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Al-Rawi SS, Ibrahim AH, Ahmed HJ, Khudhur ZO. Therapeutic, and pharmacological prospects of nutmeg seed: A comprehensive review for novel drug potential insights. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102067. [PMID: 38690209 PMCID: PMC11059288 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Background and objectives For centuries, plant seed extracts have been widely used and valued for their benefits. They have been used in food, perfumes, aromatherapy, and traditional medicine. These natural products are renowned for their therapeutic properties and are commonly used in medicinal treatments. Their significant pharmacological profiles provide an excellent hallmark for the prevention or treatment of various diseases. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated the biological and pharmacological properties of nutmeg seeds and explored their efficacy in treating various illnesses. Method Published articles in databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Elsevier, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Wiley, were analyzed using keywords related to nutmeg seed. The searched keywords were chemical compounds, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antidiabetic, anticancer properties, and their protective mechanisms in cardiovascular and Alzheimer's diseases. Results & discussion Nutmeg seeds have been reported to have potent antimicrobial properties against a wide range of various bacteria and fungi, thus showing potential for combating microbial infections and promoting overall health. Furthermore, nutmeg extract effectively reduces oxidative stress and inflammation by improving the body's natural antioxidant defense mechanism. Nutmeg affected lipid peroxidation, reduced lipid oxidation, reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and increased phospholipid and cholesterol excretion. In addition, nutmeg extract improves the modulation of cardiac metabolism, accelerates cardiac conductivity and ventricular contractility, and prevents cell apoptosis. This study elucidated the psychotropic, narcotic, antidepressant, and anxiogenic effects of nutmeg seeds and their potential as a pharmaceutical medicine. Notably, despite its sedative and toxic properties, nutmeg ingestion alone did not cause death or life-threatening effects within the dosage range of 20-80 g powder. However, chemical analysis of nutmeg extracts identified over 50 compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenolic compounds, which exhibit antioxidant properties and can be used as phytomedicines. Moreover, the exceptional pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of nutmeg have been found different for different administration routes, yet, more clinical trials are still needed. Conclusion Understanding the chemical composition and pharmacological properties of nutmeg holds promise for novel drug discovery and therapeutic advancements. Nutmeg seed offers therapeutic and novel drug prospects that can revolutionize medicine. By delving into their pharmacological properties, we can uncover the vast potential possibilities of this natural wonder.
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- Sawsan S. Al-Rawi
- Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, KRG, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tishk International University, Erbil, KRG, Iraq
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- Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, KRG, Iraq
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- Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, KRG, Iraq
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Tomy T, Jameson J. Screening of Pharmaceutical Pollutants Along with Emerging Contaminants in the Sediments of the Periyar River, Located in Kerala (India) by Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-Q-ToF-MS). BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 111:31. [PMID: 37642782 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-023-03791-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-ToF-MS) was employed to screen and identify pharmaceutical pollutants and emerging contaminants (ECs) in the Periyar River near Aster Medicity hospital, the dumping yard of Amrutha hospital, and the Vaduthala bridge regions in Kerala, India. The analysis was conducted in both positive and negative ionization modes using electrospray ionization (ESI). The QuEChERS method was employed for initial sediment sample preparation. Among the twenty-five identified ECs, four compounds were identified as pharmaceutical pollutants. This study have great significance as it represents the first comprehensive investigation of pharmaceutical pollutants in these hospital regions, highlighting the urgent need for further analysis and understanding of the situation. The presence of ECs poses an urgent need for attention due to the irreversible harm caused to the riverine ecosystem by the degradation of water quality resulting from industrial and domestic discharge.
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- Tintu Tomy
- Department of Botany, Research Centre, St. Albert's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682018, India.
