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Rossi M, Pellegrino C, Rydzyk MM, Farruggia G, de Biase D, Cetrullo S, D'Adamo S, Bisi A, Blasi P, Malucelli E, Cappadone C, Gobbi S. Chalcones induce apoptosis, autophagy and reduce spreading in osteosarcoma 3D models. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 179:117284. [PMID: 39151310 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone malignancy with a challenging prognosis marked by a high rate of metastasis. The limited success of current treatments may be partially attributed to an incomplete understanding of osteosarcoma pathophysiology and to the absence of reliable in vitro models to select the best molecules for in vivo studies. Among the natural compounds relevant for osteosarcoma treatment, Licochalcone A (Lic-A) and chalcone derivatives are particularly interesting. Here, Lic-A and selected derivatives have been evaluated for their anticancer effect on multicellular tumor spheroids from MG63 and 143B osteosarcoma cell lines. A metabolic activity assay revealed Lic-A, 1i, and 1k derivatives as the most promising candidates. To delve into their mechanism of action, caspase activity assay was conducted in 2D and 3D in vitro models. Notably, apoptosis and autophagic induction was generally observed for Lic-A and 1k. The invasion assay demonstrated that Lic-A and 1k possess the ability to mitigate the spread of osteosarcoma cells within a matrix. The effectiveness of chalcone as a natural scaffold for generating potential antiproliferative agents against osteosarcoma has been demonstrated. In particular, chalcones exert their antiproliferative activity by inducing apoptosis and autophagy, and in addition they are capable of reducing cell invasion. These findings suggest Lic-A and 1k as promising antitumor agents against osteosarcoma cells.
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- M Rossi
- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy; Center for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy; Center for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy; Center for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy; Solid Tumor Molecular Pathology Laboratory, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna 40138, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40138, Italy; Istituto Nazionale per le Ricerche Cardiovascolari, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40138, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy; Center for Applied Biomedical Research (CRBA), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna 40127, Italy
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Kamel MG, Sroor FM, Hanafy MK, Mahrous KF, Hassaneen HM. Design, synthesis and potent anti-pancreatic cancer activity of new pyrazole derivatives bearing chalcone, thiazole and thiadiazole moieties: gene expression, DNA fragmentation, cell cycle arrest and SAR. RSC Adv 2024; 14:26954-26970. [PMID: 39193301 PMCID: PMC11348842 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03005b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Less than 5% of pancreatic cancer patients survive for more than five years after diagnosis. Therefore, there is an urgent need for novel therapeutic drugs to treat pancreatic cancer. Herein, we report the synthesis and full characterization of fifteen novel pyrazole derivatives bearing chalcone (4-10), thiazole (16-19) and thiadiazole (23-26) moieties. All the newly synthesized pyrazole derivatives were tested in vitro as anti-cancer agents against pancreatic cancer (PaCa-2), breast cancer (MCF-7), prostate cancer (PC3), and normal cell lines (BJ1). Three pyrazolyl-chalcone derivatives (4, 5, and 7) and a pyrazolyl-thiadiazole derivative (25) showed potent anti-cancer activity against the PaCa-2 cell line with IC50 values of 13.0, 31.5, 24.9, and 5.5 μg mL-1, respectively, compared with doxorubicin (IC50 = 28.3 μg mL-1). Compound 25 showed potent anti-cancer activity against the PC3 cell line with an IC50 value of 11.8 μg mL-1. In contrast, compounds 4, 5 and 7 are safer against the normal human-cell line (BJ1) with IC50 values of 74.2, 76.6 and 81.1 μg mL-1, respectively, compared with compound 25, which has an IC50 value of 23.7 μg mL-1. The mechanism of action of compounds 4, 5 and 7 against pancreatic cancer cells was studied by investigating gene expression, DNA fragmentation, comet assay and flow cytometry experiments using doxorubicin as a reference drug. Moreover, the structure-activity relationship between the structures of these compounds and their biological properties was discussed.
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- Monica G Kamel
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza Egypt
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- Organometallic and Organometalloid Chemistry Department, National Research Centre Cairo 12622 Egypt
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- Bioassay-Cell Culture Laboratory, National Research Centre Dokki 12622 Egypt
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- Cell Biology Department, National Research Centre Dokki 12622 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza Egypt
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McKeown JP, Byrne AJ, Bright SA, Charleton CE, Kandwal S, Čmelo I, Twamley B, McElligott AM, Fayne D, O’Boyle NM, Williams DC, Meegan MJ. Synthesis and Biochemical Evaluation of Ethanoanthracenes and Related Compounds: Antiproliferative and Pro-Apoptotic Effects in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1034. [PMID: 39204139 PMCID: PMC11359702 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081034] [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: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a malignancy of mature B cells, and it is the most frequent form of leukemia diagnosed in Western countries. It is characterized by the proliferation and accumulation of neoplastic B lymphocytes in the blood, lymph nodes, bone marrow and spleen. We report the synthesis and antiproliferative effects of a series of novel ethanoanthracene compounds in CLL cell lines. Structural modifications were achieved via the Diels-Alder reaction of 9-(2-nitrovinyl)anthracene and 3-(anthracen-9-yl)-1-arylprop-2-en-1-ones (anthracene chalcones) with dienophiles, including maleic anhydride and N-substituted maleimides, to afford a series of 9-(E)-(2-nitrovinyl)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-[3,4]epipyrroloanthracene-12,14-diones, 9-(E)-3-oxo-3-phenylprop-1-en-1-yl)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-[3,4]epipyrroloanthracene-12,14-diones and related compounds. Single-crystal X-ray analysis confirmed the structures of the novel ethanoanthracenes 23f, 23h, 24a, 24g, 25f and 27. The products were evaluated in HG-3 and PGA-1 CLL cell lines (representative of poor and good patient prognosis, respectively). The most potent compounds were identified as 20a, 20f, 23a and 25n with IC50 values in the ranges of 0.17-2.69 µM (HG-3) and 0.35-1.97 µM (PGA-1). The pro-apoptotic effects of the potent compounds 20a, 20f, 23a and 25n were demonstrated in CLL cell lines HG-3 (82-95%) and PGA-1 (87-97%) at 10 µM, with low toxicity (12-16%) observed in healthy-donor peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) at concentrations representative of the compounds IC50 values for both the HG-3 and PGA-1 CLL cell lines. The antiproliferative effect of the selected compounds, 20a, 20f, 23a and 25n, was mediated through ROS flux with a marked increase in cell viability upon pretreatment with the antioxidant NAC. 25n also demonstrated sub-micromolar activity in the NCI 60 cancer cell line panel, with a mean GI50 value of 0.245 µM. This ethanoanthracene series of compounds offers potential for the further development of lead structures as novel chemotherapeutics to target CLL.
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- James P. McKeown
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panoz Institute, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, East End 4/5, Dublin 2, D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland (N.M.O.)
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panoz Institute, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, East End 4/5, Dublin 2, D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland (N.M.O.)
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland (D.C.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panoz Institute, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, East End 4/5, Dublin 2, D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland (N.M.O.)
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland
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- Molecular Design Group, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland
- Molecular Design Group, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 V209 Dublin, Ireland
- DCU Life Sciences Institute, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 V209 Dublin, Ireland
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- Molecular Design Group, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 V209 Dublin, Ireland
- DCU Life Sciences Institute, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 V209 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, D02 P3X2 Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Haematology, School of Medicine, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, St. James’s Hospital and Trinity College, Dublin 8, D08 W9RT Dublin, Ireland;
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- Molecular Design Group, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 V209 Dublin, Ireland
- DCU Life Sciences Institute, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 V209 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panoz Institute, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, East End 4/5, Dublin 2, D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland (N.M.O.)
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland (D.C.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panoz Institute, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, East End 4/5, Dublin 2, D02 PN40 Dublin, Ireland (N.M.O.)
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin 2, D02 R590 Dublin, Ireland
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Santos CMM, Silva AMS. Transition Metal-Catalyzed Transformations of Chalcones. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202400060. [PMID: 39008887 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202400060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Chalcones are a class of naturally occurring flavonoid compounds associated to a variety of biological and pharmacological properties. Several reviews have been published describing the synthesis and biological properties of a vast array of analogues. However, overviews on the reactivity of chalcones has only been explored in a few accounts. To fill this gap, a systematic survey on the most recent developments in the transition metal-catalyzed transformation of chalcones was performed. The chemistry of copper, palladium, zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, silver, indium, gold, titanium, platinum, among others, as versatile catalysts will be highlighted, covering the literature from year 2000 to 2023, in more than 380 publications.
