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Jakopec S, Hamzic LF, Bočkor L, Car I, Perić B, Kirin SI, Sedić M, Raić-Malić S. Coumarin-modified ruthenium complexes: Synthesis, characterization, and antiproliferative activity against human cancer cells. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024; 357:e2400271. [PMID: 38864840 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202400271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Among ruthenium complexes studied as anticancer metallodrugs, NKP-1339, NAMI-A, RM175, and RAPTA-C have already entered clinical trials due to their potent antitumor activity demonstrated in preclinical studies and reduced toxicity in comparison with platinum drugs. Considering the advantages of ruthenium-based anticancer drugs and the cytostatic activity of organometallic complexes with triazole- and coumarin-derived ligands, we set out to synthesize Ru(II) complexes of coumarin-1,2,3,-triazole hybrids (L) with the general formula [Ru(L)(p-cymene)(Cl)]ClO4. The molecular structure of the complex [Ru(2a)(p-cymene)(Cl)]ClO4 (2aRu) was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, which confirmed the coordination of the ligand to the central ruthenium(II) cation by bidentate mode of coordination. Coordination with Ru(II) resulted in the enhancement of cytostatic activity in HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells and PANC-1 pancreatic cancer cells. Coumarin derivative 2a positively regulated the expression and activity of c-Myc and NPM1 in RKO colon carcinoma cells, while the Ru(II) half-sandwich complex 2cRu induced downregulation of AKT and ERK signaling in PANC-1 cells concomitant with reduced intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species. Altogether, our findings indicated that coumarin-modified half-sandwich Ru(II) complexes held potential as anticancer agents against gastrointestinal malignancies.
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- Silvio Jakopec
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Cai X, Cai J, Fang L, Xu S, Zhu H, Wu S, Chen Y, Fang S. Design, synthesis and molecular modeling of novel D-ring substituted steroidal 4,5-dihydropyrazole thiazolinone derivatives as anti-inflammatory agents by inhibition of COX-2/iNOS production and down-regulation of NF-κB/MAPKs in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 272:116460. [PMID: 38704943 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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It has been reported that 4,5-dihydropyrazole and thiazole derivatives have many biological functions, especially in the aspect of anti-inflammation. According to the strategy of pharmacophore combination, we introduced thiazolinone and dihydropyrazole moiety into steroid skeleton to design and synthesize a novel series of D-ring substituted steroidal 4,5-dihydropyrazole thiazolinone derivatives, and assessed their in vitro anti-inflammatory profiles against Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. The anti-inflammatory activities assay demonstrated that compound 12e was considered as the most effective anti-inflammatory drug, which suppressed the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators including nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), it also dose-dependently inhibited the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Furthermore, the results of the Western blot analysis showed a correlation between the inhibition of the Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling pathways and the suppressive effects of compound 12e on pro-inflammatory cytokines. Molecular docking studies of compound 12e into the COX-2 protein receptor (PDB ID: 5IKQ) active site was performed to rationalize their COX-2 inhibitory potency. The results were found to be in line with the biological findings as they exerted more favorable interactions compared to that of dexamethasone (DXM), explaining their remarkable COX-2 inhibitory activity. The findings revealed that these candidates could be identified as potent anti-inflammatory agents, compound 12e could be a promising drug for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
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- Xiaorui Cai
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China.
