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Pawełczyk A, Nowak R, Gazecka M, Jelińska A, Zaprutko L, Zmora P. Novel Molecular Consortia of Cannabidiol with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Inhibit Emerging Coronaviruses' Entry. Pathogens 2023; 12:951. [PMID: 37513798 PMCID: PMC10383849 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12070951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic provoked a global health crisis and highlighted the need for new therapeutic strategies. In this study, we explore the potential of the molecular consortia of cannabidiol (CBD) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as novel antiviral dual-target agents against SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. CBD is a natural compound with a wide range of therapeutic activities, including antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, while NSAIDs are commonly used to mitigate the symptoms of viral infections. Chemical modifications of CBD with NSAIDs were performed to obtain dual-target agents with enhanced activity against SARS-CoV-2. The synthesised compounds were characterised using spectroscopic techniques. The biological activity of three molecular consortia (CBD-ibuprofen, CBD-ketoprofen, and CBD-naproxen) was evaluated in cell lines transduced with vesicular stomatitis virus-based pseudotypes bearing the SARS-CoV-1 or SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins or infected with influenza virus A/Puerto Rico/8/34. The results showed that some CBD-NSAID molecular consortia have superior antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2, but not against the influenza A virus. This may suggest a potential therapeutic role for these compounds in the treatment of emerging coronavirus infections. Further studies are needed to investigate the efficacy of these compounds in vivo, and their potential use in clinical settings. Our findings provide a promising new approach to combatting current and future viral emergencies.
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- Anna Pawełczyk
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Virology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 61-704 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Virology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 61-704 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Virology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, 61-704 Poznan, Poland
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Şenol H, Şahin RB, Mercümek B, Kapucu HB, Hacıosmanoğlu E, Dinç HÖ, Yüksel Mayda P. Synthesis of ursolic acid arylidene-hydrazide hybrid compounds and investigation of their cytotoxic and antimicrobial effects. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:2500-2507. [PMID: 35275500 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2051170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, 13 new hybrid compounds (7a-m) were synthesised starting from ursolic acid, and their cytotoxic activities were investigated on the BEAS-2B and A549 cell lines. In addition, the synthesised compounds were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans to determine their anti-microbial properties. The hybrid compounds that exhibited the lowest cytotoxicity against the BEAS-2B were 7k, 7b, and 7g. The cytotoxicity of the compounds against A549 was evaluated, the IC50 value of 7k, 7b, and 7g are found as 0.15 µM, 0.31 µM, and 0.26 µM, respectively. The results showed that the selectivity of 7k was 7 times higher than doxorubicin against the A549 cells. According to the antimicrobial activity studies 7c is found as the most effective compound against S. aureus. Almost all compounds showed a similar inhibition potential against E. coli and C. albicans.
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- Halil Şenol
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bezmialem Vakif University, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Bezmialem Vakif University, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Bezmialem Vakif University, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Turkey
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Sowa-Kasprzak K, Totoń E, Kujawski J, Olender D, Lisiak N, Zaprutko L, Rubiś B, Kaczmarek M, Pawełczyk A. Synthesis, Cytotoxicity and Molecular Docking of New Hybrid Compounds by Combination of Curcumin with Oleanolic Acid. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1506. [PMID: 37371601 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Curcumin and oleanolic acid are natural compounds with high potential in medicinal chemistry. These products have been widely studied for their pharmacological properties and have been structurally modified to improve their bioavailability and therapeutic value. In the present study, we discuss how these compounds are utilized to develop bioactive hybrid compounds that are intended to target cancer cells. Using a bifunctional linker, succinic acid, to combine curcumin and triterpenoic oleanolic acid, several hybrid compounds were prepared. Their cytotoxicity against different cancer cell lines was evaluated and compared with the activity of curcumin (the IC50 value (24 h), for MCF7, HeLaWT and HT-29 cancer cells for KS5, KS6 and KS8 compounds was in the range of 20.6-94.4 µM, in comparison to curcumin 15.6-57.2 µM). Additionally, in silico studies were also performed. The computations determined the activity of the tested compounds towards proteins selected due to their similar binding modes and the nature of hydrogen bonds formed within the cavity of ligand-protein complexes. Overall, the curcumin-triterpene hybrids represent an important class of compounds for the development of effective anticancer agents also without the diketone moiety in the curcumin molecule. Moreover, some structural modifications in keto-enol moiety have led to obtaining more information about different chemical and biological activities. Results obtained may be of interest for further research into combinations of curcumin and oleanolic acid derivatives.