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- Clementina M M Santos
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253, Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Bragança, Apolónia, 5300-253, Bragança, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus de Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Chang N, Wei Wei, Wang S, Hou S, Sui Y, Taoyang, He J, Ren Y, Chen G, Bu C. The metabolomics analysis of cecal contents elucidates significant metabolites involved in the therapeutic effects of total flavonoids derived from Sonchus arvensis L. in male C57BL/6 mice with ulcerative colitis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32790. [PMID: 39005925 PMCID: PMC11239596 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory disease affecting the colon and rectal mucosa, is characterized by chronic and heterogeneous behavior of unknown origin. The primary cause of UC is chronic inflammation, which is closely linked to the development of colorectal cancer. Sonchus arvensis L. (SAL), a plant consumed worldwide for its nutritional and medicinal properties, holds significance in this context. In this study, we employed the total flavone in SAL as a treatment for male C57BL/6 mice with UC. The cecal contents metabolic profile of C57BL/6 mice in different groups, including UC (group ML; n = 5), UC treated with aspirin (group AN; n = 5), UC treated with the total flavone in SAL (group FE; n = 5), and healthy male C57BL/6 mice (group CL; n = 5), was examined using UHPLC-Triple-TOF-MS. Through the identification of variations in key metabolites associated with UC and the exploration of their underlying biological mechanisms, our understanding of the pathological processes underlying this condition has been enhanced. This study identified a total of seventy-three metabolites that have a significant impact on UC. Notably, the composition of total flavone in SAL, a medication used for UC treatment, differs from that of aspirin due to the presence of four distinct metabolites (13,14-Dihydro-15-keto-PGE2, Prostaglandin I2 (PGI2), (20R,22R)-20,22-dihydroxycholesterol, and PS (18:1(9Z)/0:0)). These metabolites possess unique characteristics that set them apart. Moreover, the study identified a total of eleven pathways that were significantly enriched in mice with UC, including Aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, Valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, Linoleic acid metabolism, PPAR signaling pathway, mTOR signaling pathway, Valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation, Lysine degradation, VEGF signaling pathway, Melanogenesis, Endocrine and other factor-regulated calcium reabsorption, and Cocaine addiction. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the metabolic variations in UC following total flavonoids of SAL therapy and provide valuable insights for the treatment of UC.Keywords: Ulcerative colitis; Total flavonoids of Sonchus arvensis L.; Key metabolites; Metabonomics; Cecal contents of male C57BL/6 mice.
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- Daqing Oilfield Genaral Hospital, Daqing, 163319, China
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- Harbin Medical University 163319, China
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- Harbin Medical University 163319, China
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- Harbin Medical University 163319, China
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- Harbin Medical University 163319, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- Harbin Medical University 163319, China
- Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Daqing, 163319, China
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Fernandes LDS, Ogasawara LS, Medina-Alarcón KP, dos Santos KS, de Matos Silva S, de Assis LR, Regasini LO, de Oliveira AG, Mendes Giannini MJS, Scarpa MV, Fusco Almeida AM. Bioprospecting, Synergistic Antifungal and Toxicological Aspects of the Hydroxychalcones and Their Association with Azole Derivates against Candida spp. for Treating Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:843. [PMID: 39065540 PMCID: PMC11279727 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16070843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) remains a prevalent fungal disease, characterized by challenges, such as increased fungal resistance, side effects of current treatments, and the rising prevalence of non-albicans Candida spp. naturally more resistant. This study aimed to propose a novel therapeutic approach by investigating the antifungal properties and toxicity of 2-hydroxychalcone (2-HC) and 3'-hydroxychalcone (3'-HC), both alone and in combination with fluconazole (FCZ) and clotrimazole (CTZ). A lipid carrier (LC) was also developed to deliver these molecules. The study evaluated in vitro anti-Candida activity against five Candida species and assessed cytotoxicity in the C33-A cell line. The safety and therapeutic efficacy of in vivo were tested using an alternative animal model, Galleria mellonella. The results showed antifungal activity of 2-HC and 3'-HC, ranging from 7.8 to 31.2 as fungistatic and 15.6 to 125.0 mg/L as fungicide effect, with cell viability above 80% from a concentration of 9.3 mg/L (2-HC). Synergistic and partially synergistic interactions of these chalcones with FCZ and CTZ demonstrated significant improvement in antifungal activity, with MIC values ranging from 0.06 to 62.5 mg/L. Some combinations reduced cytotoxicity, achieving 100% cell viability in many interactions. Additionally, two LCs with suitable properties for intravaginal application were developed. These formulations demonstrated promising therapeutic efficacy and low toxicity in Galleria mellonella assays. These results suggest the potential of this approach in developing new therapies for VVC.
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- Lígia de Souza Fernandes
- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (A.G.d.O.); (M.V.S.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. Quirino de Andrade, 215, São José do Rio Preto 01049-010, SP, Brazil; (L.R.d.A.); (L.O.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), St. Quirino de Andrade, 215, São José do Rio Preto 01049-010, SP, Brazil; (L.R.d.A.); (L.O.R.)
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (A.G.d.O.); (M.V.S.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (A.G.d.O.); (M.V.S.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Mycology, Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Road Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, S/N, Araraquara 14800-903, SP, Brazil; (L.d.S.F.); (L.S.O.); (K.P.M.-A.); (K.S.d.S.); (S.d.M.S.); (M.J.S.M.G.)
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Wu XT, Zheng YY, Ma SS, Ai SH, Zhou QW, Yang D, Ma C. Synthesis, optical properties, and application of novel chalcone skeleton as pH fluorescent probe: Based AIE + ESIPT strategy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 314:124199. [PMID: 38555822 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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A series of "turn off" pH fluorescence probes with chalcone skeleton for basic system have been developed. The molecules emitted bright yellow fluorescence under acidic condition, resulting AIE coupled ESIPT characteristic and ICT process. What's more, the compounds exhibited excellent sensitivity and selectivity for detecting pH as a facile "On-Off" fluorescence probe, and the fluorescence of them were quenched with the ESIPT process interrupted under alkaline condition. Theoretical calculation for the related compounds also performed to verify the electron effect on photophysical properties and confirm the rational speculation on the mechanism.
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- Xiao-Tian Wu
- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Technology in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, PR China.
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Andrés CMC, Pérez de la Lastra JM, Bustamante Munguira E, Andrés Juan C, Pérez-Lebeña E. Michael Acceptors as Anti-Cancer Compounds: Coincidence or Causality? Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6099. [PMID: 38892287 PMCID: PMC11172677 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Michael acceptors represent a class of compounds with potential anti-cancer properties. They act by binding to nucleophilic sites in biological molecules, thereby disrupting cancer cell function and inducing cell death. This mode of action, as well as their ability to be modified and targeted, makes them a promising avenue for advancing cancer therapy. We are investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying Michael acceptors and their interactions with cancer cells, in particular their ability to interfere with cellular processes and induce apoptosis. The anti-cancer properties of Michael acceptors are not accidental but are due to their chemical structure and reactivity. The electrophilic nature of these compounds allows them to selectively target nucleophilic residues on disease-associated proteins, resulting in significant therapeutic benefits and minimal toxicity in various diseases. This opens up new perspectives for the development of more effective and precise cancer drugs. Nevertheless, further studies are essential to fully understand the impact of our discoveries and translate them into clinical practice.
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- Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology, CSIC-Spanish Research Council, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, 3, 38206 La Laguna, Spain
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- Cinquima Institute and Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Valladolid University, Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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ur Rashid H, Khan S, Irum, Khan A, Ahmad N, Shah T, Khan K. Direct synthesis, characterization, in vitro and in silico studies of simple chalcones as potential antimicrobial and antileishmanial agents. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2024; 11:240410. [PMID: 39100159 PMCID: PMC11295993 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.240410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Chalcone represents a vital biosynthetic scaffold owing to its numerous therapeutic effects. The present study was intended to synthesize 17 chalcone derivatives (3a-q) by direct coupling of substituted acetophenones and benzaldehyde. The target chalcones were characterized by spectroscopic analyses followed by their in vitro antimicrobial, and antileishmanial investigations with reference to standard drugs. The majority of the chalcones displayed good to excellent biological activities. Chalcone 3q (1000 µg ml-1) exhibited the most potent antibacterial effect with its zone of inhibition values of 30, 33 and 34 mm versus Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa respectively. The results also confirmed chalcone 3q to be the most potent versus Leishmania major with the lowest IC50 value of 0.59 ± 0.12 µg ml-1. Chalcone 3i (500 µg ml-1) was noticed to be the most potent antifungal agent with its zone of inhibition being 29 mm against Candida albicans. Computational studies of chalcones 3i and 3q supported the preliminary in vivo results. The existence of the amino moiety and bromine atom on ring-A and methoxy moieties on ring-B caused better biological effects of the chalcones. In brief, the investigations reveal that chalcones (3i and 3q) can be employed as building blocks to discover novel antimicrobial agents.
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- Haroon ur Rashid
- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Rawalpindi Women University, 6th Road Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Center for Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Oubella A, Alossaimi MA, Riadi Y, Bhat MA, Bakheit AH, Taha ML, Auhmani A, Morjani H, Geesi MH, Ait Itto MY. Thiazolidinone-linked-1,2,3-triazoles with (R)-Carvone as new potential anticancer agents. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:1449-1464. [PMID: 39190475 DOI: 10.1080/17568919.2024.2351287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Aim: This study explores the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of novel thiazolidinone-1,2,3-triazole hybrids on HT-1080, A-549, and MDA-MB-231 cancer cell lines.Methods & results: The synthesized compounds underwent comprehensive characterization (NMR and HRMS) to confirm their structures and purity. Subsequent anticancer activity screening across diverse cancer cell lines revealed promising antitumor potential notably, compounds 6f and 6g. Mechanistic investigations unveiled that compound 6f triggers apoptosis through the caspase-3/7 pathway. In terms of in silico studies, the compound 6f was identified as a potent inhibitor of caspase-3 and caspase-7.Conclusion: The present study underscores the therapeutic potential of thiazolidinone-1,2,3-triazole hybrids against certain cancer cells. These findings highlight a promising avenue for the development of cancer treatment strategies utilizing these (R)-Carvone-based derivatives.
