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Janse van Rensburg HD, Terre'Blanche G, Van der Walt MM. On the basis of sex: male vs. female rat adenosine A 1/A 2A receptor affinity. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:165. [PMID: 37563689 PMCID: PMC10413537 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06346-7] [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: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To ensure reproducibility in biomedical research, the biological variable sex must be reported; yet a reason for using male (instead of female) rodents is seldom given. In our search for novel adenosine receptor ligands, our research group routinely determines a test compound's binding affinities at male Sprague-Dawley rat (r) adenosine A1 and A2A receptors via in vitro radioligand binding studies. This pilot study compared the binding affinities of four adenosine receptor ligands (frequently used as reference standards) at male and female adenosine rA1 and rA2A receptors. RESULTS The inhibition constant (Ki) values determined using female rats correspond well to the values obtained using male rats and no markable difference could be observed in affinity and selectivity of reference standards. For example, DPCPX the selective adenosine A1 receptor antagonist: male rA1Ki: 0.5 ± 0.1 nM versus female rA1Ki: 0.5 ± 0.03 nM; male rA2AKi: 149 ± 23 nM versus female rA2AKi: 135 ± 29 nM. From the limited data at hand, we conclude that even when using female rats for in vitro studies without regard for the oestrous cycle, the obtained data did not vary much from their male counterparts.
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- Helena D Janse van Rensburg
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa.
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Crystal structure of ( E)-7-bromo-2-(4-methoxybenzylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2 H)-one, C 18H 15BrO 2. Z KRIST-NEW CRYST ST 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/ncrs-2022-0315] [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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C18H15BrO2, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 9.1704(9) Å, b = 16.5309(13) Å, c = 10.3528(12) Å, β = 112.368(12)°, V = 1451.3(3) Å3, Z = 4, R
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Tu S, Qi Z, Li W, Zhang S, Zhang Z, Wei J, Yang L, Wei S, Du X, Yi D. Chemodivergent photocatalytic access to 1-pyrrolines and 1-tetralones involving switchable C(sp3)–H functionalization. Front Chem 2022; 10:1058596. [PMID: 36385998 PMCID: PMC9641198 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1058596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A chemodivergent photocatalytic approach to 1-pyrrolines and 1-tetralones from alkyl bromides and vinyl azides has been developed through chemoselectively controllable intermolecular [3 + 2] and [4 + 2] cyclization. This photoredox-neutral two-component protocol involves intermolecular radical addition and switchable distal C(sp3)–H functionalization enabled by iminyl radical-mediated 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer. Meanwhile, chemoselectivity between C(sp3)–N bond formation and C(sp3)–C(sp2) bond formation is precisely switched by photocatalysts (Ru(bpy)3(PF6)2 vs. fac-Ir(ppy)3) and additives (base vs. acid).
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- Shijing Tu
- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Natural Products Research Center, Chengdu Institution of Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- *Correspondence: Shiqi Zhang, ; Xi Du, ; Dong Yi,
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Shiqi Zhang, ; Xi Du, ; Dong Yi,
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- Central Nervous System Drug Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Shiqi Zhang, ; Xi Du, ; Dong Yi,
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Smith AP, Lindeque JZ, van der Walt MM. Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals the Potential Antidepressant Activity of a Novel Adenosine Receptor Antagonist. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27072094. [PMID: 35408500 PMCID: PMC9000263 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Depression is the most common mental illness, affecting approximately 4.4% of the global population. Despite many available treatments, some patients exhibit treatment-resistant depression. Thus, the need to develop new and alternative treatments cannot be overstated. Adenosine receptor antagonists have emerged as a promising new class of antidepressants. The current study investigates a novel dual A1/A2A adenosine receptor antagonist, namely 2-(3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (1a), for antidepressant capabilities by determining its metabolic profiles and comparing them to those of two reference compounds (imipramine and KW-6002). The metabolic profiles were obtained by treating male Sprague-Dawley rats with 1a and the reference compounds and subjecting them to the forced swim test. Serum and brain material was consequently collected from the animals following euthanasia, after which the metabolites were extracted and analyzed through untargeted metabolomics using both 1H-NMR and GC-TOFMS. The current study provides insight into compound 1a's metabolic profile. The metabolic profile of 1a was similar to those of the reference compounds. They potentially exhibit their antidepressive capabilities via downstream effects on amino acid and lipid metabolism.