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Fang S, Huang X, Cai F, Qiu G, Lin F, Cai X. Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel D-ring substituted steroidal 4,5-dihydropyrazole thiazole derivatives that act as iNOS/COX-2 inhibitors with potent anti-inflammatory activity against LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2024; 240:106478. [PMID: 38430971 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2024.106478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Inflammation, an important biological protective response to tissue damage or microbial invasion, is considered to be an alarming signal for the progress of varied biological complications. Based on the previous reports in the literature that proved the noticeable efficacy of pyrazole and thiazole scaffold as well as nitrogen heterocyclic based compounds against acute and chronic inflammatory disease, a new set of novel D-ring substituted steroidal 4,5-dihydropyrazole thiazole derivatives were synthesized and evaluated their anti-inflammatory activities in vitro. Preliminary structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis was conducted by their inhibitory activities against nitric oxide (NO) release in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 cells, and the optimal compound 12b [3β-hydroxy-pregn-5-en-17β-yl-5'- (o- chlorophenyl)- 1'-(4''- phenyl -[1'', 3'']- thiazol-2''- yl) - 4',5'-dihydro - 1'H-pyrazol - 3'- yl] exhibited more potent anti-inflammatory activity than the positive control treatment methylprednisolone (MPS), with an IC50 value of 2.59 μM on NO production and low cytotoxicity against RAW 264.7 cells. In further mechanism study, our results showed that compound 12b significantly suppressed the production of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and inhibited the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) through blocking NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation and phosphorylation of IκBα. Compound 12b also attenuated LPS-induced activation of c-Jun amino-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 phosphorylation in RAW 264.7 cells. Molecular docking study revealed the strong binding affinity of compound 12b to the active site of the COX-2 proteins, which confirmed that compound 12b acted as an anti-inflammatory mediator. These results indicate that steroidal derivatives bearing 4,5-dihydropyrazole thiazole structure might be considered for further research and scaffold optimization in designing anti-inflammatory drugs and compound 12b might be a promising therapeutic anti-inflammatory drug candidate.
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- Shuopo Fang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Digestive Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nosocomial Infection Management, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS), The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China.
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Zhong Y, Zeng W, Chen Y, Zhu X. The effect of lipid metabolism on cuproptosis-inducing cancer therapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 172:116247. [PMID: 38330710 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Cuproptosis provides a new therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment and is thought to have broad clinical application prospects. Nevertheless, some oncological clinical trials have yet to demonstrate favorable outcomes, highlighting the need for further research into the molecular mechanisms underlying cuproptosis in tumors. Cuproptosis primarily hinges on the intracellular accumulation of copper, with lipid metabolism exerting a profound influence on its course. The interaction between copper metabolism and lipid metabolism is closely related to cuproptosis. Copper imbalance can affect mitochondrial respiration and lipid metabolism changes, while lipid accumulation can promote copper uptake and absorption, and inhibit cuproptosis induced by copper. Anomalies in lipid metabolism can disrupt copper homeostasis within cells, potentially triggering cuproptosis. The interaction between cuproptosis and lipid metabolism regulates the occurrence, development, metastasis, chemotherapy drug resistance, and tumor immunity of cancer. Cuproptosis is a promising new target for cancer treatment. However, the influence of lipid metabolism and other factors should be taken into consideration. This review provides a brief overview of the characteristics of the interaction between cuproptosis and lipid metabolism in cancer and analyses potential strategies of applying cuproptosis for cancer treatment.
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- Yue Zhong
- School of Basic Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Rehabilitation College of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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Zhang M, Chen G, Chen Y, Sui Y, Zhang Y, Yang W, Yu X. Synthesis, biological activities and mechanism studies of 1,3,4-oxadiazole analogues of petiolide A as anticancer agents. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-023-10773-w. [PMID: 38300352 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-023-10773-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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In order to develop new natural product-based anticancer agents, a series of 1,3,4-oxadiazole analogues based on petiolide A were prepared and evaluated for their anticancer activities by MTT method. The structures of all analogues were characterized by various spectral analyses, and B9 was further confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Among all the synthesized compounds, B1 displayed the most promising growth inhibitory effect on colon cancer cells (HCT116) with the IC50 value of 8.53 μM. Flow cytometric analysis exhibited that B1 arrested the cell cycle at G2 phase and induced apoptosis. Additionally, network pharmacology analysis calculated that B1 might target several key proteins, including AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), SRC proto-oncogene, non-receptor tyrosine kinase (SRC) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Furthermore, molecular docking study indicated that B1 had potentially high binding affinity to these three target proteins. Given these results, analogue B1 could be deeply developed as potential anticancer agents.
