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Napiórkowska M, Otto-Ślusarczyk D, Kurpios-Piec D, Stukan I, Gryzik M, Wojda U. BM7, a derivative of benzofuran, effectively fights cancer by promoting cancer cell apoptosis and impacting IL-6 levels. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 978:176751. [PMID: 38897442 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176751] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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The BM7 compound, a bromo derivative of methyl 6-acetyl-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate, was previously identified as cytotoxic to human leukaemia cells (K562 and HL60) and human cervical cancer (HeLa), while showing no toxicity to non-cancerous primary endothelial cells (HUVEC). In this study, we present the first demonstration of BM7's anticancer efficacy in vivo using a mouse chronic myeloid leukaemia xenograft model. Administered intraperitoneally in a mixture of 10% Solutol HS 15/10% ethanol, BM7 exhibited no visible toxicity and significantly reduced tumor weight, comparable to standard drugs imatinib and hydroxyurea. Further supporting its anticancer potential, a multi-model in vitro study involving seven human cancer cell lines revealed the most promising responses in colon cancer (SW480, SW620, HCT116), liver cancer (HEPG2), and breast adenocarcinoma (MDA-MB-231) cells. BM7 demonstrated multifaceted anticancer mechanisms, inducing apoptosis while elevating reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and suppressing interleukin-6 (IL-6) release in these cell lines. These findings position BM7 as a candidate of significant interest for cancer therapy. Its ability to not only induce apoptosis but also modulate cellular processes such as ROS levels and immune responses, specifically IL-6 suppression, makes BM7 a versatile and promising agent for further exploration in the realm of cancer treatment.
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Testing of Higher Standard, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Pasteur Street, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland; Department of General Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 1 Rybacka Street, 70-204, Szczecin, Poland
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Testing of Higher Standard, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Pasteur Street, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Testing of Higher Standard, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Pasteur Street, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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Srisaisap M, Boonserm P. Anticancer efficacy of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles loaded with recombinant truncated parasporin-2 protein. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15544. [PMID: 38969695 PMCID: PMC11226667 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66650-5] [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: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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Bacterial toxins have received a great deal of attention in the development of cancer treatments. Parasporin-2 (PS2Aa1 or Mpp46Aa1) is a Bacillus thuringiensis parasporal protein that preferentially destroys human cancer cells while not harming normal cells, making it a promising anticancer treatment. With the efficient development and sustainable silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesis technology, the biomedical use of AgNPs has expanded. This study presents the development of a novel nanotoxin composed of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles loaded with the N-terminal truncated PS2Aa1 toxin. MOEAgNPs were synthesized using a biological method, with Moringa oleifera leaf extract and maltose serving as reducing and capping agents. The phytochemicals present in M. oleifera leaf extract were identified by GC-MS analysis. MOEAgNPs were loaded with N-terminal truncated PS2Aa1 fused with maltose-binding protein (MBP-tPS2) to formulate PS2-MOEAgNPs. The PS2-MOEAgNPs were evaluated for size, stability, toxin loading efficacy, and cytotoxicity. PS2-MOEAgNPs demonstrated dose-dependent cytotoxicity against the T-cell leukemia MOLT-4 and Jurkat cell lines but had little effect on the Hs68 fibroblast or normal cell line. Altogether, the current study provides robust evidence that PS2-MOEAgNPs can efficiently inhibit the proliferation of T-cell leukemia cells, thereby suggesting their potential as an alternative to traditional anticancer treatments.
