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Abdelshaheed MM, El Subbagh HI, Tantawy MA, Attia RT, Youssef KM, Fawzy IM. Discovery of new pyridine heterocyclic hybrids; design, synthesis, dynamic simulations, and in vitro and in vivo breast cancer biological assays. RSC Adv 2023; 13:15689-15703. [PMID: 37235111 PMCID: PMC10206482 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02875e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Pyridine is a nitrogen bearing heterocyclic scaffold that shows a wide range of biological activities. The pyridine nucleus has become an interesting target for medicinal chemistry researchers worldwide. Several pyridine derivatives exhibited good anticancer effects against diverse cell lines. Therefore, to explore new anticancer pyridine entities, novel pyridine derivatives were designed and synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer abilities in vitro and in vivo. All of the target compounds were evaluated against three different human cancer cell lines (Huh-7, A549 and MCF-7) via MTT assay. Most of the compounds exhibited significant cytotoxic activities. Compounds 3a, 3b, 5a and 5b showed superior antiproliferative activities to Taxol. Where, compound 3b showed IC50 values of 6.54, 15.54 and 6.13 μM compared to Taxol (6.68, 38.05, 12.32 μM) against Huh-7, A549 and MCF-7, respectively. Also, tubulin polymerization assay was carried out. The most potent compounds 3a, 3b, 5a and 5b could significantly inhibit tubulin polymerization with IC50 values of 15.6, 4.03, 6.06 and 12.61 μM, respectively. Compound 3b exhibited the highest tubulin polymerization inhibitory effect with an IC50 value of 4.03 μM compared to combretastatin (A-4) (1.64 μM). Molecular modeling studies of the designed compounds confirmed that most of the compounds made the essential binding interactions compared to the reference compound which assisted in the prediction of the structure requirements for the detected anticancer activity. Finally, in vivo studies showed that compound 3b could significantly inhibit breast cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Menna M Abdelshaheed
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University in Egypt New Damietta Egypt
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University P.O. Box 35516 Mansoura Egypt
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- Hormones Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre Dokki Giza Egypt
- Stem Cells Lab, Center of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre Dokki Cairo Egypt
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, CORTS, Penn State University, College of Medicine 500 University Drive Hershey PA 17033-0850 USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt 11835 Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt 11835 Cairo Egypt +201006064161
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt 11835 Cairo Egypt +201006064161
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Girgis AS, D'Arcy P, Aboshouk DR, Bekheit MS. Synthesis and bio-properties of 4-piperidone containing compounds as curcumin mimics. RSC Adv 2022; 12:31102-31123. [DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05518j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
3,5-Diyliden-4-piperidone scaffold are considered as curcumin mimic exhibiting diverse bio-properties.
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- Adel S. Girgis
- Department of Pesticide Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Pesticide Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Pan T, Geng Y, Hao J, He X, Li J, Gao Y, Shang S, Song Z. Taking Advantage of the Renewable Forest Bioresource Turpentine to Prepare α,β-Unsaturated Compounds as Highly Efficient Fungicidal Candidates. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:12985-12993. [PMID: 34723535 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c05364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
In a continuous study on the high-value-added exploration of a renewable forest bioresource turpentine in modern organic agriculture, two series of α-pinene derivatives containing amide and α,β-unsaturated ketone pharmacophores were prepared. Through an in-depth fungicidal activity study, the title compounds presented excellent inhibitory activity against common crop fungi, especially Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and the notable EC50 values of α,β-unsaturated compounds 3u (funan containing) and 3v (thiophene containing) were 1.657 and 1.749 μg/mL, respectively. Further physiological and biochemical studies on S. sclerotiorum revealed that compounds 3u and 3v reduced the ergosterol content in the cell membrane and increased the permeability of the cell membrane. In combination with their effect on mycelial morphology, the title compounds might have inhibitory effects on the biosynthesis of ergosterol, which is a paramount component of the target cell membrane. Moreover, quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) and SAR studies revealed that the charge distribution of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl ketone derivatives played an important role in the observed fungicidal activity. In summary, this study highlights the design and development of novel high-efficacy turpentine-based antifungal agents.
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- Tingmin Pan
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, People's Republic of China
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Design, Syntheses, and Bioevaluations of Some Novel N2-Acryloylbenzohydrazides as Chemostimulants and Cytotoxic Agents. MEDICINES 2021; 8:medicines8060027. [PMID: 34205029 PMCID: PMC8226474 DOI: 10.3390/medicines8060027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A series of novel N2-acryloylhydrazides 1a–m and a related series of compounds 6a–c were prepared as potential chemostimulants. In general, these compounds are cytotoxic to human HCT 116 colon cancer cells, as well as human MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines. A representative compound N1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenylcarbonyl)-N2-acryloylhydrazine 1m sensitized HCT 116 cells to the potent antineoplastic agent 3,5-bis(benzylidene)-4-piperidone 2a, and also to 5-fluorouracil. A series of compounds was prepared that incorporated some of the molecular features of 2a and related compounds with various N2-acryloylhydrazides in series 1. These compounds are potent cytotoxins. Two modes of action of representative compounds are the lowering of mitochondrial membrane potential and increasing the concentration of reactive oxygen species.
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Structure activity relationship analysis of antiproliferative cyclic C5-curcuminoids without DNA binding: Design, synthesis, lipophilicity and biological activity. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.127661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Recent advances in α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds as mitochondrial toxins. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 183:111687. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Fawzy NG, Panda SS, Fayad W, El-Manawaty MA, Srour AM, Girgis AS. Novel Curcumin Inspired Antineoplastic 1-Sulfonyl-4-Piperidones: Design, Synthesis and Molecular Modeling Studies. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:1069-1078. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666190408131639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Background:
Curcumin is a well-known example of plant origin exhibiting promising diverse biological
properties such as, anti-inflammatory and antitumor as well as poor pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic
properties. This is why effective agents based on its chemical scaffold were explored.