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- Department of Botany, Research Centre, St. Albert's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682018, India
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Silva WL, de Andrade FHD, Lins TB, da Silva AL, da Cruz Amorim CA, dos Santos Lima MJ, da Silva PCD, Vilela WT, Nascimento PHDB, de Oliveira JF, de Souza FS, Alves de Lima MDC, da Silva RMF. Synthesis, thermal behavior and biological evaluation of benzodioxole derivatives as potential cytotoxic and antiparasitic agents. Med Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-023-03047-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Jaradat N, Hawash M, Qneibi M, Shtayeh T, Sobuh S, Arar M, Bdir S. The effect of novel negative allosteric 2,3-benzodiazepine on glutamate AMPA receptor and their cytotoxicity. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Guedri Mkaddem M, Zrig A, Ben Abdallah M, Romdhane M, Okla MK, Al-Hashimi A, Alwase YA, Hegab MY, Madany MMY, Hassan AHA, Beemster GTS, AbdElgawad H. Variation of the Chemical Composition of Essential Oils and Total Phenols Content in Natural Populations of Marrubium vulgare L. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:612. [PMID: 35270084 PMCID: PMC8912642 DOI: 10.3390/plants11050612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Marrubium vulgare is a valuable source of natural bioactive molecules with high preventive and therapeutic effectiveness. Therefore, this study aimed to study the chemical polymorphism of natural populations of M. vulgare in Tunisia by quantitative chemical markers and the estimation of divergence between populations. Phytochemical analyses of the eight natural populations of Tunisian Marrubium vulgare prospected in different bioclimatic stages, revealed 42 compounds of essential oils representing 96.08% to 100% of the total oil. Hydrocarbon sesquiterpenes were the main fraction of all the populations studied and β-bisabolene was the major compound (from 30.11% to 71.35% of the total oil). The phytochemical investigation of the M. vulgare plant indicated the presence of essential oil with significant percentages of phenolic compounds. A significant quantitative and qualitative variation in the essential oils is detected for both major and minor compounds. The principal components analysis (PCA) performed in the single and combined traits provides a good distinction among populations, not according to their geographical and/or bioclimatic origins. Moreover, the phytochemical analysis of the leaves showed that the Tunisian populations, i.e., the populations of Kasserine, Kef, and Beja, were very rich in phenolic compounds (from 20.8 to 44.65 mg GAE/g DW). Flavonoids compounds were also the main class of total polyphenols present in all the tested populations (from 8.91 to 37.48 mg RE/g DW). The quantitative genetic diversity estimated by the population's structure, based on PCA analysis, was an adaptation to the changes in the environmental conditions. Overall, our study indicated that natural populations of M. vulgare had different chemotypes of essential oils and they were rich in phenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, which opens a new prospect for industrial use and differential exploitation of this species.
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- Mounira Guedri Mkaddem
- Energy, Water, Environment and Process Laboratory, (LR18ES35), National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6072, Tunisia; (M.G.M.); (M.B.A.); (M.R.)
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- Faculty of Sciences of Gabès, University of Gabes, Tunisia City Erriadh, Zrig, Gabes 6072, Tunisia
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- Energy, Water, Environment and Process Laboratory, (LR18ES35), National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6072, Tunisia; (M.G.M.); (M.B.A.); (M.R.)
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- Energy, Water, Environment and Process Laboratory, (LR18ES35), National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6072, Tunisia; (M.G.M.); (M.B.A.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.K.O.); (A.A.-H.); (Y.A.A.)
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- Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.K.O.); (A.A.-H.); (Y.A.A.)
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- Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.K.O.); (A.A.-H.); (Y.A.A.)
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- Resarch Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Department of Food Safety and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt;
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium; (G.T.S.B.); (H.A.)
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium; (G.T.S.B.); (H.A.)
