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Khushal A, Farooq U, Khan S, Rasul A, Wani TA, Zargar S, Shahzad SA, Bukhari SM, Khan NA. Bioactivity-Guided Synthesis: In Silico and In Vitro Studies of β-Glucosidase Inhibitors to Cope with Hepatic Cytotoxicity. Molecules 2023; 28:6548. [PMID: 37764324 PMCID: PMC10538174 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186548] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The major cause of hyperglycemia can generally be attributed to β-glucosidase as per its involvement in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. This clinical condition leads to liver carcinoma (HepG2 cancer). The phthalimides and phthalamic acid classes possess inhibitory potential against glucosidase, forming the basis for designing new phthalimide and phthalamic acid analogs to test their ability as potent inhibitors of β-glucosidase. The study also covers in silico (molecular docking and MD simulations) and in vitro (β-glucosidase and HepG2 cancer cell line assays) analyses. The phthalimide and phthalamic acid derivatives were synthesized, followed by spectroscopic characterization. The mechanistic complexities associated with β-glucosidase inhibition were identified via the docking of the synthesized compounds inside the active site of the protein, and the results were analyzed in terms of the best binding energy and appropriate docking pose. The top-ranked compounds were subjected to extensive MD simulation studies to understand the mode of interaction of the synthesized compounds and binding energies, as well as the contribution of individual residues towards binding affinities. Lower RMSD/RMSF values were observed for 2c and 3c, respectively, in the active site, confirming more stabilized, ligand-bound complexes when compared to the free state. An anisotropic network model was used to unravel the role of loop fluctuation in the context of ligand binding and the dynamics that are distinct to the bound and free states, supported by a 3D surface plot. An in vitro study revealed that 1c (IC50 = 1.26 µM) is far better than standard acarbose (2.15 µM), confirming the potential of this compound against the target protein. Given the appreciable potential of the candidate compounds against β-glucosidase, the synthesized compounds were further tested for their cytotoxic activity against hepatic carcinoma on HepG2 cancer cell lines. The cytotoxicity profile of the synthesized compounds was performed against HepG2 cancer cell lines. The resultant IC50 value (0.048 µM) for 3c is better than the standard (thalidomide: IC50 0.053 µM). The results promise the hypothesis that the synthesized compounds might become potential drug candidates, given the fact that the β-glucosidase inhibition of 1c is 40% better than the standard, whereas compound 3c holds more anti-tumor activity (greater than 9%) against the HepG2 cell line than the known drug.
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- Aneela Khushal
- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, GC University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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Choudhary A, Viradiya RH, Ghoghari RN, Chikhalia KH. Recent Scenario for the Synthesis of Benzimidazole Moiety(2020–2022). ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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- Annu Choudhary
- Department of Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat 395007 Gujarat India
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- Department of Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat 395007 Gujarat India
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- Department of Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat 395007 Gujarat India
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- Department of Chemistry Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat 395007 Gujarat India
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Basoccu F, Cuccu F, Caboni P, De Luca L, Porcheddu A. Mechanochemistry Frees Thiourea Dioxide (TDO) from the 'Veils' of Solvent, Exposing All Its Reactivity. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052239. [PMID: 36903485 PMCID: PMC10005452 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052239] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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The synthesis of nitrogen-based heterocycles has always been considered essential in developing pharmaceuticals in medicine and agriculture. This explains why various synthetic approaches have been proposed in recent decades. However performing as methods, they often imply harsh conditions or the employment of toxic solvents and dangerous reagents. Mechanochemistry is undoubtedly one of the most promising technologies currently used for reducing any possible environmental impact, addressing the worldwide interest in counteracting environmental pollution. Following this line, we propose a new mechanochemical protocol for synthesizing various heterocyclic classes by exploiting thiourea dioxide (TDO)'s reducing proprieties and electrophilic nature. Simultaneously exploiting the low cost of a component of the textile industry such as TDO and all the advantages brought by a green technique such as mechanochemistry, we plot a route towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly methodology for preparing heterocyclic moieties.
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- Francesco Basoccu
- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Pang H, Huang D, Zhu Y, Zhao X, Xiang Y. One-pot cascade construction of nonsubstituted quinoline-bridged covalent organic frameworks. Chem Sci 2023; 14:1543-1550. [PMID: 36794200 PMCID: PMC9906769 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06044b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Irreversible locking of imine linkages into stable linkages represents a promising strategy to improve the robustness and functionality of covalent organic frameworks (COFs). We report, for the first time, a multi-component one-pot reaction (OPR) for imine annulation to construct highly stable nonsubstituted quinoline-bridged COFs (NQ-COFs), and that equilibrium regulation of reversible/irreversible cascade reactions by addition of MgSO4 desiccant is crucial to achieve high conversion efficiency and crystallinity. The higher long-range order and surface area of NQ-COFs synthesized by this OPR than those of the reported two-step post-synthetic modification (PSM) facilitate charge carrier transfer and photogeneration ability of superoxide radicals (O2˙-), which makes these NQ-COFs more efficient photocatalysts for O2˙- mediated synthesis of 2-benzimidazole derivatives. The general applicability of this synthetic strategy is demonstrated by fabricating 12 other crystalline NQ-COFs with a diversity of topologies and functional groups.
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- Huaji Pang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 China .,College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University 430070 Wuhan P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 China .,College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University 430070 Wuhan P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 China .,College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University 430070 Wuhan P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan Hubei 430070 China .,College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University 430070 Wuhan P. R. China
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Efficient synthesis of 2-aryl benzothiazoles mediated by Vitreoscilla hemoglobin. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Wanjari PJ, Saha N, Dubey G, Bharatam PV. Metal-free methods for the generation of benzimidazoles and 2-aminobenzimidazoles. Tetrahedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2022.133143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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An efficient low melting mixture mediated green approach for the synthesis of 2-substituted benzothiazoles and benzimidazoles. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Xiong Y, Wang K, Ma L, Zhu J, Miao Y, Gong L, Mu X, Wan J, Li R. Bimetallic CoMoO
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@C nanorod catalyzes one‐pot synthesis of benzimidazoles from benzyl alcohol and
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‐phenylendiamine without alkali. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Yucong Xiong
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry Fudan University Shanghai China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC) Lanzhou University Lanzhou China
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Li X, Liu Z, Hong H, Han L, Zhu N. Catalyst-free reductive cyclization of bis(2-aminophenyl) disulfide with CO 2 in the presence of BH 3NH 3 to synthesize 2-unsubstituted benzothiazole derivatives. RSC Adv 2022; 12:18107-18114. [PMID: 35800324 PMCID: PMC9208316 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03134e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An efficient and catalyst-free methodology for the reductive cyclization of various disulfides using BH3NH3 as a reductant and CO2 as a C1 resource was developed.
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- Xiao Li
- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Key Laboratory of CO2 Resource Utilization at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center for CO2 Capture and Utilization, Hohhot, 010051, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Key Laboratory of CO2 Resource Utilization at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center for CO2 Capture and Utilization, Hohhot, 010051, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Key Laboratory of CO2 Resource Utilization at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center for CO2 Capture and Utilization, Hohhot, 010051, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Key Laboratory of CO2 Resource Utilization at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center for CO2 Capture and Utilization, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Wu Hai Vocational &Technical College, Wu Hai, 010070, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Key Laboratory of CO2 Resource Utilization at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, 010051, China
- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center for CO2 Capture and Utilization, Hohhot, 010051, China
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