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El Ati R, Öztaşkın N, Çağan A, Akıncıoğlu A, Demir Y, Göksu S, Touzani R, Gülçin İ. Novel benzene sulfonamides with acetylcholinesterase and carbonic anhydrase inhibitory actions. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024; 357:e2300545. [PMID: 38423951 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202300545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
A series of benzene sulfonamides 15-26 were synthesized and determined for their in vitro and in silico inhibitory profiles toward acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and carbonic anhydrases (CAs). Commercially available 3,4-dimethoxytoluene was reacted with chlorosulfonic acid to furnish benzene sulfonyl chloride derivatives. The reaction of substituted benzene sulfonyl chloride with some amines also including (±)-α-amino acid methyl esters afforded a series of novel benzene sulfonamides. In this study, the enzyme inhibition abilities of these compounds were evaluated against AChE and CAs. They exhibited a highly potent inhibition ability on AChE and -CAs (Ki values are in the range of 28.11 ± 4.55 nM and 145.52 ± 28.68 nM for AChE, 39.20 ± 2.10 nM to 131.54 ± 12.82 nM for CA I, and 50.96 ± 9.83 nM and 147.94 ± 18.75 nM for CA II). The present newly synthesized novel benzene sulfonamides displayed efficient inhibitory profiles against AChE and CAs, and it is anticipated that they may emerge as lead molecules for some diseases including glaucoma, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease.
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- Rafika El Ati
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed the first, Oujda, Morocco
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkiye
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- Central Researching Laboratory, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, Turkiye
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- Central Researching Laboratory, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, Turkiye
- Vocational School, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, Agri, Turkiye
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Ardahan University, Ardahan, Turkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkiye
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed the first, Oujda, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkiye
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Lanfranco A, Rakhshan S, Alberti D, Renzi P, Zarechian A, Protti N, Altieri S, Crich SG, Deagostino A. Combining BNCT with carbonic anhydrase inhibition for mesothelioma treatment: Synthesis, in vitro, in vivo studies of ureidosulfamido carboranes. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 270:116334. [PMID: 38552427 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116334] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
Abstract
Mesothelioma is a malignant neoplasm of mesothelial cells caused by exposure to asbestos. The average survival time after diagnosis is usually nine/twelve months. A multi-therapeutic approach is therefore required to treat and prevent recurrence. Boronated derivatives containing a carborane cage, a sulfamido group and an ureido functionality (CA-USF) have been designed, synthesised and tested, in order to couple Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) and the inhibition of Carbonic Anhydrases (CAs), which are overexpressed in many tumours. In vitro studies showed greater inhibition than the reference drug acetazolamide (AZ). To increase solubility in aqueous media, CA-USFs were used as inclusion complexes of hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) in all the inhibition and cell experiments. BNCT experiments carried out on AB22 (murine mesothelioma) cell lines showed a marked inhibition of cell proliferation by CA-USFs, and in one case a complete inhibition of proliferation twenty days after neutron irradiation. Finally, in vivo neutron irradiation experiments on a mouse model of mesothelioma demonstrated the efficiency of combining CA IX inhibition and BNCT treatment. Indeed, a greater reduction in tumour mass was observed in treated mice compared to untreated mice, with a significant higher effect when combined with BNCT. For in vivo experiments CA-USFs were administered as inclusion complexes of higher molecular weight β-CD polymers thus increasing the selective extravasation into tumour tissue and reducing clearance. In this way, boron uptake was maximised and CA-USFs demonstrated to be in vivo well tolerated at a therapeutic dose. The therapeutic strategy herein described could be expanded to other cancers with increased CA IX activity, such as melanoma, glioma, and breast cancer.
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- Alberto Lanfranco
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria, 7, 10125, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Torino, Via Nizza, 52, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Torino, Via Nizza, 52, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria, 7, 10125, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Torino, Via Nizza, 52, 10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Pavia, Via Agostino Bassi 6, 27100, Pavia, Italy; Nuclear Physics National Institute (INFN), Unit of Pavia, Via Agostino Bassi 6, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Pavia, Via Agostino Bassi 6, 27100, Pavia, Italy; Nuclear Physics National Institute (INFN), Unit of Pavia, Via Agostino Bassi 6, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Torino, Via Nizza, 52, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria, 7, 10125, Turin, Italy.
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Denner TC, Angeli A, Ferraroni M, Supuran CT, Csuk R. Ureidobenzenesulfonamides as Selective Carbonic Anhydrase I, IX, and XII Inhibitors. Molecules 2023; 28:7782. [PMID: 38067512 PMCID: PMC10707797 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Sulfonamides remain an important class of drugs, especially because of their inhibitory effects on carbonic anhydrases. Herein, we have synthesized several sulfonamides and tested them for their inhibitory activity against carbonic anhydrases hCA I, hCA II, hCA IX, and hCA XII, respectively. Thereby, biphenyl- and benzylphenyl-substituted sulfonamides showed high selectivity against hCA IX and hCA XII; these enzymes are common targets in the treatment of hypoxic cancers, and noteworthy inhibitory activity was observed for several compounds toward hCA I that might be of interest for future applications to treat cerebral edema. Compound 3 (4-[3-(2-benzylphenyl)ureido]benzenesulfonamide) held an exceptionally low Ki value of 1.0 nM for hCA XII.
