An efficient method for the synthesis of novel derivatives 4-{5-[4-(4-amino-5-mercapto-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-phenyl]-3-trifluoromethyl-pyrazol-1-yl}-benzenesulfonamide and their anti-inflammatory potential

Chemistry of heterocycles as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: A pathway to novel research in medicinal chemistry review

Nowadays, the scientific community has focused on dealing with different kinds of diseases by exploring the chemistry of various heterocycles as novel drugs. In this connection, medicinal chemists identified carbonic anhydrases (CA) as one of the biologically active targets for curing various diseases. The widespread distribution of these enzymes and the high degree of homology shared by the different isoforms offer substantial challenges to discovering potential drugs. Medicinal and synthetic organic chemists have been continuously involved in developing CA inhibitors. This review explored the chemistry of different heterocycles as CA inhibitors using the last 11 years of published research work. It provides a pathway for young researchers to further explore the chemistry of a variety of synthetic as well as natural heterocycles as CA inhibitors.

Triazole hybrid compounds: A new frontier in malaria treatment

Reviewing the advancements in malaria treatment, the emergence of triazole hybrid compounds stands out as a groundbreaking development. Combining the advantages of triazole and other moieties, these hybrid compounds offer a new frontier in the battle against malaria. Their potential as effective antimalarial agents has captured the attention of researchers and holds promise for overcoming the challenges posed by drug-resistant malaria strains. We focused on their broad spectrum of antimalarial activity of diverse hybridized 1,2,3-triazoles and 1,2,4-triazoles, structure-activity relationship (SAR), drug-likeness, bioavailability and pharmacokinetic properties reported since 2018 targeting multiple stages of the Plasmodium life cycle. This versatility makes them highly effective against both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains of P. falciparum, making them invaluable tools in regions where resistance is prevalent. The synergistic effects of combining the triazole moiety with other pharmacophores have resulted in even greater antimalarial potency. This approach has the potential to circumvent existing resistance mechanisms and provide a more sustainable solution to malaria treatment. While triazole hybrid compounds show great promise, further research and clinical trials are warranted to fully evaluate their safety, efficacy and long-term effects. As research progresses, these compounds can potentially revolutionize the field and contribute to global efforts to eradicate malaria, ultimately saving countless lives worldwide.

Pyrazole/pyrazoline as an excellent pharmacophore in the design of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (2018-2022)

Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is a metalloenzyme that catalyzes the interconversion between carbon dioxide and water and dissociated ions of carbonic acid. In addition, CA performs various other functions in animals and plants, depending on the part of the living being. CAs have been found in almost all organisms. Besides, CAs are associated with several diseases, such as glaucoma, obesity, epilepsy, cancer, and so on. CAs are also involved in tumor cell growth and angiogenesis. Thus, inhibition of CA may be an attractive way of control of such diseases. Hence, CA inhibitors have been designed and developed to cure CA-associated diseases. Some examples of approved CA inhibitors are dorzolamide, methazolamide, brinzolamide, and dichlorphenamide. Furthermore, various heterocyclic scaffolds were utilized for the design of CA inhibitors. Among those, pyrazole/pyrazoline derivatives have exhibited greater potency toward CA inhibition. Hence, research that took place in the field of drug design and discovery of CA inhibition has been systematically reviewed and collated. Alongside, the structure-activity relationship has been described, followed by a description of the most potent molecules and their structural features.

N-Arylacetamide derivatives of methyl 1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxylate as potential drug candidates for urease inhibition