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- Katarzyna Sowa-Kasprzak
- Chair and Department of Organic Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Str., 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 Str., 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Organic Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Str., 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Organic Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Str., 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 Str., 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Organic Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Str., 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 Str., 60-806 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Diagnostics and Immunology, Gene Therapy Unit, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Garbary 15 Str., 61-866 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Organic Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6 Str., 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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Ou Y, You Z, Yao M, Cao Y, Xue X, Chen M, Wu R, Gan L, Li D, Wu P, Xu X, Wong W, Wong VKW, Liu W, Ye J, Jin J. Naproxen-Derived New Compound Inhibits the NF-κB, MAPK and PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathways Synergistically with Resveratrol in RAW264.7 Cells. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083395. [PMID: 37110629 PMCID: PMC10146875 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Naproxen is widely used for anti-inflammatory treatment but it can lead to serious side effects. To improve the anti-inflammatory activity and safety, a novel naproxen derivative containing cinnamic acid (NDC) was synthesized and used in combination with resveratrol. The results showed that the combination of NDC and resveratrol at different ratios have a synergistic anti-inflammatory efficacy in RAW264.7 macrophage cells. It was indicated that the combination of NDC and resveratrol at a ratio of 2:1 significantly inhibited the expression of carbon monoxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), induced nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) without detectable side effects on cell viability. Further studies revealed that these anti-inflammatory effects were mediated by the activation of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathways, respectively. Taken together, these results highlighted the synergistic NDC and resveratrol anti-inflammatory activity that could be further explored as a strategy for the treatment of inflammatory disease with an improved safety profile.
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- Yi Ou
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- Lipid Biology and Metabolic Disease Research Group, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
- International Healthcare Innovation Institute (Jiangmen), Jiangmen 529040, China
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Synthesis of oleanolic acid hydrazide-hydrazone hybrid derivatives and investigation of their cytotoxic effects on A549 human lung cancer cells. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Baer-Dubowska W, Narożna M, Krajka-Kuźniak V. Anti-Cancer Potential of Synthetic Oleanolic Acid Derivatives and Their Conjugates with NSAIDs. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26164957. [PMID: 34443544 PMCID: PMC8398353 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid oleanolic acid (OA) serves as a good scaffold for additional modifications to achieve synthetic derivatives. Therefore, a large number of triterpenoids have been synthetically modified in order to increase their bioactivity and their protective or therapeutic effects. Moreover, attempts were performed to conjugate synthetic triterpenoids with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other functional groups. Among hundreds of synthesized triterpenoids, still the most promising is 2-cyano-3,12-dioxooleana-1,9(11)-dien-28-oic acid (CDDO), which reached clinical trials level of investigations. The new group of synthetic triterpenoids are OA oximes. The most active among them is 3-hydroxyiminoolean-12-en-28-oic acid morpholide, which additionally improves the anti-cancer activity of standard NSAIDs. While targeting the Nrf2 and NF-κB signaling pathways is the main mechanism of synthetic OA derivatives′ anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity, most of these compounds exhibit multifunctional activity, and affect cross-talk within the cellular signaling network. This short review updates the earlier data and describes the new OA derivatives and their conjugates in the context of modification of signaling pathways involved in inflammation and cell survival and subsequently in cancer development.
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Pawełczyk A, Olender D, Sowa-Kasprzak K, Zaprutko L. Linked drug-drug conjugates based on triterpene and phenol structures. Rational synthesis, molecular properties, toxicity and bioactivity prediction. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Pawełczyk A, Zaprutko L. Anti-COVID drugs: repurposing existing drugs or search for new complex entities, strategies and perspectives. Future Med Chem 2020; 12:1743-1757. [PMID: 32698626 PMCID: PMC7377048 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2020-0204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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At the end of 2019, a novel virus causing severe acute respiratory syndrome to spread globally. There are currently no effective drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2. In this study, based on the analysis of numerous references and selected methods of computational chemistry, the strategy of integrative structural modification of small molecules with antiviral activity into potential active complex molecules has been presented. Proposed molecules have been designed based on the structure of triterpene oleanolic acid and complemented by structures characteristic of selected anti-COVID therapy assisted drugs. Their pharmaceutical molecular parameters and the preliminary bioactivity were calculated and predicted. The results of the above analyses show that among the designed complex substances there are potential antiviral agents directed mainly on SARS-CoV-2.
