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Singh A, Kaliappan KP. A relay ring-closing metathesis/Diels-Alder approach to sugar-derived pluramycin-hybrids. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:6727-6741. [PMID: 39078688 DOI: 10.1039/d4ob01049c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
Abstract
Herein, we present a general approach for synthesizing pluramycin hybrids, which are analogous to the pluramycinone carbocyclic skeleton. This method involves a sequence of relay ring-closing enyne metathesis, Diels-Alder and oxidative aromatization reactions to synthesize pluramycinone-sugar hybrids. As part of our ongoing research, we have successfully synthesized two pluramycin hybrid analogues by carefully monitoring the late-stage oxidative aromatization steps, which depend on the stereo-orientation of the Diels-Alder cycloadduct at the C-4 center. The undesired ring-opening product can also serve as a C-glycoside analog, providing a versatile convergent route to access both types of hybrids and highlighting the significance of this strategy.
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- Ajad Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India.
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Balaha M, Cataldi A, Ammazzalorso A, Cacciatore I, De Filippis B, Di Stefano A, Maccallini C, Rapino M, Korona-Glowniak I, Przekora A, di Giacomo V. CAPE derivatives: Multifaceted agents for chronic wound healing. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024:e2400165. [PMID: 39054610 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202400165] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Chronic wounds significantly impact the patients' quality of life, creating an urgent interdisciplinary clinical challenge. The development of novel agents capable of accelerating the healing process is essential. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) has demonstrated positive effects on skin regeneration. However, its susceptibility to degradation limits its pharmaceutical application. Chemical modification of the structure improves the pharmacokinetics of this bioactive phenol. Hence, two novel series of CAPE hybrids were designed, synthesized, and investigated as potential skin regenerative agents. To enhance the stability and therapeutic efficacy, a caffeic acid frame was combined with quinolines or isoquinolines by an ester (1a-f) or an amide linkage (2a-f). The effects on cell viability of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) and HaCaT cells were evaluated at different concentrations; they are not cytotoxic, and some proved to stimulate cell proliferation. The most promising compounds underwent a wound-healing assay in HGFs and HaCaT at the lowest concentrations. Antimicrobial antioxidant properties were also explored. The chemical and thermal stabilities of the best compounds were assessed. In silico predictions were employed to anticipate skin penetration capabilities. Our findings highlight the therapeutic potential of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) derivatives 1a and 1d as skin regenerative agents, being able to stimulate cell proliferation, control bacterial growth, regulate ROS levels, and being thermally and chemically stable. An interesting structure-activity relationship was discussed to suggest a promising multitargeted approach for enhanced wound healing.
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- Marwa Balaha
- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Genetic Molecular Institute of CNR, Unit of Chieti, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- UdA-TechLab, Research Center, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Varvuolytė G, Řezníčková E, Bieliauskas A, Kleizienė N, Vojáčková V, Opichalová A, Žukauskaitė A, Kryštof V, Šačkus A. Synthesis and photodynamic activity of new 5-[(E)-2-(3-alkoxy-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)ethenyl]-2-phenyl-3H-indoles. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024:e2400282. [PMID: 38969965 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202400282] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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A series of new indole-pyrazole hybrids 8a-m were synthesized through the palladium-catalyzed ligandless Heck coupling reaction from easily accessible unsubstituted, methoxy- or fluoro-substituted 4-ethenyl-1H-pyrazoles and 5-bromo-3H-indoles. These compounds exerted cytotoxicity to melanoma G361 cells when irradiated with blue light (414 nm) and no cytotoxicity in the dark at concentrations up to 10 µM, prompting us to explore their photodynamic effects. The photodynamic properties of the example compound 8d were further investigated in breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Evaluation revealed comparable anticancer activities of 8d in both breast and melanoma cancer cell lines within the submicromolar range. The treatment induced a massive generation of reactive oxygen species, leading to different types of cell death depending on the compound concentration and the irradiation intensity.
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- Gabrielė Varvuolytė
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Synthetic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Synthetic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Synthetic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Synthetic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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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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Quintieri L, Caputo L, Nicolotti O. Recent Advances in the Discovery of Novel Drugs on Natural Molecules. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1254. [PMID: 38927461 PMCID: PMC11200856 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12061254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Natural products (NPs) are always a promising source of novel drugs for tackling unsolved diseases [...].