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- Monrudee Srisaisap
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Phuttamonthon, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
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Maldonado J, Oliva A, Guzmán L, Molinari A, Acevedo W. Synthesis, Anticancer Activity, and Docking Studies of Novel Hydroquinone-Chalcone-Pyrazoline Hybrid Derivatives. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7281. [PMID: 39000394 PMCID: PMC11242894 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137281] [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: 06/08/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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A novel series of antitumor hybrids was synthesized using 1,4-benzohydroquinone and chalcone, furane, or pyrazoline scaffolds. This were achieved through isosteric substitution of the aryl group of the chalcone β-carbon with the furanyl moiety and structural modification of the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system. The potential antitumor activity of these hybrids was evaluated in vivo on MCF-7 breast adenocarcinoma and HT-29 colorectal carcinoma cells, demonstrating cytotoxic activity with IC50 values ranging from 28.8 to 124.6 µM. The incorporation of furan and pyrazoline groups significantly enhanced antiproliferative properties compared to their analogues and precursors (VII-X), which were inactive against both neoplastic cell lines. Compounds 4, 5, and 6 exhibited enhanced cytotoxicity against both cell lines, whereas compound 8 showed higher cytotoxic activity against HT-29 cells. Molecular docking studies revealed superior free-energy values (ΔGbin) for carcinogenic pathway-involved kinase proteins, with our in silico data suggesting that these derivatives could be promising chemotherapeutic agents targeting kinase pathways. Among all the synthesized PIBHQ compounds, derivatives 7 and 8 exhibited the best drug-likeness properties, with values of 0.53 and 0.83, respectively. ADME results collectively suggest that most of these compounds hold promise as potential candidates for preclinical assays.
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- Javier Maldonado
- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile
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Aeindartehran L, Sadri Z, Rahimi F, Alinejad T. Fluorescence in depth: integration of spectroscopy and imaging with Raman, IR, and CD for advanced research. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2024; 12:032002. [PMID: 38697201 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/ad46e6] [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: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Fluorescence spectroscopy serves as a vital technique for studying the interaction between light and fluorescent molecules. It encompasses a range of methods, each presenting unique advantages and applications. This technique finds utility in various chemical studies. This review discusses Fluorescence spectroscopy, its branches such as Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy (TRFS) and Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM), and their integration with other spectroscopic methods, including Raman, Infrared (IR), and Circular Dichroism (CD) spectroscopies. By delving into these methods, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities and significance of fluorescence spectroscopy in scientific research, highlighting its diverse applications and the enhanced understanding it brings when combined with other spectroscopic methods. This review looks at each technique's unique features and applications. It discusses the prospects of their combined use in advancing scientific understanding and applications across various domains.
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- Lida Aeindartehran
- Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75275, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Science, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75205, United States of America
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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- The Key Laboratory of Interventional Pulmonology of Zhejiang Province, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, South Baixiang, Ouhai District, Wenzhou 325015, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Cell Growth Factor, Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision, and Brain Health), Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, People's Republic of China
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Saeed S, Shahzadi I, Zahoor AF, Al-Mutairi AA, Kamal S, Faisal S, Irfan A, Al-Hussain SA, Muhammed MT, Zaki MEA. Exploring theophylline-1,2,4-triazole tethered N-phenylacetamide derivatives as antimicrobial agents: unraveling mechanisms via structure-activity relationship, in vitro validation, and in silico insights. Front Chem 2024; 12:1372378. [PMID: 38645776 PMCID: PMC11026557 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1372378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Theophylline, a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, serves as a promising focal point for medicinal researchers aiming to create derivatives with diverse pharmacological applications. In this work, we present an improved synthetic method for a range of theophylline-1,2,4-triazole-S-linked N-phenyl acetamides (4a‒g) utilizing ultrasound-assisted synthetic approach. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of synthesized theophylline-1,2,4-triazoles (4a‒g) as inhibitors of HCV serine protease and as antibacterial agents against B. subtilis QB-928 and E. coli AB-274. Theophylline-1,2,4-triazoles were obtained in good to excellent yields (69%-95%) in a shorter time than conventional approach. 4-Chlorophenyl moiety containing theophylline-1,2,4-triazole 4c displayed significantly higher inhibitory activity against HCV serine protease enzyme (IC50 = 0.015 ± 0.25 mg) in comparison to ribavirin (IC50 = 0.165 ± 0.053 mg), but showed excellent binding affinity (-7.55 kcal/mol) with the active site of serine protease, better than compound 4c (-6.90 kcal/mol) as well as indole-based control compound 5 (-7.42 kcal/mol). In terms of percentage inhibition of serine protease, 2-chlorophenyl compound 4b showed the maximum percentage inhibition (86%), more than that of the 3,4-dichlorophenyl compound 4c (76%) and ribavirin (81%). 3,4-Dimethylphenyl-based theophylline-1,2,4-triazole 4g showed the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC = 0.28 ± 0.50 μg/mL) against the B. subtilis bacterial strain as compared to the standard drug penicillin (MIC = 1 ± 1.50 μg/mL). The other 4-methylphenyl theophylline-1,2,4-triazole 4e (MIC = 0.20 ± 0.08 μg/mL) displayed the most potent antibacterial potential against E. coli in comparison to the standard drug penicillin (MIC = 2.4 ± 1.00 μg/mL). Molecular docking studies further helped in an extensive understanding of all of the interactions between compounds and the enzyme active site, and DFT studies were also employed to gain insights into the molecular structure of the synthesized compounds. The results indicated that theophylline-linked triazole derivatives 4b and 4c showed promise as leading contenders in the fight against the HCV virus. Moreover, compounds 4e and 4g demonstrated potential as effective chemotherapeutic agents against E. coli and B. subtilis, respectively. To substantiate these findings, additional in vivo studies and clinical trials are imperative, laying the groundwork for their integration into future drug design and development.
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- Sadaf Saeed
- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamia College University Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Perużyńska M, Birger R, Piotrowska K, Kwiecień H, Droździk M, Kurzawski M. Microtubule destabilising activity of selected 7-methoxy-2-phenylbenzo[b]furan derivative against primary and metastatic melanoma cells. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 964:176308. [PMID: 38142850 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176308] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Herein, we report the results of anticancer screening of two 2-phenylbenzo[b]furan derivatives functionalised at the 3-position with 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoyl (BF2) or 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl (BF3) against 60 different cancer cell lines. The results confirmed the anticancer potential of the tested compounds against different cancer cell types, especially colon cancer, brain cancer and melanoma. BF3 was defined as the most potent (also as a tubulin polymerisation inhibitor). Its anticancer activity against melanoma cell lines that originated from different stages, i.e., primary skin-derived A375 and metastatic WM9/MDA-MB-435S, was evaluated (as the clinical success of melanoma therapy strictly depends on the disease stage). Moreover, to determine the BF3 mode of action and its effect on cell proliferation, intracellular microtubule networks, cell cycle phase distribution and apoptosis were evaluated. Our study revealed that BF3 inhibited cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner, with IC50 yielding 0.09 ± 0.01 μM, 0.11 ± 0.01 μM and 0.18 ± 0.05 μM for A375, MDA-MB435S and WM9, respectively. The strong antiproliferative activity of compound BF3 correlated well with its inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerisation. Molecular docking proved that BF3 belongs to the colchicine binding site inhibitors (CBSIs), and experimental studies revealed that it disturbs cell cycle progression leading to G2/M arrest and apoptosis.
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- Magdalena Perużyńska
- Department of Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111, Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Piastów Ave 42, 71-065, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111, Szczecin, Poland
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- Laboratory of Pharmacodynamics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-899, Szczecin, Poland
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Yavari I, Shaabanzadeh S, Ghafouri K. Scalable Diastereoselective Electrosynthesis of Spiro[benzofuran-2,2'-furan]-3-ones. J Org Chem 2024; 89:425-432. [PMID: 38085534 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Spirobenzofuran scaffolds, because of their three-dimensional structure, are incorporated into several valuable natural products and drug candidate molecules. Herein, with the assistance of electrosynthesis, we introduce a novel electrochemical approach for achieving spirobenzofurans in a user-friendly and operationally simple undivided cell setup under constant current. This metal-catalyst-free electrochemical procedure afforded spiro[benzofuran-2,2'-furan]-3-ones with high diastereoselectivity. Compatibility with gram-scale synthesis along with the convenient accessibility of reaction instruments and starting materials collectively raised the importance of this protocol compared to previous challenging methods. Furthermore, mechanistic cognizance of this reaction is obtained by the investigation of the cyclic voltammetry spectra of reactants.
