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Guan Q, Gao Z, Chen Y, Guo C, Chen Y, Sun H. Structural modification strategies of triazoles in anticancer drug development. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 275:116578. [PMID: 38889607 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116578] [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: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
Abstract
The triazole functional group plays a pivotal role in the composition of biomolecules with potent anticancer activities, including numerous clinically approved drugs. The strategic utilization of the triazole fragment in the rational modification of lead compounds has demonstrated its ability to improve anticancer activities, enhance selectivity, optimize pharmacokinetic properties, and overcome resistance. There has been significant interest in triazole-containing hybrids in recent years due to their remarkable anticancer potential. However, previous reviews on triazoles in cancer treatment have failed to provide tailored design strategies specific to these compounds. Herein, we present an overview of design strategies encompassing a structure-modification approach for incorporating triazoles into hybrid molecules. This review offers valuable references and briefly introduces the synthesis of triazole derivatives, thereby paving the way for further research and advancements in the field of effective and targeted anticancer therapies.
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- Qianwen Guan
- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, People's Republic of China.
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Gallo-Rodriguez C, Rodriguez JB. Organoselenium Compounds in Medicinal Chemistry. ChemMedChem 2024:e202400063. [PMID: 38778500 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202400063] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
The chemical and biological interest in this element and the molecules bearing selenium has been exponentially growing over the years. Selenium, formerly designated as a toxin, becomes a vital trace element for life that appears as selenocysteine and its dimeric form, selenocystine, in the active sites of selenoproteins, which catalyze a wide variety of reactions, including the detoxification of reactive oxygen species and modulation of redox activities. From the point of view of drug developments, organoselenium drugs are isosteres of sulfur-containing and oxygen-containing drugs with the advantage that the presence of the selenium atom confers antioxidant properties and high lipophilicity, which would increase cell membrane permeation leading to better oral bioavailability. This statement is the paramount relevance considering the big number of clinically employed compounds bearing sulfur or oxygen atoms in their structures including nucleosides and carbohydrates. Thus, in this article we have focused on the relevant features of the application of selenium in medicinal chemistry. With the increasing interest in selenium chemistry, we have attempted to highlight the most significant published data on this subject, mainly concentrating the analysis on the last years. In consequence, the recent advances of relevant pharmacological organoselenium compounds are discussed.
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- Carola Gallo-Rodriguez
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2, C1428EHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Centro de Investigaciones en Hidratos de Carbono (CIHIDECAR), C1428EHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2, C1428EHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Unidad de Microanálisis y Métodos Físicos en Química Orgánica (UMYMFOR), C1428EHA, Buenos, Aires, Argentina
- CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Centro de Investigaciones en Hidratos de Carbono (CIHIDECAR), C1428EHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Angulo-Elizari E, Raza A, Encío I, Sharma AK, Sanmartín C, Plano D. Seleno-Warfare against Cancer: Decoding Antitumor Activity of Novel Acylselenoureas and Se-Acylisoselenoureas. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:272. [PMID: 38399326 PMCID: PMC10891803 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020272] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Currently, cancer remains a global health problem. Despite the existence of several treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy, the survival rate for most cancer patients, particularly those with metastasis, remains unsatisfactory. Thus, there is a continuous need to develop novel, effective therapies. In this work, 22 novel molecules containing selenium are reported, including seven Se-acylisoselenoureas synthesized from aliphatic carbodiimides as well as acylselenoureas with the same carbo- and heterocycles and aliphatic amines. After an initial screening at two doses (50 and 10 µM) in MDA-MB-231 (breast), HTB-54 (lung), DU-145 (prostate), and HCT-116 (colon) tumor cell lines, the ten most active compounds were identified. Additionally, these ten hits were also submitted to the DTP program of the NCI to study their cytotoxicity in a panel of 60 cancer cell lines. Compound 4 was identified as the most potent antiproliferative compound. The results obtained showed that compound 4 presented IC50 values lower than 10 µM in the cancer cell lines, although it was not the most selective one. Furthermore, compound 4 was found to inhibit cell growth and cause cell death by inducing apoptosis partially via ROS production. Overall, our results suggest that compound 4 could be a potential chemotherapeutic drug for different types of cancer.
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- Eduardo Angulo-Elizari
- Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (A.R.); (A.K.S.)
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Irunlarrea, 3, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Avda. Barañain s/n, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (A.R.); (A.K.S.)
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- Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Irunlarrea, 3, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Irunlarrea, 3, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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Tossetta G, Fantone S, Goteri G, Giannubilo SR, Ciavattini A, Marzioni D. The Role of NQO1 in Ovarian Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097839. [PMID: 37175546 PMCID: PMC10178676 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous gynecologic malignancies showing a high fatality rate because of late diagnosis and relapse occurrence due to chemoresistance onset. Several researchers reported that oxidative stress plays a key role in ovarian cancer occurrence, growth and development. The NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) is an antioxidant enzyme that, using NADH or NADPH as substrates to reduce quinones to hydroquinones, avoids the formation of the highly reactive semiquinones, then protecting cells against oxidative stress. In this review, we report evidence from the literature describing the effect of NQO1 on ovarian cancer onset and progression.
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- Giovanni Tossetta
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Salesi Hospital, 60123 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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Kumar Pradhan A, Kumar Behera P, Choudhury P, Behera P, Swain A, Bag P, Pany D, Rout L. t
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Cross‐coupling of Diaryldiselenide with Arylhalides and Boronic acids. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202300378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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- Amit Kumar Pradhan
- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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- Department of Chemistry Berhampur University Bhanjabihar 760007 Ganjam Odisha India
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Santos LH, Kronenberger T, Almeida RG, Silva EB, Rocha REO, Oliveira JC, Barreto LV, Skinner D, Fajtová P, Giardini MA, Woodworth B, Bardine C, Lourenço AL, Craik CS, Poso A, Podust LM, McKerrow JH, Siqueira-Neto JL, O’Donoghue AJ, da Silva
Júnior EN, Ferreira RS. Structure-Based Identification of Naphthoquinones and Derivatives as Novel Inhibitors of Main Protease M pro and Papain-like Protease PL pro of SARS-CoV-2. J Chem Inf Model 2022; 62:6553-6573. [PMID: 35960688 PMCID: PMC9397563 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.2c00693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 urgently demands novel direct antiviral treatments. The main protease (Mpro) and papain-like protease (PLpro) are attractive drug targets among coronaviruses due to their essential role in processing the polyproteins translated from the viral RNA. In this study, we virtually screened 688 naphthoquinoidal compounds and derivatives against Mpro of SARS-CoV-2. Twenty-four derivatives were selected and evaluated in biochemical assays against Mpro using a novel fluorogenic substrate. In parallel, these compounds were also assayed with SARS-CoV-2 PLpro. Four compounds inhibited Mpro with half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values between 0.41 μM and 9.0 μM. In addition, three compounds inhibited PLpro with IC50 ranging from 1.9 μM to 3.3 μM. To verify the specificity of Mpro and PLpro inhibitors, our experiments included an assessment of common causes of false positives such as aggregation, high compound fluorescence, and inhibition by enzyme oxidation. Altogether, we confirmed novel classes of specific Mpro and PLpro inhibitors. Molecular dynamics simulations suggest stable binding modes for Mpro inhibitors with frequent interactions with residues in the S1 and S2 pockets of the active site. For two PLpro inhibitors, interactions occur in the S3 and S4 pockets. In summary, our structure-based computational and biochemical approach identified novel naphthoquinonal scaffolds that can be further explored as SARS-CoV-2 antivirals.
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- Lucianna H. Santos
- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Oncology and Pneumonology, Internal
Medicine VIII, University Hospital Tübingen,
Otfried-Müller-Straße 10, DE72076 Tübingen,
Germany
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio,
Finland
- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal
Chemistry and Tübingen Center for Academic Drug Discovery (TüCAD2),
Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Auf der
Morgenstelle 8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 16610 Prague,
Czech Republic
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious
Diseases, University of California San Diego, La Jolla,
California 92093, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco,
California 94143, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco,
California 94143, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco,
California 94143, United States
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- Department of Oncology and Pneumonology, Internal
Medicine VIII, University Hospital Tübingen,
Otfried-Müller-Straße 10, DE72076 Tübingen,
Germany
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio,
Finland
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La
Jolla, California 92093-0657, United States
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Júnior
- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology,
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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Choura E, Elghali F, Bernard PJ, Msalbi D, Marco-Contelles J, Aifa S, Ismaili L, Chabchoub F. Benzochromenopyrimidines: Synthesis, Antiproliferative Activity against Colorectal Cancer and Physicochemical Properties. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227878. [PMID: 36431976 PMCID: PMC9694646 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Ten new differently substituted 3-benzyl-5-aryl-3,5-dihydro-4H-benzo[6,7]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4,6,11-triones 3 were synthesized by a simple and cost-efficient procedure in a one-pot, three-component reaction from readily available ethyl 2-amino-4-aryl-5,10-dioxo-5,10-dihydro-4H-benzo[g]chromene-3-carboxylates, benzylamine and triethyl orthoformate under solvent- and catalyst-free conditions. All the new compounds were screened for their antiproliferative activity against two colorectal-cancer-cell lines. The results showed that the compounds 3-benzyl-5-phenyl-3,5-dihydro-4H-benzo[6,7]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4,6,11-trione (3a) and 3-benzyl-5-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-3,5-dihydro-4H-benzo[6,7]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4,6,11-trione (3g) exhibited the most potent balanced inhibitory activity against human LoVo and HCT-116 cancer cells.
