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Porta EOJ, Ballari MS, Carlucci R, Wilkinson S, Ma G, Tekwani BL, Labadie GR. Systematic study of 1,2,3-triazolyl sterols for the development of new drugs against parasitic Neglected Tropical Diseases. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 254:115378. [PMID: 37084599 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115378] [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: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
Abstract
A series of thirty 1,2,3-triazolylsterols, inspired by azasterols with proven antiparasitic activity, were prepared by a stereocontrolled synthesis. Ten of these compounds constitute chimeras/hybrids of 22,26-azasterol (AZA) and 1,2,3-triazolyl azasterols. The entire library was assayed against the kinetoplastid parasites Leishmania donovani, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Trypanosoma brucei, the causatives agents for visceral leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, and sleeping sickness, respectively. Most of the compounds were active at submicromolar/nanomolar concentrations with high selectivity index, when compared to their cytotoxicity against mammalian cells. Analysis of in silico physicochemical properties were conducted to rationalize the activities against the neglected tropical disease pathogens. The analogs with selective activity against L. donovani (E4, IC50 0.78 μM), T brucei (E1, IC50 0.12 μM) and T. cruzi (B1- IC50 0.33 μM), and the analogs with broad-spectrum antiparasitic activities against the three kinetoplastid parasites (B1 and B3), may be promising leads for further development as selective or broad-spectrum antiparasitic drugs.
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- Exequiel O J Porta
- Instituto de Química Rosario (IQUIR-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, S2002LRK, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Rosario (IQUIR-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, S2002LRK, Rosario, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Rosario (IQUIR-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, S2002LRK, Rosario, Argentina
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- Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, UK
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Division of Scientific Platforms, Southern Research, Birmingham, AL, 35205, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Division of Scientific Platforms, Southern Research, Birmingham, AL, 35205, USA
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- Instituto de Química Rosario (IQUIR-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, S2002LRK, Rosario, Argentina; Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, S2002LRK, Rosario, Argentina.
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Li HX, Luo XF, Deng P, Zhang SY, Zhou H, Ding YY, Wang YR, Liu YQ, Zhang ZJ. Structural Simplification of Cryptolepine to Obtain Novel Antifungal Quinoline Derivatives against Phytopathogenic Fungi. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:2301-2312. [PMID: 36706432 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
A series of quinoline derivatives were designed and synthesized by the structural simplification of cryptolepine and evaluated for their fungicidal activity against six phytopathogenic fungi. Most of these compounds exhibited remarkable activities against Botrytis cinereain vitro. Among them, compounds A18 and L01 showed superior antifungal activity. Significantly, compared to cryptolepine, compound A18 exhibited broad-spectrum inhibitory activities against B. cinerea, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Rhizoctonia solani, Phytophthora capsica, Magnaporthe oryzae, and Fusarium graminearum with the respective EC50 values of 0.249, 1.569, 3.915, 0.505, 0.246, and 4.999 μg/mL. Compound L01 displayed the best antifungal activity against B. cinerea with an EC50 value of 0.156 μg/mL. Preliminary mechanistic studies showed that compound A18 could inhibit spore germination, affect the permeability of the cell membrane, increase the content of reactive oxygen species, and affect the morphology of hyphae and cells. Moreover, compound A18 showed excellent in vivo protective effect against B. cinerea, which was more potent than pyrimethanil and equitant to cryptolepine. These results evidenced that compound A18 displayed superior fungicidal activities and could be a potential fungicidal candidate against plant fungal diseases.