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- Minjie Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
- Guizhou Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Ethnic Medicine (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Guizhou Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Ethnic Medicine (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Guizhou Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Ethnic Medicine (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Kumari P, Beeraka NM, Tengli A, Bannimath G, Baath RK, Patil M. Recent Updates on Oncogenic Signaling of Aurora Kinases in Chemosensitive, Chemoresistant Cancers: Novel Medicinal Chemistry Approaches for Targeting Aurora Kinases. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:3502-3528. [PMID: 37138483 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230503124408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The Aurora Kinase family (AKI) is composed of serine-threonine protein kinases involved in the modulation of the cell cycle and mitosis. These kinases are required for regulating the adherence of hereditary-related data. Members of this family can be categorized into aurora kinase A (Ark-A), aurora kinase B (Ark-B), and aurora kinase C (Ark-C), consisting of highly conserved threonine protein kinases. These kinases can modulate cell processes such as spindle assembly, checkpoint pathway, and cytokinesis during cell division. The main aim of this review is to explore recent updates on the oncogenic signaling of aurora kinases in chemosensitive/chemoresistant cancers and to explore the various medicinal chemistry approaches to target these kinases. We searched Pubmed, Scopus, NLM, Pubchem, and Relemed to obtain information pertinent to the updated signaling role of aurora kinases and medicinal chemistry approaches and discussed the recently updated roles of each aurora kinases and their downstream signaling cascades in the progression of several chemosensitive/chemoresistant cancers; subsequently, we discussed the natural products (scoulerine, Corynoline, Hesperidin Jadomycin-B, fisetin), and synthetic, medicinal chemistry molecules as aurora kinase inhibitors (AKIs). Several natural products' efficacy was explained as AKIs in chemosensitization and chemoresistant cancers. For instance, novel triazole molecules have been used against gastric cancer, whereas cyanopyridines are used against colorectal cancer and trifluoroacetate derivatives could be used for esophageal cancer. Furthermore, quinolone hydrazine derivatives can be used to target breast cancer and cervical cancer. In contrast, the indole derivatives can be preferred to target oral cancer whereas thiosemicarbazone-indole could be used against prostate cancer, as reported in an earlier investigation against cancerous cells. Moreover, these chemical derivatives can be examined as AKIs through preclinical studies. In addition, the synthesis of novel AKIs through these medicinal chemistry substrates in the laboratory using in silico and synthetic routes could be beneficial to develop prospective novel AKIs to target chemoresistant cancers. This study is beneficial to oncologists, chemists, and medicinal chemists to explore novel chemical moiety synthesis to target specifically the peptide sequences of aurora kinases in several chemoresistant cancer cell types.
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- Pooja Kumari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
- Department of Human Anatomy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8/2 Trubetskaya str., Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceautics, IFTM University, Lodhipur Rajput, NH-24 Delhi Road, Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Elgazar A, El-Domany RA, Eldehna WM, Badria FA. 3-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic Acid-Based Hybrids Alleviate Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity in HepG2 by the Regulation of Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Pathways: An Integrated Approach. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:39490-39510. [PMID: 37901542 PMCID: PMC10601058 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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In an effort to develop new compounds for managing drug-induced liver injury, we prepared 23 novel hybrids based on 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) using various biocompatible linkers. A bioguided approach was employed to identify the most promising hybrid. Eight compounds exhibited superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to the parent compound. Two of these hybrids (5b and 18) were able to reduce gene expression of TNF-α in LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells, similar to dexamethasone. Subsequently, the hepatoprotective potential of these hybrids was evaluated against acetaminophen (APAP) toxicity in HepG2 cells at doses of 1 and 10 μM. Both hybrids effectively restored cytokine levels, which had been elevated by APAP, to normal levels. Furthermore, they normalized depleted superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione levels while significantly reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Network pharmacology analysis suggested that AKBA-based hybrids exert their action by regulating PI3K and EGFR pathways, activating anti-inflammatory mechanisms, and initiating tissue repair and regeneration. Molecular docking studies provided insights into the interaction of the hybrids with PI3K. Additionally, the hybrids demonstrated good stability at different pH levels, following first-order kinetics, with relatively long half-lives, suggesting potential for absorption into circulation without significant degradation.