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- Emna Choura
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry: Heterocycles, Lipids and Polymers, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 802, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Screening Processes, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sidi Mansour, Road Km 6, BP 1177, Sfax 3018, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire LINC UR 481, Pôle de Chimie Médicinale, Université Franche-Comté, UFR Santé, 19, Rue Ambroise Paré, F-25000 Besançon, France
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Screening Processes, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sidi Mansour, Road Km 6, BP 1177, Sfax 3018, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry (IQOG, CSIC), C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Center for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), CIBER, ISCIII, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Screening Processes, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Sidi Mansour, Road Km 6, BP 1177, Sfax 3018, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire LINC UR 481, Pôle de Chimie Médicinale, Université Franche-Comté, UFR Santé, 19, Rue Ambroise Paré, F-25000 Besançon, France
- Correspondence: (L.I.); (F.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry: Heterocycles, Lipids and Polymers, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 802, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
- Correspondence: (L.I.); (F.C.)
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Mancini I, Vigna J, Sighel D, Defant A. Hybrid Molecules Containing Naphthoquinone and Quinolinedione Scaffolds as Antineoplastic Agents. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154948. [PMID: 35956896 PMCID: PMC9370406 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
In recent decades, molecular hybridization has proven to be an efficient tool for obtaining new synthetic molecules to treat different diseases. Based on the core idea of covalently combining at least two pharmacophore fragments present in different drugs and/or bioactive molecules, the new hybrids have shown advantages when compared with the compounds of origin. Hybridization could be successfully applied to anticancer drug discovery, where efforts are underway to develop novel therapeutics which are safer and more effective than those currently in use. Molecules presenting naphthoquinone moieties are involved in redox processes and in other molecular mechanisms affecting cancer cells. Naphthoquinones have been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth and are considered privileged structures and useful templates in the design of hybrids. The present work aims at summarizing the current knowledge on antitumor hybrids built using 1,4- and 1,2-naphthoquinone (present in natural compounds as lawsone, napabucasin, plumbagin, lapachol, α-lapachone, and β -lapachone), and the related quinolone- and isoquinolinedione scaffolds reported in the literature up to 2021. In detail, the design and synthetic approaches adopted to produce the reported compounds are highlighted, the structural fragments considered in hybridization and their biological activities are described, and the structure–activity relationships and the computational analyses applied are underlined.
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- Ines Mancini
- Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Physics, University of Trento, 38123 Trento, Italy; (J.V.); (A.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Physics, University of Trento, 38123 Trento, Italy; (J.V.); (A.D.)
- Laboratory of Translational Genomics, Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123 Trento, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Translational Genomics, Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123 Trento, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Physics, University of Trento, 38123 Trento, Italy; (J.V.); (A.D.)
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Hou W, Dong H, Zhang X, Wang Y, Su L, Xu H. Selenium as an emerging versatile player in heterocycles and natural products modification. Drug Discov Today 2022; 27:2268-2277. [PMID: 35390546 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2022.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
The diverse pharmacological activities of organoselenium compounds are closely correlated to their ability to scavenge and induce reactive oxygen species (ROS), their intrinsic oxidative properties, and their Se(0) release property. The incorporation of selenium into small molecules, and particularly into heterocycles and natural products, has shown great potential in altering the potency and selectivity of these molecules. Therefore, selenium will play an important role in drug discovery in the near future. We summarize how different organoselenium species affect cellular oxidative stress levels, and try to correlate the structural properties of selenium-containing heterocycles and natural product derivatives to their biological activities and therapeutic applications. We also provide some information to guide the rational design of selenium-containing drugs.
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- Wei Hou
- College of Pharmaceutical Science and Institute of Drug Development and Chemical Biology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science and Institute of Drug Development and Chemical Biology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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- Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Hangzhou Minsheng Institutes for Pharma Research, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China.
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Hou W, Xu H. Incorporating Selenium into Heterocycles and Natural Products─From Chemical Properties to Pharmacological Activities. J Med Chem 2022; 65:4436-4456. [PMID: 35244394 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Selenium (Se)-containing compounds have emerged as potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of a range of diseases. Through tremendous effort, considerable knowledge has been acquired to understand the complex chemical properties and biological activities of selenium, especially after its incorporation into bioactive molecules. From this perspective, we compiled extensive literature evidence to summarize and critically discuss the relationship between the pharmacological activities and chemical properties of selenium compounds and the strategic incorporation of selenium into organic molecules, especially bioactive heterocycles and natural products. We also provide perspectives regarding the challenges in selenium-based medicinal chemistry and future research directions.
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- Wei Hou
- College of Pharmaceutical Science and Institute of Drug Development and Chemical Biology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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Chemoselective Preparation of New Families of Phenolic-Organoselenium Hybrids-A Biological Assessment. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27041315. [PMID: 35209105 PMCID: PMC8875169 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Being aware of the enormous biological potential of organoselenium and polyphenolic compounds, we have accomplished the preparation of novel hybrids, combining both pharmacophores in order to obtain new antioxidant and antiproliferative agents. Three different families have been accessed in a straightforward and chemoselective fashion: carbohydrate-containing N-acylisoselenoureas, N-arylisoselenocarbamates and N-arylselenocarbamates. The nature of the organoselenium framework, number and position of phenolic hydroxyl groups and substituents on the aromatic scaffolds afforded valuable structure–activity relationships for the biological assays accomplished: antioxidant properties (antiradical activity, DNA-protective effects, Glutathione peroxidase (GPx) mimicry) and antiproliferative activity. Regarding the antioxidant activity, selenocarbamates 24–27 behaved as excellent mimetics of GPx in the substoichiometric elimination of H2O2 as a Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) model. Isoselenocarbamates and particularly their selenocarbamate isomers exhibited potent antiproliferative activity against non-small lung cell lines (A549, SW1573) in the low micromolar range, with similar potency to that shown by the chemotherapeutic agent cisplatin (cis-diaminodichloroplatin, CDDP) and occasionally with more potency than etoposide (VP-16).
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Santos LH, Kronenberger T, Almeida RG, Silva EB, Rocha REO, Oliveira JC, Barreto LV, Skinner D, Fajtová P, Giardini MA, Woodworth B, Bardine C, Lourenço AL, Craik CS, Poso A, Podust LM, McKerrow JH, Siqueira-Neto JL, O'Donoghue AJ, da Silva Júnior EN, Ferreira RS. Structure-based identification of naphthoquinones and derivatives as novel inhibitors of main protease Mpro and papain-like protease PLpro of SARS-CoV-2. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2022:2022.01.05.475095. [PMID: 35018373 PMCID: PMC8750648 DOI: 10.1101/2022.01.05.475095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 urgently demands novel direct antiviral treatments. The main protease (Mpro) and papain-like protease (PLpro) are attractive drug targets among coronaviruses due to their essential role in processing the polyproteins translated from the viral RNA. In the present work, we virtually screened 688 naphthoquinoidal compounds and derivatives against Mpro of SARS-CoV-2. Twenty-four derivatives were selected and evaluated in biochemical assays against Mpro using a novel fluorogenic substrate. In parallel, these compounds were also assayed with SARS-CoV-2 PLpro. Four compounds inhibited Mpro with half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC 50 ) values between 0.41 µM and 66 µM. In addition, eight compounds inhibited PLpro with IC 50 ranging from 1.7 µM to 46 µM. Molecular dynamics simulations suggest stable binding modes for Mpro inhibitors with frequent interactions with residues in the S1 and S2 pockets of the active site. For two PLpro inhibitors, interactions occur in the S3 and S4 pockets. In summary, our structure-based computational and biochemical approach identified novel naphthoquinonal scaffolds that can be further explored as SARS-CoV-2 antivirals.