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- Ali Oubella
- Laboratory of Organic & Physical Chemistry, Applied Bioorganic Chemistry Team, Faculty of Sciences, Iboun Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Organic & Physical Chemistry, Applied Bioorganic Chemistry Team, Faculty of Sciences, Iboun Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Organic Synthesis & Physico-Molecular Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, BP PO Box 2390, Marrakech, 40001, Morocco
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- BioSpectroscopie Translationnelle, BioSpecT-EA7506, UFR de Pharmacie, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51 Rue Cognacq Jay, Reims Cedex, 51096, France
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science & Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Organic Synthesis & Physico-Molecular Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, BP PO Box 2390, Marrakech, 40001, Morocco
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Palko-Łabuz A, Wesołowska O, Błaszczyk M, Uryga A, Sobieszczańska B, Skonieczna M, Kostrzewa-Susłow E, Janeczko T, Środa-Pomianek K. Methoxychalcones as potential anticancer agents for colon cancer: Is membrane perturbing potency relevant? Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2024; 1868:130581. [PMID: 38336309 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2024.130581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Chalcones are naturally produced by many plants, and constitute precursors for the synthesis of flavons and flavanons. They were shown to possess antibacterial, antifungal, anti-cancer, and anti- inflammatory properties. The goal of the study was to assess the suitability of three synthetic methoxychalcones as potential anticancer agents. In a panel of colon cancer cell lines they were demonstrated to be cytotoxic, proapoptotic, causing cell cycle arrest, and increasing intracellular level of reactive oxygen species. Anticancer activity of the compounds was not diminished in the presence of stool extract containing microbial enzymes that could change the structure of chalcones. Moreover, methoxychalcones interacted strongly with model phosphatidylcholine membranes as detected by differential scanning calorimetry. Metohoxychalcones particularly affected the properties of lipid domains in giant unilamellar liposomes formed from raft-mimicking lipid composition. This may be of importance since many molecular targets for therapy of metastatic colon cancer are raft-associated receptors (e.g., receptor tyrosine kinases). The importance of membrane perturbing potency of methoxychalcones for their biological activity was additionally corroborated by the results obtained by molecular modelling.
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- Anna Palko-Łabuz
- Department of Biophysics and Neuroscience, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Biophysics and Neuroscience, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics and Neuroscience, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics and Neuroscience, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Systems Biology and Engineering, The Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics and Neuroscience, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Khairul WM, Hashim F, Rahamathullah R, Mohammed M, Aisyah Razali S, Ahmad Tajudin Tuan Johari S, Azizan S. Exploring ethynyl-based chalcones as green semiconductor materials for optical limiting interests. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 308:123776. [PMID: 38134650 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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The fabrication of molecular electronics from non-toxic functional materials which eventually would potentially able to degrade or being breaking down into safe by-products have attracted much interests in recent years. Hence, in this study, the introduction of mixed highly functional substructures of chalcone (-CO-CH=CH-) and ethynylated (C≡C) as building blocks has shown ideal performance as solution-processed thin film candidatures. Two types of derivatives, (MM-3a) and (MM-3b) repectively, showed a substantial Stokes shifts at 75 nm and 116 nm, in which such emission exhibits an intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) state and fluoresce characteristics. The density functional theory (DFT) simulation shows that MM-3a and MM-3b exhibit low energy gaps of 3.70 eV and 2.81 eV, respectively. TD-DFT computations for molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) and frontier molecular orbitals (FMO) were also used to emphasise the structure-property relationship. A solution-processed thin film with a single layer of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/MM-3a-MM-3b/Au exhibited electroluminescence behaviour with orange and purple emissions when supplied with direct current (DC) voltages. To promote the safer application of the derivatives formed, ethynylated chalcone materials underwent toxicity studies toward Acanthamoeba sp. to determine their suitability as non-toxic molecules prior to the determination as safer materials in optical limiting interests. From the preliminary test, no IC50 value was obtained for both compounds via 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay analysis and molecular docking analysis between MM-3a and MM-3b, with profilin protein exhibited weak bond interactions and attaining huge interaction distances.
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- Wan M Khairul
- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Biological Security and Sustainability Research Interest Group (BIOSES), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University Malaysia Perlis, Level 1, Block S2, UniCITI Alam Campus, Sungai Chuchuh, Padang Besar, 02100 Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Biological Security and Sustainability Research Interest Group (BIOSES), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Medical Campus. 20400 kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Gigant N, Kayal S, Drège E, Joseph D. Metal-free synthesis of γ-ketosulfones through Brønsted acid-promoted conjugate addition of sulfinamides. RSC Adv 2024; 14:4623-4631. [PMID: 38318627 PMCID: PMC10839551 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08675e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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A straightforward and general metal-free method has been developed to add sufinamide-derived sulfone units on Michael acceptors under mild conditions. This reaction enables the preparation of a large variety of original γ-ketosulfones, of which only a few synthetic methods have been reported. The mild reaction conditions used tolerate a wide diversity of functional groups and empower the implementation of a late-stage functionalisation strategy.
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- Nicolas Gigant
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS 91400 Orsay France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, BioCIS 91400 Orsay France
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Mondal S, Midya SP, Mondal S, Das S, Ghosh P. Merging Photocatalytic Doubly-Decarboxylative C sp 2 -C sp 2 Cross-Coupling for Stereo-Selective (E)-α,β-Unsaturated Ketones Synthesis. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303337. [PMID: 37987541 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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A photocatalytic domain of doubly decarboxylative Csp 2 -Csp 2 cross coupling reaction is disclosed. Merging iridium and palladium photocatalysis manifested carbon-carbon bonds in a tandem dual-radical pathway. Present catalytic platform efficiently cross-coupled α, β-unsaturated acids and α-keto acids to afford a variety of α, β-unsaturated ketones with excellent (E)-selectivity and functional group tolerance. Mechanistically, photocatalyst implicated through reductive quenching cycle whereas cross coupling proceeded over one electron oxidative pallado-cycle.
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- Subal Mondal
- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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Karthikeyan S, Thirunarayanan A, Shano LB, Hemamalini A, Sundaramoorthy A, Mangaiyarkarasi R, Abu N, Ganesan S, Chinnathambi S, Pandian GN. Chalcone derivatives' interaction with human serum albumin and cyclooxygenase-2. RSC Adv 2024; 14:2835-2849. [PMID: 38234869 PMCID: PMC10792617 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07438b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Chalcone derivatives are an extremely valuable class of compounds, primarily due to the keto-ethylenic group, CO-CH[double bond, length as m-dash]CH-, they contain. Moreover, the presence of a reactive α,β-unsaturated carbonyl group confers upon them a broad range of pharmacological properties. Recent developments in heterocyclic chemistry have led to the synthesis of chalcone derivatives, which have been biologically investigated for their activity against certain diseases. In this study, we investigated the binding of new chalcone derivatives with COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) and HSA (Human Serum Albumin) using spectroscopic and molecular modeling studies. COX-2 is commonly found in cancer and plays a role in the production of prostaglandin E (2), which can help tumors grow by binding to receptors. HSA is the most abundant protein in blood plasma, and it transports various compounds, including hormones and fatty acids. The conformation of chalcone derivatives in the HSA complex system was established through fluorescence steady and excited state spectroscopy techniques and FTIR analyses. To gain a more comprehensive understanding, molecular docking, and dynamics were conducted on the target protein (COX-2) and transport protein (HSA). In addition, we conducted density-functional theory (DFT) and single-point DFT to understand intermolecular interaction in protein active sites.
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- Subramani Karthikeyan
- Centre for Healthcare Advancement, Innovation and Research, Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai 600 127 India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and Materials, FCFM, University of Chile Av. Beauchef 851 Santiago Chile
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- Division of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Insititute of Technology (VIT) Chennai Campus Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road Tamil Nadu 600127 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College of Engineering Srirangam Sethurapatti Thiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kubang Kerian 16150 Kelantan Malaysia
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University Kyoto 616-8510 Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University Kyoto 616-8510 Japan
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Mathpal S, Joshi T, Sharma P, Maiti P, Nand M, Pande V, Chandra S. In silico screening of chalcone derivatives as promising EGFR-TK inhibitors for the clinical treatment of cancer. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:18. [PMID: 38130684 PMCID: PMC10730483 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03858-8] [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: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) promotes tumorigenic characteristics and activates cancer-associated signaling pathways such as Wnt/-catenin, transforming growth factor (TGF-β), and phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K). Several inhibitors have been reported to suppress the activity of EGFR and are being used in cancer treatment. However, patients in the malignant stage of cancer show resistance to those inhibitors, opening a wide space for research to discover novel inhibitors. Therefore, we carried out machine learning and virtual screening to discover novel inhibitors with high affinity against EGFR-TK. Initially, a library of 2640 chalcones were screened out using a machine-learning model developed based on the random forest algorithm, exhibiting high sensitivity and a Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (ROC area) of 0.99. Furthermore, out of the initial 2640 screened compounds, 412 compounds exhibiting potential activity are subjected to evaluation for drug-likeness properties through different filters: Blood-brain barrier penetration, Lipinski's rule, CMC-50 like rule, Veber rule, and Ghose filter, alongside Cell Line Cytotoxicity Prediction. A total of 30 compounds that successfully pass through all these filters are selected for molecular docking. Of these, 6 compounds display substantial binding affinity and closer interaction with the conserved catalytic residues of the target EGFR-TK compared to the reference molecule (erlotinib). Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulation studies were conducted on four compounds (CID-375861, CID-375862, CID-23636403, and CID-259166) to confirm the stability of the docked complexes over a 100 ns simulation trajectory. Additionally, the binding free energy calculations by MMPBSA reveal that these four chalcone compounds exhibit strong affinity towards the EGFR-TK enzyme, with binding free energies of - 65.421 kJ/mol, - 94.266 kJ/mol, - 80.044 kJ/mol, and - 79.734 kJ/mol, respectively. The findings from this investigation highlight a set of promising chalcone compounds that have the potential to be developed into effective drugs for the treatment of various cancers. Further research and development on these compounds could pave the way for novel therapeutic interventions. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03858-8.