Urease enzyme is an infectious factor that provokes the growth and colonization of virulence pathogenic bacteria in humans. To overcome the deleterious effects of bacterial infections, inhibition of urease enzyme is one of the promising approaches. The current study is designed to synthesize new 1,2-benzothiazine-N-arylacetamide derivatives 5(a-n) that can effectively provide a new drug candidate to avoid bacterial infections by urease inhibition. After structural elucidation by FT-IR, proton and carbon-13 NMR and mass spectroscopy, the synthesized compounds 5(a-n) were investigated to evaluate their inhibitory potential against urease enzyme. In vitro analysis against positive control of thiourea indicated that all the synthesized compounds have strong inhibitory strengths as compared to the reference drug. Compound 5k, being the most potent inhibitor, strongly inhibited the urease enzymes and revealed an IC₅₀ value of 9.8 ± 0.023 µM when compared with the IC₅₀ of thiourea (22.3 ± 0.031 µM)-a far more robust inhibitory potential. Docking studies of 5k within the urease active site revealed various significant interactions such as H-bond, π-alkyl with amino acid residues like Val744, Lys716, Ala16, Glu7452, Ala37 and Asp730.

A Review of the Recent Development in the Synthesis and Biological Evaluations of Pyrazole Derivatives

Pyrazoles are five-membered heterocyclic compounds that contain nitrogen. They are an important class of compounds for drug development; thus, they have attracted much attention. In the meantime, pyrazole derivatives have been synthesized as target structures and have demonstrated numerous biological activities such as antituberculosis, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. This review summarizes the results of published research on pyrazole derivatives synthesis and biological activities. The published research works on pyrazole derivatives synthesis and biological activities between January 2018 and December 2021 were retrieved from the Scopus database and reviewed accordingly.

An insight on medicinal attributes of 1,2,4-triazoles

The present review aims to summarize the pharmacological profile of 1,2,4-triazole, one of the emerging privileged scaffold, as antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antituberculosis, antiviral, antiparasitic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents, etc. along with structure-activity relationship. The comprehensive compilation of work carried out in the last decade on 1,2,4-triazole nucleus will provide inevitable scope for researchers for the advancement of novel potential drug candidates having better efficacy and selectivity.

Two decades of the synthesis of mono- and bis-aminomercapto[1,2,4]triazoles

4-Amino-5-mercapto[1,2,4]triazole and its 3-substituted derivatives have proven to be of biological interest and provide access to a new class of biologically active heterocyclic compounds for biomedical applications. This study will be helpful for scientific researchers interested in the chemistry of bifunctional versatile compounds as it provides a collection of all the methods for the preparation of 3-substituted-4-amino-5-mercapto[1,2,4]triazoles with aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic moieties during the period from 2000 to mid-2020.

4-Amino-5-mercapto[1,2,4]triazole and its 3-substituted derivatives have proven to be of biological interest and provide access to a new class of biologically active heterocyclic compounds for biomedical applications.

N-Quinary heterocycle-4-sulphamoylbenzamides exert anti-hypoxic effects as dual inhibitors of carbonic anhydrases I/II

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) affects approximately 25-50% of newcomers to high altitudes. Two human carbonic anhydrase isoforms, hCA I and II, play key roles in developing high altitude illnesses. However, the only FDA-approved drug for AMS is acetazolamide (AAZ), which has a nearly 100 times weaker inhibitory activity against hCA I (K_i = 1237.10 nM) than hCA II (K_i = 13.22 nM). Hence, developing potent dual hCA I/II inhibitors for AMS prevention and treatment is a critical medical need. Here we identified N-quinary heterocycle-4-sulphamoylbenzamides as potent hCA I/II inhibitors. The newly designed compounds 2b, 5b, 5f, 6d, and 6f possessed the desired inhibitory activities (hCA I: Ki = 16.95-52.71 nM; hCA II: K_i = 8.61-18.64 nM). Their hCA I inhibitory capacity was 22- to 76-fold stronger than that of AAZ. Relative to the control group for survival in a mouse model of hypoxia, 2b and 6d prolonged the survival time of mice by 21.7% and 29.3%, respectively, which was longer than those of AAZ (6.5%). These compounds did not display any apparent toxicity in vitro and in vivo. In addition, docking simulations suggested that the quinary aromatic heterocycle groups stabilised the interaction between hCA I/II and the inhibitors, which could be further exploited in structure optimization studies. Hence, future functional studies may confirm 2b and 6d as potential clinical candidate compounds with anti-hypoxic activity against AMS.