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Zhang X, Zhang S, Zhao S, Wang X, Liu B, Xu H. Click Chemistry in Natural Product Modification. Front Chem 2021; 9:774977. [PMID: 34869223 PMCID: PMC8635925 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.774977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Click chemistry is perhaps the most powerful synthetic toolbox that can efficiently access the molecular diversity and unique functions of complex natural products up to now. It enables the ready synthesis of diverse sets of natural product derivatives either for the optimization of their drawbacks or for the construction of natural product-like drug screening libraries. This paper showcases the state-of-the-art development of click chemistry in natural product modification and summarizes the pharmacological activities of the active derivatives as well as the mechanism of action. The aim of this paper is to gain a deep understanding of the fruitful achievements and to provide perspectives, trends, and directions regarding further research in natural product medicinal chemistry.
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- Xiang Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
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Lima DJB, Almeida RG, Jardim GAM, Barbosa BPA, Santos ACC, Valença WO, Scheide MR, Gatto CC, de Carvalho GGC, Costa PMS, Pessoa C, Pereira CLM, Jacob C, Braga AL, da Silva Júnior EN. It takes two to tango: synthesis of cytotoxic quinones containing two redox active centers with potential antitumor activity. RSC Med Chem 2021; 12:1709-1721. [PMID: 34778772 DOI: 10.1039/d1md00168j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We report the synthesis of 47 new quinone-based derivatives via click chemistry and their subsequent evaluation against cancer cell lines and the control L929 murine fibroblast cell line. These compounds combine two redox centers, such as an ortho-quinone/para-quinone or quinones/selenium with the 1,2,3-triazole nucleus. Several of these compounds present IC50 values below 0.5 μM in cancer cell lines with significantly lower cytotoxicity in the control cell line L929 and good selectivity index. Hence, our study confirms the use of a complete and very diverse range of quinone compounds with potential application against certain cancer cell lines.
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- Daisy J B Lima
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza 60430-270 Ceará Brazil.,Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Saarland 66123 Saarbruecken Germany
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil .,Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina Florianópolis Santa Catarina 88040-900 Brazil
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- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Saarland 66123 Saarbruecken Germany.,Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina Florianópolis Santa Catarina 88040-900 Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Brasilia Brasilia 70904-970 DF Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza 60430-270 Ceará Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza 60430-270 Ceará Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza 60430-270 Ceará Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Saarland 66123 Saarbruecken Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina Florianópolis Santa Catarina 88040-900 Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil
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Yu J, Li S, Zeng X, Song J, Hu S, Cheng S, Chen C, Luo H, Pan W. Design, synthesis, and evaluation of proliferation inhibitory activity of novel L-shaped ortho-quinone analogs as anticancer agents. Bioorg Chem 2021; 117:105383. [PMID: 34656969 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, we present the design and synthesis of novel fully synthetic L-shaped ortho-quinone analogs with tanshinone IIA as the lead compoud, which is a molecule with numerous pharmacological benefits and potential to treat life-threatening diseases, such as cancer and viral infections. 24 L-shaped ortho-quinone analogs were designed and synthesized via click chemistry and introduced 1,2,3-triazole at the C-2 terminal of the furan ring. The cytotoxicity of these analogs toward different cancer cell lines was investigated in vitro. The new TD compounds showed potent inhibitory activities toward prostate cancer (PC3), leukemia (K562), breast cancer (MDA-231), lung cancer (A549), and cervical cancer (Hela) cell lines. Among them, TD1, TD11, and TD17 showed excellent broad-spectrum cytotoxic effects on five cancer cell lines by inducing apoptosis and arresting the cell cycle phase. Besides, TD1, TD11, and TD17 could target-bind with NQO1 protein in the prostate cancer cells PC3 leukemia cells K562. The results showed that removing the methyl group at C-3 and introducing 1,2,3-triazoles at the C-2 terminal of the furan ring were effective strategies for improving the broad-spectrum anticancer activity of L-shaped ortho-quinone analogs.
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- Jia Yu
- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550014, China.
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Zhang L, Zhang G, Xu S, Song Y. Recent advances of quinones as a privileged structure in drug discovery. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 223:113632. [PMID: 34153576 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Privileged structures are conductive to discover novel bioactive substances because they can bind to multiple targets with high affinity. Quinones are considered to be a privileged structure and useful template for the design of new compounds with potential pharmacological activity. This article presents the recent developments (2014-2021 update) of quinones in the fields of antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-Alzheimer's disease (AD) and antimalarial, mainly focusing on biological activities, structural modification and mechanism of action.
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- Li Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Jinan Second People's Hospital, 250001, 148 Jingyi Road, Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Rizhao People's Hospital, 276800, 126 Tai'an Road, Rizhao, PR China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, 44 West Culture Road, 250012, Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 250012, Jinan, PR China.
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Morais PAB, Francisco CS, de Paula H, Ribeiro R, Eloy MA, Javarini CL, Neto ÁC, Júnior VL. Semisynthetic Triazoles as an Approach in the Discovery of Novel Lead Compounds. CURR ORG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272825666210126100227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Historically, medicinal chemistry has been concerned with the approach of organic
chemistry for new drug synthesis. Considering the fruitful collections of new molecular entities,
the dedicated efforts for medicinal chemistry are rewarding. Planning and search for new
and applicable pharmacologic therapies involve the altruistic nature of the scientists. Since
the 19th century, notoriously applying isolated and characterized plant-derived compounds in
modern drug discovery and various stages of clinical development highlight its viability and
significance. Natural products influence a broad range of biological processes, covering transcription,
translation, and post-translational modification, being effective modulators of most
basic cellular processes. The research of new chemical entities through “click chemistry”
continuously opens up a map for the remarkable exploration of chemical space towards leading
natural products optimization by structure-activity relationship. Finally, in this review, we expect to gather a
broad knowledge involving triazolic natural product derivatives, synthetic routes, structures, and their biological activities.
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- Pedro Alves Bezerra Morais
- Centro de Ciencias Exatas, Naturais e da Saude, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29500000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Quimica, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29075910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciencias Exatas, Naturais e da Saude, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29500000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos- Graduacao em Agroquimica, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29500000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos- Graduacao em Agroquimica, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29500000, Alegre, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Quimica, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29075910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Quimica, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29075910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Quimica, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, 29075910, Vitória, ES, Brazil
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Wu LQ, Ma X, Liu ZP. Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of 3-(1-benzotriazole)-nor-β-lapachones as NQO1-directed antitumor agents. Bioorg Chem 2021; 113:104995. [PMID: 34034133 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.104995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A series of novel 3-(1-benzotriazole)-nor-β-lapachones 5a-5l were synthesized as the NQO1-targeted anticancer agents. Most of these compounds displayed good antiproliferative activity against the breast cancer MCF-7, lung cancer A549 and hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells in agreements with their NQO1 activity. Among them, compound 5k was identified as a favorable NQO1 substrate. It could activate the ROS production in a NQO1-dependent manner, arrest tumor cell cycle at G0/G1 phase, promote tumor cell apoptosis, and decrease the mitochondrial membrane potential. In HepG2 xenograft models, 5k significantly suppressed the tumor growth with no influences on animal body weights. Therefore, 5k could be a good lead for further anticancer drug developments.
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- Li-Qiang Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, PR China; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, PR China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, PR China.
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Selenium-Containing Polysaccharides—Structural Diversity, Biosynthesis, Chemical Modifications and Biological Activity. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11083717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Selenosugars are a group of sugar derivatives of great structural diversity (e.g., molar masses, selenium oxidation state, and selenium binding), obtained as a result of biosynthesis, chemical modification of natural compounds, or chemical synthesis. Seleno-monosaccharides and disaccharides are known to be non-toxic products of the natural metabolism of selenium compounds in mammals. In the case of the selenium-containing polysaccharides of natural origin, their formation is also postulated as a form of detoxification of excess selenium in microorganisms, mushroom, and plants. The valency of selenium in selenium-containing polysaccharides can be: 0 (encapsulated nano-selenium), IV (selenites of polysaccharides), or II (selenoglycosides or selenium built into the sugar ring to replace oxygen). The great interest in Se-polysaccharides results from the expected synergy between selenium and polysaccharides. Several plant- and mushroom-derived polysaccharides are potent macromolecules with antitumor, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and other biological properties. Selenium, a trace element of fundamental importance to human health, has been shown to possess several analogous functions. The mechanism by which selenium exerts anticancer and immunomodulatory activity differs from that of polysaccharide fractions, but a similar pharmacological effect suggests a possible synergy of these two agents. Various functions of Se-polysaccharides have been explored, including antitumor, immune-enhancement, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective activities. Due to being non-toxic or much less toxic than inorganic selenium compounds, Se-polysaccharides are potential dietary supplements that could be used, e.g., in chemoprevention.