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- Hai-Xin Li
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Vector Biology and Pathogen Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou313000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Vector Biology and Pathogen Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou313000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou730000, People's Republic of China
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Zhang Z, Liu Y, Wang S, Zhang C, Lin J. Efficient Synthesis of 7
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‐Chromeno[3,2‐c]quinolin‐5‐ium Salts and Quinolin‐4‐ones through Acid‐Promoted Cascade Reaction of 3‐Formylchromones and Anilines. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202104611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Zhong‐Wei Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource Ministry of Education Yunnan Provincial Center for Research & Development of Natural Products School of Chemical Science and Technology Yunnan University Kunming 650091 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource Ministry of Education Yunnan Provincial Center for Research & Development of Natural Products School of Chemical Science and Technology Yunnan University Kunming 650091 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource Ministry of Education Yunnan Provincial Center for Research & Development of Natural Products School of Chemical Science and Technology Yunnan University Kunming 650091 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource Ministry of Education Yunnan Provincial Center for Research & Development of Natural Products School of Chemical Science and Technology Yunnan University Kunming 650091 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource Ministry of Education Yunnan Provincial Center for Research & Development of Natural Products School of Chemical Science and Technology Yunnan University Kunming 650091 P. R. China
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Shnyder SD, Wright CW. Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacology of Cryptolepine. PROGRESS IN THE CHEMISTRY OF ORGANIC NATURAL PRODUCTS 2021; 115:177-203. [PMID: 33797643 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64853-4_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Cryptolepine, the principal constituent of the West African climbing shrub Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, continues to be of interest as a lead to new therapeutic agents, especially for the treatment of protozoal infections and cancer. This contribution reviews the research published in the last decade, highlighting new synthesis routes to cryptolepine and to analogs of this alkaloid, as well as their pharmacology. Studies relating to the use of C. sanguinolenta as an herbal medicine for the treatment of malaria are discussed, as well as the development of analogs of cryptolepine as leads to new agents for the treatment of malaria, trypanosomiasis, and cancer with an emphasis on the pharmacological mechanisms involved. Other potential therapeutic applications include antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities; the pharmacokinetics and toxicity of cryptolepine are also reviewed.
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- Steven D Shnyder
- Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, UK.
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Utreja D, Sharma S, Goyal A, Kaur K, Kaushal S. Synthesis and Biological Activity of Quaternary Quinolinium Salts: A Review. CURR ORG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272823666191023122704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Heterocyclic chemistry is the only branch of chemistry that has applications in
varied areas such as dyes, photosensitizers, coordination compounds, polymeric materials,
biological, and many other fields. Quinoline and its derivatives have always engrossed
both synthetic chemists and biologists because of their diverse chemical and pharmacological
properties as these ring systems can be easily found in various natural products, especially
in alkaloids. Among alkaloids, quinoline derivatives i.e. quinolinium salts have
attracted much attention nowadays owing to their diverse biological profile such as antimicrobial,
antitumor, antifungal, hypotensive, anti-HIV, analgesics and anti-inflammatory,
etc. Quinoline and its analogs have recently been examined for their modes of function in
the inhibition of tyrosine kinases, proteasome, tubulin polymerization, topoisomerase, and
DNA repair. These observations have been guiding scientists for the expansion of new quinoline derivatives
with improved and varied biological activities. Quinolinium salts have immense possibilities and scope to investigate
these compounds as potential drug candidates. Therefore, we shall present a concise compilation of
this work to aid in present knowledge and to help researchers explore an interesting quinoline class having medicinal
potential.
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- Divya Utreja
- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
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Wang MQ, Xu J, Zhang L, Liao Y, Wei H, Yin YY, Liu Q, Zhang Y. Tuning the selectivity of N-alkylated styrylquinolinium dyes for sensing of G-quadruplex DNA. Bioorg Med Chem 2018; 27:552-559. [PMID: 30611633 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2018.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Selective and sensitive detection of G-quadruplex DNA structures is an important issue and attracts extensive interest. To this end, numerous small molecular fluorescent probes have been designed. Here, we present a series of N-alkylated styrylquinolinium dyes named Ls-1, Ls-2 and Ls-3 with varying side groups at the chain end. We found that these dyes exhibited different binding behaviors to DNAs, and Ls-2 with a sulfonato group at the chain end displayed sensitivity and selectivity to G-quadruplex DNA structures in vitro. The characteristics of this dye and its interaction with G-quadruplex DNA were comprehensively investigated by means of UV-vis spectrophotometry, fluorescence, circular dichroism and molecular docking. Furthermore, confocal fluorescence images and MTT assays indicated dye Ls-2 could pass through membrane and enter the living HepG2 cells with low cytotoxicity.