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Matthee C, Terre'Blanche G, Janse van Rensburg HD, Aucamp J, Legoabe LJ. Chalcone-inspired rA 1 /A 2A adenosine receptor ligands: Ring closure as an alternative to a reactive substructure. Chem Biol Drug Des 2021; 99:416-437. [PMID: 34878728 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13999] [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: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Over the past few years, great progress has been made in the development of high-affinity adenosine A1 and/or A2A receptor antagonists-promising agents for the potential treatment of Parkinson's disease. Unfortunately, many of these compounds raise structure-related concerns. The present study investigated the effect of ring closures on the rA1 /A2A affinity of compounds containing a highly reactive α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system, hence providing insight into the potential of heterocycles to address these concerns. A total of 12 heterocyclic compounds were synthesised and evaluated in silico and in vitro. The test compounds performed well upon qualitative assessment of drug-likeness and were generally found to be free from potentially problematic fragments. Most also showed low/weak cytotoxicity. Results from radioligand binding experiments confirm that heterocycles (particularly 2-substituted 3-cyanopyridines) can replace the promiscuous α,β-unsaturated ketone functional group without compromising A1 /A2A affinity. Structure-activity relationships highlighted the importance of hydrogen bonds in binding to the receptors of interest. Compounds 3c (rA1 Ki = 16 nM; rA2A Ki = 65 nM) and 8a (rA1 Ki = 102 nM; rA2A Ki = 37 nM), which both act as A1 antagonists, showed significant dual A1 /A2A affinity and may, therefore, inspire further investigation into heterocycles as potentially safe and potent adenosine receptor antagonists.
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- Chrisna Matthee
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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(2E)-2-(4-ethoxybenzylidene)-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one single crystal: Synthesis, growth, crystal structure, spectral characterization, biological evaluation and binding interactions with SARS-CoV-2 main protease. J Mol Struct 2021; 1244:130967. [PMID: 36373070 PMCID: PMC9637384 DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new α-Tetralone based chalcone compound, (2E)-2-(4-ethoxybenzylidene)-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one (EBDN) has been synthesized by Claisen–Schmidt condensation reaction of α-Tetralone (1) with 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde (2) in basic medium. Then it was allowed to grow through slow evaporation solution growth technique. The molecular structure of grown EBDN has been systematically characterized by SCXRD, FT-IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopic studies. The micro-hardness, thermal (TGA & DTA) and photoluminence studies of the synthesized EBDN were also examined. The EBDN was screened for its anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and anti-oxidant activity. It has shown admirable anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activity. Protein-Ligand interactions of EBDN with SARS-CoV-2 main protease (PDB code: 6yb7) also performed.
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Matthee C, Terre'Blanche G, Legoabe LJ, Janse van Rensburg HD. Exploration of chalcones and related heterocycle compounds as ligands of adenosine receptors: therapeutics development. Mol Divers 2021; 26:1779-1821. [PMID: 34176057 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-021-10257-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Adenosine receptors (ARs) are ubiquitously distributed throughout the mammalian body where they are involved in an extensive list of physiological and pathological processes that scientists have only begun to decipher. Resultantly, AR agonists and antagonists have been the focus of multiple drug design and development programmes within the past few decades. Considered to be a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry, the chalcone framework has attracted a substantial amount of interest in this regard. Due to the potential liabilities associated with its structure, however, it has become necessary to explore other potentially promising compounds, such as heterocycles, which have successfully been obtained from chalcone precursors in the past. This review aims to summarise the emerging therapeutic importance of adenosine receptors and their ligands, especially in the central nervous system (CNS), while highlighting chalcone and heterocyclic derivatives as promising AR ligand lead compounds.
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- Chrisna Matthee
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, North West, South Africa
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, North West, South Africa.,Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, North West, South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, North West, South Africa
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, North West, South Africa.