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- Laura Quintieri
- Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council (CNR), Via G. Amendola, 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council (CNR), Via G. Amendola, 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia—Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70125 Bari, Italy;
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Guo F, Ling G, Qiu J, Li J, Gan Y, Yu Y, Tang J, Mo L, Piao H. Juglone induces ferroptosis in glioblastoma cells by inhibiting the Nrf2-GPX4 axis through the phosphorylation of p38MAPK. Chin Med 2024; 19:52. [PMID: 38520025 PMCID: PMC10958923 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00920-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic form of cell death induced by accumulation of free iron ions and lipid peroxidation, its importance for cancer treatment is gradually being recognized. Research on the anti-cancer mechanism of juglone is accumulating. However, the specific mechanism by which it directs glioblastoma (GBM) to death is unknown. METHODS We used in vitro and in vivo experiments to explore the anti-GBM effect generated by juglone through the ferroptosis pathway. RESULTS Juglone mainly causes cell death by inducing ferroptosis. Mechanistically, juglone can significantly activate the phosphorylation of p38MAPK. According to transcriptome sequencing and protein interaction analysis, the Nrf2-GPX4 signaling pathway is identified as the primary pathway through which juglone mediates ferroptosis. In vitro and in vivo experiments further verified that juglone induces the ferroptosis of GBM by activating the phosphorylation of p38MAPK and negatively regulating the Nrf2-GPX4 signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Juglone induces ferroptosis and inhibits the growth of GBM by targeting the Nrf2/Gpx4 signaling pathway and thus holds promise as a novel ferroptosis inducer or anti-GBM drug.
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- Fangzhou Guo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 71 Hedi Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
- Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 71 Hedi Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
- Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning, China
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- Graduate School, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning, China
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- Graduate School, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning, China
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- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning, China
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- Graduate School, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 71 Hedi Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, Shenyang, 110801, Liaoning, China.
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Gomes LS, Costa ÉO, Duarte TG, Köhler MH, Rodrigues BM, Ferreira VF, da Silva FDC, Iglesias BA, Nascimento V. Synthesis and evaluation of photophysical, electrochemical, and ROS generation properties of new chalcogen-naphthoquinones-1,2,3-triazole hybrids. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34852-34865. [PMID: 38035251 PMCID: PMC10686195 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06977j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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This study presents a comprehensive analysis encompassing the synthesis, structural elucidation, photophysical behavior, and electrochemical properties of a novel series of chalcogen-naphthoquinone-1,2,3-triazole hybrids. Employing a meticulously designed protocol, the synthesis of these hybrids, denoted as 11a-j, was achieved with remarkable efficiency (yielding up to 81%). This synthesis used a regioselective copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction (CuAAC). Furthermore, a detailed investigation into the photophysical characteristics, TDDFT calculations, electrochemical profiles, and photobiological attributes of compounds 11a-j was conducted. This exploration aimed to unravel insights into the excited state behaviors of these molecules, as well as their redox properties. Such insights are crucial for future applications of these derivatives in diverse biological assays.
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- Luana S Gomes
- Department of Chemistry, SupraSelen Laboratory, Federal University Fluminense, Institute of Chemistry Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói 24020-141 RJ Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, SupraSelen Laboratory, Federal University Fluminense, Institute of Chemistry Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói 24020-141 RJ Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, SupraSelen Laboratory, Federal University Fluminense, Institute of Chemistry Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói 24020-141 RJ Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Santa Maria Santa Maria 97105-900 RS Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Bioinorganic and Porphyrin Materials Laboratory, Federal University of Santa Maria Santa Maria 97105-900 RS Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Niterói 24241-000 RJ Brazil
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- Laboratório de Síntese Orgânica Aplicada (LabSOA), Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense Niterói 24020-141 RJ Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Bioinorganic and Porphyrin Materials Laboratory, Federal University of Santa Maria Santa Maria 97105-900 RS Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, SupraSelen Laboratory, Federal University Fluminense, Institute of Chemistry Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói 24020-141 RJ Brazil
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Chagaleti BK, Saravanan V, Vellapandian C, Kathiravan MK. Exploring cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors: a comprehensive study in search of CDK-6 inhibitors using a pharmacophore modelling and dynamics approach. RSC Adv 2023; 13:33770-33785. [PMID: 38019988 PMCID: PMC10655667 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05672d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Cancer prevalence and resistance issues in cancer treatment are a significant public health concern globally. Among the existing strategies in cancer therapy, targeting cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), especially CDK-6 is found to be one of the most promising targets, as this enzyme plays a pivotal role in cell cycle stages and cell proliferation. Cell proliferation is the characteristic feature of cancer giving rise to solid tumours. Our research focuses on creating novel compounds, specifically, pyrazolopyrimidine fused azetidinones, using a groundbreaking molecular hybridization approach to target CDK-6. Through computational investigations, ligand-based pharmacophore modelling, pharmacokinetic studies (ADMET), molecular docking, and dynamics simulations, we identified 18 promising compounds. The pharmacophore model featured one aromatic hydrophobic centre (F1: Aro/Hyd) and two H-bond acceptors (F2 and F3: Acc). Molecular docking results showed favourable binding energies (-6.5 to -8.0 kcal mol-1) and effective hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. The designed compounds demonstrated good ADMET profiles. Specifically, B6 and B18 showed low energy conformation (-7.8 kcal and -7.6 kcal), providing insights into target inhibition compared to the standard drug Palbociclib. Extensive molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the stability of these derivatives. Throughout the 100 ns simulation, the ligand-protein complexes maintained structural stability, with acceptable RMSD values. These compounds hold promise as potential leads in cancer therapy.