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- Abdullah
A. Elgazar
- Department
of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh
University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department
of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department
of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura
University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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Ahsan MJ, Gautam K, Ali A, Ali A, Altamimi ASA, Salahuddin, Alossaimi MA, Lakshmi SVVNSM, Ahsan MF. Synthesis, Anticancer Activity, and In Silico Studies of 5-(3-Bromophenyl)- N-aryl-4 H-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine Analogs. Molecules 2023; 28:6936. [PMID: 37836779 PMCID: PMC10574406 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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In the current study, we described the synthesis of ten new 5-(3-Bromophenyl)-N-aryl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine analogs (4a-j), as well as their characterization, anticancer activity, molecular docking studies, ADME, and toxicity prediction. The title compounds (4a-j) were prepared in three steps, starting from substituted anilines in a satisfactory yield, followed by their characterization via spectroscopic techniques. The National Cancer Institute (NCI US) protocol was followed to test the compounds' (4a-j) anticancer activity against nine panels of 58 cancer cell lines at a concentration of 10-5 M, and growth percent (GP) as well as percent growth inhibition (PGI) were calculated. Some of the compounds demonstrated significant anticancer activity against a few cancer cell lines. The CNS cancer cell line SNB-75, which showed a PGI of 41.25 percent, was discovered to be the most sensitive cancer cell line to the tested compound 4e. The mean GP of compound 4i was found to be the most promising among the series of compounds. The five cancer cell lines that were found to be the most susceptible to compound 4i were SNB-75, UO-31, CCRF-CEM, EKVX, and OVCAR-5; these five cell lines showed PGIs of 38.94, 30.14, 26.92, 26.61, and 23.12 percent, respectively, at 10-5 M. The inhibition of tubulin is one of the primary molecular targets of many anticancer agents; hence, the compounds (4a-j) were further subjected to molecular docking studies looking at the tubulin-combretastatin A-4 binding site (PDB ID: 5LYJ) of tubulin. The binding affinities were found to be efficient, ranging from -6.502 to -8.341 kcal/mol, with two major electrostatic interactions observed: H-bond and halogen bond. Ligand 4i had a binding affinity of -8.149 kcal/mol with the tubulin-combretastatin A-4 binding site and displayed a H-bond interaction with the residue Asn258. The ADME and toxicity prediction studies for each compound were carried out using SwissADME and ProTox-II software. None of the compounds' ADME predictions showed that they violated Lipinski's rule of five. All of the compounds were also predicted to have LD50 values between 440 and 500 mg/kg, putting them all in class IV toxicity, according to the toxicity prediction. The current discovery could potentially open up the opportunity for further developments in cancer.