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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Ramashetty KB, Channabasappa PM, Seetyanaik BH, Ereshanaik, Ranganaik V, Nayak ANPNH, Shivakumar R, Rajashekarappa KK. Fabrication, depiction, DNA interaction, anti-bacterial, DFT and molecular docking studies of Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes of 3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-[( E)-(pyridin-2-yl)diazenyl]-1 H-pyrazol-5-ol ligand. NUCLEOSIDES, NUCLEOTIDES & NUCLEIC ACIDS 2021; 41:1-22. [PMID: 34676802 DOI: 10.1080/15257770.2021.1991373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes of the (3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-[E-(1iazinyl-2-yl)1iazinyl]-1H-pyrazole-5-ol) ligand were obtained by the diazotization reaction of 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2,4-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one with 2-amino pyridine. The synthesized compounds were confirmed by analytical, and spectroscopic analyses (like, UV-Visible, FT-IR, NMR, and mass spectroscopy). Calf thymus DNA interaction with metal complexes is inspected by UV-Visible spectra, viscosity measurements, and thermal denaturation techniques. The intrinsic binding constant (Kb) was found to be 1.17 × 106 M-1, and 0.98 × 106 M-1 for Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes respectively. The Cleavage of pUC-19 DNA was monitored by gel electrophoresis. The computerized in silico molecular dockage studies of the composites with the target receptor Glu-6p and results showed that the compounds are potent drugs for the target enzyme. Further, the optimized structure of the azo dye ligand was obtained by the density functional theory (DFT) by Gaussian09 program by the RB3LYP at 6-311 G (++, g, d, p) basis set. Furthermore, screened for the bacterial action in contradiction of pathogenic organism's gram-negative Klebsiella pneumonia, gram-positive Bacillus subtills by a diffusion method.Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/15257770.2021.1991373 .
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- Kirthan Bhadravathi Ramashetty
- Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, Sir M.V. Government Science College, Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, Sir M.V. Government Science College, Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Karnataka, India
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- Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, Sir M.V. Government Science College, Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Karnataka, India
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- Department of PG Studies and Research in Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Karnataka, India
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Yang R, Li Z, Xie J, Liu J, Qin T, Liu J, Du H, Ye H. 4-Aminoquinolines Bearing a 1,3-Benzodioxole Moiety: Synthesis and Biological Evaluation as Potential Antifungal Agents. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100106. [PMID: 33759356 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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In search of new environmentally friendly and effective antifungal agents, a series of 4-aminoquinolines bearing a 1,3-benzodioxole moiety were prepared and their structures were fully elucidated by spectroscopic analyses. The antifungal activities of all the target compounds against five phytopathogenic fungi were evaluated in vitro. The results revealed that most of the newly synthesized compounds exhibited obvious inhibitory activities at the concentration of 50 μg/mL. Among them, 6-(furan-2-yl)-N-(4-methylphenyl)-2H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]quinolin-8-amine hydrochloride (7m) displayed more promising antifungal potency with EC50 values of 10.3 and 14.0 μg/mL against C. lunata and A. alternate, respectively. Particularly, the EC50 value of 7m against C. lunata was 7.3-fold as potent as the standard azoxystrobin. There were some significant morphological alterations in the mycelia of C. lunata when treated with 7m at 50 μg/mL. Additionally, the preliminary structure-activity relationships (SARs) were also discussed. Thus, this study suggests that 4-aminoquinolines bearing a 1,3-benzodioxole moiety are interesting scaffolds for the development of novel antifungal agents.