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- Shalini Mathpal
- Department of Biotechnology, Bhimtal Campus, Kumaun University, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bhimtal Campus, Kumaun University, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136 India
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- Department of Botany, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand India
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- Centre for Environmental Assessment and Climate Change, G.B. Pant, National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBP-NIHE), Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand 263643 India
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- ENVIS Centre on Himalayan Ecology, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBP-NIHE), Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand 263643 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bhimtal Campus, Kumaun University, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand 263136 India
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- Computational Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601 India
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Maurya A, Agrawal A. Recent Advancement in Bioactive Chalcone Hybrids as Potential Antimicrobial Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. Mini Rev Med Chem 2024; 24:176-195. [PMID: 37497710 DOI: 10.2174/1389557523666230727102606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Chalcones are flavonoid-related aromatic ketones and enones generated from plants. The chalcones have a wide range of biological activities, such as anti-tumor, calming, and antimicrobial activities. In the present review, we have focused on the recently published original research articles on chalcones as a unique antibacterial framework in medicinal chemistry. Chalcones are structurally diverse moieties and can be split into simple and hybrid chalcones, with both having core pharmacophore 1,3-diaryl-2-propen-1-one. Chalcones are isolated from natural sources and also synthesized by using various methods. Their structure-activity relationship, mechanisms, and list of patents are also summarized in this paper. This review article outlines the currently published antimicrobial chalcone hybrids and suggests that chalcone derivatives may be potential antimicrobial agents in the future.
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- Anand Maurya
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., 221005, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., 221005, India
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Bułakowska A, Sławiński J, Hering A, Gucwa M, Ochocka JR, Hałasa R, Balewski Ł, Stefanowicz-Hajduk J. New Chalcone Derivatives Containing 2,4-Dichlorobenzenesulfonamide Moiety with Anticancer and Antioxidant Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:274. [PMID: 38203445 PMCID: PMC10778824 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Chalcones and their derivatives, both natural and synthetic, exhibit diverse biological activities. In this study, we focused on designing and synthesizing (E)-2,4-dichloro-N-(4-cinnamoylphenyl)-5-methylbenzenesulfonamides 4-8 with the following two pharmacophore groups: 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonamide and chalcone. The obtained compounds displayed notable anticancer effects on various human cancer cells, such as cervical HeLa, acute promyelocytic leukemia HL-60, and gastric adenocarcinoma AGS, when assessed with the MTT test. The activity of all compounds against cancer cells was significant, and the obtained IC50 values were in the range of 0.89-9.63 µg/mL. Among all the tested compounds, derivative 5 showed the highest activity on the AGS cell line. Therefore, it was tested for cell cycle inhibition, induction of mitochondrial membrane depolarization, and activation of caspase-8 and -9. These results showed that this compound strongly arrested the cell cycle in the subG0 phase, depolarized the mitochondrial membrane, and activated caspase-8 and -9. Similar to the anticancer effects, all the obtained compounds 4-8 were also assessed for their antioxidant activity. The highest antiradical effect was demonstrated for derivative 5, which was able to inhibit DPPH and ABTS radicals. All examined compounds showed dose-dependent activity against neutrophil elastase. Notably, derivatives 7 and 8 demonstrated inhibitory properties similar to oleanolic acid, with IC50 values of 25.61 ± 0.58 and 25.73 ± 0.39 µg/mL, respectively. To determine the antibacterial activity of derivatives 4-8, the minimum bacteriostatic concentration (MIC) values were estimated (>500 µg/mL for all the tested bacterial strains). The findings demonstrate the substantial potential of sulfonamide-based chalcone 5 as a promising drug in anticancer therapy.
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- Anita Bułakowska
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.H.); (M.G.); (J.R.O.)
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.H.); (M.G.); (J.R.O.)
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.H.); (M.G.); (J.R.O.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Aleja Generała Józefa Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.H.); (M.G.); (J.R.O.)
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Prajapati S, Jana S. Selective recognition of Fe 2+ in aqueous solution by chalcones. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 303:123129. [PMID: 37473665 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Recognition of metal ions in aqueous media has direct impact for designing new supramolecular hosts for targeting biochemical pathways. In the present work we have studied the binding behavior of three simple chalcones with variation in number of phenolic OH groups. These chalcones showed very good binding capabilities towards metal ions in CH3OH-H2O (1:1, v/v) solvent system. The receptors R1 has interacted with all metal ions, which are used in the present study through 2:1 mode of complexation whereas R2 have showed equilibrium between the complexes of 2:1 and 1:1 with few exceptions. The highest association constants (K21) of R1 and R2 for Fe2+ is observed as 1.1 × 109 (4) M-1 and 2.3 × 108 (7) M-1 respectively by fluorescence titration method. But R3, which is lack of any phenolic OH group, binds all the metal ions through the formation of 1:1 mode of complex formation by exploiting the only one donor site as carbonyl 'O' atom resulting lower association constant for all the metal ions. So intermolecular hydrogen bonding as well as π- π stacking interaction forced the receptors R1 and R2 to arrange in a pseudo cleft orientation for the recognition of metal ions in 2:1 mode of complex formation. The binding behaviour of the receptors with few alkali metal ions (Na+, K+ and Cs+) and alkaline-earth metal ions (Mg2+, Ca2+ and Ba2+) are also studied and observed weak binding nature in compared with the transition metal ions.
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- Sunita Prajapati
- Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak, M.P. Pin-484887, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak, M.P. Pin-484887, India.
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Dutra Barroso Gomes N, Paula Magalhães E, Rodrigues Ribeiro L, Cavalcante JW, Morais Gomes Maia M, Cunha da Silva FR, Ali A, Machado Marinho M, Silva Marinho E, Silva Dos Santos H, Costa Martins AM, Róseo Paula Pessoa Bezerra de Menezes R. Trypanocidal potential of synthetic p-aminochalcones: In silico and in vitro evaluation. Bioorg Chem 2023; 141:106931. [PMID: 37879182 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected tropical disease of worldwide health concern, caused by the flagellate protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), endemic in Latin America and present in North America and Europe. The WHO recommended drug for CD, benznidazole has low safety profile and several limitations. Therefore, an entity with better therapeutic potential to treat CD is required. Chalcones are an important class of compounds, which have shown antichagasic potential. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the activity of synthetic p-aminochalcones against T. cruzi. Chalcones 1 and 2 were synthesized by Claisen-Schmidt condensation and characterized by both spectroscopic and theoretical methods. Initially, they were submitted to molecular docking simulations using cruzain and trypanothione reductase (TR) enzymes. It was expected to observe the possible interactions of chalcones with the catalytic site and other important regions of these main pharmacological targets of T. cruzi. Their cytotoxicity within host cells were assessed by MTT reduction assay using LLC-MK2 cells, with CC50 = 85.6 ± 9.2 µM and 1115 ± 381.7 µM for chalcones 1 and 2, respectively. These molecules were also tested against epimastigote and trypomastigote life forms of T. cruzi, causing reduction in the number of viable parasites. For the evaluation of the effect on intracellular amastigotes, infected LLC-MK2 cells were incubated with the chalcones for 24 h, causing reduction in the percentage of infected cells and the number of amastigotes/100 cells. Finally, flow cytometry assays were performed for analyzing cell death mechanisms (7-AAD/AxPE labelling), cytoplasmic ROS accumulation (DCFH-DA assay) and mitochondrial transmembrane potential disruption (Rho123 assay). Both chalcones (1 and 2) caused membrane damage, ROS accumulation and mitochondrial depolarization. In conclusion, the synthetic p-aminochalcones presented trypanocidal effect, causing membrane damage and oxidative stress. Their mechanism of action may be related to cruzain and TR inhibition.
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Theoretical and Eletrochemical Chemistry Research Group, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil; State University of Vale do Acaraú, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Theoretical and Eletrochemical Chemistry Research Group, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- State University of Vale do Acaraú, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Gujja V, Sadineni K, Epuru MR, Rao Allaka T, Banothu V, Gunda SK, Koppula SK. Synthesis and in Silico Studies of Some New 1,2,3-Triazolyltetrazole Bearing Indazole Derivatives as Potent Antimicrobial Agents. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301232. [PMID: 37988365 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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1,2,3-Triazole and tetrazole derivatives bearing pyrrolidines are found to exhibit notable biological activity and have become useful scaffolds in medicinal chemistry for application in lead discovery and optimization. Novel indazole bearing 1,2,3-triazolyltetrazoles were designed as potential antimicrobial candidates. The structure of duel heterocyclics was validated by a spectroscopic technique of infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (1 H and 13 C NMR), and mass spectral data. Compounds 4b, 4c, 4d, and 4h were found to have a stronger antibacterial effect against Gram-positive (S. aureus, B. subtilis, M. Luteus) and Gram-negative (E. coli, P. aeruginosa) microorganisms with MICs ranging from 5±0.03-18±0.02 μM, respectively. Moreover, scaffolds 4a, 4h showed potent antifungal activity against A. flavus, M. gypsuem strains with MIC values of 10±0.02, 11±0.01 μM, which are similar activity that of the standard Itraconazole (MIC=8±0.02, 10±0.01 μM). The binding mode for compound 4 inside the catalytic pocket of S. aureus complexed with nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate and trimethoprim and produced a network of hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions (3FRE). From in silico results, 4b demonstrated highly stable hydrogen binding amino acids Leu62(X) [N18…O, 2.47 Å], Arg44(X) [N17…N, 3.11 Å], Thr96(X) [N10…OG1, 3.05 Å], Gly94(X) [F7…N, 2.82 Å], and Gly43(X) [F7…N, 2.90 Å], which are plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient binding of the ligand in a crystal structure of antibacterial receptor. Furthermore, the physicochemical and ADME filtration molecular properties, estimation of toxicity, and bioactivity scores of these novel scaffolds were evaluated by using SwissADME and ADMETlab2.0 online protocols. Thus, the significant antimicrobial activity of indazole linked to duel heterocyclic compounds can be used for development of new antimicrobial agents with further modifications.
