ARA-290
ARA-290 Description
ARA-290 is a non-erythropoietic peptide derived from erythropoietin, designed to retain the tissue-protective and anti-inflammatory properties of erythropoietin without its hematopoietic effects. This makes ARA-290 a promising candidate for research in various medical conditions where inflammation and tissue damage are prevalent. One of the key areas of interest is its potential in treating neuropathic pain and metabolic disorders. In patients with type 2 diabetes, ARA-290 has shown promise in improving metabolic control and alleviating neuropathic symptoms, suggesting a role in both metabolic and nerve health.
ARA-290 Structure
Sequence: ZEQLERALNSS
Molecular Formula: C₅₁H₈₄N₁₆O₂₁
Molecular Weight: 1257.3 g/mol
PubChem CID: 91810664
Synonyms:
Cibinetide
1208243-50-8
ARA290
PHBSP
ARA 290
Research Areas:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Type 2 Diabetes and Neuropathy
Pain Management
Tissue Regeneration
Inflammatory Conditions
ARA-290 Research
ARA-290 is a novel peptide derived from erythropoietin (EPO) that has emerged as a promising therapeutic candidate across multiple disease areas. Unlike its parent molecule EPO, ARA-290 selectively activates tissue repair mechanisms without stimulating erythropoiesis, offering a potentially safer therapeutic profile. This synthetic peptide mimics EPO’s tissue-protective properties by specifically binding to the innate repair receptor (IRR), a distinct receptor complex that mediates cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.
Initial preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated ARA-290’s broad therapeutic potential, particularly in conditions characterized by inflammation, tissue damage, and neuropathy. Its unique mechanism of action involves modulating immune responses, promoting tissue repair, and protecting neural tissue, making it particularly relevant for diseases ranging from neurodegenerative conditions to metabolic disorders.
ARA-290 and Alzheimer’s Disease
ARA-290 has been investigated for its potential in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapy. It was found to decelerate the progression of AD-like pathology in early-onset models by modulating monocyte functions, specifically increasing the ratio of patrolling monocytes that help clear amyloid-β from the brain.1
Type 2 Diabetes and Neuropathy
ARA-290 has been evaluated in patients with type 2 diabetes, where it improved metabolic control and neuropathic symptoms. It was shown to enhance hemoglobin A1c levels and lipid profiles, as well as increase corneal nerve fiber density, indicating its potential in managing diabetes-related complications.2
Pain Management
In patients with sarcoidosis-associated small fiber neuropathy, ARA-290 has been effective in reducing neuropathic pain and improving quality of life. It increased corneal nerve fiber density and improved sensory pain thresholds, suggesting its role as a disease-modifying agent.3
ARA-290 also exhibits analgesic properties by targeting the TRPV1 channel, which is involved in pain sensation. This mechanism highlights its potential as a novel pain treatment option, integrating immune modulation with nociception.4
Autoimmune Neuropathies
In experimental autoimmune neuritis, ARA-290 has shown efficacy in suppressing inflammation and promoting nerve regeneration without inducing hematopoiesis, making it a candidate for treating autoimmune neuropathies.5
Tissue Repair
ARA-290 has been studied for its tissue-protective effects in critical limb ischemia, where it improved functional and histological outcomes in ischemic conditions, supporting its development as a therapeutic adjunct for ischemic injuries.6
References
Al-Onaizi, M., Thériault, P., Lecordier, S., Rivest, S., & ElAli, A. (2021). Early monocyte modulation by the non-erythropoietic peptide ARA 290 decelerates AD-like pathology progression. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 99, 363-382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2021.07.016.
Brines, M., Dunne, A., Van Velzen, M., Proto, P., Ostenson, C., Kirk, R., Petropoulos, I., Javed, S., Malik, R., Cerami, A., & Dahan, A. (2015). ARA 290, a Nonerythropoietic Peptide Engineered from Erythropoietin, Improves Metabolic Control and Neuropathic Symptoms in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Molecular Medicine, 20, 658-666. https://doi.org/10.2119/molmed.2014.00215.
Heij, L., Niesters, M., Swartjes, M., Hoitsma, E., Drent, M., Dunne, A., Grutters, J., Vogels, O., Brines, M., Cerami, A., & Dahan, A. (2012). Safety and Efficacy of ARA 290 in Sarcoidosis Patients with Symptoms of Small Fiber Neuropathy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Pilot Study. Molecular Medicine, 18, 1430-1436. https://doi.org/10.2119/molmed.2012.00332.
Zhang, W., Yu, G., & Zhang, M. (2016). ARA 290 relieves pathophysiological pain by targeting TRPV1 channel: Integration between immune system and nociception. Peptides, 76, 73-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2016.01.003.
Liu, Y., Luo, B., Han, F., Li, X., Xiong, J., Jiang, M., Yang, X., Wu, Y., & Zhang, Z. (2014). Erythropoietin-Derived Nonerythropoietic Peptide Ameliorates Experimental Autoimmune Neuritis by Inflammation Suppression and Tissue Protection. PLoS ONE, 9. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0090942.
Yu, R., Baker, D., Abraham, D., & Tsui, J. (2014). Abstract 44: Tissue-Protective Effects of an Erythropoietin Derivative in in vitro and in vivo Models of Skeletal Muscle Ischemia. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1161/atvb.34.suppl_1.44.
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