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- Bharath Kumar Chagaleti
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur-603203 India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur-603203 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, SRM College of Pharmacy SRMIST, Kattankulathur Chennai Tamil Nadu - 603 203 India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur-603203 India
- Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Research Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SRM College of Pharmacy SRMIST, Kattankulathur Chennai Tamil Nadu - 603 203 India
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Maldonado J, Oliva A, Molinari A, Acevedo W. 2-Acetyl-5,8-dihydro-6-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthohydroquinone-Derived Chalcones as Potential Anticancer Agents. Molecules 2023; 28:7172. [PMID: 37894650 PMCID: PMC10609043 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207172] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Based on previous results with benzoindazolequinone (BIZQ) and 3-methylnaphtho [2,3-d]isoxazole-4,9-quinone (NIQ) derivatives, a novel series of chalcone-1,4-naphthoquinone/benzohydroquinone (CNQ and CBHQ) compounds were synthesized from 2-acetyl-5,8-dihydro-6-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthohydroquinone. Their structures were elucidated via spectroscopy. These hybrids were assessed in vivo for their antiproliferative activity on MCF-7 breast adenocarcinoma and HT-29 colorectal carcinoma cells, revealing cytotoxicity with IC50 values between 6.0 and 110.5 µM. CBHQ hybrids 5e and 5f displayed enhanced cytotoxicity against both cell lines, whereas CNQ hybrids 6a-c and 6e exhibited higher cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 cells. Docking studies showed strong binding energies (ΔGbin) of CNQs to kinase proteins involved in carcinogenic pathways. Furthermore, our in silico analysis of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties suggests their potential as candidates for cancer pre-clinical assays.
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile; (J.M.); (A.O.)
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- Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 23732223, Chile; (J.M.); (A.O.)
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Liu H, Lang M, Hazelard D, Compain P. A Fries-Type Rearrangement Strategy for the Construction of Stereodefined Quaternary Pseudoanomeric Centers: An Entry into C-Naphthyl Ketosides. J Org Chem 2023; 88:13847-13856. [PMID: 37734008 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c01474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The stereodefined construction of quaternary pseudoanomeric centers by way of a BF3·Et2O-catalyzed, Fries-type rearrangement of O-ketosides is described. This method provides new access to C-naphthyl ketosides related to biologically relevant products with good to complete stereocontrol in favor of the β product.
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- Haijuan Liu
- Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications (LIMA), Univ. de Strasbourg | Univ. de Haute-Alsace | CNRS (UMR 7042), Equipe de Synthèse Organique et Molécules Bioactives (SYBIO), ECPM, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications (LIMA), Univ. de Strasbourg | Univ. de Haute-Alsace | CNRS (UMR 7042), Equipe de Synthèse Organique et Molécules Bioactives (SYBIO), ECPM, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications (LIMA), Univ. de Strasbourg | Univ. de Haute-Alsace | CNRS (UMR 7042), Equipe de Synthèse Organique et Molécules Bioactives (SYBIO), ECPM, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire d'Innovation Moléculaire et Applications (LIMA), Univ. de Strasbourg | Univ. de Haute-Alsace | CNRS (UMR 7042), Equipe de Synthèse Organique et Molécules Bioactives (SYBIO), ECPM, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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Dalai PG, Swain S, Mohapatra S, Panda N. Metal-Free C-H Sulfamidation of 1,4-Naphthoquinone in Water. J Org Chem 2023; 88:13760-13770. [PMID: 37676688 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c01409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Direct sulfamidation of 1,4-naphthoquinones using N-methoxy sulfonamides under metal-free conditions in water was developed. Base-mediated nucleophilic addition of N-methoxy sulfonamides, followed by N-O bond cleavage allowed the formation of enesulfonamides. Further, the synthesis of pyrrolonaphthoquinones proved the practicability of the current approach.