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- Venkanna Gujja
- Department of chemistry, Gitam deemed to be University, Hyderabad campus, Rudraram, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, 502329, Telangana, India
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- Department of chemistry, Gitam deemed to be University, Hyderabad campus, Rudraram, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, 502329, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences and humanities, VFSTR, Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522213, India
- Analytical Research and Development, I, nnovare Labs Private Limited, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500090, India
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- Centre for Chemical Sciences and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science & Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, 500085, Telangana, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, Institute of Science and Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, 500085, Telangana, India
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- Bioinformatics Division, PGRRCDE, Osmania University, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500007, Telangana, India
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- Department of chemistry, Gitam deemed to be University, Hyderabad campus, Rudraram, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, 502329, Telangana, India
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Oliveira LR, Trein MR, Assis LR, Rigo GV, Simões LPM, Batista VS, Macedo AJ, Trentin DS, Nascimento-Júnior NM, Tasca T, Regasini LO. Phenolic chalcones as agents against Trichomonas vaginalis. Bioorg Chem 2023; 141:106888. [PMID: 37839143 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Trichomonas vaginalis, a flagellated and anaerobic protozoan, is a causative agent of trichomoniasis. This disease is among the world's most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection. A single class drug, nitroimidazoles, is currently available for the trichomoniasis treatment. However, resistant isolates have been identified from unsuccessfully treated patients. Thus, there is a great challenge for a discovery of innovative anti-T. vaginalis agents. As part of our ongoing search for antiprotozoal chalcones, we designed and synthesized a series of 21 phenolic chalcones, which were evaluated against T. vaginalis trophozoites. Structure-activity relationship indicated hydroxyl group plays a role key in antiprotozoal activity. 4'-Hydroxychalcone (4HC) was the most active compound (IC50 = 27.5 µM) and selected for detailed bioassays. In vitro and in vivo evaluations demonstrated 4HC was not toxic against human erythrocytes and Galleria mellonella larvae. Trophozoites of T. vaginalis were treated with 4HC and did not present significant reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation. However, compound 4HC was able to increase ROS accumulation in neutrophils coincubated with T. vaginalis. qRT-PCR Experiments indicated that 4HC did not affect the expression of pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) and β-tubulin genes. In silico simulations, using purine nucleoside phosphorylase of T. vaginalis (TvPNP), corroborated 4HC as a promising ligand. Compound 4HC was able to establish interactions with residues D21, G20, M180, R28, R87 and T90 through hydrophobic interactions, π-donor hydrogen bond and hydrogen bonds. Altogether, these results open new avenues for phenolic chalcones to combat trichomoniasis, a parasitic neglected infection.
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- Lígia R Oliveira
- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), São Paulo State University (Unesp), 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, 90610-000 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), São Paulo State University (Unesp), 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, 90610-000 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Rua Professor Francisco Degni, 55, Jardim Quitandinha, Araraquara 14800-060, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Rua Professor Francisco Degni, 55, Jardim Quitandinha, Araraquara 14800-060, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, 90610-000 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, 90050-170 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Rua Professor Francisco Degni, 55, Jardim Quitandinha, Araraquara 14800-060, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, 90610-000 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (Ibilce), São Paulo State University (Unesp), 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Dadou S, Altay A, Baydere C, Anouar EH, Türkmenoğlu B, Koudad M, Dege N, Oussaid A, Benchat N, Karrouchi K. Chalcone-based imidazo[2,1- b]thiazole derivatives: synthesis, crystal structure, potent anticancer activity, and computational studies. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-16. [PMID: 38009853 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2280756] [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: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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In this work, two novel chalcone-based imidazothiazole derivatives ITC-1 and ITC-2 were synthesized and characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and high-resolution mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization, and chemical structure of ITC-1 was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Also, the anticancer activity of ITC-1 and ITC-2 was evaluated. First, antiproliferative activity tests were performed against cancer cells namely, human-derived breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7), lung carcinoma (A-549), and colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT-29) cell lines, and mouse fibroblast healthy cell line (3T3-L1) by XTT assay. Afterward, mitochondrial membrane disruption (MMP), caspase activity, and apoptosis tests were performed on MCF-7 cells to elucidate the anticancer mechanism of action of the test compounds by flow cytometry analysis. XTT results revealed that both compounds exhibited a very high degree of antiproliferative effects on each tested cancer cell line with very low IC50 values while showing much lower antiproliferation on 3T3-L1 normal cells with much higher IC50 values. Besides, ITC-2 was determined to have a striking cytotoxic power competing with the chemotherapeutic drug carboplatin. Flow cytometry results demonstrated the mitochondrial-mediated apoptotic effects of both compounds through membrane disruption and multi-caspase activation in MCF-7 cells. Finally, molecular docking studies were performed to determine the structural understanding of the test compounds by their interactions on caspase-3 and DNA dodecamer enzymes, respectively. The interactions between the compound and the crystal structure were determined according to parameters such as free binding energies (ΔGBind), Glide score values, and determination of the active binding site. The obtained data suggest that ITC-1 and ITC-2 may be considered remarkable anticancer drug candidates. In addition to molecular docking via in silico approaches, the pharmacokinetic properties of compounds ITC-1 and ITC-2 were calculated using the Schrödinger 2021-2 Qikprop wizard.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Said Dadou
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
- Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Bromatology, Team of Formulation and Quality Control of Health Products, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco
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Sharma P, Singh V, Singh M. N-methylpiperazinyl and piperdinylalkyl-O-chalcone derivatives as potential polyfunctional agents against Alzheimer's disease: Design, synthesis and biological evaluation. Chem Biol Drug Des 2023; 102:1155-1175. [PMID: 37599098 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14318] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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The series of N-methylpiperazinyl and piperdinylalkyl-O-chalcone derivatives as potential polyfuctional agents against Alzheimer's disease that have been designed, synthesized and then evaluated biologically using in vitro assays for the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, AGEs, and free radical formation. The majority of synthesized compounds inhibited AChE & AGEs with additional free radical scavenging activities at nanomolar concentrations. Among these, compound 5k was found to have potent AChE inhibitory activity (IC50 = 11.6 nM), superior than the reference compound donepezil (15.68 nM) along with the good anti-AGEs and free radical formation effect. Its potency was justified by docking studies that revealed its dual binding characteristic with both catalytic active site and peripheral anionic site of AChE, simultaneously. Furthermore, the in vivo evaluation of 5k against streptozotocin (STZ)-induced dementia in rats also showed improvement of memory functions (Morris water maze test) in animals. Also, 5k inhibited STZ-inudced brain AChE activity and oxidative stress which further strengthen the observed in vitro effects. The stability of the ligand-protein complex was then analyzed using a simulation-based interaction protocol. The results revealed that these N-methylpiperazinyl and piperdinylalkyl-O-chalcone derivatives could be considered for potential polyfunctional anti-Alzheimer's molecules.
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- Pratibha Sharma
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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Maldonado J, Oliva A, Molinari A, Acevedo W. 2-Acetyl-5,8-dihydro-6-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthohydroquinone-Derived Chalcones as Potential Anticancer Agents. Molecules 2023; 28:7172. [PMID: 37894650 PMCID: PMC10609043 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Based on previous results with benzoindazolequinone (BIZQ) and 3-methylnaphtho [2,3-d]isoxazole-4,9-quinone (NIQ) derivatives, a novel series of chalcone-1,4-naphthoquinone/benzohydroquinone (CNQ and CBHQ) compounds were synthesized from 2-acetyl-5,8-dihydro-6-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthohydroquinone. Their structures were elucidated via spectroscopy. These hybrids were assessed in vivo for their antiproliferative activity on MCF-7 breast adenocarcinoma and HT-29 colorectal carcinoma cells, revealing cytotoxicity with IC50 values between 6.0 and 110.5 µM. CBHQ hybrids 5e and 5f displayed enhanced cytotoxicity against both cell lines, whereas CNQ hybrids 6a-c and 6e exhibited higher cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 cells. Docking studies showed strong binding energies (ΔGbin) of CNQs to kinase proteins involved in carcinogenic pathways. Furthermore, our in silico analysis of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties suggests their potential as candidates for cancer pre-clinical assays.
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile; (J.M.); (A.O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile; (J.M.); (A.O.)
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Pereira de Oliveira Borlot JR, Schlittler Dos Santos L, Schwarzt Sampaio GJ, Santos Borges A, Rodrigues RP, de Cássia Ribeiro Gonçalves R, Bezerra Dos Santos R, Kitagawa RR. Synthesis, Docking Studies and Evaluation of Chalcones as Anti-Helicobacter pylori and antitumoral Agents. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301066. [PMID: 37646700 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Helicobacter pylori colonizes the gastric epithelium of 50 % of world population and it is the main etiological agent of human chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer. In this study, we synthesized and characterized a series of 14 chalcones and evaluated their anti-H. pylori, NO inhibition (in vitro and in silico), and AGS cells cytotoxic effects. Compounds 3b and 3h showed MIC of 8 μg/mL. We observed structure-activity relationships, mainly related to the influence of methoxy substituent at C-2 (3b) and the nitro group at C-4 (3h) in chalcone scaffold. The fourteen chalcones inhibited the NO production in LPS-stimulated macrophages and showed potential for interaction on the active site of the iNOS enzyme. Finally, 3b and 3h showed the highest selectivity to the AGS cell lines. Thus, ours results suggest 3b and 3h as potential candidates for design of new and effective agents against H. pylori and related diseases.