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- Rui Yang
- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Ecological Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
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Coban T, Robertson C, Schwikkard S, Singer R, LeGresley A. Synthesis and evaluation of bis(imino)anthracene derivatives as G-quadruplex ligands. RSC Med Chem 2021; 12:751-757. [PMID: 34124673 PMCID: PMC8152782 DOI: 10.1039/d0md00428f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The synthesis of a small number of bis(imino)anthracene derivatives is reported. They were evaluated via NMR for binding efficacy to the G-quadruplex-forming oligonucleotide sequence (TTGGGTT) and show activity against the HeLa cancer cell line. These novel ligands are compared to previously synthesised G-quadruplex ligands that target telomeres and oncogenes. The synthesis of a small number of bis(imino)anthracene derivatives is reported. They were evaluated via NMR for binding efficacy to the G-quadruplex-forming oligonucleotide sequence (TTGGGTT) and show activity against the HeLa cancer cell line.![]()
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- Tomris Coban
- LSP&C, SEC Faculty, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 2EE UK
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- LSP&C, SEC Faculty, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 2EE UK
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- LSP&C, SEC Faculty, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 2EE UK
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- LSP&C, SEC Faculty, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 2EE UK
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- LSP&C, SEC Faculty, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 2EE UK
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Figueirêdo PDMS, Sampaio Filho JC, Sodré ADJS, de Castro Júnior JR, Gonçalves IS, Blasques RV, S Correa R, Lima BAV, Dos Anjos Marques L, Coutinho DF, de Azevedo Dos Santos APS, Luz TRSA, de Miranda RDCM, Dos Santos JRA, Doriguetto AC, Pividori MI, Hörner M, Villis PCM. Assessment of the biological potential of diaryltriazene-derived triazene compounds. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2541. [PMID: 33510223 PMCID: PMC7844262 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81823-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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In the present study, novel, 1,3-diaryltriazene-derived triazene compounds were synthesized and tested. Triazenes are versatile and belong to a group of alkylating agents with interesting physicochemical properties and proven biological activities. This study describes the synthesis, molecular and crystalline structure, biological activity evaluation, and antifungal and antimicrobial potentials of 1,3-bis(X-methoxy-Y-nitrophenyl)triazenes [X = 2 and 5; Y = 4 and 5]. The antimicrobial and antifungal activities of the compounds were tested by evaluating the sensitivity of bacteria (American Type Culture Collection, ATCC) and clinical isolates to their solutions using standardized microbiological assays, cytotoxicity evaluation, and ecotoxicity tests. The antimicrobial potentials of triazenes were determined according to their minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs); these compounds were active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, with low MIC values. The most surprising result was obtained for T3 having the effective MIC of 9.937 µg/mL and antifungal activity against Candida albicans ATCC 90028, C. parapsilosis ATCC 22019, and C. tropicallis IC. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to report promising activities of triazene compounds against yeast and filamentous fungi. The results showed the potential utility of triazenes as agents affecting selected resistant bacterial and fungal strains.
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- Electrochemistry and Biotechnology Laboratory (EBL), University of CEUMA (UNICEUMA), São Luís, MA, 65.065-470, Brazil
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- Electrochemistry and Biotechnology Laboratory (EBL), University of CEUMA (UNICEUMA), São Luís, MA, 65.065-470, Brazil
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- Department of Nature Sciences, Mathematics, and Education, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras, SP, 13.600-970, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas (ICEB), Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), Ouro Preto, MG, 35.400-000, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Clínica, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís, MA, 65.080-040, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA), São Luís, MA, 65.080-040, Brazil
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- Grup de Sensors i Biosensors, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, 97.110-900, Brazil
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- Electrochemistry and Biotechnology Laboratory (EBL), University of CEUMA (UNICEUMA), São Luís, MA, 65.065-470, Brazil.
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Antimicrobial Potential of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles by Aaronsohnia factorovskyi Extract. Molecules 2020; 26:molecules26010130. [PMID: 33396590 PMCID: PMC7795506 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The green biosynthesis of nanoparticles by plant extracts is an attractive and promising technique for medicinal applications. In the current study, we chose one of the daisy plants, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi (which grows in the Najd region, Saudi Arabia), to investigate its anti-microbial efficacy, in combination with silver nanoparticles. The biosynthesized nanoparticles were evaluated for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillussubtilis (Gram-positive), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli, (Gram-negative) using the disc diffusion method, while the antifungal activity was assessed against Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Helminthosporiumrostratum, and Alternariaalternata. The potential phytoconstituents of the plant extracts were identified by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) techniques, the Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques, and Zeta potential analysis. The current study revealed the ability of the tested plant extract to convert silver ions to silver nanoparticles with an average diameter of 104–140 nm. Biogenic Aaronsohnia factorovskyi-silver nanoparticles (AF-AgNPs) showed significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus with inhibition zone diameter to 19.00 ± 2.94 mm, and antifungal activity against Fusarium solani, which reduced the growth of fungal yarn to 1.5 mm. The innovation of the present study is that the green synthesis of NPs, which is simple, cost-effective, provides stable nano-materials, and can be an alternative for the large-scale synthesis of silver nanoparticles.
