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Li Y, Li S, Yin X, Liu S. Design, synthesis and insecticidal activity of novel Isoxazoline Acylhydrazone compounds. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:1654-1662. [PMID: 37985394 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nowadays, the diamondback moth has ascended to become one of the most formidable pests plaguing cruciferous vegetables. Consequently, the exigency for the development of efficacious pesticide candidates for crop protection has never been more paramount. In response to this pressing need, this study presents a compendium of novel isoxazoline derivatives, incorporating acylhydrazone moieties, synthesized with the express purpose of serving as potential insecticides. RESULTS The structures of these derivatives were confirmed using Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1 H NMR), Carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (13 C NMR), and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS). Most of these derivatives demonstrated effective insecticidal activities against Plutella xylostella. Notably, compound E3 exhibited exceptional insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella (LC50 = 0.19 mg L-1 ), surpassing the effectiveness of ethiprole (LC50 = 3.28 mg L-1 ), and comparable to that of fluxametamide (LC50 = 0.22 mg L-1 ). Interestingly, compound E3 also displayed potent insecticidal activity against Pyrausta nubilalis (LC50 = 0.182 mg L-1 ) and Chilo suppressalis (LC50 = 0.64 mg L-1 ), and the LC50 values of fluxametamide were 0.23 mg L-1 (P. nubilalis) and 2.26 mg L-1 (C. suppressalis), respectively. The molecular docking results revealed that the compound E3 can form a hydrogen bond and two Pi-Pi bonds with the active sites of GABA receptors. In addition, the DFT calculations were also performed to study the relationship between insecticidal activities. The structure-activity relationships suggested that the identity of the R substituent was crucial for their pesticidal activities. CONCLUSION The results of the present study suggest that isoxazoline acylhydrazone derivatives could be promising candidates against P. xylostella and other Lepidopteran pests. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yahui Li
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Key Laboratory of Agri-Food Safety of Anhui Province, School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agri-Food Safety of Anhui Province, School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agri-Food Safety of Anhui Province, School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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Wang Y, Guo S, Yu L, Zhang W, Wang Z, Chi YR, Wu J. Hydrazone derivatives in agrochemical discovery and development. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Luo B, Ning Y, Rao B. Comprehensive Overview of β-Methoxyacrylate Derivatives as Cytochrome bc1 Inhibitors for Novel Pesticide Discovery. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:15615-15630. [PMID: 36480156 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c04820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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β-Methoxyacrylate derivatives represent a new class of pesticides, which have attracted increasing attention owing to their unique structure, broad biological activity, and unique mechanisms of action. They inhibit mitochondrial respiration via preventing electron transfer at the Qo site of the cytochrome bc1 complex and thus are identified as cyt bc1 inhibitors. A variety of β-methoxyacrylate derivatives have been reported by many research groups for discovery of novel pesticides with improved expected activities. This review focuses on development of β-methoxyacrylate derivatives with great significance as pesticides such as fungicides, acaricides, insecticides, herbicides, and antiviral agents. In addition, the structure-activity relationships (SARs) of β-methoxyacrylate derivatives are summarized. Moreover, the cause of resistance to β-methoxyacrylate fungicides and some solutions are also introduced. Finally, the development trend of β-methoxyacrylate derivatives as pesticides is explored. We hope the review will give a guide to develop novel β-methoxyacrylate pesticides in the future.
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- Bo Luo
- College of Life Sciences, Tea Plant Biology Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Tea Plant Biology Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Tea Plant Biology Key Laboratory of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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Yang D, Qi X, Zhou X, Li Z, Zhou H, Fan Z. Synthesis of potent antifungal 3,4-dichloroisothiazole-based strobilurins with both direct fungicidal activity and systemic acquired resistance. RSC Med Chem 2022; 13:429-435. [PMID: 35647548 PMCID: PMC9020617 DOI: 10.1039/d1md00402f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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To continue our efforts to discover novel fungicide lead structures, a series of 3,4-dichloroisothiazole-based-strobilurin derivatives were synthesized and characterized. In vitro bioassay screening with 9 different plant pathogens suggested that the linker between 3,4-dichloroisothiazole and the pharmacophore played a critical role in fungicidal potency and scope. Among these, compound 2a with a cis-methoxy oxime ether as a linker was a better active compound. Further modification of 2a, 4a and 6a by replacement of carboxylic ester with a carboxamide led to the best active compound 7a in this study. In vivo bioassay screening and verification indicated that compounds 1c and 7a displayed the best efficacy against wheat white powder (Erysiphe graminis) and corn rust (Puccinia sorghi Schw). In addition, compound 7a was validated by upregulating salicylic acid (SA) signaling and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-related gene expression. A potent lead compound with a broad spectrum of fungicidal and systemic acquired resistance activity has been discovered by bridging 3,4-dichloroisothiazole and the strobilurin pharmacophore with various linkers.