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Begini F, Balaguez RA, Larroza A, Lopes EF, Lenardão EJ, Santi C, Alves D. Synthesis of 4-Arylselanyl-1 H-1,2,3-triazoles from Selenium-Containing Carbinols. Molecules 2021; 26:2224. [PMID: 33921473 PMCID: PMC8070154 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this work, we present a simple way to achieve 4-arylselanyl-1H-1,2,3-triazoles from selenium-containing carbinols in a one-pot strategy. The selenium-containing carbinols were used as starting materials to produce a range of selanyl-triazoles in moderate to good yields, including a quinoline and Zidovudine derivatives. One-pot protocols are crucial to the current concerns about waste production and solvent consumption, avoiding the isolation and purification steps of the reactive terminal selanylalkynes. We could also isolate an interesting and unprecedented by-product with one alkynylselenium moiety connected to the triazole.
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- Francesca Begini
- Group of Catalysis, Synthesis and Organic Green Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Perugia Via del Liceo 1, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (F.B.); (C.S.)
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPel, P.O. Box 354, 96010-900 Pelotas, Brazil; (R.A.B.); (A.L.); (E.F.L.); (E.J.L.)
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPel, P.O. Box 354, 96010-900 Pelotas, Brazil; (R.A.B.); (A.L.); (E.F.L.); (E.J.L.)
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPel, P.O. Box 354, 96010-900 Pelotas, Brazil; (R.A.B.); (A.L.); (E.F.L.); (E.J.L.)
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPel, P.O. Box 354, 96010-900 Pelotas, Brazil; (R.A.B.); (A.L.); (E.F.L.); (E.J.L.)
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- Group of Catalysis, Synthesis and Organic Green Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Perugia Via del Liceo 1, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (F.B.); (C.S.)
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UFPel, P.O. Box 354, 96010-900 Pelotas, Brazil; (R.A.B.); (A.L.); (E.F.L.); (E.J.L.)
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Kostenko AA, Bykova KA, Kucherenko AS, Komogortsev AN, Lichitsky BV, Zlotin SG. 2-Nitroallyl carbonate-based green bifunctional reagents for catalytic asymmetric annulation reactions. Org Biomol Chem 2021; 19:1780-1786. [PMID: 33543186 DOI: 10.1039/d0ob02283g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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2-Nitroallylic carbonates, a new class of "green" 1,3-bielectrophilic reagents for organic synthesis and catalysis, have been prepared. The bifunctional tertiary amine-catalyzed asymmetric [3 + 3] annulations of cyclic enols with these reagents occur much faster than corresponding reactions with 2-nitroallylic esters and produce no acidic by-products poisoning the catalyst. Furthermore, 2-nitroallylic carbonates enable highly enantioselective one-pot synthesis of a variety of fused dihydropyrane derivatives from available precursors bearing pharmacophoric fragments.
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- Alexey A Kostenko
- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47 Leninsky Prospect, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47 Leninsky Prospect, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47 Leninsky Prospect, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47 Leninsky Prospect, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47 Leninsky Prospect, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 47 Leninsky Prospect, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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Wood JM, de Carvalho RL, da Silva Júnior EN. The Different Facets of Metal-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization Involving Quinone Compounds. CHEM REC 2021; 21:2604-2637. [PMID: 33415843 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202000163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Metal-catalysed C-H functionalization has emerged as a powerful platform for the derivatization of quinones, a class of compounds with wide-ranging applications. This review organises and discusses the evolution of this chemistry from early Fujiwara-Moritani reactions, through to modern directing-group assisted C-H functionalization processes, including C-H functionalization reactions directed by the quinone ring itself. Mechanistic details of these reactions are provided to afford insight into how the unique reactivity of quinoidal compounds has been leveraged in each example.
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- James M Wood
- The Ferrier Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, 31270-901, Brazil
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Planeta K, Setkowicz Z, Janik-Olchawa N, Matusiak K, Ryszawy D, Drozdz A, Janeczko K, Ostachowicz B, Chwiej J. Comparison of Elemental Anomalies Following Implantation of Different Cell Lines of Glioblastoma Multiforme in the Rat Brain: A Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Study. ACS Chem Neurosci 2020; 11:4447-4459. [PMID: 33205959 PMCID: PMC7747222 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a primary brain tumor with a very high degree of malignancy and is classified by WHO as a glioma IV. At present, the treatment of patients suffering from GBM is based on surgical resection of the tumor with maximal protection of surrounding tissues followed by radio- and pharmacological therapy using temozolomide as the most frequently recommended drug. This strategy, however, does not guarantee success and has devastating consequences. Testing of new substances or therapies having potential in the treatment of GBM as well as detection of their side effects cannot be done on humans. Animal models of the disease are usually used for these purposes, and one possibility is the implantation of human tumor cells into rodent brains. Such a solution was used in the present study the purpose of which was comparison of elemental anomalies appearing in the brain as a result of implantation of different glioblastoma cell lines. These were two commercially available cell lines (U87MG and T98G), as well as tumor cells taken directly from a patient diagnosed with GBM. Using total reflection X-ray fluorescence we determined the contents of P, S, K, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Se in implanted-left and intact-right brain hemispheres. The number of elemental anomalies registered for both hemispheres was positively correlated with the invasiveness of GBM cells and was the highest for animals subjected to U87MG cell implantation, which presented significant decrease of P, K, and Cu levels and an increase of Se concentration within the left hemisphere. The abnormality common for all three groups of animals subjected to glioma cell implantation was increased Fe level in the brain, which may result from higher blood supply or the presence of hemorrhaging regions. In the case of the intact hemisphere, elevated Fe concentration may also indicate higher neuronal activity caused by taking over some functions of the left hemisphere impaired as a result of tumor growth.
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- Karolina Planeta
- AGH
University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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- Jagiellonian
University, Institute of Zoology
and Biomedical Research, Krakow 31-007, Poland
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- AGH
University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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- AGH
University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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- Jagiellonian
University, Faculty of Biochemistry,
Biophysics, and Biotechnology, Krakow 31-007, Poland
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- AGH
University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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- Jagiellonian
University, Institute of Zoology
and Biomedical Research, Krakow 31-007, Poland
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- AGH
University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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- AGH
University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Krakow 30-059, Poland
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Begines P, Sevilla-Horrillo L, Puerta A, Puckett R, Bayort S, Lagunes I, Maya I, Padrón JM, López Ó, Fernández-Bolaños JG. Masked Phenolic-Selenium Conjugates: Potent and Selective Antiproliferative Agents Overcoming P-gp Resistance. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:ph13110358. [PMID: 33142908 PMCID: PMC7692337 DOI: 10.3390/ph13110358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cancer accounts for one of the most complex diseases nowadays due to its multifactorial nature. Despite the vast number of cytotoxic agents developed so far, good therapeutic approaches are not always reached. In recent years, multitarget drugs are gaining great attention against multifactorial diseases in contraposition to polypharmacy. Herein we have accomplished the conjugation of phenolic derivatives with an ample number of organochalcogen motifs with the aim of developing novel antiproliferative agents. Their antioxidant, and antiproliferative properties (against six tumour and one non-tumour cell lines) were analysed. Moreover, in order to predict P-gp-mediated chemoresistance, the P-glycoprotein assay was also conducted in order to determine whether compounds prepared herein could behave as substrates of that glycoprotein. Selenium derivatives were found to be significantly stronger antiproliferative agents than their sulfur isosters. Moreover, the length and the nature of the tether, together with the nature of the organoselenium scaffold were also found to be crucial features in the observed bioactivities. The lead compound, bearing a methylenedioxyphenyl moiety, and a diselenide functionality, showed a good activity (GI50 = 0.88‒2.0 µM) and selectivity towards tumour cell lines (selectivity index: 14‒32); moreover, compounds considered herein were not substrates for the P-gp efflux pump, thus avoiding the development of chemoresistance coming from such mechanism, commonly found for widely-used chemotherapeutic agents.
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- Paloma Begines
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Apartado 1203, E-41071 Seville, Spain; (P.B.); (S.B.); (I.M.)
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain; (L.S.-H.); (R.P.)
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- BioLab, Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica “Antonio González” (IUBO-AG), Universidad de La Laguna, c/ Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, E-38206 La Laguna, Spain; (A.P.); (I.L.)
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- Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Virgen de África 7, E-41011 Seville, Spain; (L.S.-H.); (R.P.)
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Apartado 1203, E-41071 Seville, Spain; (P.B.); (S.B.); (I.M.)
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- BioLab, Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica “Antonio González” (IUBO-AG), Universidad de La Laguna, c/ Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, E-38206 La Laguna, Spain; (A.P.); (I.L.)
