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Boonjing S, Pongrakhananon V, Sittiwong W, Arunrungvichian K, Maniratanachote R, Chetprayoon P. A tiered approach for evaluation of anti-melanogenic activity of trans-N-coumaroyltyramine derivatives. Exp Dermatol 2022; 31:1177-1187. [PMID: 35325487 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14569] [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: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Skin hyperpigmentation is commonly treated by topical drug application. Several naturally occurring compounds exhibit attractive biological effects including anti-melanogenic activity. Chemically modified derivatives of those compounds are expected to be more efficient. However, efficacy and safety testing processes are of significant consideration to identify the most effective compound among them. Herein, we demonstrated a tiered approach to investigate the antipigmentation activity of 17 trans-N-coumaroyltyramine derivatives. First, we evaluated the in chemico antityrosinase activity, then the cytotoxicity of the most potent derivatives using a mitochondrial activity-based assay, followed with the in vitro anti-melanogenic activity in two dimensional (2D) monolayer human melanocytes. The selected derivatives were topically applied on a three dimensional (3D) pigmented-reconstructed human epidermis (pRhE) containing melanocytes and keratinocytes to evaluate their depigmenting activity. Two of the 17 derivatives displayed a significant reduction in pigmentation in the 3D pRhE, comparable to kojic acid, a known tyrosinase inhibitor. In addition, a molecular docking experiment indicated an interaction of the three derivatives and tyrosinase, suggesting that these derivatives have potent anti-melanogenic activity through tyrosinase inhibition. Our findings provide an alternative approach for investigating skin-whitening agents, thereby facilitating the research and development of skin-whitening products that need not be tested on animals.
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- Sirima Boonjing
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.,Preclinical Toxicity and Efficacy Assessment of Medicines and Chemicals Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Phaholyothin Road, Klong Luang, Phatum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Toxicology and Bio Evaluation Service Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Toxicology and Bio Evaluation Service Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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Lambruschini C, Demori I, El Rashed Z, Rovegno L, Canessa E, Cortese K, Grasselli E, Moni L. Synthesis, Photoisomerization, Antioxidant Activity, and Lipid-Lowering Effect of Ferulic Acid and Feruloyl Amides. Molecules 2020; 26:molecules26010089. [PMID: 33379170 PMCID: PMC7794914 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The Ugi four-component reaction employing naturally occurred ferulic acid (FA) is proposed as a convenient method to synthesize feruloyl tertiary amides. Applying this strategy, a peptoid-like derivative of ferulic acid (FEF77) containing 2 additional hydroxy-substituted aryl groups, has been synthesized. The influence of the configuration of the double bond of ferulic acid and feruloyl amide on the antioxidant activity has been investigated thanks to light-mediated isomerization studies. At the cellular level, both FA, trans and cis isomers of FEF77 were able to protect human endothelial cord vein (HECV) cells from the oxidative damage induced by exposure to hydrogen peroxide, as measured by cell viability and ROS production assays. Moreover, in steatotic FaO rat hepatoma cells, an in vitro model resembling non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the molecules exhibited a lipid-lowering effect, which, along with the antioxidant properties, points to consider feruloyl amides for further investigations in a therapeutic perspective.
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- Chiara Lambruschini
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, Via Dodecaneso 31, 16146 Genova, Italy;
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Corso Europa 26, 16132 Genova, Italy; (I.D.); (Z.E.R.); (L.R.)
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Corso Europa 26, 16132 Genova, Italy; (I.D.); (Z.E.R.); (L.R.)
- Rammal Rammal Laboratory (ATAC Group), Faculty of Sciences I, Lebanese University, Beirut 1003, Lebanon
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Corso Europa 26, 16132 Genova, Italy; (I.D.); (Z.E.R.); (L.R.)
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- MICAMO Spin-Off Department of Earth Sciences, University of Genoa, Corso Europa 26, 16132 Genova, Italy;
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- DIMES, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via Antonio de Toni 14, 16132 Genova, Italy;
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Corso Europa 26, 16132 Genova, Italy; (I.D.); (Z.E.R.); (L.R.)
- Correspondence: (E.G.); (L.M.); Tel.: +39-010-353-38257 (E.G. & L.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, Via Dodecaneso 31, 16146 Genova, Italy;
- Correspondence: (E.G.); (L.M.); Tel.: +39-010-353-38257 (E.G. & L.M.)