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- Jessica Rodrigues Pereira de Oliveira Borlot
- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Fernando Ferrari 514, Goiabeiras, 29075-910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Fernando Ferrari 514, Goiabeiras, 29075-910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Fernando Ferrari 514, Goiabeiras, 29075-910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campos 1468, Bonfim, 29047-105, Vitória, ES, Brazil
- Graduate Program of Chemistry, Exact Sciences Center, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Fernando Ferrari 514, Goiabeiras, 29075-910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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Samreen HS, Hussain A, Yar M, Alshammari MB, Ayub K, Adeel M, Tariq M, Lateef M, Bakht MA, Rasool F. Photophysical and biological aspects of α, β-unsaturated ketones: Experimental and in silico approach. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2023; 37:e23433. [PMID: 37394811 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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In this work, four fluorinated α, β-unsaturated ketones named as 3-(3-bromophenyl)-1-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (1), 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl) prop-2-en-1-one (2), 3-(3-bromo-5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl) prop-2-en-1-one (3) and 3-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-1-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (4) were synthesized by Claisen-Schmidt reaction. The synthesized molecules were then characterized through ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), 1 H-NMR, 13 C-NMR, and mass spectrometry. The antioxidant potential, Urease inhibition, and interaction of compounds 1-4 with Salmon sperm DNA were experimentally explored and supported by molecular docking studies. The synthesized compounds strongly interact with SS-DNA through intercalative mode. It was noticed that compound 1 served as potent Urease inhibitor while compound 4 as better antioxidant among synthesized compounds. Moreover, frontier molecular orbitals, nonlinear optical (NLO) properties, natural bond orbitals, molecular electrostatic potential, natural population analysis, and photophysical properties of synthesized compounds were accomplished through density functional theory and time-dependent density functional theory. The band gap of all the compounds have been worked out using Taucs method. In addition to that, a precise comparative account of UV and IR data obtained from theoretical and experimental findings showed good agreement between theoretical and experimental data. The findings of our studies reflected that compounds 1-4 possess better NLO properties than Urea standard and the band gap data also reflected their prospective use towards optoelectronic materials. The better NLO behavior of compounds was attributed to the noncentrosymmetric structure of synthesized compounds.
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- Hafiza Saba Samreen
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz university, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismaeel Khan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Multidisciplinary Research Laboratories, Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz university, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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Alsina-Sánchez Á, Montalvo-Vázquez S, Grafals-Ruiz N, Acosta C, Ormé EM, Rodríguez I, Delgado-Rivera SM, Tinoco AD, Dharmawardhane S, Montes-González IC. Synthesis of Novel Heterocyclic Ferrocenyl Chalcones and Their Biological Evaluation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:34377-34387. [PMID: 37779926 PMCID: PMC10534901 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with 287,850 new cases estimated for 2022 as reported by the American Cancer Society. Therefore, finding an effective treatment for this disease is imperative. Chalcones are α,β-unsaturated systems found in nature. These compounds have shown a wide array of biological activities, making them popular synthetic targets. Chalcones consist of two aromatic substituents connected by an enone bridge; this arrangement allows for a large number of derivatives. Given the biological relevance of these compounds, novel ferrocene-heterocycle-containing chalcones were synthesized and characterized based on a hybrid drug design approach. These heterocycles included thiophene, pyrimidine, thiazolyl, and indole groups. Fourteen novel heterocyclic ferrocenyl chalcones were synthesized and characterized. Herein, we also report their cytotoxicity against triple-negative breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231 and 4T1 and the noncancer lung cell line MRC-5. System 3 ferrocenyl chalcones displayed superior anticancer properties compared to their system 1 analogues. System 3 chalcones bearing five-membered heterocyclic substituents (thiophene, pyrazole, pyrrole, and pyrimidine) were the most active toward the MDA-MB-231 cancer cell line with IC50 values from 6.59 to 12.51 μM. Cytotoxicity of the evaluated compounds in the 4T1 cell line exhibited IC50 values from 13.23 to 213.7 μM. System 3 pyrazole chalcone had consistent toxicity toward both cell lines (IC50 ∼ 13 μM) as well as promising selectivity relative to the noncancer MRC-5 control. Antioxidant activity was also evaluated, where, contrary to anticancer capabilities, system 1 ferrocenyl chalcones were superior to their system 3 analogues. Antioxidant activity comparable to that of ascorbic acid was observed for thiophene-bearing ferrocenyl chalcone with EC50 = 31 μM.
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- Ámbar
M. Alsina-Sánchez
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan 00931, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Biochemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus, San Juan 00921, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan 00931, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan 00931, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan 00931, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan 00931, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, San Juan 00931, Puerto Rico
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- Department
of Biochemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus, San Juan 00921, Puerto Rico
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Sood A, Kesavan V. Synthesis and antibacterial activity of 2-benzylidene-3-oxobutanamide derivatives against resistant pathogens. RSC Med Chem 2023; 14:1817-1826. [PMID: 37731706 PMCID: PMC10507797 DOI: 10.1039/d3md00051f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Antibiotic resistance evolves naturally through random mutation. Resistance to antimicrobials is an urgent public health crisis that requires coordinated global action. The ESKAPE bacteria (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) are primarily responsible for the rise in resistant pathogens. There is an immediate requirement to identify a novel molecular scaffold with potent anti-microbial properties. We developed an efficient one-step synthesis of 2-benzylidene-3-oxobutanamide and its derivatives, which allowed the introduction of an α,β-unsaturated ketone moiety in the quest to identify a new molecular scaffold. Seven compounds exhibited very good antibacterial activity in vitro against WHO priority drug-resistant bacteria such as methicillin resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA) and Acinetobacter baumannii-Multi drug resistant (MDR-AB). In cultured human embryonic kidney cells and hemolysis assays, the potent compounds displayed minimal toxicity. These findings suggest that these small molecules with excellent diversity have the potential to combat antibacterial resistance.
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- Ankur Sood
- Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat & Jyothi Mehta School of Biosciences Building, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai-60036 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat & Jyothi Mehta School of Biosciences Building, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai-60036 India
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Nibin Joy M, Guda MR, Zyryanov GV. Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Tubercular Activity of 4-Methyl-7-Substituted Coumarin Hybrids and Their Structure Activity Relationships. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1326. [PMID: 37765134 PMCID: PMC10535168 DOI: 10.3390/ph16091326] [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: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Four sets of previously synthesized 4-methyl-7-substituted coumarin derivatives were screened for their in vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-tubercular activities. The anti-inflammatory potential of 3a-t, 5a-o, 6a-n, and 7a-f synthesized compounds was evaluated by an anti-denaturation assay using diclofenac sodium as the reference standard. Evaluation of the anti-tuberculous activity of the mentioned compounds was performed by the Resazurin test method against four different TB strains using rifampicin and isoniazid as reference drugs. Based on the anti-inflammatory results, compounds 3o, 5f, 6c, and 7d proved to be the most active compounds in their respective series. Additionally, compounds 3k-n, 5b-d, 6d-f, 6k, 7a, and 7f were found to be the most potent anti-tuberculous agents. In fact, most of the screened compounds exhibited promising activity profiles compared to the respective standard drugs. The structure-activity connections revealed a few intriguing aspects, indicating that the presence of electron-donating and nitrogen-rich fragments boost the anti-inflammatory effects of the examined compounds. However, the presence of electron-withdrawing substituents was required to boost the anti-tubercular activity of the evaluated compounds.
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- Muthipeedika Nibin Joy
- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, 28 Mira St., Yekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, 28 Mira St., Yekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, 28 Mira St., Yekaterinburg 620002, Russia
- Ural Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, I. Ya. Postovskiy Institute of Organic Synthesis, 22 S. Kovalevskoy Street, Yekaterinburg 620219, Russia
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Sharma P, Singh M, Singh V, Singh TG, Singh T, Ahmad SF. Recent Development of Novel Aminoethyl-Substituted Chalcones as Potential Drug Candidates for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Molecules 2023; 28:6579. [PMID: 37764355 PMCID: PMC10534526 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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No drug on the market, as a single entity, participates in different pathways involved in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. The current study is aimed at the exploration of multifunctional chalcone derivatives which can act on multiple targets involved in Alzheimer's disease. A series of novel aminoethyl-substituted chalcones have been developed using in silico approaches (scaffold morphing, molecular docking, and ADME) and reported synthetic methods. The synthesized analogs were characterized and evaluated biologically using different in vitro assays against AChE, AGEs, and radical formation. Among all compounds, compound PS-10 was found to have potent AChE inhibitory activity (IC50 = 15.3 nM), even more than the standard drug (IC50 = 15.68 nM). Further, the in vivo evaluation of PS-10 against STZ-induced dementia in rats showed memory improvement (Morris Water Maze test) in rats. Also, PS-10 inhibited STZ-induced brain AChE activity and oxidative stress, further strengthening the observed in vitro effects. Further, the molecular dynamic simulation studies displayed the stability of the PS-10 and AChE complex. The novel aminoethyl-substituted chalcones might be considered potential multifunctional anti-Alzheimer's molecules.
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- Pratibha Sharma
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India (T.G.S.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India (T.G.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India (T.G.S.)
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Texas A & M Health Science Center, College Station, TX 77807, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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Birsa ML, Sarbu LG. Hydroxy Chalcones and Analogs with Chemopreventive Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10667. [PMID: 37445844 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The aim of this review is to highlight the chemopreventive properties of hydroxy-substituted natural and synthetic chalcones along with a number of their analogs. These products display various biological activities, and have many applications against various diseases. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of chalcones bearing hydroxy substituents are underlined. The influence of hydroxy substituents located on ring A, B, or both are systematized according to the exhibited biological properties.