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- Toni C. Denner
- Organic Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes, Str. 2, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany;
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neurofarba Department, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, Sesto Florentino, 50019 Florence, Italy; (A.A.); (C.T.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3-13, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Florence, Italy;
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Neurofarba Department, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, Sesto Florentino, 50019 Florence, Italy; (A.A.); (C.T.S.)
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- Organic Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes, Str. 2, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany;
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Combs J, Andring J, McKenna R. Ibuprofen: a weak inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase II. Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun 2022; 78:395-402. [PMID: 36322425 PMCID: PMC9629514 DOI: 10.1107/s2053230x22009761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are drug targets for a variety of diseases. While many clinically relevant CA inhibitors are sulfonamide-based, novel CA inhibitors are being developed that incorporate alternative zinc-binding groups, such as carboxylic acid moieties, to develop CA isoform-specific inhibitors. Here, the X-ray crystal structure of human CA II (hCA II) in complex with the carboxylic acid ibuprofen [2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid, a common over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug] is reported to 1.54 Å resolution. The binding of ibuprofen is overlaid with the structures of other carboxylic acids in complex with hCA II to compare their inhibition mechanisms by direct or indirect (via a water) binding to the active-site zinc. Additionally, enzyme-inhibition assays using ibuprofen, nicotinic acid and ferulic acid were performed with hCA II to determine their IC50 values and were compared with those of other carboxylic acid binders. This study discusses the potential development of CA inhibitors utilizing the carboxylic acid moiety.
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- Jacob Combs
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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Angeli A, Velluzzi A, Selleri S, Capasso C, Spadini C, Iannarelli M, Cabassi CS, Carta F, Supuran CT. Seleno Containing Compounds as Potent and Selective Antifungal Agents. ACS Infect Dis 2022; 8:1905-1919. [PMID: 35984421 PMCID: PMC9940851 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Fungal promoted infections are becoming a severe health global emergency due to drug-resistant phenomena and zoonosis. This work investigated compounds bearing acyl-/selenoureido moieties and primary/secondary sulfonamide groups as novel antifungal agents acting through organism-directed selenium toxicity and inhibition of the newly emergent therapeutic target, the Carbonic Anhydrases (CAs; EC 4.2.1.1). Reported data clearly indicate that seleno-containing scaffolds with respect to the standard-of-care drugs showed appreciable antifungal activity, which was suppressed when the chalcogen was replaced with its cognate isosteric elements sulfur and oxygen. In addition, such compounds showed excellent selectivity against Malassezia pachydermatis over its related genus strains Malassezia furfur and Malassezia globosa. Safe cytotoxicity profiles on bovine kidney cells (MDBK) and human HaCat cells, as well as the shallow hemolytic activity on defibrinated sheep blood, allowed us to consider these compounds as up-and-coming novel antifungals.
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- Andrea Angeli
- EUROFARBA
Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- EUROFARBA
Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- EUROFARBA
Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department
of Biology, Agriculture and Food Sciences, Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Department
of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, via del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department
of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, via del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department
of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, via del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy,
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- EUROFARBA
Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy,
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- EUROFARBA
Department, Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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Bozdag M, Cravey L, Combs J, Kota A, McKenna R, Angeli A, Selleri S, Carta F, Supuran CT. Small Molecule Alkoxy Oriented Selectiveness on Human Carbonic Anhydrase II and IX Inhibition. ChemMedChem 2022; 17:e202200148. [PMID: 35388618 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202200148] [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: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We report aryl sulfonamide inhibitors of human carbonic anhydrase (hCA; EC 4.2.1.1) enzymes containing short ureido alkoxy tails. The inhibition potency of such compounds was investigated in vitro on the major hCA isoforms (i.e. I, II, IX, and XII). A selection of the most potent inhibitory derivatives against the hCA IX isoform (i.e. 5a, 5c, and 6c) was studied, and their binding modes on either hCA II and IX-mimic isoform were assessed by X-ray crystallography on the corresponding ligand/protein adducts. This study adds to the field of developing hCA inhibitors at molecular level the critical interactions governing ligand selectivity.
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- Murat Bozdag
- NEUROFARBA Department Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6 Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- NEUROFARBA Department Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6 Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6 Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6 Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy
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- NEUROFARBA Department Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche e Nutraceutiche, University of Florence, Via Ugo Schiff 6 Sesto Fiorentino, 50019, Florence, Italy
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Kciuk M, Gielecińska A, Mujwar S, Mojzych M, Marciniak B, Drozda R, Kontek R. Targeting carbonic anhydrase IX and XII isoforms with small molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2022; 37:1278-1298. [PMID: 35506234 PMCID: PMC9090362 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2022.2052868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Carbonic anhydrases IX and CAXII (CAIX/CAXII) are transmembrane zinc metalloproteins that catalyze a very basic but crucial physiological reaction: the conversion of carbon dioxide into bicarbonate with a release of the proton. CA, especially CAIX and CAXII isoforms gained the attention of many researchers interested in anticancer drug design due to pivotal functions of enzymes in the cancer cell metastasis and response to hypoxia, and their expression restricted to malignant cells. This offers an opportunity to develop new targeted therapies with fewer side effects. Continuous efforts led to the discovery of a series of diverse compounds with the most abundant sulphonamide derivatives. Here we review current knowledge considering small molecule and antibody-based targeting of CAIX/CAXII in cancer.
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- Mateusz Kciuk
- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Laboratory of Cytogenetics, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.,Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Laboratory of Cytogenetics, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Siedlce, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Laboratory of Cytogenetics, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Wl. Bieganski Hospital, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Laboratory of Cytogenetics, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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