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- Issa Yavari
- Department of Chemistry, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175, Tehran 1463694571, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175, Tehran 1463694571, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175, Tehran 1463694571, Iran
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Abdulrahman FG, Abulkhair HS, Zidan RA, Alwakeel AI, Al-Karmalawy AA, Husseiny EM. Novel benzochromenes: design, synthesis, cytotoxicity, molecular docking and mechanistic investigations. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:105-123. [PMID: 38226455 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2023-0198] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Aim: A novel series of fused benzochromenes with expected cytotoxicity and HIF-1α inhibition was identified. Materials & methods: A bioisosterism-aided approach was applied to design new benzochromenes and assess their cytotoxicity against three cancer cell lines. The probable mechanistic effect and the in silico docking and pharmacokinetic profiles of the most effective derivatives were evaluated. Results: Compounds 3, 4, 5, 8 and 11 showed potent antiproliferative activity and excellent selectivity. Compound 8 showed significant HIF-1α inhibition with an IC50 value of 3.372 μM. It also enhanced apoptosis and arrested the HepG2 cell cycle at both the G0/G1 and S stages. Conclusion: Compound 8 was identified as a new potential anticancer candidate.
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- Fatma G Abdulrahman
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11754, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11884, Cairo, Egypt
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Horus University-Egypt, International Coastal Road, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Horus University-Egypt, International Coastal Road, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Ahram Canadian University, Giza, 12566, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11754, Cairo, Egypt
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Liang L, Yang Y, Liu H, Yuan F, Yuan Y, Li W, Huang C, Chen J, Liu Y. Synthesis, characterization, anticancer efficacy evaluation of ruthenium(II) and iridium(III) polypyridyl complexes toward A549 cells. J Biol Inorg Chem 2023; 28:421-437. [PMID: 37097484 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-023-01997-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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A new ligand DFIP (2-(dibenzo[b,d]furan-3-yl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline) and its two complexes iridium(III) [Ir(ppy)2(DFIP)](PF6) (ppy = 2-phenylpyridine, Ir1) and ruthenium(II) [Ru(bpy)2(DFIP)](PF6)2 (bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, Ru1) were synthesized and characterized. The anticancer effects of the two complexes on A549, BEL-7402, HepG2, SGC-7901, HCT116 and normal LO2 cells were tested by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. Complex Ir1 shows high cytotoxic activity on A549, BEL-7402, SGC-7901 and HepG2, Ru1 exhibits moderate anticancer activity toward A549, BEL-7402 and SGC-7901 cells. The IC50 values of Ir1 and Ru1 toward A549 are 7.2 ± 0.1 and 22.6 ± 1.4 μM, respectively. The localization of complexes Ir1 and Ru1 in the mitochondrial, intracellular accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and the changes of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and cytochrome c (cyto-c) were investigated. Apoptosis and cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry. Immunogenic cell death (ICD) was used to detect the effects of Ir1 and Ru1 on the A549 using a confocal laser scanning microscope. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins was detected by western blotting. Ir1 and Ru1 can increase the intracellular ROS levels and release cyto-c, reduce the MMP, leading to the apoptosis of A549 cells and blocking the A549 cells at the G0/G1 phase. Additionally, the complexes caused a decrease of the expression of polyADP-ribose polymerase (PARP), caspase 3, Bcl-2 (B-cell lymphoma-2), PI3K (phosphoinositide-3 kinase) and upregulated the expression of Bax. All these findings indicated that the complexes exert anticancer efficacy to induce cell death through immunogenic cell death, apoptosis, and autophagy.