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- Mihail Lucian Birsa
- Department of Chemistry, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506 Iasi, Romania
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Kenari F, Molnár S, Borges ID, Napolitano HB, Perjési P. ( E)-2-Benzylidenecyclanones: Part XVIII Study the Possible Link between Glutathione Reactivity and Cancer Cell Cytotoxic Effects of Some Cyclic Chalcone Analogs A Comparison of the Reactivity of the Open-Chain and the Seven-Membered Homologs. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108557. [PMID: 37239911 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Non-enzymatic thiol addition into the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system is associated with several biological effects. In vivo, the reactions can form small-molecule thiol (e.g., glutathione) or protein thiol adducts. The reaction of two synthetic (4'-methyl- and 4'-methoxy substituted) cyclic chalcone analogs with reduced glutathione (GSH) and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was studied by (high-pressure liquid chromatography-ultraviolet spectroscopy) HPLC-UV method. The selected compounds displayed in vitro cancer cell cytotoxicity (IC50) of different orders of magnitude. The structure of the formed adducts was confirmed by (high-pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) HPLC-MS. The incubations were performed under three different pH conditions (pH 3.2/3.7, 6.3/6.8, and 8.0/7.4). The chalcones intrinsically reacted with both thiols under all incubation conditions. The initial rates and compositions of the final mixtures depended on the substitution and the pH. The frontier molecular orbitals and the Fukui function were carried out to investigate the effects on open-chain and seven-membered cyclic analogs. Furthermore, machine learning protocols were used to provide more insights into physicochemical properties and to support the different thiol-reactivity. HPLC analysis indicated diastereoselectivity of the reactions. The observed reactivities do not directly relate to the different in vitro cancer cell cytotoxicity of the compounds.
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- Fatemeh Kenari
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary
- Research Institute for Viticulture and Oenology, University of Pécs, H-7634 Pécs, Hungary
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- Grupo de Química Teórica e Estrutural de Anápolis, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75070-290, GO, Brazil
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- Grupo de Química Teórica e Estrutural de Anápolis, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75070-290, GO, Brazil
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Hungary
- Grupo de Química Teórica e Estrutural de Anápolis, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis 75070-290, GO, Brazil
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Gładkowski W, Siepka M, Żarowska B, Białońska A, Gawdzik B, Urbaniak M, Wawrzeńczyk C. Chalcone-Derived Lactones: Synthesis, Whole-Cell Biotransformation, and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093800. [PMID: 37175210 PMCID: PMC10179843 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093800] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Four compounds with lactone moiety were synthesized from chalcone 1 in three- or four-step synthesis. γ-Bromo-δ-lactone 5 was the only product of bromolactonization of acid 4 whereas bromolactonization of ester 3, apart from lactone 5 also afforded its isomer 6 and two diastereoisomeric δ-hydroxy-γ-lactones 7 and 8. Lactone 8 was also obtained in 88% yield as a product of simultaneous dehalogenation and translactonization of γ-bromo-δ-lactone 5 by Penicillum frequentans AM 359. Chalcone-derived lactones 5-8 were subjected to the tests on antimicrobial activity and the results compared with activity of starting chalcone 1. Obtained lactones 5-8 in most cases limited the growth of tested bacterial and fungal strains. The highest activity was found for δ-hydroxy-γ-lactone 8 which completely inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Fusarium graminearum, Aspergillus niger, and Alternaria sp. The introduction of lactone moiety into chalcone scaffold significantly improved antimicrobial activity of the compound: γ-bromo-δ-lactone 6 and δ-hydroxy-γ-lactone 8 were significantly stronger growth inhibitors of S. aureus and F. graminearum. In the case of the latter, a clear positive effect of the lactone function on the antifungal activity was also observed for γ-bromo-δ-lactone 5.
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- Witold Gładkowski
- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37/41, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Crystallography, University of Wrocław, Joliot Curie 14, 50-383 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University, Świętokrzyska 15 G, 25-406 Kielce, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University, Świętokrzyska 15 G, 25-406 Kielce, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland
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Fang M, Su K, Wang X, Guan P, Hu X. Study on molecular mechanisms of destabilizing Aβ(1-42) protofibrils by licochalcone A and licochalcone B using molecular dynamics simulations. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 122:108500. [PMID: 37094420 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108500] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Amyloid-beta (Aβ) protofibrils are closely related to Alzheimer's disease. Their behaviors with or without the presence of Aβ fibrillization inhibitors have been intensively studied by molecular dynamics simulations. In this work, the molecular mechanisms of licochalcone A and licochalcone B on destabilizing Aβ(1-42) protofibrils are explored. It is found that both two licochalcones can disorder the configuration of the Aβ(1-42) protofibril. The stable interactions between the Aβ(1-42) protofibril and licochalcone A or licochalcone B are able to be formed. A reduction of the β-sheet structure contents and an increment of the random coil structures of Aβ(1-42) protofibril are observed in the presence of either licochalcone A or licochalcone B. The hydrogen bonds inside the Aβ(1-42) protofibril could be partially collapsed to varying degrees by two licochalcones. Furthermore, the van der Waals interactions between Aβ(1-42) protofibril and licochalcone A make an important contribution to the binding free energy, while the contribution of the electrostatic interactions between Aβ(1-42) protofibril and licochalcone B is more prominent in the binding affinity. Our work may help in the development of new drug candidates for disrupting the Aβ protofibril.
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- Mei Fang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China.
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Thapa P, Upadhyay SP, Singh V, Boinpelly VC, Zhou J, Johnson DK, Gurung P, Lee ES, Sharma R, Sharma M. Chalcone: A potential scaffold for NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY REPORTS 2023; 7:100100. [PMID: 37033416 PMCID: PMC10081147 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmcr.2022.100100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Overactivated NLRP3 inflammasome has been shown to associate with an increasing number of disease conditions. Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome results in caspase-1-catalyzed formation of active pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-18) resulting in pyroptosis. The multi-protein composition of the NLRP3 inflammasome and its sensitivity to several damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) make this extensively studied inflammasome an attractive target to treat chronic conditions. However, none of the known NLRP3 inhibitors has been approved for clinical use. Sulfonylurea and covalent inhibitors with electrophilic warhead (Michael acceptor) are among the prominent classes of compounds explored for their NLRP3 inhibitory effects. Chalcone, a small molecule with α, β unsaturated carbonyl group (Michael acceptor), has also been studied as a promising scaffold for the development of NLRP3 inhibitors. Low molecular weight, easy to manipulate lipophilicity and cost-effectiveness have attracted many to use chalcone scaffold for drug development. In this review, we highlight chalcone derivatives with NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitory activities. Recent developments and potential new directions summarized here will, hopefully, serve as valuable perspectives for investigators including medicinal chemists and drug discovery researchers to utilize chalcone as a scaffold for developing novel NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors.
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- Pritam Thapa
- Drug Discovery Program, Midwest Veterans’ Biomedical Research Foundation, KCVA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 64128, USA
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- Drug Discovery Program, Midwest Veterans’ Biomedical Research Foundation, KCVA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 64128, USA
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- Division of Neurology, KCVA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Renal Research Laboratory, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Renal Research Laboratory, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Computational Chemical Biology Core, Molecular Graphics and Modeling Core, University of Kansas, KS, 66047, USA
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- Inflammation Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- Drug Discovery Program, Midwest Veterans’ Biomedical Research Foundation, KCVA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 64128, USA
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- Drug Discovery Program, Midwest Veterans’ Biomedical Research Foundation, KCVA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 64128, USA
- Renal Research Laboratory, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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Xu X, Wang J, Yan B, Leng Y, Chen Z, Pan G, Xiang C, Teng Y. Synthesis, in vitro cytotoxicity evaluation and mechanism of 5' monosubstituted chalcone derivatives as antitumor agents. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2023; 85:129239. [PMID: 36924947 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2023.129239] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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A series of 5' monosubstituted chalcone derivatives were synthesized to explore their antitumor activity and mechanism of action in vitro. The structures of 5' monosubstituted chalcone derivatives synthesized by reactions such as Suzuki coupling were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and MS, and the target compounds were not reported in the literature. The antitumor activity of the aimed compounds was tested by MTT colorimetric method in vitro. Compound 5c has an IC50 value of 1.97 μM for K562 and a value of 2.23 μM for HepG2. Further investigation of the mechanism of action of compound 5c was found to have effects on K562 cell morphology, proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, and wound healing of HepG2 cells. The results showed that compound 5c has research value in antitumor activity and mechanism of action in vitro.
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- Xueping Xu
- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, No.2633 ZhongBinDaDao, Tianjin Eco-City, Tianjin, China
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 271000, China
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- College of Sciences, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Michalkova R, Kello M, Cizmarikova M, Bardelcikova A, Mirossay L, Mojzis J. Chalcones and Gastrointestinal Cancers: Experimental Evidence. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065964. [PMID: 36983038 PMCID: PMC10059739 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Colorectal (CRC) and gastric cancers (GC) are the most common digestive tract cancers with a high incidence rate worldwide. The current treatment including surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy has several limitations such as drug toxicity, cancer recurrence or drug resistance and thus it is a great challenge to discover an effective and safe therapy for CRC and GC. In the last decade, numerous phytochemicals and their synthetic analogs have attracted attention due to their anticancer effect and low organ toxicity. Chalcones, plant-derived polyphenols, received marked attention due to their biological activities as well as for relatively easy structural manipulation and synthesis of new chalcone derivatives. In this study, we discuss the mechanisms by which chalcones in both in vitro and in vivo conditions suppress cancer cell proliferation or cancer formation.
