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Click reaction inspired synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation and in silico docking of some pyrrole-chalcone linked 1,2,3-triazole hybrids. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Boonthaworn K, Hengphasatporn K, Shigeta Y, Chavasiri W, Rungrotmongkol T, Ounjai P. In silico screening of chalcones and flavonoids as potential inhibitors against yellow head virus 3C-like protease. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15086. [PMID: 37123012 PMCID: PMC10135407 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Yellow head virus (YHV) is one of the most important pathogens in prawn cultivation. The outbreak of YHV could potentially result in collapses in aquaculture industries. Although a flurry of development has been made in searching for preventive and therapeutic approaches against YHV, there is still no effective therapy available in the market. Previously, computational screening has suggested a few cancer drugs to be used as YHV protease (3CLpro) inhibitors. However, their toxic nature is still of concern. Here, we exploited various computational approaches, such as deep learning-based structural modeling, molecular docking, pharmacological prediction, and molecular dynamics simulation, to search for potential YHV 3CLpro inhibitors. A total of 272 chalcones and flavonoids were in silico screened using molecular docking. The bioavailability, toxicity, and specifically drug-likeness of hits were predicted. Among the hits, molecular dynamics simulation and trajectory analysis were performed to scrutinize the compounds with high binding affinity. Herein, the four selected compounds including chalcones cpd26, cpd31 and cpd50, and a flavonoid DN071_f could be novel potent compounds to prevent YHV and GAV propagation in shrimp. The molecular mechanism at the atomistic level is also enclosed that can be used to further antiviral development.
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- Kanpong Boonthaworn
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology, Ministry of Education, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Center of Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Center of Excellence in Natural Products Chemistry, Chulalongkorn University, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Structural and Computational Biology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology, Ministry of Education, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand
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Synthesis, characterization, DNA photocleavage, in silico and in vitro DNA/BSA binding properties of novel hexahydroquinolines. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Yadav M, Lal K, Kumar A, Kumar A, Kumar D. Indole-chalcone linked 1,2,3-triazole hybrids: Facile synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation and docking studies as potential antimicrobial agents. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bala D, Jinga LI, Popa M, Hanganu A, Voicescu M, Bleotu C, Tarko L, Nica S. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of New Azulene-Containing Chalcones. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15051629. [PMID: 35268860 PMCID: PMC8911025 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Azulene-containing chalcones have been synthesized via Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction. Their chemical structure has been established by spectroscopic methods where the 1H-NMR spectra suggested that the title chalcones were geometrically pure and configured trans (J = 15 Hz). The influence of functional groups from azulene-containing chalcones on the biological activity of the 2-propen-1-one unit was investigated for the first time. This study presents optical and fluorescent investigations, QSAR studies, and biological activity of 10 novel compounds. These chalcones were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The results revealed that most of the synthesized compounds showed inhibition against Gram-negative microorganisms, independent of the substitution of azulene scaffold. Instead, all azulene-containing chalcones exhibited good antifungal activity against Candida parapsilosis, with MIC values ranging between 0.156 and 0.312 mg/mL. The most active compound was chalcone containing azulene moieties on both sides of the 2-propene-1-one bond, exhibiting good activity against both bacteria-type strains and good antifungal activity. This antifungal activity combined with low toxicity makes azulene-containing chalcones a new class of bioorganic compounds.
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- Daniela Bala
- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Physical-Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12 Bvd. Regina Elisabeta, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
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- “C. D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202B Spl. Independentei, 060023 Bucharest, Romania; (L.-I.J.); (A.H.); (L.T.)
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 36-46 Bvd. M. Kogalniceanu, 50107 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (C.B.)
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Aleea Portocalelor, 060101 Bucharest, Romania
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- “C. D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202B Spl. Independentei, 060023 Bucharest, Romania; (L.-I.J.); (A.H.); (L.T.)
- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Research Centre of Applied Organic Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Panduri Street, 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu” of the Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 36-46 Bvd. M. Kogalniceanu, 50107 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (C.B.)
- Faculty of Biology, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Aleea Portocalelor, 060101 Bucharest, Romania
- Stefan S. Nicolau Institute of Virology, 285 Mihai Bravu Avenue, 030317 Bucharest, Romania
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- “C. D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202B Spl. Independentei, 060023 Bucharest, Romania; (L.-I.J.); (A.H.); (L.T.)