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- Mohamed Jawed Ahsan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy, Ambabari Circle, Jaipur 302039, Rajasthan, India; (M.J.A.); (K.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Maharishi Arvind College of Pharmacy, Ambabari Circle, Jaipur 302039, Rajasthan, India; (M.J.A.); (K.G.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Knowledge Park-2, Greater Noida 201306, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Narsapur 502313, Medak Dist., Telangana, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, Bihar National College, Patna 800004, Bihar, India;
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Elgazar AA, El-Domany RA, Eldehna WM, Badria FA. Theophylline-based hybrids as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors endowed with anti-inflammatory activity: synthesis, bioevaluation, in silico and preliminary kinetic studies. RSC Adv 2023; 13:25616-25634. [PMID: 37649576 PMCID: PMC10463010 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04867e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the conjugation of theophylline with different compounds of natural origin hoping to construct new hybrids with dual activity against cholinergic and inflammatory pathways as potential agents for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Out of 28 tested hybrids, two hybrids, acefylline-eugenol 6d and acefylline-isatin 19, were able to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) at low micromolar concentration displaying IC50 values of 1.8 and 3.3 μM, respectively, when compared to the galantamine standard AChE inhibitor. Moreover, the prepared hybrids exhibited a significant anti-inflammatory effect against lipopolysaccharide induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 and reduced nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels in a dose dependent manner. These hybrids demonstrated significant reductions in nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels in RAW 264.7 cells induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The findings of this study were further explained in light of network pharmacology analysis which suggested that AChE and nitric oxide synthase were the main targets of the most active compounds. Molecular docking studies revealed their ability to bind to the heme binding site of nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS-3) and effectively occupy the active site of AChE, interacting with both the peripheral aromatic subsite and catalytic triad. Finally, the compounds demonstrated stability in simulated gastric and intestinal environments, suggesting potential absorption into the bloodstream without significant hydrolysis. These findings highlight the possible therapeutic potential of acefylline-eugenol 6d and acefylline-isatin 19 hybrids in targeting multiple pathological mechanisms involved in AD, offering promising avenues for further development as potential treatments for this devastating disease.
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- Abdullah A Elgazar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University P.O. Box 33516 Kafrelsheikh Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University P.O. Box 33516 Kafrelsheikh Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University P.O. Box 33516 Kafrelsheikh Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt +20-1001762927
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Kurbanova M, Ashfaq M, Tahir MN, Maharramov A, Dege N, Koroglu A. SYNTHESIS, CRYSTAL STRUCTURE, SUPRAMOLECULAR ASSEMBLY EXPLORATION BY HIRSHFELD SURFACE ANALYSIS AND COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF 6-BROMO-2-OXO- 2H-CHROMENE-3-CARBONITRILE (BOCC). J STRUCT CHEM+ 2023. [DOI: 10.1134/s0022476623020142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Synthesis, carbonic anhydrase inhibition, anticancer activity, and molecular docking studies of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives. Mol Divers 2023; 27:193-208. [PMID: 35344136 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-022-10416-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In this work, we have synthesized various organic compounds possessing 1,3,4-oxadiazole as a core structure and the structure of the newly synthesized target compounds has been revealed using different analytical approaches such as FT-IR, LCMS, and NMR (proton and carbon), respectively. The in vitro carbonic anhydrase potentials of these synthesized 17 different analogues were investigated. The result suggests that compound 7g, a 3-pyridine substituted analogue with an IC50 of 0.1 µM, was found to have the most potent carbonic inhibitory activity (11-fold more active) than the positive control (acetazolamide) with an IC50 of 1.1 ± 0.1 µM. Besides, among the series 7(a-q) approved in the identification of four potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors with the IC50 standards varies from 0.1 to 1.0 ± 0.1 µM. Additionally, the non-competitive behaviour for potent compound 7g was analysed using the Lineweaver-Burk plot from the kinetic study. Furthermore, the anticancer activity of all the synthesized compounds screened against B16F10 melanoma cells using the MTT assay method. Additionally, the molecular docking studies revealed that 7g inhibitor shows good binding energy as well as good binding interaction pattern along with enzyme.
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Dettori T, Sanna G, Cocco A, Serreli G, Deiana M, Palmas V, Onnis V, Pilia L, Melis N, Moi D, Caria P, Secci F. Synthesis and Antiproliferative Effect of Halogenated Coumarin Derivatives. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27248897. [PMID: 36558029 PMCID: PMC9786284 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248897] [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: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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A series of 6- and 6,8-halocoumarin derivatives have been investigated as potential antiproliferative compounds against a panel of tumor and normal cell lines. Cytotoxic effects were determined by the MTT method. To investigate the potential molecular mechanism involved in the cytotoxic effect, apoptosis assay, cell cycle analysis, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and reduced glutathione analysis were performed. Among the screened compounds, coumarins 6,8-dibromo-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbonitrile 2h and 6,8-diiodo-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carbonitrile 2k exhibited the most antiproliferative effect in thyroid cancer-derived cells TPC-1. The apoptosis assay showed that both 2h and 2k induced apoptosis in TPC-1 thyroid cancer cells. According to these experiments, both coumarins induced a slight increase in TPC-1 cells in the G2/M phase and a decrease in the S phase. A significant increase in ROS levels was observed in TPC-1 treated with diiodocoumarin 2k, while the dibromocoumarin 2h induced a decrease in ROS in a dose and time-dependent manner.