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- Anna Pawełczyk
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Organic Chemistry, Grunwaldzka 6, Poznań 60-780, Poland
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- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Organic Chemistry, Grunwaldzka 6, Poznań 60-780, Poland
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Wu T, Yao X, Wang G, Liu X, Chen H, Yang Z, Zheng X. Oleanolic Acid Derived from Plants: Synthesis and Pharmacological Properties of A-ring Modified Derivatives. LETT DRUG DES DISCOV 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1570180817999200420115456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Oleanolic Acid (OA) is a ubiquitous product of triterpenoid compounds.
Due to its inexpensive availability, unique bioactivities, pharmacological effects and non-toxic
properties, OA has attracted tremendous interest in the field of drug design and synthesis. Furthermore,
many OA derivatives have been developed for ameliorating the poor water solubility and bioavailability.
Objective:
Over the past few decades, various modifications of the OA framework structure have led
to the observation of enhancement in bioactivity. Herein, we focused on the synthesis and medicinal
performance of OA derivatives modified on A-ring. Moreover, we clarified the relationship between
structures and activities of OA derivatives with different functional groups in A-ring. The future application
of OA in the field of drug design and development also was discussed and inferred.
Conclusion:
This review concluded the novel achievements that could add paramount information
to the further study of OA-based drugs.
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- Tingjuan Wu
- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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Hybrid cis-stilbene Molecules: Novel Anticancer Agents. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20061300. [PMID: 30875859 PMCID: PMC6471163 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20061300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The growing interest in anticancer hybrids in the last few years has resulted in a great number of reports on hybrid design, synthesis and bioevaluation. Many novel multi-target-directed drug candidates were synthesized, and their biological activities were evaluated. For the design of anticancer hybrid compounds, the molecules of stilbenes, aromatic quinones, and heterocycles (benzimidazole, imidazole, pyrimidine, pyridine, pyrazole, quinoline, quinazoline) were applied. A distinct group of hybrids comprises the molecules built with natural compounds: Resveratrol, curcumin, coumarin, and oleanolic acid. In this review, we present the studies on bioactive hybrid molecules of a well-known tubulin polymerization inhibitor, combretastatin A-4 and its analogs with other pharmacologically active entities. The mechanism of anticancer activity of selected hybrids is discussed considering the structure-activity relationship.
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Ibuprofen-thiadiazole hybrid compounds: Synthesis, vibrational analysis and molecular structure of 5-(1-(4-isobutylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-amine hydrochloride. J Mol Struct 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2018.10.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Li Q, Zhang J, Chen LZ, Wang JQ, Zhou HP, Tang WJ, Xue W, Liu XH. New pentadienone oxime ester derivatives: synthesis and anti-inflammatory activity. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2018; 33:130-138. [PMID: 29199491 PMCID: PMC6010105 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2017.1396455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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To develop novel anti-inflammatory agents, a series of new pentadienone oxime ester compounds were designed and synthesized. The structures were determined by IR, 1H NMR, 13 C NMR, and HRMS. All compounds have been screened for their anti-inflammatory activity by evaluating their inhibition against LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) release in RAW 264.7 cell. Among them, compound 5j was found to be one of the most potent compounds in inhibiting NO and IL-6 (IC50 values were 6.66 µM and 5.07 µM, respectively). Preliminary mechanism studies show that title compound 5j could significantly suppress expressions of nitric oxide synthase, COX-2, and NO, IL-6 through Toll-like receptor 4/mitogen-activated protein kinases/NF-κB signalling pathway. These data support further studies to assess rational design of more efficient pentadienone oxime ester derivatives with anti-inflammatory activity in the future.
