed small-molecule inhibitor of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. This study aimed to explore the protective effects of CGK012 against PM2.5-induced oxidative damage and to uncover the mechanisms involved. Human pulmonary artery endothelial cells (HPAECs) were exposed to PM2.5 followed by CGK012 treatment. PM2.5 exposure reduced HPAEC viability in a dose- and time-dependent manner, likely due to increased lactate dehydrogenase release and elevated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). The oxidative damage was linked to changes in superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, as well as downregulation of SGK1, a key cell survival factor. CGK012 treatment, however, improved cell survival, decreased oxidative stress, and restored SGK1 expression. Additionally, CGK012 increased mTOR phosphorylation and significantly inhibited PM2.5-induced expression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), MyD88, and autophagy markers LC3 II and Beclin 1. These results suggest that CGK012 offers protection against PM2.5-induced lung damage by targeting oxidative stress and mTOR-dependent autophagy pathways, positioning it as a potential treatment for PM2.5-related respiratory injury.


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2025 Spring Convention

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Conference Schedule
Apr. 21(Mon) ~ 22(Tue), 2025
Conference Venue
Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center (EXCO) 10 Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 14(Mon), 2025
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 3(Thu), 2025
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