Methods:
A set of 3,5-bis(ylidene)-1-(alkylsulfonyl)piperidin-4-ones were synthesized in excellent yield (80-
96%) through dehydrohalogenation reaction of 3,5-bis(ylidene)-4-piperidinones with the corresponding alkane
sulfonyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine. Antiproliferative properties of the synthesized compounds
(dienone/curcumin inspired analogues) were studied by the standard MTT technique.
Results:
Most of the synthesized compounds revealed antiproliferative properties against HCT116 (colon) and
A431 (skin/squamous) cancer cell lines with IC50 values at sub-micromolar level. Compound 36 also exhibited
potency against MCF7 (breast) and A549 (lung) cancer cell lines (IC50 = 2.23, 4.27µM, respectively) higher than
that of the reference standards (IC50 = 3.15, 5.93µM for 5-fluorouracil and doxorubicin against MCF7 and A549
cell lines, respectively). Cytotoxic properties of the synthesized compounds against non-cancer RPE1 cell line
supported the safety profile of the effective agents against normal cells. Molecular modeling (3Dpharmacophore
and 2D-QSAR) studies validated the observed bio-properties and explained the parameters
governing activity. Inhibitory properties of compounds 27 and 29 (representative examples of the promising
antiproliferative agents synthesized) supported their mode of action against topoisomerase IIα
Conclusion:
The synthesized scaffold is a promising antitumor agent (with special selectivity against colon and
skin/squamous cancer cell lines) so, it can be considered for further investigation and development of highly
effective hits/leads based on the computational models obtained.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nehmedo G. Fawzy
- Department of Pesticide Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry & Physics, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, United States
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- Drug Bioassay-Cell Culture Laboratory, Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Drug Bioassay-Cell Culture Laboratory, Pharmacognosy Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Chemistry, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Fawzy NG, Panda SS, Fayad W, Shalaby EM, Srour AM, Girgis AS. Synthesis, human topoisomerase IIα inhibitory properties and molecular modeling studies of anti-proliferative curcumin mimics. RSC Adv 2019; 9:33761-33774. [PMID: 35528906 PMCID: PMC9073595 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra05661k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Piperidinecarboxamides (curcumin mimics) show promising anti-proliferative properties against HCT116 (colon), MCF7 (breast) and A431 (squamous skin) carcinoma cell lines with potency higher than that of 5-fluorouracil.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nehmedo G. Fawzy
- Department of Pesticide Chemistry
- National Research Centre
- Giza 12622
- Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry & Physics
- Augusta University
- Augusta
- USA
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- Drug Bioassay-Cell Culture Laboratory
- Pharmacognosy Department
- National Research Centre
- Giza
- Egypt
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- X-Ray Crystallography Lab
- Physics Division
- National Research Centre
- Giza 12622
- Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry
- National Research Centre
- Giza 12622
- Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Chemistry
- National Research Centre
- Giza 12622
- Egypt
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Synthesis and structure elucidation of 1-(2,5/3,5-difluorophenyl)-3-(2,3/2,4/2,5/3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-ones as anticancer agents. Med Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-017-1911-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nunes LM, Hossain M, Varela-Ramirez A, DAS U, Ayala-Marin YM, Dimmock JR, Aguilera RJ. A novel class of piperidones exhibit potent, selective and pro-apoptotic anti-leukemia properties. Oncol Lett 2016; 11:3842-3848. [PMID: 27313705 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.4480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 12/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
In the present pre-clinical study, a series of 1-[3-(2-methoxyethylthio)-propionyl]-3,5- bis(benzylidene)-4 piperidones and structurally-related compounds were observed to be cytotoxic in vitro to three human leukemia cell lines, namely Nalm-6, CEM and Jurkat. The 50% cytotoxic concentration (CC50) values of the three cell lines ranged between 0.9-126.4 µM and 0.3-11.7 µM at 24 and 48 h subsequent to exposure, respectively. The two lead compounds with sub-micromolar CC50 concentrations, 1-(2-methoxyethylthio-propionyl)-3,5-bis(benzylidene)-4 piperidone (2a) and 3,5-bis(4-fluorobenzylidene)-1-[3-(2-methoxyethyl sulfinyl)-propionyl]-4-piperidone (3e), were selected for additional analyses. Several strategies were undertaken to determine whether the above piperidones caused cell death via apoptosis or necrosis on T-lymphocyte leukemia Jurkat cells. The results revealed that the two piperidones caused phosphatidylserine externalization, mitochondrial depolarization and activation of caspase-3, which are all biochemical hallmarks of apoptosis. In addition, the selected piperidones displayed selective cytotoxicity towards leukemia cells, and were less toxic in non-cancerous control cells. Therefore, the findings of the present study revealed that the novel piperidones 2a and 3e exert a selective cytotoxic effect on lymphocyte leukemia cells by favoring the activation of the intrinsic/mitochondrial apoptotic pathway.
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- Larissa M Nunes
- Cytometry, Imaging and Screening Core Facility, Border Biomedical Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0519, USA
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Cytometry, Imaging and Screening Core Facility, Border Biomedical Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0519, USA
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Cytometry, Imaging and Screening Core Facility, Border Biomedical Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0519, USA
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- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Cytometry, Imaging and Screening Core Facility, Border Biomedical Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0519, USA
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