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- Dongyan Yang
- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringNo. 24, Dongsha Road, Haizhu DistrictGuangzhouGuangdong 510225PR China,State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China,Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China,Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringNo. 24, Dongsha Road, Haizhu DistrictGuangzhouGuangdong 510225PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China,Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China
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- Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringNo. 24, Dongsha Road, Haizhu DistrictGuangzhouGuangdong 510225PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China,Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai UniversityNo. 94, Weijin RoadTianjin 300071P. R. China
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Design, synthesis and fungicidal activity of 3,4-dichloroisothiazolocoumarin-containing strobilurins. Mol Divers 2021; 26:951-961. [PMID: 33782814 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-021-10207-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Twenty-one novel 3,4-dichloroisothiazolocoumarin-containing strobilurins were rationally designed and synthesized. Preliminary bioassay showed that compounds 7c, 7h and 7l exhibited over 80% inhibitory rate against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum at 50 μg/mL, 7c exhibited good activity against S. sclerotiorum with median effective concentration (EC50) of 4.08 μg/mL, while the positive control coumoxystrobin showed EC50 of 1.00 μg/mL. In addition, 7d showed better fungicidal activity with a lower EC50 value of 7.65 μg/mL against Botrytis cinerea than that of positive control trifloxystrobin with its EC50 value of 21.96 μg/mL. This study indicated that 3,4-dichloroisothiazolocoumarin-containing strobilurin was a promising fungicide lead deserved for further study.
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Synthesis and fungicidal activity of methyl (E)-1-(2-((E)-2-methoxy-1-(methoxyimino)-2-oxoethyl)benzyl)-2-(1-arylidene)hydrazine-1-carboxylates †‡. Mol Divers 2021; 26:801-813. [PMID: 33548013 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-021-10187-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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To discover novel strobilurin fungicides, a series of methyl (E)-1-(2-((E)-2-methoxy-1-(methoxy-imino)-2-oxoethyl)benzyl)-2-(1-arylidene)hydrazine-1-carboxylates were designed based on the principle of biologically active splicing and the receptor target structure. The fungicidal activity results show that this class of compounds has excellent fungicidal activity, especially against S. sclerotiorum (Lib.) deBary, wheat white powder and puccinia polysora. The result of structure-activity relationship implied that the introduction of t-butyl in the side chain facilitates the hydrophobic interaction between the compound and the active site. The electrostatic effect of the substituents on the benzene ring is also a key factor affecting such activities. Among them, the compound I-1 not only showed a fungicidal effect comparable to that of kresoxim-methyl in vivo, but also had an excellent inhibitory effect on spore germination of P. oryzae Cav in vitro, which indicated that it could be used as a potential commercial fungicide for plant disease control.
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Combined experimental and theoretical studies of the structure-antiradical activity relationship of heterocyclic hydrazone compounds. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.128858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Natural Compound-derived Cytochrome bc1 Complex Inhibitors as Antifungal Agents. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25194582. [PMID: 33036496 PMCID: PMC7583968 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The high incidence of fungal pathogens has become a global issue for crop protection. A promising strategy to control fungal plant infections is based on the use of nature-inspired compounds. The cytochrome bc1 complex is an essential component of the cellular respiratory chain and is one of the most important fungicidal targets. Natural products have played a crucial role in the discovery of cytochrome bc1 inhibitors, as proven by the development of strobilurins, one of the most important classes of crop-protection agents, over the past two decades. In this review, we summarize advances in the exploration of natural product scaffolds for the design and development of new bc1 complex inhibitors. Particular emphasis is given to molecular modeling-based approaches and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies performed to improve the stability and increase the potency of natural precursors. The collected results highlight the versatility of natural compounds and provide an insight into the potential development of nature-inspired derivatives as antifungal agents.
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Amine Khodja I, Boulebd H. Synthesis, biological evaluation, theoretical investigations, docking study and ADME parameters of some 1,4-bisphenylhydrazone derivatives as potent antioxidant agents and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Mol Divers 2020; 25:279-290. [PMID: 32146656 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-020-10064-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Five 1,4-bisphenylhydrazone derivatives (1-5) were successfully synthesized and evaluated for their antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities. The antioxidant activity has been carried out using DPPH, ABTS, CUPRAC and superoxide radical scavenging methods. All the compounds showed a very good antioxidant activity compared to that of the standards used. Compound 1 was found to be the best antioxidant agent with IC50 values lower or comparable to that of the standards. The acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity has been evaluated using a modified Ellman's assay. The obtained results indicate that compound 2 is the best acetylcholinesterase inhibitor with a low IC50 value comparable to that of the galantamine. In addition, DFT calculations have been performed to determine in which mechanism the synthesized hydrazones follow to scavenge free radicals. Molecular docking study was performed for compound 2, and its interaction modes with the enzyme acetylcholinesterase were determined. As a result, a strong interaction between this compound and the active site of AChE enzyme was revealed. Finally, ADME properties of the synthesized compounds were also studied and showed good drug-like properties.
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- Imene Amine Khodja
- Laboratory of Synthesis of Molecules with Biological Interest, University of Frères Mentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Synthesis of Molecules with Biological Interest, University of Frères Mentouri Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria.
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