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- Tinuccia Dettori
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Material Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Material Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, CA, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
- Correspondence: (D.M.); (P.C.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
- Correspondence: (D.M.); (P.C.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
- Correspondence: (D.M.); (P.C.); (F.S.)
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Kuang Y, Xia Y, Wang X, Rao Q, Yang S. Magnetic Surface Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for Selective Adsorption of 4-Hydroxycoumarin. Front Chem 2022; 10:862777. [PMID: 35464201 PMCID: PMC9022774 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.862777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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4-hydroxyl coumarin (HC), an important intermediate during the synthesis procedure of rodenticide and anti-cardiovascular drug, shows highly medicinal value and economic value. To achieve the efficient adsorption of HC from natural biological samples, a novel magnetic surface molecularly imprinted polymer (HC/SMIPs) was constructed by employing methacrylic acid (MAA) as functional monomer, organic silane modified magnetic particles as matrix carrier and HC as template molecule. Due to the numerous specific imprinted cavities on the HC/SMIPs, the maximum adsorption capacity of HC/SMIPs for 4-hydroxycoumarin could reach to 22.78 mg g−1 within 20 min. In addition, HC/SMIPs exhibited highly selective adsorption for 4-hydroxycoumarin compared with other active drug molecules (osthole and rutin) and showed excellent regeneration performance. After 8 cycles of adsorption-desorption tests, the adsorption capacity of HC/SMIPs just slightly decreased by 6.64%. The efficient selective removal and easy recycle of 4-hydroxycoumarin from biological samples by HC/SMIPs made a highly promising to advance the application of imprinting polymers in complex practical environments.
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- *Correspondence: Qingqing Rao, ; Shengxiang Yang,
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Su H, Ren W, Zhang D. Research progress on exosomal proteins as diagnostic markers of gastric cancer (review article). Clin Exp Med 2022; 23:203-218. [DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00793-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AbstractGastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common types of tumors and the most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. The diagnosis of GC is critical to its prevention and treatment. Available tumor markers are the crucial step for GC diagnosis. Recent studies have shown that proteins in exosomes are potential diagnostic and prognostic markers for GC. Exosomes, secreted by cells, are cup-shaped with a diameter of 30–150 nm under the electron microscope. They are also surrounded by lipid bilayers and are widely found in various body fluids. Exosomes contain proteins, lipids and nucleic acid. The examination of exosomal proteins has the advantages of quickness, easy sampling, and low pain and cost, as compared with the routine inspection method of GC, which may lead to marked developments in GC diagnosis. This article summarized the exosomal proteins with a diagnostic and prognostic potential in GC, as well as exosomal proteins involved in GC progression.
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Wahan SK, Chawla PA. Recent advances of heterocycle based anticancer hybrids. PHYSICAL SCIENCES REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/psr-2021-0217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cancer is one of the major causes of death across the world. Cancer is a broad word that encompasses a wide range of illnesses that can affect any part of the body. Cancer research has increased understanding of molecular biology and cellular biology, resulting in new cancer therapies. Despite of adverse effects, surgery, radiation, and anticancer medicines are the modern cancer treatments. Keeping in mind the excellent anticancer activity exhibited by various heterocyclics, various medicines with heterocyclic moiety have been developed to identify particular target regions. The chapter aims to discuss new discoveries in the field of anticancer pharmaceuticals comprising the thiazole, pyrazole, oxazole, and triazole rings over the last five years. The proposed anticancer drugs have a lot of future significance due to their high potency.