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Mohammad Arshad. Design, Drug-Likeness, Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity, Molecular Docking, and MTT Assessment of 1,3-Thiazolidin-4-one Bearing Piperonal and Pyrimidine Moieties. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s1068162020040056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Gupta SD, Swapanthi PS, Bhagya D, Federicci F, Mazaira GI, Galigniana MD, Subrahmanyam CVS, Gowrishankar NL, Raghavendra NM. Rational Identification of Hsp90 Inhibitors as Anticancer Lead Molecules by Structure Based Drug Designing Approach. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 20:369-385. [PMID: 31713499 DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191111152050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is an encouraging anticancer target for the development of clinically significant molecules. Schiff bases play a crucial role in anticancer research because of their ease of synthesis and excellent antiproliferative effect against multiple cancer cell lines. Therefore, we started our research work with the discovery of resorcinol/4-chloro resorcinol derived Schiff bases as Hsp90 inhibitors, which resulted in the discovery of a viable anticancer lead molecule. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study is to discover more promising lead molecules using our previously established drug discovery program, wherein the rational drug design is achieved by molecular docking studies. METHODS The docking studies were carried out by using Surflex Geom X programme of Sybyl X-1.2 version software. The molecules with good docking scores were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR and mass spectral analysis. Subsequently, the molecules were evaluated for their potential to attenuate Hsp90 ATPase activity by Malachite green assay. The anticancer effect of the molecules was examined on PC3 prostate cancer cell lines by utilizing 3-(4,5-dimethythiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay methodology. RESULTS Schiff bases 11, 12, 20, 23 and 27 exhibiting IC50 value below 1μM and 15μM, in malachite green assay and MTT assay, respectively, emerged as viable lead molecules for future optimization. CONCLUSION The research work will pave the way for the rational development of cost-effective Schiff bases as Hsp90 inhibitors as the method employed for the synthesis of the molecules is simple, economic and facile.
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- Sayan D Gupta
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.,R&D centre, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
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Maliyappa M, Keshavayya J, Mallikarjuna N, Murali Krishna P, Shivakumara N, Sandeep T, Sailaja K, Nazrulla MA. Synthesis, characterization, pharmacological and computational studies of 4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1, 3-benzothiazole incorporated azo dyes. J Mol Struct 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2018.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Goodarzi S, Hadjiakhoondi A, Yassa N, Khanavi M, Tofighi Z. New Benzodioxole Compounds from the Root Extract of Astrodaucus persicus. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2016; 15:901-906. [PMID: 28243288 PMCID: PMC5316270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
There are many efforts for identification of natural compounds from dietary or medicinal plants. Young roots and aerial parts of A. persicus have been used as food additive or salad vegetable in some parts of Iran. In this study, different fractions of the root extract of A. persicus were subjected for isolation and purification of secondary metabolites. The methanol extract of the roots was fractionated with hexane (HE), chloroform (CL), ethyl acetate (EA) and methanol (ME). Five novel compounds were isolated from HE, CL and EA using different chromatographic techniques and were identified by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 2D-NMR and MS spectroscopic methods. Elucidated compounds with benzodioxole structure were characterized for the first time as 5-((propanoyl methyl)amino)-4,7-dimethoxybenzo[d][1,3]dioxole (1), 5-(3-ethyloxiran-2-yloxy)-4,7-dimethoxybenzo[d][1,3]dioxole (2), 4,7-dimethoxy-5-(propanonyl) benzo[d][1,3]dioxole (3), 4-ethoxybenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-6-carbaldehyde (4), and 4-(O-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-6-(3-propanyloxiran-2-yloxy)benzo[d][1,3]dioxole (5).
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