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Apartado 1203, E-41071 Seville, Spain; (P.B.); (S.B.); (I.M.)
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- BioLab, Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica “Antonio González” (IUBO-AG), Universidad de La Laguna, c/ Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, E-38206 La Laguna, Spain; (A.P.); (I.L.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.P.); (Ó.L.); (J.G.F.-B.); Tel.: +34-922-316-502 (J.M.P.) ext. 6126; +34-954-559-997 (Ó.L.); +34-954-550-996 (J.G.F.-B.)
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Apartado 1203, E-41071 Seville, Spain; (P.B.); (S.B.); (I.M.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.P.); (Ó.L.); (J.G.F.-B.); Tel.: +34-922-316-502 (J.M.P.) ext. 6126; +34-954-559-997 (Ó.L.); +34-954-550-996 (J.G.F.-B.)
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Apartado 1203, E-41071 Seville, Spain; (P.B.); (S.B.); (I.M.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.P.); (Ó.L.); (J.G.F.-B.); Tel.: +34-922-316-502 (J.M.P.) ext. 6126; +34-954-559-997 (Ó.L.); +34-954-550-996 (J.G.F.-B.)
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Ali W, Benedetti R, Handzlik J, Zwergel C, Battistelli C. The innovative potential of selenium-containing agents for fighting cancer and viral infections. Drug Discov Today 2020; 26:256-263. [PMID: 33164821 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Selenium-containing compounds have emerged as a potentially promising treatment for viral infections and tumor development and dissemination. Selenium per se is often considered as a toxic element with little or no beneficial effects, but considerable advances have been made in the understanding of the complex biology, chemistry and drug delivery of this element, especially when it is included in bioactive molecules. Here, we summarize and critically discuss recent findings in the field of selenium-based applications for the treatment of cancer and viral infections.
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- Wesam Ali
- Department of Technology and Biotechnology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, Medyczna 9, PL 30-688 Kraków, Poland; Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Saarland University, Campus B 2.1, D-66123 Saarbruecken, Germany
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Technology and Biotechnology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University, Medical College, Medyczna 9, PL 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Saarland University, Campus B 2.1, D-66123 Saarbruecken, Germany; Department of Precision Medicine, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy; Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Excellence 2018-2022, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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- Istituto Pasteur Italia, Fondazione Cenci-Bolognetti, Department of Molecular Medicine, Department of Excellence 2018-2022, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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Gong Q, Hu J, Wang P, Li X, Zhang X. A comprehensive review on β-lapachone: Mechanisms, structural modifications, and therapeutic potentials. Eur J Med Chem 2020; 210:112962. [PMID: 33158575 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
β-Lapachone (β-lap, 1), an ortho-naphthoquinone natural product isolated from the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) in many regions of South America, has received extensive attention due to various pharmacological activities, such as antitumor, anti-Trypanosoma cruzi, anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis, antibacterial, and antimalarial activities. Related mechanisms of β-lap have been widely investigated for a full understanding of its therapeutic potentials. Numerous derivatives of β-lap have been reported with aims to generate new chemical entities, improve the corresponding biological potency, and overcome disadvantages of its physical and chemical properties and safety profiles. This review will give insight into the pharmacological mechanisms of β-lap and provide a comprehensive understanding of its structural modifications with regard to different therapeutic potentials. The available clinical trials related to β-lap and its derivatives are also summarized.
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- Qijie Gong
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, And Department of Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, And Department of Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Design and Optimization, And Department of Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of β-lapachone-monastrol hybrids as potential anticancer agents. Eur J Med Chem 2020; 203:112594. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Almeida RG, Valença WO, Rosa LG, de Simone CA, de Castro SL, Barbosa JMC, Pinheiro DP, Paier CRK, de Carvalho GGC, Pessoa C, Goulart MOF, Kharma A, da Silva Júnior EN. Synthesis of quinone imine and sulphur-containing compounds with antitumor and trypanocidal activities: redox and biological implications. RSC Med Chem 2020; 11:1145-1160. [PMID: 33479619 PMCID: PMC7651858 DOI: 10.1039/d0md00072h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Ortho-Quinones represent a special class of redox active compounds associated with a spectrum of pronounced biological activities, including selective cytotoxicity and antimicrobial actions. The modification of the quinone ring by simple nitrogen and sulphur substitutions leads to several new classes of compounds with their own, distinct redox behaviour and equally distinct activities against cancer cell lines and Trypanosoma cruzi. Some of the compounds investigated show activity against T. cruzi at concentrations of 24.3 and 65.6 μM with a selectivity index of around 1. These results demonstrate that simple chemical modifications on the ortho-quinone ring system, in particular, by heteroatoms such as nitrogen and sulphur, transform these simple redox molecules into powerful cytotoxic agents with considerable "potential", not only in synthesis and electrochemistry, but also, in a broader sense, in health sciences.
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- Renata G Almeida
- Institute of Exact Sciences , Department of Chemistry , Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , 31270-901 , MG , Brazil .
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- Institute of Exact Sciences , Department of Chemistry , Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , 31270-901 , MG , Brazil .
- Center for the Development of Chemical Technologies , State University of Mato Grosso do Sul , Naviraí , 79950-000 , MS , Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences , Department of Chemistry , Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , 31270-901 , MG , Brazil .
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- Department of Physics and Informatics , Institute of Physics , University of São Paulo , São Carlos , 13560-160 , SP , Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology , Federal University of Ceará , Fortaleza , CE 60430-270 , Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology , Federal University of Ceará , Fortaleza , CE 60430-270 , Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology , Federal University of Ceará , Fortaleza , CE 60430-270 , Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology , Federal University of Ceará , Fortaleza , CE 60430-270 , Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology , Federal University of Alagoas , CEP 57072-970 , Maceió , AL , Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences , Department of Chemistry , Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , 31270-901 , MG , Brazil .
- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry , School of Pharmacy , University of Saarland , D-66123 Saarbruecken , Germany
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- Institute of Exact Sciences , Department of Chemistry , Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , 31270-901 , MG , Brazil .
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da Silva CR, S Campos RD, de A Neto JB, Sampaio LS, do Nascimento FB, do Av Sá LG, Cândido TM, Magalhães HI, da Cruz EH, da Silva Júnior EN, de Moraes MO, Cavalcanti BC, Silva J, Marinho ES, Júnior HV. Antifungal activity of β-lapachone against azole-resistant Candida spp. and its aspects upon biofilm formation. Future Microbiol 2020; 15:1543-1554. [PMID: 33215521 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2020-0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the antifungal effect of β-lapachone (β-lap) on azole-resistant strains of Candida spp. in both planktonic and biofilm form. Materials & methods: The antifungal activity of β-lap was evaluated by broth microdilution, flow cytometry and the comet assay. The cell viability of the biofilms was assessed using the MTT assay. Results: β-lap showed antifungal activity against resistant strains of Candida spp. in planktonic form. In addition, β-lap decreased the viability of mature biofilms and inhibited the formation of biofilms in vitro. Conclusion: β-lap showed antifungal activity against Candida spp., suggesting that the compound can be utilized as an adjunct agent in the treatment of candidiasis.
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- Cecília R da Silva
- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Christus University Center (UNICHRISTUS), Fortaleza, CE 60160-230, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Christus University Center (UNICHRISTUS), Fortaleza, CE 60160-230, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-170, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58059-900, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthetic & Heterocyclic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Synthetic & Heterocyclic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
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- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
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- Departmentof Chemistry, Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry (GQTE), StateUniversity of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará 62930-000, Brazil
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- Departmentof Chemistry, Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry (GQTE), StateUniversity of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará 62930-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-275, Brazil
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60430-170, Brazil
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Ribeiro RCB, de Marins DB, Di Leo I, da Silva Gomes L, de Moraes MG, Abbadi BL, Villela AD, da Silva WF, da Silva LCRP, Machado P, Bizarro CV, Basso LA, Cristina de Moraes M, Ferreira VF, da Silva FDC, Nascimento V. Anti-tubercular profile of new selenium-menadione conjugates against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv (ATCC 27294) strain and multidrug-resistant clinical isolates. Eur J Med Chem 2020; 209:112859. [PMID: 33010635 PMCID: PMC7510590 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most fatal diseases and is responsible for the infection of millions of people around the world. Most recently, scientific frontiers have been engaged to develop new drugs that can overcome drug-resistant TB. Following this direction, using a designed scaffold based on the combination of two separate pharmacophoric groups, a series of menadione-derived selenoesters was developed with good yields. All products were evaluated for their in vitro activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv and attractive results were observed, especially for the compounds 8a, 8c and 8f (MICs 2.1, 8.0 and 8.1 μM, respectively). In addition, 8a, 8c and 8f demonstrated potent in vitro activity against multidrug-resistant clinical isolates (CDCT-16 and CDCT-27) with promising MIC values ranging from 0.8 to 3.1 μM. Importantly, compounds 8a and 8c were found to be non-toxic against the Vero cell line. The SI value of 8a (>23.8) was found to be comparable to that of isoniazid (>22.7), which suggests the possibility of carrying out advanced studies on this derivative. Therefore, these menadione-derived selenoesters obtained as hybrid compounds represent promising new anti-tubercular agents to overcome TB multidrug resistance. New menadione-derived selenoesters were synthesized. The compounds demonstrated excellent activity against M. tuberculosis H37Rv. 8a, 8c and 8f showed potent activity against multidrug resistant clinical isolates. Compounds 8a and 8c were found to be non-toxic. These organoselenium compounds represent promising new anti-tubercular agents.