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- Lijuan Liang
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, 510317, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Castro-Velázquez V, Díaz-Cervantes E, Rodríguez-González V, Cortés-García CJ. In-silico assay of a dosing vehicle based on chitosan-TiO 2 and modified benzofuran-isatin molecules against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. PEERJ PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2023. [DOI: 10.7717/peerj-pchem.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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A high priority of the World Health Organization (WHO) is the study of drugs against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which has developed antibiotic resistance. In this order, recent research is analyzing biomaterials and metal oxide nanoparticles, such as chitosan (QT) and TiO2 (NT), which can transport molecules with biological activity against bacteria, to propose them as drug carrier candidates. In the present work, 10 modified benzofuran-isatin molecules were studied through computational simulation using density functional theory (DFT) and molecular docking assays against Hfq and LpxC (proteins of P. aeruginosa). The results show that the ligand efficiency of commercial drugs C-CP and C-AZI against Hfq is low compared with the best-designed molecule MOL-A. However, we highlight that the influence of NT promotes a better interaction of some molecules, where MOL-E generates a better interaction by 0.219 kcal/mol when NT is introduced in Hfq, forming the system Hfq-NT (Target-NT). Similar behavior is observed in the LpxC target, in which MOL-J is better at 0.072 kcal/mol. Finally, two pharmacophoric models for Hfq and LpxC implicate hydrophobic and aromatic-hydrophobic fragments.
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- Verónica Castro-Velázquez
- División de Materiales Avanzados, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnología, San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Departamento de Alimentos, Universidad de Guanajuato, Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Departamento de Alimentos, Universidad de Guanajuato, Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- División de Materiales Avanzados, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnología, San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Diseño Molecular/Instituto de Investigaciones Químico Biológicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
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Elwahy AHM, Ginidi ARS, Shaaban MR, Farag AM, Salem ME. Synthesis of novel bis-thiazoles, bis-thienopyridines, and bis-triazolothiadiazines linked to diphenyl ether core as novel hybrid molecules. SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2023.2179405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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- Ahmed H. M. Elwahy
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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BTEAC Catalyzed Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis of Bromobenzofuran-Oxadiazoles: Unravelling Anti-HepG-2 Cancer Therapeutic Potential through In Vitro and In Silico Studies. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24033008. [PMID: 36769327 PMCID: PMC9917671 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24033008] [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: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In this work, BTEAC (benzyl triethylammonium chloride) was employed as a phase transfer catalyst in an improved synthesis (up to 88% yield) of S-alkylated bromobenzofuran-oxadiazole scaffolds BF1-9. These bromobenzofuran-oxadiazole structural hybrids BF1-9 were evaluated in vitro against anti-hepatocellular cancer (HepG2) cell line as well as for their in silico therapeutic potential against six key cancer targets, such as EGFR, PI3K, mTOR, GSK-3β, AKT, and Tubulin polymerization enzymes. Bromobenzofuran structural motifs BF-2, BF-5, and BF-6 displayed the best anti-cancer potential and with the least cell viabilities (12.72 ± 2.23%, 10.41 ± 0.66%, and 13.08 ± 1.08%), respectively, against HepG2 liver cancer cell line, and they also showed excellent molecular docking scores against EGFR, PI3K, mTOR, and Tubulin polymerization enzymes, which are major cancer targets. Bromobenzofuran-oxadiazoles BF-2, BF-5, and BF-6 displayed excellent binding affinities with the active sites of EGFR, PI3K, mTOR, and Tubulin polymerization enzymes in the molecular docking studies as well as in MMGBSA and MM-PBSA studies. The stable bindings of these structural hybrids BF-2, BF-5, and BF-6 with the enzyme targets EGFR and PI3K were further confirmed by molecular dynamic simulations. These investigations revealed that 2,5-dimethoxy-based bromobenzofuran-oxadiazole BF-5 (10.41 ± 0.66% cell viability) exhibited excellent cytotoxic therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, computational studies also suggested that the EGFR, PI3K, mTOR, and Tubulin polymerization enzymes were the probable targets of this BF-5 scaffold. In silico approaches, such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and DFT studies, displayed excellent association with the experimental biological data of bromobenzofuran-oxadiazoles BF1-9. Thus, in silico and in vitro results anticipate that the synthesized bromobenzofuran-oxadiazole hybrid BF-5 possesses prominent anti-liver cancer inhibitory effects and can be used as lead for further investigation for anti-HepG2 liver cancer therapy.