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- Simranpreet K. Wahan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , ISF College of Pharmacy , Moga , Punjab - 142001 , India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , ISF College of Pharmacy , Moga , Punjab - 142001 , India
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis , ISF College of Pharmacy , Moga - 142001 , India
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G AC, Gondru R, Li Y, Banothu J. Coumarin-benzimidazole hybrids: A review of developments in medicinal chemistry. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 227:113921. [PMID: 34715585 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Coumarin and benzimidazole are privileged structures in medicinal chemistry and are widely used in drug discovery and development due to their vast biological properties. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the individual scaffolds can be improved by developing coumarin-benzimidazole chimeric molecules via molecular hybridization approach. The three major classes of coumarin-benzimidazole hybrids are merged, fused and spacer-linked hybrids. Depending on the substitution position, fused hybrids and spacer-linked hybrids can be further classified as coumarin-C3 hybrids, coumarin-C4 hybrids and coumarin-C5/6/7/8 hybrids. Most of the coumarin-benzimidazole hybrid molecules exhibited potent anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial, antitubercular, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticonvulsant and carbonic anhydrase inhibitory activities. The fused coumarin-C3 hybrid (2), thiomethylene-linked coumarin-C3 hybrid (45), N-glucoside substituted thiomethylene-linked coumarin-C3 hybrid (37c), amide-linked coumarin-C3 hybrid (50a), and sulfonylmethylene-linked coumarin-C4 hybrid (63) were identified as the representative potent anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant and antitubercular agents respectively. The biological properties of the different classes of coumarin-benzimidazole hybrids with their structure-activity relationship studies and the mechanism of action studies were presented in this review, aiming to help the researchers across the globe to generate future hybrid molecules as potential drug candidates.
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- Arya C G
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, 673601, Kerala, India
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- Environmental Monitoring & Exposure Assessment (Air) Laboratory, ICMR-NIREH, Bhopal, 462030, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Masonic Cancer Center and Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, 673601, Kerala, India.
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HWANG S, ROH E. Synthesis of Geranyloxycoumarin Derivatives under Mild Conditions Using Cs2CO3. JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH CHEMICAL SOCIETY, SECTION A: CHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.18596/jotcsa.996363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Banikazemi Z, Mirazimi SM, Dashti F, Mazandaranian MR, Akbari M, Morshedi K, Aslanbeigi F, Rashidian A, Chamanara M, Hamblin MR, Taghizadeh M, Mirzaei H. Coumarins and Gastrointestinal Cancer: A New Therapeutic Option? Front Oncol 2021; 11:752784. [PMID: 34707995 PMCID: PMC8542999 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.752784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are often life-threatening malignancies, which can be a severe burden to the health care system. Globally, the mortality rate from gastrointestinal tumors has been increasing due to the lack of adequate diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic measures to combat these tumors. Coumarin is a natural product with remarkable antitumor activity, and it is widely found in various natural plant sources. Researchers have explored coumarin and its related derivatives to investigate their antitumor activity, and the potential molecular mechanisms involved. These mechanisms include hormone antagonists, alkylating agents, inhibitors of angiogenesis, inhibitors of topoisomerase, inducers of apoptosis, agents with antimitotic activity, telomerase inhibitors, inhibitors of human carbonic anhydrase, as well as other potential mechanisms. Consequently, drug design and discovery scientists and medicinal chemists have collaborated to identify new coumarin-related agents in order to produce more effective antitumor drugs against GI cancers. Herein, we summarize the therapeutic effects of coumarin and its derivatives against GI cancer.