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- Ruan C B Ribeiro
- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Em Tuberculose (INCT-TB), Centro de Pesquisas Em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Av. Ipiranga 6681 - Prédio 92A Tecnopuc, 90619-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Em Tuberculose (INCT-TB), Centro de Pesquisas Em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Av. Ipiranga 6681 - Prédio 92A Tecnopuc, 90619-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Faculdade de Farmácia, CEP 21941-902, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Faculdade de Farmácia, CEP 21941-902, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Em Tuberculose (INCT-TB), Centro de Pesquisas Em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Av. Ipiranga 6681 - Prédio 92A Tecnopuc, 90619-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Em Tuberculose (INCT-TB), Centro de Pesquisas Em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Av. Ipiranga 6681 - Prédio 92A Tecnopuc, 90619-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Em Tuberculose (INCT-TB), Centro de Pesquisas Em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio Grande Do Sul, PUCRS, Av. Ipiranga 6681 - Prédio 92A Tecnopuc, 90619-900, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Farmácia, Departamento de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, CEP 24241-000, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Química Orgânica, Instituto de Química, Campus Do Valonguinho, CEP 24020-150, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
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Kharma A, Jacob C, Bozzi ÍAO, Jardim GAM, Braga AL, Salomão K, Gatto CC, Silva MFS, Pessoa C, Stangier M, Ackermann L, da Silva Júnior EN. Electrochemical Selenation/Cyclization of Quinones: A Rapid, Green and Efficient Access to Functionalized Trypanocidal and Antitumor Compounds. European J Org Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202000216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Ammar Kharma
- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270‐901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry School of Pharmacy University of Saarland 66123 Saarbruecken Germany
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- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry School of Pharmacy University of Saarland 66123 Saarbruecken Germany
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270‐901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of Santa Catarina 88040‐900 Florianópolis SC Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry Federal University of Santa Catarina 88040‐900 Florianópolis SC Brazil
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- Oswaldo Cruz Institute FIOCRUZ 21045‐900 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry University of Brasilia 70904‐970 Brasilia DF Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Federal University of Ceará 60430‐270 Fortaleza CE Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology School of Pharmacy Federal University of Ceará 60430‐270 Fortaleza CE Brazil
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- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie Georg‐August‐Universität Tammannstraße 2 37077 Göttingen Germany
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- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie Georg‐August‐Universität Tammannstraße 2 37077 Göttingen Germany
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- Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270‐901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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Anticancer Potential of Resveratrol, β-Lapachone and Their Analogues. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25040893. [PMID: 32085381 PMCID: PMC7070981 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25040893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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This review aims to explore the potential of resveratrol, a polyphenol stilbene, and beta-lapachone, a naphthoquinone, as well as their derivatives, in the development of new drug candidates for cancer. A brief history of these compounds is reviewed along with their potential effects and mechanisms of action and the most recent attempts to improve their bioavailability and potency against different types of cancer.
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Mansano Willig JC, Granetto G, Reginato D, Dutra FR, Poruczinski ÉF, de Oliveira IM, Stefani HA, de Campos SD, de Campos ÉA, Manarin F, Botteselle GV. A comparative study between Cu(INA)2-MOF and [Cu(INA)2(H2O)4] complex for a click reaction and the Biginelli reaction under solvent-free conditions. RSC Adv 2020; 10:3407-3415. [PMID: 35497731 PMCID: PMC9048522 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra10171c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The catalytic activity of metal–organic framework Cu(INA)2 (INA = isonicotinate ion) and the complex [Cu(INA)2(H2O)4] were studied in the Copper-catalyzed Azide–Alkyne Cycloaddition (CuAAC) and Biginelli reaction under solvent-free reaction conditions. The robust, efficient and eco-friendly new method allowed the preparation of a variety of 1,2,3-triazole compounds in good to excellent yields and high selectivity for the 1,4-disubstituted triazole. Moreover, for the Biginelli reaction between aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate and urea, the corresponding dihydropyrimidinones (DHPMs) were also obtained in satisfactory yields under mild reaction conditions for both catalysts. The comparative study between Cu(INA)2-MOF and [Cu(INA)2(H2O)4] complex demonstrated better results for the Cu-MOF, for both the yields and the regioselectivity of the products. Furthermore, no change in the heterogeneous catalyst structure was observed after the reaction, allowing them to be recovered and reused without any loss of activity. The catalytic application of Cu(INA)2-MOF in click and Biginelli reactions was investigated and a comparative study with the [Cu(INA)2(H2O)4] complex was performed.![]()
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- Julia C. Mansano Willig
- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmácia
- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas
- Universidade de São Paulo
- São Paulo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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- Centro de Engenharias e Ciências Exatas-CECE
- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
- Toledo
- Brazil
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Tavares Junior JMDC, da Silva CDG, Dos Santos BF, Souza NS, de Oliveira AR, Kupfer VL, Rinaldi AW, Domingues NLC. Cerium catalyst promoted C-S cross-coupling: synthesis of thioethers, dapsone and RN-18 precursors. Org Biomol Chem 2019; 17:10103-10108. [PMID: 31755516 DOI: 10.1039/c9ob02171j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this work, we present a novel, efficient and green methodology for the synthesis of thioethers by the C-S cross-coupling reaction with the assistance of [Ce(l-Pro)2]2Ox as a heterogeneous catalyst in good to excellent yields. A scale-up of the protocol was explored using an unpublished methodology for the synthesis of a dapsone-precursor, which proved to be very effective over a short time. The catalyst [Ce(l-Pro)2]2Ox was recovered and it was shown to be effective for five more reaction cycles.
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- José M da C Tavares Junior
- Organic Catalysis and Biocatalysis Laboratory - LACOB, Federal University of Grande Dourados - UFGD, Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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Xu Z, Zhao SJ, Liu Y. 1,2,3-Triazole-containing hybrids as potential anticancer agents: Current developments, action mechanisms and structure-activity relationships. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 183:111700. [PMID: 31546197 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Anticancer agents are critical for the cancer treatment, but side effects and the drug resistance associated with the currently used anticancer agents create an urgent need to explore novel drugs with low side effects and high efficacy. 1,2,3-Triazole is privileged building block in the discovery of new anticancer agents, and some of its derivatives have already been applied in clinics or under clinical trials for fighting against cancers. Hybrid molecules occupy an important position in cancer control, and hybridization of 1,2,3-triazole framework with other anticancer pharmacophores may provide valuable therapeutic intervention for the treatment of cancer, especially drug-resistant cancer. This review emphasizes the recent advances in 1,2,3-triazole-containing hybrids with anticancer potential, covering articles published between 2015 and 2019, and the structure-activity relationships, together with mechanisms of action are also discussed.
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- Zhi Xu
- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, PR China.
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- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China.
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El-Kardocy A, Mustafa M, Ahmed ER, Mohamady S, Mostafa YA. Aryl azide-sulfonamide hybrids induce cellular apoptosis: synthesis and preliminary screening of their cytotoxicity in human HCT116 and A549 cancer cell lines. Med Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-019-02438-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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da Silva Júnior EN, Jardim GAM, Jacob C, Dhawa U, Ackermann L, de Castro SL. Synthesis of quinones with highlighted biological applications: A critical update on the strategies towards bioactive compounds with emphasis on lapachones. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 179:863-915. [PMID: 31306817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.06.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Naphthoquinones are of key importance in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. In the last few years, various synthetic routes have been developed to prepare bioactive compounds derived or based on lapachones. In this sense, this review is mainly focused on the synthetic aspects and strategies used for the design of these compounds on the basis of their biological activities for the development of drugs against the neglected diseases leishmaniases and Chagas disease and also cancer. Three strategies used to develop bioactive quinones are discussed and categorized: (i) C-ring modification, (ii) redox centre modification and (iii) A-ring modification. Framed within these strategies for the development of naphthoquinoidal compounds against T. cruzi. Leishmania and cancer, reactions including copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (click chemistry), palladium-catalysed cross couplings, C-H activation reactions, Ullmann couplings and heterocyclisations reported up to July 2019 will be discussed. The aim of derivatisation is the generation of novel molecules that can potentially inhibit cellular organelles/processes, generate reactive oxygen species and increase lipophilicity to enhance penetration through the plasma membrane. Modified lapachones have emerged as promising prototypes for the development of drugs against leishmaniases, Chagas disease and cancer.
