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Al-Matarneh CM, Pinteala M, Nicolescu A, Silion M, Mocci F, Puf R, Angeli A, Ferraroni M, Supuran CT, Zara S, Carradori S, Paoletti N, Bonardi A, Gratteri P. Synthetic Approaches to Novel Human Carbonic Anhydrase Isoform Inhibitors Based on Pyrrol-2-one Moiety. J Med Chem 2024; 67:3018-3038. [PMID: 38301036 PMCID: PMC10895679 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c02190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
Abstract
New dihydro-pyrrol-2-one compounds, featuring dual sulfonamide groups, were synthesized through a one-pot, three-component approach utilizing trifluoroacetic acid as a catalyst. Computational analysis using density functional theory (DFT) and condensed Fukui function explored the structure-reactivity relationship. Evaluation against human carbonic anhydrase isoforms (hCA I, II, IX, XII) revealed potent inhibition. The widely expressed cytosolic hCA I was inhibited across a range of concentrations (KI 3.9-870.9 nM). hCA II, also cytosolic, exhibited good inhibition as well. Notably, all compounds effectively inhibited tumor-associated hCA IX (KI 1.9-211.2 nM) and hCA XII (low nanomolar). Biological assessments on MCF7 cancer cells highlighted the compounds' ability, in conjunction with doxorubicin, to significantly impact tumor cell viability. These findings underscore the potential therapeutic relevance of the synthesized compounds in cancer treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cristina M. Al-Matarneh
- Center
of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular
Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, Iasi 700487, Romania
- Research
Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, 90 Sos. Panduri, 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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- Center
of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular
Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, Iasi 700487, Romania
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- NMR
Laboratory ”Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular
Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, Iasi 700487, Romania
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- Physics
of Polymers and Polymeric Materials Department, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department
of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University
of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Center
of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular
Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, Iasi 700487, Romania
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- Sezione di
Scienze Farmaceutiche, NeuroFarba Department, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica “Ugo Schiff”, University
of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence Italy
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- Sezione di
Scienze Farmaceutiche, NeuroFarba Department, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department
of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio”
University of Chieti-Pescara, via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department
of Pharmacy, “G. d’Annunzio”
University of Chieti-Pescara, via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department
of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University
of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
- Sezione di
Scienze Farmaceutiche, NeuroFarba Department, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Sezione di
Scienze Farmaceutiche, NeuroFarba Department, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- NEUROFARBA
Department, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Section, Laboratory of
Molecular Modeling Cheminformatics & QSAR, University of Florence, Via U. Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze Italy
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- NEUROFARBA
Department, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Section, Laboratory of
Molecular Modeling Cheminformatics & QSAR, University of Florence, Via U. Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze Italy
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Craciun BF, Sandu IA, Peptanariu D, Pinteala M. Novel Nanotherapeutic Systems Based on PEGylated Squalene Micelles for Enhanced In Vitro Activity of Methotrexate and Cytarabine. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4225. [PMID: 37959905 PMCID: PMC10650902 DOI: 10.3390/polym15214225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanomedicine has garnered significant attention due to the advantages it offers in the treatment of cancer-related disorders, some of the deadliest diseases affecting human lives. Conventional medication formulations often encounter issues of instability or insolubility in biological environments, resulting in low bioavailability. Nanocarriers play a crucial role in transporting and safeguarding drugs at specific sites of action, enabling gradual release under particular conditions. This study focuses on methotrexate (MTx) and cytarabine (Cyt), essential antitumoral drugs, loaded into PEGylated squalene micellar structures to enhance therapeutic effectiveness and minimize drawbacks. The micelles were prepared using ultrasound-assisted methods in both water and phosphate buffer saline solutions. Evaluation of drug-loaded micelles encompassed parameters such as particle size, colloidal stability, surface charge, morphology, encapsulation efficiency, drug loading capacity, and in vitro release profiles under simulated physiological and tumoral conditions. In vitro cell inhibition studies conducted on MCF-7 and HeLa cell lines demonstrated higher antitumoral activity for the drug-encapsulated micelles compared to free drugs. The encapsulation effectively addressed the burst effect, providing sustained release for at least 48 h while enhancing the drug's protection under physiological conditions.
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- Bogdan-Florin Craciun
- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (I.-A.S.); (D.P.)
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (I.-A.S.); (D.P.)
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Angeli A, Kartsev V, Petrou A, Pinteala M, Brovarets V, Slyvchuk S, Pilyo S, Geronikaki A, Supuran CT. Chromene-Containing Aromatic Sulfonamides with Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitory Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105082. [PMID: 34064890 PMCID: PMC8150913 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs, EC 4.2.1.1) catalyze the essential reaction of CO2 hydration in all living organisms, being actively involved in the regulation of a plethora of patho/physiological conditions. A series of chromene-based sulfonamides were synthesized and tested as possible CA inhibitors. Their inhibitory activity was assessed against the cytosolic human isoforms hCA I, hCA II and the transmembrane hCA IX and XII. Several of the investigated derivatives showed interesting inhibition activity towards the tumor associate isoforms hCA IX and hCA XII. Furthermore, computational procedures were used to investigate the binding mode of this class of compounds, within the active site of hCA IX.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Angeli
- Neuro Farba Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via Ugo Schiff 6, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Florence, Italy;
- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Grigore Ghica-Voda, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.G.)
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- InterBioScreen, Chernogolovka 142432, Moscow Region, Russia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Aleea Grigore Ghica-Voda, No. 41A, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Chemistry of Bioactive Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclic Bases, V.P. Kukhar Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry, NAS of Ukraine 1, Murmanska St, 02094 Kyiv, Ukraine; (V.B.); (S.S.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry of Bioactive Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclic Bases, V.P. Kukhar Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry, NAS of Ukraine 1, Murmanska St, 02094 Kyiv, Ukraine; (V.B.); (S.S.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry of Bioactive Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclic Bases, V.P. Kukhar Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry, NAS of Ukraine 1, Murmanska St, 02094 Kyiv, Ukraine; (V.B.); (S.S.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Correspondence: (A.A.); (A.G.)
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- Neuro Farba Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via Ugo Schiff 6, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Florence, Italy;
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Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Coumarin-Linked 4-Anilinomethyl-1,2,3-Triazoles as Potent Inhibitors of Carbonic Anhydrases IX and XIII Involved in Tumorigenesis. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11040225. [PMID: 33917033 PMCID: PMC8067737 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11040225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
A series of coumarin-linked 4-anilinomethyl-1,2,3-triazoles (6a–t) was synthesized via a molecular hybridization approach, through carbon C-6 of the coumarin moiety. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their inhibition of carbonic anhydrase (CA) isoforms I, II, IX and XIII. CAs IX and XIII were selectively inhibited over the off-target isoforms I and II. The best inhibitory profiles against CA IX were shown by compounds 6a, 6e and 6f (Ki < 50 nM), with compound 6e displaying the best inhibition with a Ki value of 36.3 nM. Compounds 6a, 6b, 6j, 6o and 6q exhibited the best inhibitory profiles against CA XIII (Ki < 100 nM). These compounds can be further explored for the discovery of potent and effective CA IX and CA XIII inhibitors.
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