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- Zarrin Banikazemi
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Toxicology Research Center, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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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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Maltais R, Roy J, Poirier D. Turning a Quinoline-based Steroidal Anticancer Agent into Fluorescent Dye for its Tracking by Cell Imaging. ACS Med Chem Lett 2021; 12:822-826. [PMID: 34055232 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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RM-581 is an aminosteroid derivative comprised of a steroid core and a quinoline side chain showing potent cytotoxic activity on several types of cancer cells but for which the mechanism of action (MoA) remains to be fully elucidated. The opportunity to turn RM-581 into a fluorescent probe was explored because the addition of a N-dimethyl group was recently reported to induce fluorescence to quinoline derivatives. After the chemical synthesis of the N-dimethyl analogue of RM-581 (RM-581-Fluo), its fluorescent properties, as well as its cytotoxic activity in breast cancer MCF-7 cells, were confirmed. A cell imaging experiment in MCF-7 cells using confocal microscopy then revealed that RM-581-Fluo accumulated into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) as highlighted by its colocalization with an ER-Tracker dye. This work provides a new tool for RM-581 MoA investigations as well as being a relevant example of a tailor-made quinolone-fluorescent version of a bioactive molecule.
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- René Maltais
- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Endocrinology and Nephrology Unit, CHU de Québec Research Center, Québec, Québec G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Endocrinology and Nephrology Unit, CHU de Québec Research Center, Québec, Québec G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Endocrinology and Nephrology Unit, CHU de Québec Research Center, Québec, Québec G1V 4G2, Canada
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, Québec G1V 0A6, Canada
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Zhang XH, Guo Q, Wang HY, Li YH, Khamis MY, Ma LY, Wang B, Liu HM. Gramine-based structure optimization to enhance anti-gastric cancer activity. Bioorg Chem 2020; 107:104549. [PMID: 33383324 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Gramine is a natural indole alkaloid with a wide range of biological activities, but its anti-gastric cancer activity is poor. Herein, a pharmacophore fusion strategy was adopted to design and synthesize a new series of indole-azole hybrids on the structural basis of gramine. Based on our previous studies, different nitrogen-containing five-membered heterocyclic rings and terminal alkyne group were introduced into the indole-based scaffold to investigate their effect on improving the anti-gastric cancer activity of gramine derivatives. Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies highlighted the role played by terminal alkyne in enhancing the inhibitory effect, and compound 16h displayed the best antiproliferative activity against gastric cancer MGC803 cells with IC50 value of 3.74 μM. Further investigations displayed compound 16h could induce mitochondria-mediated apoptosis, and caused cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase. Besides, compound 16h could inhibit the metastasis ability of MGC803 cells. Our studies may provide a new strategy for structural optimization of gramine to enhance anti-gastric cancer activity, and provide a potential candidate for the treatment of gastric cancer.
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- Xin-Hui Zhang
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China; China Meheco Topfond Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation, Henan Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Henan Province for Drug Quality and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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Elattar KM, El‐Mekabaty A. Heterocyclic steroids: Synthetic routes and biological characteristics of steroidal fused bicyclic pyrimidines. J Heterocycl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jhet.4174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Khaled M. Elattar
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt
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Panda P, Chakroborty S. Navigating the Synthesis of Quinoline Hybrid Molecules as Promising Anticancer Agents. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Pravati Panda
- Department of Chemistry Rama Devi Women's University Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751004 India
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Overview on developed synthesis procedures of coumarin heterocycles. JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13738-020-01984-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AbstractConsidering highly valuable biological and pharmaceutical properties of coumarins, the synthesis of these heterocycles has been considered for many organic and pharmaceutical chemists. This review includes the recent research in synthesis methods of coumarin systems, investigating their biological properties and describing the literature reports for the period of 2016 to the middle of 2020. In this review, we have classified the contents based on co-groups of coumarin ring. These reported methods are carried out in the classical and non-classical conditions particularly under green condition such as using green solvent, catalyst and other procedures.
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Song X, Fan J, Liu L, Liu X, Gao F. Coumarin derivatives with anticancer activities: An update. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2020; 353:e2000025. [DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202000025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Xu‐Feng Song
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental and Energy EngineeringBeijing University of Technology Beijing China
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- Hengshui University Hengshui Hebei China
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- Medicine Vocational and Technical SchoolWuhan University Wuhan Hubei China
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- Sinolite Industrial Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Zhejiang China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP)Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) Jinan Shandong China
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