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Chortani S, Nimbarte VD, Horchani M, Ben Jannet H, Romdhane A. Synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking analysis of novel benzopyrimidinone derivatives as potential anti-tyrosinase agents. Bioorg Chem 2019; 92:103270. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wang D, Zhu J, Xu JR, Ji DD. Synthesis of N-hydroxycinnamoyl amide derivatives and evaluation of their anti-oxidative and anti-tyrosinase activities. Bioorg Med Chem 2019; 27:114918. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2019.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Nosova EV, Lipunova GN, Charushin VN, Chupakhin ON. Fluorine-containing indoles: Synthesis and biological activity. J Fluor Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluchem.2018.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Krátký M, Štěpánková Š, Vorčáková K, Navrátilová L, Trejtnar F, Stolaříková J, Vinšová J. Synthesis of readily available fluorophenylalanine derivatives and investigation of their biological activity. Bioorg Chem 2017; 71:244-256. [PMID: 28245905 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2017.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A series of thirty novel N-acetylated fluorophenylalanine-based aromatic amides and esters was synthesized using N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide or phosphorus trichloride in pyridine. They were characterized by spectral methods and screened against various microbes (Mycobacterium tuberculosis, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, other bacteria, fungi), for their inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and cytotoxicity. All amino acids derivatives revealed a moderate inhibition of both cholinesterases with IC50 values for AChE and BChE of 57.88-130.75µM and 8.25-289.0µM, respectively. Some derivatives were comparable or superior to rivastigmine, an established drug. Phenyl 2-acetamido-3-(4-fluorophenyl)propanoate was identified as the selective and most potent inhibitor of BChE. The esterification and amidation of parent acids led to an improved BChE inhibition. The esters are better inhibitors of BChE than the amides. The introduction of NO2 and CH3 groups into aniline ring and CF3 moiety in phenol is translated into lower IC50 values. Seven compounds showed selectivity index higher than 10 for at least one cholinesterase. Especially the esters exhibited a mild activity against Gram-positive bacteria, mycobacteria and several fungal strains with minimum inhibitory concentrations starting from 125µM. The highest susceptibility was recorded for Trichophyton mentagrophytes fungus.
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- Martin Krátký
- Department of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biological and Biochemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Studentská 573, 532 10 Pardubice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biological and Biochemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Studentská 573, 532 10 Pardubice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory for Mycobacterial Diagnostics and Tuberculosis, Regional Institute of Public Health in Ostrava, Partyzánské námĕstí 7, 702 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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Hydroxycinnamic Acids and Their Derivatives: Cosmeceutical Significance, Challenges and Future Perspectives, a Review. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22020281. [PMID: 28208818 PMCID: PMC6155946 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22020281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bioactive compounds from natural sources, due to their widely-recognized benefits, have been exploited as cosmeceutical ingredients. Among them, phenolic acids emerge with a very interesting potential. In this context, this review analyzes hydroxycinnamic acids and their derivatives as multifunctional ingredients for topical application, as well as the limitations associated with their use in cosmetic formulations. Hydroxycinnamic acids and their derivatives display antioxidant, anti-collagenase, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-tyrosinase activities, as well as ultraviolet (UV) protective effects, suggesting that they can be exploited as anti-aging and anti-inflammatory agents, preservatives and hyperpigmentation-correcting ingredients. Due to their poor stability, easy degradation and oxidation, microencapsulation techniques have been employed for topical application, preventing them from degradation and enabling a sustained release. Based on the above findings, hydroxycinnamic acids present high cosmetic potential, but studies addressing the validation of their benefits in cosmetic formulations are still scarce. Furthermore, studies dealing with skin permeation are scarcely available and need to be conducted in order to predict the topical bioavailability of these compounds after application.