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- Radka Michalkova
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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Sharma P, Singh M. An ongoing journey of chalcone analogues as single and multi-target ligands in the field of Alzheimer's disease: A review with structural aspects. Life Sci 2023; 320:121568. [PMID: 36925061 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic and irreversible neurodegenerative disorder with progressive dementia and cognitive impairment. AD poses severe health challenge in elderly people and become one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It possesses complex pathophysiology with several hypotheses (cholinergic hypothesis, amyloid hypothesis, tau hypothesis, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction etc.). Several attempts have been made for the management of multifactorial AD. Acetylcholinesterase is the only target has been widely explored in the management of AD to the date. The current review set forth the chalcone based natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic compounds in the search of potential anti-Alzheimer's agents. The main highlights of current review emphasizes on chalcone target different enzymes and pathways like Acetylcholinesterase, β-secretase (BACE1), tau proteins, MAO, free radicals, Advanced glycation end Products (AGEs) etc. and their structure activity relationships contributing in the inhibition of above mentioned various targets of AD.
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- Pratibha Sharma
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India.
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Pereira R, Silva AMS, Ribeiro D, Silva VLM, Fernandes E. Bis-chalcones: A review of synthetic methodologies and anti-inflammatory effects. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 252:115280. [PMID: 36966653 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Chalcones are bioactive molecules of natural and synthetic sources, whose physicochemical properties, reactivity, and biological activities are well-known among the scientific community. However, there are many molecules strictly related to chalcones with significantly less recognition like bis-chalcones. Several studies indicated that bis-chalcones have advantages over chalcones in specific bioactivities like anti-inflammatory activity. This review article describes the chemical structure and chemical properties of bis-chalcones, as well as the methods reported in the literature for the synthesis of these compounds highlighting the most recent developments. Finally, the anti-inflammatory activity of bis-chalcones is described, emphasizing the active structures found in literature and their mechanisms of action.
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- Rui Pereira
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Agrarian Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, 9700-042, Angra Do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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The Flavonoid Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone as a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Cancer Therapy: Molecular Docking, In vitro Cytotoxicity, and In vivo Antitumor Activity. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Doroudi A, Oliaei RSR, Khorsandi L, Tahmasebi Birgani MJ, Zarei Ahmady A. Green synthesis of 2,4-dinitro-substituted bischalcones using bifunctional magnetic nanocatalyst. MAIN GROUP CHEMISTRY 2023. [DOI: 10.3233/mgc-220085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Flavonoids have many biological properties, such as anticancer activity. Chalcones, one of their subunits, attribute their biological activity to their enone part. The presence of dinitrophenyl group in bischalcone because of its radiosensitivity property is important. Radiosensitivity property reduces radiation time in cancer patients and reduces damage to their healthy tissues. In this regard, 2,4-dinitrophenyl bischalcones were synthesized. The presence of 2,4-dinitrobenzaldehyde as a fixed component in synthesis pathway, leads to a reduction in yield of synthesis by common catalysts. Therefore, in this study, for bis-chalone synthesis, we used Graphene Oxide/Fe3O4/L-Proline nanocomposite as a green recoverable bifunctional organocatalyst. This catalyst was recovered simply by applying an external magnet and reused for eight runs. In this research, chalcones and asymmetric bis-chalcones have been synthesized with diverse substitutes in high yields (78–97%). Also, short reaction times (10–82 min), and simple experimental procedures with easy work-up are advantages of the introduced procedure. The synthesized compounds were characterized by melting point and analytical techniques. The chemical structures of synthesized compounds were confirmed by means of IR, 1HNMR, and 13CNMR.
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- Alireza Doroudi
- Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Drug Discovery and Development Research Group, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Marine Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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PW06 Triggered Fas-FADD to Induce Apoptotic Cell Death In Human Pancreatic Carcinoma MIA PaCa-2 Cells through the Activation of the Caspase-Mediated Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:3479688. [PMID: 36820406 PMCID: PMC9938777 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3479688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Pancreatic cancer has higher incidence and mortality rates worldwide. PW06 [(E)-3-(9-ethyl-9H-carbazol-3-yl)-1-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl) prop-2-en-1-one] is a carbazole derivative containing chalcone moiety which was designed for inhibiting tumorigenesis in human pancreatic cancer. This study is aimed at investigating PW06-induced anticancer effects in human pancreatic cancer MIA PaCa-2 cells in vitro. The results showed PW06 potent antiproliferative/cytotoxic activities and induced cell morphological changes in a human pancreatic cancer cell line (MIA PaCa-2), and these effects are concentration-dependent (IC50 is 0.43 μM). Annexin V and DAPI staining assays indicated that PW06 induced apoptotic cell death and DNA condensation. Western blotting indicated that PW06 increased the proapoptotic proteins such as Bak and Bad but decreased the antiapoptotic protein such as Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL. Moreover, PW06 increased the active form of caspase-8, caspase-9, and caspase-3, PARP, releasing cytochrome c, AIF, and Endo G from mitochondria in MIA PaCa-2 cells. Confocal laser microscopy assay also confirmed that PW06 increased Bak and decreased Bcl-xL. Also, the cells were pretreated with inhibitors of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 and then were treated with PW06, resulting in increased viable cell number compared to PW06 treated only. Furthermore, PW06 showed a potent binding ability with hydrophobic interactions in the core site of the Fas-Fas death domains (FADD). In conclusion, PW06 can potent binding ability to the Fas-FADD which led to antiproliferative, cytotoxic activities, and apoptosis induction accompanied by the caspase-dependent and mitochondria-dependent pathways in human pancreatic cancer MIA PaCa-2 cells.
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Whaley AK, Minakov DA, Orlova AA, Ponkratova AO, Fock E, Rukoyatkina N, Gambaryan S, Luzhanin VG. Analysis of Empetrum nigrum L. lipophilic secondary metabolites, their metabolomic profiles and antioxidant activity. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2023.2169377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Andrei K. Whaley
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Saint Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory of Cell Regulation, K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology RAS, Moscow
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Saint Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory of Cellular Mechanisms of Blood Homeostasis, Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of Cellular Mechanisms of Blood Homeostasis, Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of Cellular Mechanisms of Blood Homeostasis, Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Saint Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Sai M, Mizuno T. Potassium base-catalyzed redox isomerization of propargylic alcohols to chalcones. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2022.2152695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Masahiro Sai
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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Jahagirdar JR, Maidur SR, Patil PS, Chia TS, Quah CK. Growth, Characterizations and Nonlinear optical studies of Dimethylamine substituted anthracene Chalcone single crystals. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Hu C, Wen L, Yan J, Su P, Li F, Zheng K, Zhang N. Use of BOPYOs as a protection strategy for Pyrrole-based Chalcones: Removal of BF2, optical properties and AIE effect. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Ibrahim AR, Al-Saadi BS, Husband J, Ismail AH, Baqi Y, Abou-Zied OK. Electron transfer from a new chalcone dye to TiO2 nanoparticles: Synthesis, photophysics, and excited-state dynamics. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Silva NO, da Silva LS, Sanches MP, Dos Santos TR, Konzgen M, Parize AL, Sanches EA, Darelli GJS, de Lima VR. Structure and interaction roles in the release profile of chalcone-loaded liposomes. Biophys Chem 2023; 292:106930. [PMID: 36395546 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2022.106930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The structures and molecular interactions of established synthetic chalcones were correlated with their release profiles from asolectin liposomes. The effects of chalcones on the properties of liposomes were evaluated by dynamic light scattering (DLS), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-VIS), horizontal attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (HATR-FTIR), 31P nuclear magnetic resonance (31P NMR), zeta (ζ) potential and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The profiles and mechanisms of release were accessed according to the Korsmeyer-Peppas model. Results obtained allowed the establishment of a relationship between the chalcone release profile and 1) the ordering effects of chalcones in different membrane regions, 2) their polar or interfacial location in the lipid layer, 3) the influence of hydroxy and methoxy substituents, 4) their effect on reorientation of lipid choline-phosphate regions. The obtained data may improve the development of chalcone-based systems to be used in the therapy of chronic and acute diseases.
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- Nichole Osti Silva
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Química Tecnológica e Ambiental, Escola de Química e Alimentos- PPGQTA, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande- FURG, Av. Itália, km 8, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS 96203-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais- PPGCEM, Universidade Federal do Amazonas- UFAM, Campus Universitário Sen. Artur Virgílio Filho (Setor Norte), Av. Gal. Rodrigo Otávio Jordão Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM 69077-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química- PPGQ, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina- UFSC, Departamento de Química- Centro de Ciências Físicas e Matemáticas- CFM, Campus Universitário Trindade, Caixa Postal 476, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Química Tecnológica e Ambiental, Escola de Química e Alimentos- PPGQTA, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande- FURG, Av. Itália, km 8, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS 96203-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Química Tecnológica e Ambiental, Escola de Química e Alimentos- PPGQTA, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande- FURG, Av. Itália, km 8, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS 96203-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química- PPGQ, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina- UFSC, Departamento de Química- Centro de Ciências Físicas e Matemáticas- CFM, Campus Universitário Trindade, Caixa Postal 476, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais- PPGCEM, Universidade Federal do Amazonas- UFAM, Campus Universitário Sen. Artur Virgílio Filho (Setor Norte), Av. Gal. Rodrigo Otávio Jordão Ramos, 6200, Coroado, Manaus, AM 69077-000, Brazil
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- Facultad de Química, Av. Gral Flores 2124, CP 11800, Facultad de Ciencias, Igua 4225, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Química Tecnológica e Ambiental, Escola de Química e Alimentos- PPGQTA, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande- FURG, Av. Itália, km 8, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS 96203-900, Brazil.
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Abdel-Jalil RJ, Ramadan Ibrahim A, Abou-Zied OK. Effect of electron-donating groups on the excited state spectroscopy and dynamics of 2′-hydroxychalcone derivatives. Chem Phys Lett 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2023.140299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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