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- Qin Li
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science Chemical Engineering, ChuZhou University, ChuZhou, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, P. R. China
- School of Material Science Chemical Engineering, ChuZhou University, ChuZhou, P. R. China
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Theoduloz C, Alzate-Morales J, Jiménez-Aspee F, Isla MI, Alberto MR, Pertino MW, Schmeda-Hirschmann G. Inhibition of key enzymes in the inflammatory pathway by hybrid molecules of terpenes and synthetic drugs: In vitro and in silico studies. Chem Biol Drug Des 2018; 93:290-299. [PMID: 30294891 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of this work was to compare the anti-inflammatory activity of compounds prepared from terpenes and the synthetic drugs ibuprofen and naproxen. The anti-inflammatory activity of the hybrid compounds was compared with the activity of the parent compounds. This was accomplished using in vitro inhibition of lipoxygenases (LOX) and COX-2, and in silico docking studies in 15-LOX and COX-2. The synthesized hybrids showed an inhibition of COX-2 and LOX between 9.8%-57.4% and 0.0%-97.7%, respectively. None of the hybrids showed an improvement in the inhibitory effect toward these pro-inflammatory enzymes, compared to the parent terpenes and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The docking studies allowed us to predict the potential binding modes of hybrids 6-15 within COX-2 and 15-LOX active sites. The relative affinity of the compounds inside the binding sites could be explained by forming non-covalent interactions with most important and known amino acids reported for those enzymes. A good correlation (r2 = 0.745) between docking energies and inhibition percentages against COX-2 was found. The high inhibition obtained for compound 10 against COX-2 was explained by hydrogen bond interactions at the enzyme binding site. New synthetic possibilities could be obtained from our in silico models, improving the potency of these hybrid compounds.
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- Cristina Theoduloz
- Laboratorio de Cultivo Celular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.,Programa de Investigación de Excelencia Interdisciplinaria en Química y Bio-orgánica de Recursos Naturales (PIEI-QUIM-BIO), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Centro de Bioinformática y Simulación Molecular (CBSM), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Programa de Investigación de Excelencia Interdisciplinaria en Química y Bio-orgánica de Recursos Naturales (PIEI-QUIM-BIO), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.,Departamento de Ciencias Básicas Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.,Núcleo Científico Multidisciplinario, Dirección de Investigación, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Investigación de Productos Naturales (LIPRON), Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e IML, Instituto de Química del NOA (INQUINOA-CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Investigación de Productos Naturales (LIPRON), Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e IML, Instituto de Química del NOA (INQUINOA-CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Programa de Investigación de Excelencia Interdisciplinaria en Química y Bio-orgánica de Recursos Naturales (PIEI-QUIM-BIO), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.,Laboratorio de Química de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química de Recursos Naturales, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Programa de Investigación de Excelencia Interdisciplinaria en Química y Bio-orgánica de Recursos Naturales (PIEI-QUIM-BIO), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.,Laboratorio de Química de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química de Recursos Naturales, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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Synthesis, Antiviral and Cytotoxic Activity of Novel Terpenyl Hybrid Molecules Prepared by Click Chemistry. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23061343. [PMID: 29865273 PMCID: PMC6099630 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23061343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Naturally occurring terpenes were combined by click reactions to generate sixteen hybrid molecules. The diterpene imbricatolic acid (IA) containing an azide group was used as starting compound for the synthesis of all the derivatives. The alkyne group in the terpenes cyperenoic acid, dehydroabietinol, carnosic acid γ-lactone, ferruginol, oleanolic acid and aleuritolic acid was obtained by esterification using appropriate alcohols or acids. The hybrid compounds were prepared by combining the IA azide function with the different terpene-alkynes under click chemistry conditions. The cytotoxic activity of the terpene hybrids 1–16 was assessed against Vero cells and tumour cell lines (HEP-2, C6 and Raw 264.7). Compounds 1, 2, 3 and 7 showed cytotoxic activity against the tested cell lines. The antiviral activity of the compounds was evaluated against HSV-1 KOS, Field and B2006 strain. For the pairs of hybrid compounds formed between IA-diterpene (compounds 3–8, except for compound 7), a moderate activity was observed against the three HSV-1 strains with an interesting selectivity index (SI ≥10, SI = CC50/CE50) for some compounds.
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MOHSIN NUA, AHMAD M. Hybrid organic molecules as antiinflammatory agents; a review of structural features and biological activity. Turk J Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.3906/kim-1706-58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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