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MacDonald MC, Arivalagan P, Barre DE, MacInnis JA, D’Cunha GB. Rhodotorula glutinis Phenylalanine/Tyrosine Ammonia Lyase Enzyme Catalyzed Synthesis of the Methyl Ester of para-Hydroxycinnamic Acid and its Potential Antibacterial Activity. Front Microbiol 2016; 7:281. [PMID: 27014206 PMCID: PMC4781862 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2015] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Biotransformation of L-tyrosine methyl ester (L-TM) to the methyl ester of para- hydroxycinnamic acid (p-HCAM) using Rhodotorula glutinis yeast phenylalanine/tyrosine ammonia lyase (PTAL; EC 4.3.1.26) enzyme was successfully demonstrated for the first time; progress of the reaction was followed by spectrophotometric determination at 315 nm. The following conditions were optimized for maximal formation of p-HCAM: pH (8.5), temperature (37°C), speed of agitation (50 rpm), enzyme concentration (0.080 μM), and substrate concentration (0.50 mM). Under these conditions, the yield of the reaction was ∼15% in 1 h incubation period and ∼63% after an overnight (∼18 h) incubation period. The product (p-HCAM) of the reaction of PTAL with L-TM was confirmed using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR). Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy (FTIR) was carried out to rule out potential hydrolysis of p-HCAM during overnight incubation. Potential antibacterial activity of p-HCAM was tested against several strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This study describes a synthetically useful transformation, and could have future clinical and industrial applications.
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan UniversityTiruchirappalli, India
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- Department of Health Sciences and Emergency Management, Cape Breton UniversitySydney, NS, Canada
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Synthesis, structural elucidation and bioevaluation of 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione’s Schiff base derivatives. Arch Pharm Res 2015; 39:161-171. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-015-0688-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Mendes E, Perry MDJ, Francisco AP. Design and discovery of mushroom tyrosinase inhibitors and their therapeutic applications. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2014; 9:533-54. [PMID: 24708040 DOI: 10.1517/17460441.2014.907789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Tyrosinase inhibitors could have a huge importance in medicine, cosmetics and agriculture. Although many tyrosinase inhibitors are available, they have demonstrated only mild efficacy and safety concerns. This has led to the discovery of novel tyrosinase inhibitors that are more safe, potent and efficacious. AREAS COVERED The authors provide an overview of the recent scientific accounts describing the design of new molecules. These compounds belong to different chemical families. The review emphasizes the rationale behind the discovery, the study of structure-activity relationships, the study of the mechanism and kinetic of inhibition and the cellular effect of the inhibitors. The article is based on the literature published from 2007 onward related with the development of synthetic tyrosinase inhibitors. EXPERT OPINION Although a great number of tyrosinase inhibitors have been published in the literature, none, as of yet, have reached the potency and safety requirements needed to enter clinical trials. The emergence of new in vitro and in vivo tests will finally allow the arrival of new compounds that are more potent and safe.
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- Eduarda Mendes
- Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Investigação do Medicamento (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Department of Toxicological and Bromatological Sciences , Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa , Portugal
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He F, Wang M, Gao M, Zhao M, Bai Y, Zhao C. Chemical composition and biological activities of Gerbera anandria. Molecules 2014; 19:4046-57. [PMID: 24699147 PMCID: PMC6271908 DOI: 10.3390/molecules19044046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2014] [Revised: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Gerbera anandria (Compositae) was extracted with 75% ethanol and the residue was fractionated using light petroleum, chloroform and ethyl acetate. The constituents of the extracts were separated by column chromatography employing solvents of different polarity. Column chromatography of the light petroleum fraction resulted in the isolation of methyl hexadecanoate, while the chloroform fraction afforded xanthotoxin, 2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid, 7-hydroxy-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone, a mixture of β-sitosterol and stigmasterol, and 8-methoxysmyrindiol and the ethyl acetate fraction gave gerberinside, apigenin-7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside and quercetin. A new coumarin, 8-methoxysmyrindiol, was found. The chemical structures of the isolated compounds were established by MS and NMR (HSQC, HMBC). Free radical scavenging and cytotoxic activities of crude extracts and 8-methoxysmyrindiol were further investigated. The ethyl acetate phase exerted the strongest DPPH free radical scavenging activity in comparison to the other fractions. The coumarin 8-methoxysmyrindiol demonstrated cytotoxicity against multiple human cancer cell lines, with the highest potency in HepG2 cells.
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- Fa He
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District , Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District , Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District , Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District , Shenyang 110016, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Daqing 163319, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103 Wenhua Road Shenhe District , Shenyang 110016, China.
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