Compounds for Enhancing Hypoxia Inducible Factor Activity and Methods of Use

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for enhancing Hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF) activity in a cell by contacting the cell with any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9-onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, indoprofen, ciclopiroxolamine, tryptophan, ansindione, nabumetone, oxybendazole, albendazole, tropicamide, pramoxine hydrochloride, atenolol, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, zomepirac, biochanin A, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine hydrochloride, daidzein, tripelennamine citrate, colchicines, aminopyridine, trimethoprim, helenine, hydroxyurea, amiodarone hydrochloride, clindamycin hydrochloride, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofivric acid, clofibrate, ibuprofen, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxsalen, hydralazine and HIF alpha protein fused to a carrier peptide.

1 . A method for enhancing HIF activity in a cell in need thereof, the method comprising contacting the cell with any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9-onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, indoprofen, ciclopiroxolamine, tryptophan, ansindione, nabumetone, oxybendazole, albendazole, tropicamide, pramoxine hydrochloride, atenolol, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, zomepirac, biochanin A, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine hydrochloride, daidzein, tripelennamine citrate, colchicines, aminopyridine, trimethoprim, helenine, hydroxyurea, amiodarone hydrochloride, clindamycin hydrochloride, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofivric acid, clofibrate, ibuprofen, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxsalen, hydralazine and HIF alpha protein fused to a carrier peptide. 
     
     
         2 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein the carrier peptide is tat. 
     
     
         3 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein the carrier peptide is an aromatic-cationic peptide. 
     
     
         4 . A method for treating a neurodegenerative disease or condition in a mammal in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the mammal any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9-onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, ciclopiroxolamine, ansindione, oxybendazole, tropicamide, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine hydrochloride, tripelennamine citrate, colchicines, trimethoprim, helenine, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofibrate, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxsalen and hydralazine. 
     
     
         5 . A method for treating hypoxia in a mammal in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the mammal any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9-onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, ciclopiroxolamine, tryptophan, anisindione, oxybendazole, albendazole, tropicamide, pramoxine hydrochloride, atenolol, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, biochanin A, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine, hydrochloride, daidzein, tripelennamine citrate, colchicine, aminopyridine, trimethoprim, hydroxyurea, amiodarone hydrochloride, clindamycin hydrochloride, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofibric acid, clofibrate, ibuprofen, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxsalen and hydralazine. 
     
     
         6 . A method for treating stroke in a mammal in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the mammal any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9-onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, ciclopiroxolamime, anisindione, oxybendazole, tropicamide, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, biochanin A, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine hydrochloride, tripelennamine, colchicines, aminopyridine, helenine, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofibrate, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxalen, and hydralazine. 
     
     
         7 . A method for treating spinal cord injury in a mammal in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the mammal any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9 onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, indoprofen, ciclopiroxolamine, anisindione, nabumetone, oxybendazole, tropicamide, pramoxine hydrochloride, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, zomepirac, biochanin A, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine hydrochloride, tripelennamine citrate, colchicines, trimethoprim, helenine, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofibric acid, clofibrate, deferoxamine mesylate, ibuprofen, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxsalen, and hydralazine. 
     
     
         8 . A method for treating ischemia in a mammal in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the mammal any one of the following compounds: 3,6-bis[2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]-9h-xanthen-9-onedihydrochloride, 2,8-bis[dimethylaminoacetyl]dibenzofurin dihydrochloride hydrate, tilorone analogue R-9536-DA, ciclopiroxolamine, tryptophan, anisindione, oxybendazole, tropicamide, pramoxine hydrochloride, mebendazole, carbetapentane citrate, monensin sodium, methoxyvone, hydroxyzine, phenazopyridine, clofoctol, ipraflavone, biochanin A, xylometazoline hydrochloride, fenbendazole, pirenzepine, triprolidine hydrochloride, tripelennamine citrate, colchicine, aminopyridine, hydroxyurea, sulfachlorpyridazine, mephenesin, semustine, clofibrate, hyoscyamime, nafcillin sodium, piperin, clidinium bromide, trioxsalen and hydralazine.