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- “C. D. Nenitzescu” Institute of Organic Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202B Spl. Independentei, 060023 Bucharest, Romania; (L.-I.J.); (A.H.); (L.T.)
- Correspondence:
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Mothana RA, Arbab AH, ElGamal AA, Parvez MK, Al-Dosari MS. Isolation and Characterization of Two Chalcone Derivatives with Anti-Hepatitis B Virus Activity from the Endemic Socotraen Dracaena cinnabari (Dragon’s Blood Tree). Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030952. [PMID: 35164217 PMCID: PMC8838591 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is prevalent and continues to be a global health concern. In this study, we determined the anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) potential of the Socotra-endemic medicinal plant Dracaena cinnabari and isolated and characterized the responsible constituents. A bioassay-guided fractionation using different chromatographic techniques of the methanolic extract of D. cinnabari led to the isolation of two chalcone derivatives. Using a variety of spectroscopic techniques, including 1H-, 13C-, and 2D-NMR, these derivatives were identified as 2,4’-dihydroxy-4-methoxydihydrochalcone (compound 1) and 2,4’-dihydroxy-4-methoxyhydrochalcone (compound 2). Both compounds were isolated for the first time from the red resin (dragon’s blood) of D. cinnabari. The compounds were first evaluated for cytotoxicity on HepG2.2.15 cells and 50% cytotoxicity concentration (CC50) values were determined. They were then evaluated for anti-HBV activity against HepG2.2.15 cells by assessing the suppression of HBsAg and HBeAg production in the culture supernatants and their half maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) and therapeutic index (TI) values were determined. Compounds 1 and 2 indicated inhibition of HBsAg production in a dose- and time-dependent manner with IC50 values of 20.56 and 6.36 μg/mL, respectively.
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3D-QSAR, molecular docking and in silico ADMET studies of propiophenone derivatives with anti-HIV-1 protease activity. Struct Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-021-01810-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Xiao J, Gao M, Diao Q, Gao F. Chalcone Derivatives and their Activities against Drug-resistant Cancers: An Overview. Curr Top Med Chem 2021; 21:348-362. [PMID: 33092509 DOI: 10.2174/1568026620666201022143236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Drug resistance, including multidrug resistance resulting from different defensive mechanisms in cancer cells, is the leading cause of the failure of the cancer therapy, posing an urgent need to develop more effective anticancer agents. Chalcones, widely distributed in nature, could act on diverse enzymes and receptors in cancer cells. Accordingly, chalcone derivatives possess potent activity against various cancers, including drug-resistant, even multidrug-resistant cancer. This review outlines the recent development of chalcone derivatives with potential activity against drug-resistant cancers covering articles published between 2010 and 2020 so as to facilitate further rational design of more effective candidates.
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- Jiaqi Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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Elkhalifa D, Al-Hashimi I, Al Moustafa AE, Khalil A. A comprehensive review on the antiviral activities of chalcones. J Drug Target 2020; 29:403-419. [PMID: 33232192 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2020.1853759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Some viral outbreaks have plagued the world since antiquity, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic. The continuous spread and emergence of new viral diseases have urged the discovery of novel treatment options that can overcome the limitations of currently marketed antiviral drugs. Chalcones are natural open chain flavonoids that are found in various plants and can be synthesised in labs. Several studies have shown that these small organic molecules exert a number of pharmacological activities, including antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticancer. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of the antiviral activities of chalcones and their derivatives on a set of human viral infections and their potential for targeting the most recent COVID-19 disease. Accordingly, we herein review chalcones activities on the following human viruses: Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, human immunodeficiency, influenza, human rhinovirus, herpes simplex, dengue, human cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B and C, Rift Valley fever and Venezuelan equine encephalitis. We hope that this review will pave the way for the design and development of potentially potent and broad-spectrum chalcone based antiviral drugs.
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- Dana Elkhalifa
- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Pharmacy, Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,Oncology Department, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Dobričić V, Turković N, Ivković B, Csuvik O, Vujić Z. Evaluation of the lipophilicity of chalcones by RP-TLC and computational methods. JPC-J PLANAR CHROMAT 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00764-020-00029-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Stojković D, Soković M. Current Reviews, Perspectives and Future Trends in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Applications. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:801. [PMID: 32336261 DOI: 10.2174/138161282608200423101629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Dejan Stojković
- Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, Belgrade, Serbia
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