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- Ming-Qi Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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Yang Y, Li Y, Zhou W, Chen Y, Wu Q, Pan Y, Zhang S, Yang L. Exploring the structural determinants of novel xanthine derivatives as A 2B adenosine receptor antagonists: a computational study. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2018; 37:3467-3481. [PMID: 30175951 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2018.1517612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Adenosine is a ubiquitous endogenous nucleoside that controls numerous physiological functions via interacting with its specific G-coupled receptors. Activation of adenosine receptors (AdoRs), particularly A2B AdoRs promotes the release of inflammatory cytokines; reduces vascular permeabilization and induces angiogenesis, thereby making A2B AdoR becomes a potentially pharmacological target for drug development. Presently, for investigating the structural determinants of 164 xanthine derivatives as A2B AdoR antagonists, we performed an in silico study integrating with 3D-QSAR, docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The obtained optimal model shows strong predictability (Q2 = 0.647, R2ncv = 0.955, and R2pred = 0.848). Additionally, to explore the binding mode of the ligand with A2B AdoR and to understand their binding mechanism, docking analysis, MD simulations (20 ns), and the calculation of binding free energy were also carried out. Finally, the structural determinants of these xanthine derivatives were identified and a total of 20 novel A2B AdoR antagonists with improved potency were computationally designed, and their synthetic feasibility and selectivity were also evaluated. The information derived from the present study offers a better appreciation for exploring the interaction mechanism of the ligand with A2B AdoR, which could be helpful for designing novel potent A2B AdoR antagonists. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Yinfeng Yang
- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Department of Materials Sciences and Chemical Engineering , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , Liaoning , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Department of Materials Sciences and Chemical Engineering , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , Liaoning , China.,b Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic Phytomedicine Resources , Pharmacy School Shihezi University, Ministry of Education , Shihezi , China
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- b Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Endemic Phytomedicine Resources , Pharmacy School Shihezi University, Ministry of Education , Shihezi , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Department of Materials Sciences and Chemical Engineering , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , Liaoning , China
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- c Weifang , Microscale Science Institute Weifang University , Shandong , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Department of Materials Sciences and Chemical Engineering , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , Liaoning , China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Department of Materials Sciences and Chemical Engineering , Dalian University of Technology , Dalian , Liaoning , China
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- d Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Resource Discovery , Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics , Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences , Dalian , Liaoning , China
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3D-QSAR, molecular dynamics simulations and molecular docking studies of benzoxazepine moiety as mTOR inhibitor for the treatment of lung cancer. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2016; 26:864-874. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2015.12.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Revised: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Wu M, Li Y, Fu X, Wang J, Zhang S, Yang L. Profiling the interaction mechanism of quinoline/quinazoline derivatives as MCHR1 antagonists: an in silico method. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:15475-502. [PMID: 25257526 PMCID: PMC4200842 DOI: 10.3390/ijms150915475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 08/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Melanin concentrating hormone receptor 1 (MCHR1), a crucial regulator of energy homeostasis involved in the control of feeding and energy metabolism, is a promising target for treatment of obesity. In the present work, the up-to-date largest set of 181 quinoline/quinazoline derivatives as MCHR1 antagonists was subjected to both ligand- and receptor-based three-dimensional quantitative structure–activity (3D-QSAR) analysis applying comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA). The optimal predictable CoMSIA model exhibited significant validity with the cross-validated correlation coefficient (Q2) = 0.509, non-cross-validated correlation coefficient (R2ncv) = 0.841 and the predicted correlation coefficient (R2pred) = 0.745. In addition, docking studies and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were carried out for further elucidation of the binding modes of MCHR1 antagonists. MD simulations in both water and lipid bilayer systems were performed. We hope that the obtained models and information may help to provide an insight into the interaction mechanism of MCHR1 antagonists and facilitate the design and optimization of novel antagonists as anti-obesity agents.
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- Mingwei Wu
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Resource Discovery, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China.
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Bolden S, Zhu XY, Etukala JR, Boateng C, Mazu T, Flores-Rozas H, Jacob MR, Khan SI, Walker LA, Ablordeppey SY. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) and preliminary mode of action studies of 3-substituted benzylthioquinolinium iodide as anti-opportunistic infection agents. Eur J Med Chem 2013; 70:130-42. [PMID: 24141203 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2013.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2013] [Revised: 09/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Opportunistic infections are devastating to immunocompromised patients. And in especially sub-Saharan Africa where the AIDS epidemic is still raging, the mortality rate was recently as high as 70%. The paucity of anti-opportunistic drugs, the decreasing efficacy and the development of resistance against the azoles and even amphotericin B have stimulated the search for new drugs with new mechanisms of action. In a previous work, we showed that a new chemotype derived from the natural product cryptolepine displayed selective toxicity against opportunistic pathogens with minimal cytotoxicity to normal cells. In this manuscript, we report the design and synthesis of substituted benzylthioquinolinium iodides, evaluated their anti-infective properties and formulated some initial structure-activity relationships around phenyl ring A from the original natural product. The sensitivity of the most potent analog 10l, to selected strains of C. cerevisiae was also evaluated leading to the observation that this scaffold may have a different mode of action from its predecessor, cryptolepine.
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- Sidney Bolden
- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
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