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- Eufrânio N da Silva Júnior
- Laboratory of Synthetic and Heterocyclic Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil; Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstraße 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Synthetic and Heterocyclic Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil; Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Saarland University, Campus B2 1, D-66123, Saarbruecken, Germany
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- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstraße 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstraße 2, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21045-900, Brazil
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Kamal A, Nazari V M, Yaseen M, Iqbal MA, Ahamed MBK, Majid ASA, Bhatti HN. Green synthesis of selenium-N-heterocyclic carbene compounds: Evaluation of antimicrobial and anticancer potential. Bioorg Chem 2019; 90:103042. [PMID: 31226469 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Three benzimidazolium salts (III-V) and respective selenium adducts (VI-VIII) were designed, synthesized and characterized by various analytical techniques (FT-IR and NMR 1H, 13C). Selected salts and respective selenium N-Heterocyclic carbenes (selenium-NHC) adducts were tested in vitro against Cervical Cancer Cell line (Hela), Breast Adenocarcinoma cell line (MCF-7), Retinal Ganglion Cell line (RGC-5) and Mouse Melanoma Cell line (B16F10) using MTT assay and the results were compared with standard drug 5-Fluorouracil. Se-NHC compounds and azolium salts showed significant anticancer potential. Molecular docking studies of compounds (VI, VII and VIII) showed strong binding energies and ligand affinity toward following angiogenic factors: VEGF-A (vascular endothelial growth factor A), EGF (human epidermal growth factor), HIF (Hypoxia-inducible factor) and COX-1 (Cyclooxygenase-1) suggesting that the anticancer activity of adducts (VI, VII and VIII) may be due to their strong anti-angiogenic effect. In addition, compounds III-VIII were screened for their antibacterial and antifungal potential. Adduct VI was found to be potent anti-fungal agent against A. Niger with zone of inhibition (ZI) value 27.01 ± 0.251 mm which is better than standard drug Clotrimazole tested in parallel.
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- Amna Kamal
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, 11800 Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Education (Lahore), Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
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- EMAN Biodiscoveries Sdn. Bhd., A1-4, Lot 5, Persiaran 2/1, Kedah Halal Park, Kawasan Perindustrian Sungai Petani, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan.
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Kandhasamy S, Arthi N, Arun RP, Verma RS. Synthesis and fabrication of novel quinone-based chromenopyrazole antioxidant-laden silk fibroin nanofibers scaffold for tissue engineering applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 102:773-787. [PMID: 31147050 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Oxidative stress is critically attributed for impeding tissue repair and regeneration process. Elimination of over-accumulated, deleterious reactive oxygen species (ROS) could be elicited to accelerate healing in tissue engineering applications. Antioxidant biomolecules play a pivotal role in attenuating oxidative stress by neutralizing the free radical effects. Herein, we describe the synthesis and fabrication of novel quinone-based chromenopyrazole (QCP) antioxidant-laden silk fibroin (SF) electrospun nanofiber scaffold (QCP-SF) for tissue engineering applications. The spectral characterization of the synthesized compounds (6a-6h) were analysed by using NMR, FTIR and mass spectra and cell viability study of all the synthesized compounds were evaluated by MTT assay in primary rat bone marrow stem cells (rBMSCs). Among the prepared molecules, compound 6h showed an excellent cell viability, and antioxidant efficacy of compound 6h (QCP) was investigated through 1,1‑diphenyl‑2‑picrylhydiazyl (DPPH) scavenging assay. QCP expressed high antioxidant activity with IC50% of DPPH scavenging was observed about 5.506 ± 0.2786 μg. Novel QCP laden SF fiber scaffolds (QCP-SF) were characterized and incorporation of QCP did not affect the nanofiber architecture of QCP-SF scaffold. QCP-SF scaffold exhibited an enhanced thermal and mechanical stability when compared to native SF fiber mat. In vitro biocompatibility studies were evaluated using NIH 3T3 fibroblasts and rBMSCs. The QCP-SF scaffold displayed an increased cell attachment and proliferation in both cell types. In vitro wound healing study (scratch assay) of QCP-SF scaffold showed an excellent cell migration with NIH 3T3 cells into scratch area and complete cell migration occurred within 24 h. Based on results, we propose that QCP-loaded SF (QCP-SF) nanofibrous scaffolds can serve as a promising potential antioxidant fibrous scaffold for skin tissue engineering applications.
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- Subramani Kandhasamy
- Stem Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, TN, India
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- Stem Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, TN, India
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- Stem Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, TN, India
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- Stem Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, TN, India.
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Jardim GAM, Bozzi ÍAO, Oliveira WXC, Mesquita-Rodrigues C, Menna-Barreto RFS, Kumar RA, Gravel E, Doris E, Braga AL, da Silva Júnior EN. Copper complexes and carbon nanotube–copper ferrite-catalyzed benzenoid A-ring selenation of quinones: an efficient method for the synthesis of trypanocidal agents. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj02026h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A-ring selenation of naphthoquinones and anthraquinones is reported. The reaction proceeds in the presence of a copper source, and provides an efficient and general method for preparing selenium-based quinones with trypanocidal activity.
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- Guilherme A. M. Jardim
- Institute of Exact Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Belo Horizonte
- Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Belo Horizonte
- Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Belo Horizonte
- Brazil
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- Service de Chimie Bioorganique et de Marquage (SCBM) CEA
- Université Paris-Saclay
- 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette
- France
- SRM Research Institute
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- Service de Chimie Bioorganique et de Marquage (SCBM) CEA
- Université Paris-Saclay
- 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette
- France
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- Service de Chimie Bioorganique et de Marquage (SCBM) CEA
- Université Paris-Saclay
- 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette
- France
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- Department of Chemistry
- Federal University of Santa Catarina
- 88040-900 Florianópolis
- Brazil
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de Carvalho RL, Jardim GAM, Santos ACC, Araujo MH, Oliveira WXC, Bombaça ACS, Menna‐Barreto RFS, Gopi E, Gravel E, Doris E, da Silva Júnior EN. Combination of Aryl Diselenides/Hydrogen Peroxide and Carbon‐Nanotube/Rhodium Nanohybrids for Naphthol Oxidation: An Efficient Route towards Trypanocidal Quinones. Chemistry 2018; 24:15227-15235. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201802773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Renato L. de Carvalho
- Institute of Exact SciencesDepartment of ChemistryFederal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Institute of Exact SciencesDepartment of ChemistryFederal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Institute of Exact SciencesDepartment of ChemistryFederal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Institute of Exact SciencesDepartment of ChemistryFederal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Institute of Exact SciencesDepartment of ChemistryFederal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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- Service de Chimie Bioorganique et de Marquage (SCBM)CEAUniversité Paris-Saclay 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- Service de Chimie Bioorganique et de Marquage (SCBM)CEAUniversité Paris-Saclay 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- Service de Chimie Bioorganique et de Marquage (SCBM)CEAUniversité Paris-Saclay 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette France
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- Institute of Exact SciencesDepartment of ChemistryFederal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil
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AbstractSelenium is a biocompatible element and participates in several biochemical reactions occurring in the human body. Its biocompatibility and minimal toxicity has attracted researchers to develop selenium-based drugs. Hence, recent developments on biomedical applications of selenium-based compounds have been discussed. A structure activity relationship has also been interpreted.