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Gauni B, Mehariya K, Shah A, Duggirala SM. Tetralone Scaffolds and Their Potential Therapeutic Applications. LETT DRUG DES DISCOV 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1570180817999201013165656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Substituted tetralones have played a substantial role in organic synthesis due to their
strong reactivity and suitability as a starting material for a range of synthetic heterocyclic compounds,
pharmaceuticals along with biological activities as well as precursors of many natural
products and their derivatives. Many α-tetralone derivatives are building blocks that have been used
in the synthesis of therapeutically functional compounds like some antibiotics, antidepressants,
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors effective for treating Alzheimer’s disease and alkaloids possessing
antitumor activity. In this review, there has been an attempt to explore the small molecule library
having an α-tetralone scaffold along with their diverse biological activities. Structural features of α-
tetralone derivatives responsible for potential therapeutic applications are also described.
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- Bhagwati Gauni
- Department of Microbiology, Gujarat Vidyapith, Sadra-382 320, Dist; Gandhinagar, Gujarat,India
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- National Facility for Drug Discovery Complex, Centre of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, Gujarat,India
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- National Facility for Drug Discovery Complex, Centre of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360 005, Gujarat,India
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Niu SS, Cheng Y. Construction of novel bridged aromatic ring-fused oxazocine frameworks via an N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed azabenzoin reaction and radical-initiated cascade cyclization. Org Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qo00483b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel method for the construction of 1,5-methanobenzo[f][1,3]oxazocin-6-ones and 6,10-methanopyrido[3,2-f][1,3]oxazocin-5-ones from o-vinyl aromatic aldehydes and N-acylarylimines was developed via NHC-catalyzed and radical-initiated reactions.
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- Shuang-Shuo Niu
- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Beijing Normal University
- Beijing 100875
- China
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Wang L, Yang W, Song Y, Hu Y. Novel turn-on fluorescence sensor for detection and imaging of endogenous H 2S induced by sodium nitroprusside. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 243:118775. [PMID: 32827912 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.118775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Currently, fluorescence analysis method has a good application in the detection and imaging of biomarkers and has become an important analytical method. Although there are many fluorescent probes for detecting hydrogen sulfide(H2S), they are mostly based on fluorophores which already existed, such as 1,8-naphthalimide, coumarin, rhodamine and their derivatives. Here, a new type of fluorescent molecule (BOTD) was synthesized and applied to the detection of H2S. The probe BOTD could quickly and sensitively detect H2S and turn on fluorescence. Moreover, the probe BOTD was successfully applied to the detection of exogenous and endogenous H2S in living cells, and may be expected to become a research tool for studying H2S-induced drugs.
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- Li Wang
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 30, South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 30, South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 30, South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, No. 30, South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Janse van Rensburg HD, Legoabe LJ, Terre’Blanche G. C3 amino-substituted chalcone derivative with selective adenosine rA 1 receptor affinity in the micromolar range. CHEMICKE ZVESTI 2020; 75:1581-1605. [PMID: 33223599 PMCID: PMC7670844 DOI: 10.1007/s11696-020-01414-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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ABSTRACT To identify novel adenosine receptor (AR) ligands based on the chalcone scaffold, herein the synthesis, characterization and in vitro and in silico evaluation of 33 chalcones (15-36 and 37-41) and structurally related compounds (42-47) are reported. These compounds were characterized by radioligand binding and GTP shift assays to determine the degree and type of binding affinity, respectively, against rat (r) A1 and A2A ARs. The chalcone derivatives 24, 29, 37 and 38 possessed selective A1 affinity below 10 µM, and thus, are the most active compounds of the present series; compound 38 was the most potent selective A1 AR antagonist (K i (r) = 1.6 µM). The structure-affinity relationships (SAR) revealed that the NH2-group at position C3 of ring A of the chalcone scaffold played a key role in affinity, and also, the Br-atom at position C3' on benzylidene ring B. Upon in vitro and in silico evaluation, the novel C3 amino-substituted chalcone derivative 38-that contains an α,ß-unsaturated carbonyl system and easily allows structural modification-may possibly be a synthon in future drug discovery. GRAPHIC ABSTRACT C3 amino-substituted chalcone derivative (38) with C3' Br substitution on benzylidene ring B possesses selective adenosine rA1 receptor affinity in micromolar range.
