A conformational analysis study of the interaction of amiodarone and cholesterol with lysophosphatidylcholine

Biochem Pharmacol. 1991 Jun 1;41(11):1639-47. doi: 10.1016/0006-2952(91)90164-z.

Abstract

The spatial configuration of amiodarone (in both its protonated and neutral forms) and a hydroxylated analog was studied using conformational analysis in a simulated membrane-water environment. The three compounds and cholesterol were studied as isolated molecules and in interaction with lysophosphatidylcholine. The association of the molecules with lysophosphatidylcholine was further characterized by incorporation in a phosphatidylcholine matrix. Calculation of the mean interaction energy, the surface charge density and the hydrophilic and hydrophobic mean molecular areas showed that the protonated form of amiodarone, and to a lesser extent cholesterol form a stable association with lysophosphatidylcholine. This association was further stabilized when incorporated into a phosphatidylcholine matrix so that the mean interaction energy increased to -96.1 kJ/mol (i.e. 60% higher than the mean lipid-lipid energy of interaction). Lysophosphatidylcholine was shown to possess a cone-shaped structure whilst amiodarone was shown to be in the form of an inverted cone. This association of the two cones forms a stable cylindrical structure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amiodarone*
  • Cholesterol*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Lysophosphatidylcholines*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • Lysophosphatidylcholines
  • Cholesterol
  • Amiodarone