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Lichitsky BV, Karibov TT, Komogortsev AN, Melekhina VG. N,N'-(2-aryl-2-oxoethane-1,1-diyl)diamides as convenient synthons for the preparation of 3-amido-2-arylbenzofurans. Tetrahedron 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2022.133244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Bai G, Yang Y, Wang X, Wu J, Wang H, Ye X, Bao X. DBU Promoted Polysubstituted Arene Formation via a Michael Addition/Cyclization/Elimination Cascade Reaction. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238167. [PMID: 36500260 PMCID: PMC9738611 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The straightforward construction of polysubstituted arenes is essential in both synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Herein, we reported a DBU promoted Michael addition/cyclization/elimination cascade reaction between vinylogous malononitrile derivatives and chlorinated nitrostyrenes for the synthesis of polysubstituted arenes. The method features mild reaction conditions, wide substrate scope and high yield. Interestingly, preliminary study of the enantioselective version of this cascade was conducted to give chiral biaryl atropisomers with up to 40% ee through center-to-axial chirality transfer strategy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Guishun Bai
- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Zhejiang International Sci-Tech Cooperation Base for the Exploitation and Utilization of Nature Product, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment & Utilization of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (X.Y.); (X.B.)
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Zhejiang International Sci-Tech Cooperation Base for the Exploitation and Utilization of Nature Product, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment & Utilization of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (X.Y.); (X.B.)
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science & Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Zhejiang International Sci-Tech Cooperation Base for the Exploitation and Utilization of Nature Product, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment & Utilization of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (X.Y.); (X.B.)
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Synthesis of Novel Ferrocene-Benzofuran Hybrids via Palladium- and Copper-Catalyzed Reactions. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10110205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The combination of the ferrocene skeleton with pharmacophores often leads to molecules with interesting biological properties. Five ferrocene-benzofuran hybrids of different structures were synthesized by transition metal catalyzed reactions. The efficiency of both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic methods was tested. The products were characterized using 1H, 13C NMR and FTIR spectroscopy, HRMS and cyclic voltammetry. The structure of one of the new compounds was also proved with X-ray crystallography. The new hybrids showed moderate cytotoxicity on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines. It is remarkable that the less curable MDA-MB-231 cell line was more sensitive to treatment with three ferrocene derivatives.
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Discovery of Some Heterocyclic Molecules as Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (BMP-2)-Inducible Kinase Inhibitors: Virtual Screening, ADME Properties, and Molecular Docking Simulations. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175571. [PMID: 36080338 PMCID: PMC9457949 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are growth factors that have a vital role in the production of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Tumors’ upregulation of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and their receptors are key features of cancer progression. Regulation of the BMP kinase system is a new promising strategy for the development of anti-cancer drugs. In this work, based on a careful literature study, a library of benzothiophene and benzofuran derivatives was subjected to different computational techniques to study the effect of chemical structure changes on the ability of these two scaffolds to target BMP-2 inducible kinase, and to reach promising candidates with proposed activity against BMP-2 inducible kinase. The results of screening against Lipinski’s and Veber’s Rules produced twenty-one outside eighty-four compounds having drug-like molecular nature. Computational ADMET studies favored ten compounds (11, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 65, and 72) with good pharmacokinetic profile. Computational toxicity studies excluded compound 34 to elect nine compounds for molecular docking studies which displayed eight compounds (26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 35, 65, and 72) as promising BMP-2 inducible kinase inhibitors. The nine fascinating compounds will be subjected to extensive screening against serine/threonine kinases to explore their potential against these critical proteins. These promising candidates based on benzothiophene and benzofuran scaffolds deserve further clinical investigation as BMP-2 kinase inhibitors for the treatment of cancer.
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