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- Helena D. Janse van Rensburg
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520 South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520 South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520 South Africa
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520 South Africa
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Janse van Rensburg HD, Legoabe LJ, Terre'Blanche G, Aucamp J. Synthesis and evaluation of methoxy substituted 2-benzoyl-1-benzofuran derivatives as lead compounds for the development adenosine A1 and/or A2A receptor antagonists. Bioorg Chem 2020; 94:103459. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Revised: 11/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Selmani A, Darses S. Enantioenriched 1-Tetralones via Rhodium-Catalyzed Arylative Cascade Desymmetrization/Acylation of Alkynylmalonates. Org Lett 2019; 21:8122-8126. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b03153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Aymane Selmani
- PSL Université Paris, Chimie ParisTech-CNRS, Institute of
Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (i-CLeHS), 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 75005, Paris, France
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- PSL Université Paris, Chimie ParisTech-CNRS, Institute of
Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (i-CLeHS), 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 75005, Paris, France
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Katila P, Shrestha A, Shrestha A, Shrestha R, Park PH, Lee ES. Introduction of amino moiety enhances the inhibitory potency of 1-tetralone chalcone derivatives against LPS-stimulated reactive oxygen species production in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Bioorg Chem 2019; 87:495-505. [PMID: 30927590 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.03.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The design and synthesis of a series of thirty-two halogenated 1-tetralone or 6-amino-1-tetralone chalcone derivatives was achieved by the Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction and were evaluated for their inhibitory effects against ROS production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. It was observed that the introduction of amino moiety into 1-tetralone skeleton greatly increased the inhibitory potency compared to corresponding 1-tetralone chalcones. Among the synthesized compounds, compound 18 which consists of 6-amino-1-tetralone skeleton together with o-fluorobenzylidene showed the most potent ROS inhibitory effect with IC50 value of 0.25 ± 0.13 µM. SAR analysis revealed that amino moiety at the 6th position of 1-tetralone chalcones have an important role for exerting the greater ROS inhibitory potency in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages than those exhibited by 1-tetralone chalcones alone.
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- Pramila Katila
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Janse van Rensburg HD, Legoabe LJ, Terre'Blanche G, Van der Walt MM. Methoxy substituted 2-benzylidene-1-indanone derivatives as A 1 and/or A 2A AR antagonists for the potential treatment of neurological conditions. MEDCHEMCOMM 2019; 10:300-309. [PMID: 30881617 DOI: 10.1039/c8md00540k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
A prior study reported on hydroxy substituted 2-benzylidene-1-indanone derivatives as A1 and/or A2A antagonists for the potential treatment of neurological conditions. A lead compound (1a) was identified with both A1 and A2A affinity in the micromolar range. The current study explored the structurally related methoxy substituted 2-benzylidene-1-indanone derivatives with various substitutions on ring A and B of the benzylidene indanone scaffold in order to enhance A1 and A2A affinity. This led to compounds with both A1 and A2A affinity in the nanomolar range, namely 2c (A1 K i (rat) = 41 nM; A2A K i (rat) = 97 nM) with C4-OCH3 substitution on ring A together with meta (3') hydroxy substitution on ring B and 2e (A1 K i (rat) = 42 nM; A2A K i (rat) = 78 nM) with C4-OCH3 substitution on ring A together with meta (3') and para (4') dihydroxy substitution on ring B. Additionally, 2c is an A1 antagonist. Consequently, the methoxy substituted 2-benzylidene-1-indanone scaffold is highly promising for the design of novel A1 and A2A antagonists.
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- Helena D Janse van Rensburg
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry , School of Pharmacy , North-West University , Private Bag X6001 , Potchefstroom , 2520 , South Africa
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences , School of Pharmacy , North-West University , Private Bag X6001 , Potchefstroom , 2520 , South Africa .
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry , School of Pharmacy , North-West University , Private Bag X6001 , Potchefstroom , 2520 , South Africa.,Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences , School of Pharmacy , North-West University , Private Bag X6001 , Potchefstroom , 2520 , South Africa .
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences , School of Pharmacy , North-West University , Private Bag X6001 , Potchefstroom , 2520 , South Africa .
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