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- Pallaba Ganjan Dalai
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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Drogosz-Stachowicz J, Gach-Janczak K, Mirowski M, Pietrzak J, Janecki T, Janecka A. Anticancer Properties of 3-Dietoxyphosphorylfuroquinoline-4,9-dione. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28073128. [PMID: 37049894 PMCID: PMC10095652 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Herein, the antitumor activity of a novel synthetic analog with 5,8-quinolinedione scaffold, diethyl (2-(2-chlorophenyl)-4,9-dioxo-4,9-dihydrofuro [3,2-g]quinolin-3-yl)phosphonate (AJ-418) was investigated on two breast cancer cell lines. This analog was selected from a small library of synthetic quinolinediones on the basis of its strong antiproliferative activity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells and 4-5-fold lower cytotoxicity towards healthy MCF-10A cells. The morphology of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells treated with AJ-418 changed drastically, while non-tumorigenic MCF-10A cells remained unaffected. In MCF-7 cells, after 24 h incubation, the increased number of apoptotic cells coincided with a decrease in proliferation and cell viability. The 24 h treatment of MDA-MB-231 cells with the tested compound reduced their cell viability and proliferation rate; however, a significant pro-apoptotic effect was visible only after longer incubation times (48 h and 72 h). Then, the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of compound AJ-418 in C3H mice after subcutaneous administration was determined to be 160 mg/kg, showing that this analog was well tolerated and can be further evaluated to assess its potential therapeutic effect in tumor-bearing mice.
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- Joanna Drogosz-Stachowicz
- Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Pharmacogenomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Pharmacogenomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
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Sanachai K, Mahalapbutr P, Tabtimmai L, Seetaha S, Kaekratoke N, Chamni S, Azam SS, Choowongkomon K, Rungrotmongkol T. In Silico and In Vitro Study of Janus Kinases Inhibitors from Naphthoquinones. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020597. [PMID: 36677654 PMCID: PMC9866339 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Janus kinases (JAKs) are involved in numerous cellular signaling processes related to immune cell functions. JAK2 and JAK3 are associated with the pathogenesis of leukemia and common lymphoid-derived illnesses. JAK2/3 inhibitors could reduce the risk of various diseases by targeting this pathway. Herein, the naphthoquinones were experimentally and theoretically investigated to identify novel JAK2/3 inhibitors. Napabucasin and 2'-methyl napabucasin exhibited potent cell growth inhibition in TF1 (IC50 = 9.57 and 18.10 μM) and HEL (IC50 = 3.31 and 6.65 μM) erythroleukemia cell lines, and they significantly inhibited JAK2/3 kinase activity (in a nanomolar range) better than the known JAK inhibitor, tofacitinib. Flow cytometric analysis revealed that these two compounds induced apoptosis in TF1 cells in a time and dose-dependent manner. From the molecular dynamics study, both compounds formed hydrogen bonds with Y931 and L932 residues and hydrophobically contacted with the conserved hinge region, G loop, and catalytic loop of the JAK2. Our obtained results suggested that napabucasin and its methylated analog were potential candidates for further development of novel anticancer drug targeting JAKs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kamonpan Sanachai
- Center of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center for Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology of North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Natural products and Nanoparticles Research Unit (NP2), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Computational Biology Lab, National Center for Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Correspondence: (K.C.); (T.R.); Tel.: +66-2-218-5426 (T.R.)
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- Center of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Correspondence: (K.C.); (T.R.); Tel.: +66-2-218-5426 (T.R.)
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Synthesis of thia-Michael-Type Adducts between Naphthoquinones and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine and Their Biological Activity. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175645. [PMID: 36080409 PMCID: PMC9457610 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
A series of naphthoquinones, namely, 1,4-naphthoquinone, menadione, plumbagin, juglone, naphthazarin, and lawsone, were reacted with N-acetyl-L-cysteine, and except for lawsone, which did not react, the related adducts were obtained. After the tuning of the solvent and reaction conditions, the reaction products were isolated as almost pure from the complex reaction mixture via simple filtration and were fully characterized. Therefore, the aim of this work was to evaluate whether the antitumor activity of new compounds of 1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives leads to an increase in ROS in tumor cell lines of cervical carcinoma (HeLa), neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y), and osteosarcoma (SaOS2, U2OS) and in normal dermal fibroblast (HDFa). The MTT assay was used to assay cell viability, the DCF-DA fluorescent probe to evaluate ROS induction, and cell-cycle analysis to measure the antiproliferative effect. Compounds 8, 9, and 12 showed a certain degree of cytotoxicity towards all the malignant cell lines tested, while compound 11 showed biological activity at higher IC50 values. Compounds 8 and 11 induced increases in ROS generation after 1 h of exposure, while after 48 h of treatment, only 8 induced an increase in ROS formation in HeLa cells. Cell-cycle analysis showed that compound 8 caused an increase in the number of G0/G1-phase cells in the HeLa experiment, while for the U2OS and SH-SY5Y cell lines, it led to an accumulation of S-phase cells. Therefore, these novel 1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives may be useful as antitumoral agents in the treatment of different cancers.
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