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- Amna Kamal
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
- Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry Laboratory, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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Barbosa FAR, Siminski T, Canto RFS, Almeida GM, Mota NSRS, Ourique F, Pedrosa RC, Braga AL. Novel pyrimidinic selenourea induces DNA damage, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis in human breast carcinoma. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 155:503-515. [PMID: 29908443 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Novel pyrimidinic selenoureas were synthesized and evaluated against tumour and normal cell lines. Among these, the compound named 3j initially showed relevant cytotoxicity and selectivity for tumour cells. Three analogues of 3j were designed and synthesized keeping in view the structural requirements of this compound. Almost all the tested compounds displayed considerable cytotoxicity. However, 8a, one of the 3j analogues, was shown to be highly selective and cytotoxic, especially for breast carcinoma cells (MCF-7) (IC50 = 3.9 μM). Furthermore, 8a caused DNA damage, inhibited cell proliferation, was able to arrest cell cycle in S phase, and induced cell death by apoptosis in human breast carcinoma cells. Moreover, predictions of pharmacokinetic properties showed that 8a may present good absorption and permeation characteristics for oral administration. Overall, the current study established 8a as a potential drug prototype to be employed as a DNA interactive cytotoxic agent for the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Flavio A R Barbosa
- Laboratório de Síntese de Substâncias de Selênio Bioativas (LabSelen), Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental (LABIOEX), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química Medicinal de Compostos de Selênio (QMCSe), Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental (LABIOEX), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental (LABIOEX), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental (LABIOEX), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica Experimental (LABIOEX), Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Síntese de Substâncias de Selênio Bioativas (LabSelen), Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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β-lapachone and α-nor-lapachone modulate Candida albicans viability and virulence factors. J Mycol Med 2018; 28:314-319. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2018.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Development of novel amino-quinoline-5,8-dione derivatives as NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) inhibitors with potent antiproliferative activities. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 154:199-209. [PMID: 29803003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Fourteen novel amino-quinoline-5,8-dione derivatives (6a-h and 7a-h) were designed and synthesized by coupling different alkyl- or aryl-amino fragments at the C6- or C7-position of quinoline-5,8-dione. All target compounds showed antiproliferative potency in the low micromolar range in both drug sensitive HeLaS3 and multidrug resistant KB-vin cell lines. Compounds 6h, 6d, 7a, and 7d exhibited more potent antiproliferative effects than the other compounds. Especially, compounds 6d and 7d displayed NQO1-dependent cytotoxicity and competitive NQO1 inhibitory effects in both drug sensitive HeLaS3 and multidrug resistant KB-vin cell lines. Furthermore, compounds 6h, 6d, 7a, and 7d induced a dose-dependent lethal mitochondrial dysfunction in both drug sensitive HeLaS3 and multidrug resistant KB-vin cells by increasing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Notably, compound 7d selectively inhibited cancer cells, but not non-tumor liver cell proliferation in vitro, and significantly triggered HeLaS3 cell apoptosis by regulating apoptotic proteins of Bcl-2, Bax, and cleaved caspase-3 in a dose-dependent manner. Our findings suggest that these novel C6- or C7-substituted amino-quinoline-5,8-dione derivatives, such as 7d, could be further developed in the future as potent and selective antitumor agents to potentially circumvent multi-drug resistance (MDR).
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Munchen TS, Sonego MS, de Souza D, Dornelles L, Seixas FK, Collares T, Piccoli BC, da Silva FD, da Rocha JBT, Quoos N, Rodrigues OED. New 3’‐Triazolyl‐5’‐aryl‐chalcogenothymidine: Synthesis and Anti‐oxidant and Antiproliferative Bladder Carcinoma (5637) Activity. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201800156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Taiana S. Munchen
- LabSelen-NanoBio – Departamento de QuímicaUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria RS - CEP 97105–900 – Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB)Biotecnologia/Centro de Desenvolvimento TecnológicoGrupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular (GPO)Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer Universidade Federal de PelotasCampus Universitário s/n Capão do Leão-RS Brasil Cep: 96010–900
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- LabSelen-NanoBio – Departamento de QuímicaUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria RS - CEP 97105–900 – Brazil
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- LabSelen-NanoBio – Departamento de QuímicaUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria RS - CEP 97105–900 – Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB)Biotecnologia/Centro de Desenvolvimento TecnológicoGrupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular (GPO)Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer Universidade Federal de PelotasCampus Universitário s/n Capão do Leão-RS Brasil Cep: 96010–900
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGB)Biotecnologia/Centro de Desenvolvimento TecnológicoGrupo de Pesquisa em Oncologia Celular e Molecular (GPO)Laboratório de Biotecnologia do Câncer Universidade Federal de PelotasCampus Universitário s/n Capão do Leão-RS Brasil Cep: 96010–900
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularCentro de Ciências Naturais e ExatasUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria Santa Maria CEP 97105–900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularCentro de Ciências Naturais e ExatasUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria Santa Maria CEP 97105–900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia MolecularCentro de Ciências Naturais e ExatasUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria Santa Maria CEP 97105–900 Brazil
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- LabSelen-NanoBio – Departamento de QuímicaUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria RS - CEP 97105–900 – Brazil
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- LabSelen-NanoBio – Departamento de QuímicaUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria RS - CEP 97105–900 – Brazil
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Aim: The increasing number of cancer cases has stimulated researchers to seek for novel approaches. We have combined two bioactive moieties: a polyphenolic scaffold and an organoselenium motif. Four different families (isothiocyanates/thioureas, and their selenium isosters) derived from dopamine, (±)-norepinephrine and R-epinephrine were accessed. Results: Heterocumulenes derived from dopamine and β-O-methylnoradrenaline were strong antiproliferative agents (GI50<10 μM). Selenoureas derived from β-O-methylnoradrenaline bearing electron-withdrawing groups (halogen, -NO2, -Ph) on the phenyl ring, were also strong antiproliferative agents, besides exhibiting good antiradical and glutathione peroxidase-like activities. Up to a 14-fold increased activity was achieved compared with classical chemotherapeutic agents, exhibiting also different mechanisms of action (cell cycle assays). Redox analysis on HeLa cells suggested an increase of ROS levels after the incubation period. Conclusion: the combination of organoselenium and phenolic moieties might provide valuable lead compounds with relevant antiproliferative properties.
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Ogata T, Kimachi T. Construction of Cyclic Ether-Fused Tricyclic Naphthoquinone Derivatives by Intramolecular Cyclization Reaction. HETEROCYCLES 2018. [DOI: 10.3987/rev-18-sr(t)2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Jardim GAM, Lima DJB, Valença WO, Lima DJB, Cavalcanti BC, Pessoa C, Rafique J, Braga AL, Jacob C, da Silva Júnior EN, da Cruz EHG. Synthesis of Selenium-Quinone Hybrid Compounds with Potential Antitumor Activity via Rh-Catalyzed C-H Bond Activation and Click Reactions. Molecules 2017; 23:E83. [PMID: 29301214 PMCID: PMC6017932 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23010083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Revised: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In continuation of our quest for new redox-modulating catalytic antitumor molecules, selenium-containing quinone-based 1,2,3-triazoles were synthesized using rhodium-catalyzed C-H bond activation and click reactions. All compounds were evaluated against five types of cancer cell lines: HL-60 (human promyelocytic leukemia cells), HCT-116 (human colon carcinoma cells), SF295 (human glioblastoma cells), NCIH-460 (human lung cells) and PC3 (human prostate cancer cells). Some compounds showed good activity with IC50 values below 1 µM. The cytotoxic potential of the naphthoquinoidal derivatives was also evaluated in non-tumor cells, exemplified by L929 cells. Overall, these compounds represent promising new lead derivatives and stand for a new class of chalcogenium-containing derivatives with potential antitumor activity.
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- Guilherme A M Jardim
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, CEP 60180-900 Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, CEP 60180-900 Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, CEP 60180-900 Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, CEP 60180-900 Fortaleza, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-900 Florianópolis, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, 88040-900 Florianópolis, Brazil.
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- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, University of Saarland, Campus B2 1, D-66123 Saarbruecken, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Exact Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
- Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, University of Saarland, Campus B2 1, D-66123 Saarbruecken, Germany.
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Alves D, Goldani B, Lenardão EJ, Perin G, Schumacher RF, Paixão MW. Copper Catalysis and Organocatalysis Showing the Way: Synthesis of Selenium-Containing Highly Functionalized 1,2,3-Triazoles. CHEM REC 2017; 18:527-542. [PMID: 29235236 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.201700058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This article provides a comprehensive overview of reported methods - particularly copper- and organocatalyzed reactions - for the regioselective syntheses of selenium-containing 1,2,3-triazoles systems. These chemical entities are prevalent cores in biologically active compounds and functional materials. In view of their unique properties, substantial efforts have been paid for the design and development of practical approaches for the synthesis of these scaffolds.
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- Diego Alves
- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas - UFPel, P.O. Box 354 - 96010-900, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas - UFPel, P.O. Box 354 - 96010-900, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas - UFPel, P.O. Box 354 - 96010-900, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas - UFPel, P.O. Box 354 - 96010-900, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- LASOL-CCQFA, Universidade Federal de Pelotas - UFPel, P.O. Box 354 - 96010-900, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos - UFSCar, Via Washington Luís, km 235 - SP-310, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil-, 13565-905
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