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Elagawany M, Abdel Ghany LMA, Ibrahim TS, Alharbi AS, Abdel-Aziz MS, El-labbad EM, Ryad N. Development of certain benzylidene coumarin derivatives as anti-prostate cancer agents targeting EGFR and PI3Kβ kinases. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2024; 39:2311157. [PMID: 38348846 PMCID: PMC10866054 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2024.2311157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Novel coumarin derivatives were synthesised and tested for their cytotoxicity against human cancer cells (PC-3 and MDA-MB-231). Compounds 5, 4b, and 4a possessed potent cytotoxic activity against PC-3 cells with IC50 3.56, 8.99, and 10.22 µM, respectively. Compound 4c displayed cytotoxicity more than erlotinib in the MDA-MB-231 cells with IC50 8.5 µM. Moreover, compound 5 exhibited potent inhibitory activity on EFGR with IC50 0.1812 µM, as well as PI3Kβ inhibitory activity that was twofold higher than LY294002, suggesting that this compound has a dual EGFR and PI3Kβ inhibiting activity. Docking aligns with the in vitro results and sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying dual targeting. Furthermore, compound 5 decreased AKT and m-TOR expression in PC-3 cells, showing that it specifically targets these cells via the EGFR/PI3K/Akt/m-TOR signalling pathway. Simultaneously, compound 5 caused cell cycle arrest at S phase and induced activation of both intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways.
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- Mohamed Elagawany
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Buhaira, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Shaqra University, Sajir, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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Hosseini F, Ahmadi A, Hassanzade H, Gharedaghi S, Rassouli FB, Jamialahmadi K. Inhibition of melanoma cell migration and invasion by natural coumarin auraptene through regulating EMT markers and reducing MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 971:176517. [PMID: 38537805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Melanoma, the most invasive form of skin cancer, shows a rising incidence trend in industrial countries. Since the main reason for the failure of current therapeutic approaches against melanoma is metastasis, there is a great interest in introducing effective natural agents to combat melanoma cell migration and invasion. Auraptene (AUR) is the most abundant coumarin derivative in nature with valuable pharmaceutical effects. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether AUR could induce inhibitory effects on the migration and invasion of melanoma cells. B16F10 melanoma cells were treated with different concentrations of AUR and the viability of cells was evaluated by alamarBlue assay. Then, cells were treated with 20 μM AUR, and wound healing, invasion, and adhesion assays were carried out. In addition, the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 was assessed by gelatin zymography and the expression of genes related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was investigated by qPCR. Finally, the interactions between AUR and MMPs were stimulated by molecular docking. Findings revealed that AUR significantly reduced the migration and invasion of B16F10 cells while improved their adhesion. Furthermore, results of gelatin zymography indicated that AUR suppressed the activity of MMP-2 and MMP-9, and qPCR revealed negative regulatory effect of AUR on the expression of mesenchymal markers including fibronectin and N-cadherin. In addition, molecular docking verified the interactions between AUR and the active sites of wild-type and mutant MMP-2 and MMP-9. Accordingly, AUR could be considered as a potential natural agent with inhibitory effects on the migration and invasion of melanoma cells for future preclinical studies.
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- Fatemehsadat Hosseini
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Zheng Z, Sun C, Zhong Y, Shi Y, Zhuang L, Liu B, Liu Z. Fraxini cortex: Progresses in phytochemistry, pharmacology and ethnomedicinal uses. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 325:117849. [PMID: 38301981 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fraxini cortex, which has been widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine for 2000 years, is made from the dried bark of four plant species: Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla (Hance) A.E.Murray, Fraxinus chinensis Roxb., Fraxinus chinensis subsp. chinensis and Fraxinus stylosa Lingelsh.. In Chinese traditional medicine, it possesses the properties of heat-clearing and dampness-drying, asthma relief and cough suppression, as well as vision improvement. It is utilized for treating bacterial disorders, enteritis, leukorrhea, chronic bronitis, painful red eyes with swelling, lacrimation due to windward exposure, psoriasis, and other diseases or related symptoms. AIM OF THE STUDY Fraxini cortex is abundant in chemical constituents and has garnered significant attention from plant chemists, particularly regarding coumarins, as evidenced by the recently identified three coumarin compounds. Considering the current dearth of systematic reporting on studies pertaining to Fraxini cortex, herein we provide a comprehensive summary of the advancements in phytochemistry, pharmacology, detection methods, and ethnomedicinal applications of Fraxini cortex. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search across online data sources (Web of Science, Public Medicine (PubMed), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), as well as Chinese dissertations) and traditional Chinese medicine classics to gather the necessary literature resources for this review. RESULTS Briefly, The Fraxini cortex yielded a total of 132 phytochemicals, including coumarins, lignans, secoiridoids, phenylethanol glycosides, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and other compounds. Among them, the main active ingredients are coumarins which possess a diverse range of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory effects, anti-tumor properties, prevention of tissue fibrosis and oxidation damage as well as cardioprotective effects. CONCLUSIONS All types of research conducted on Fraxini cortex, particularly in the field of ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and pharmacology, have been thoroughly reviewed. However, certain traditional applications and pharmacological activities of Fraxini cortex lack scientific evaluation or convincing evidence due to incomplete methodologies and ambiguous results, as well as a lack of clinical data. To validate its pharmacological activity, clinical efficacy, and safety profile, a systematic and comprehensive research evaluation is imperative. As an important traditional Chinese medicine, Fraxini cortex should be further explored to facilitate the development of novel drugs and therapeutics for various diseases. Greater attention should be given to how it can be better utilized.
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- Zuoliang Zheng
- School of Life Science, Jiaying University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, China.
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- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an, China.
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- School of Life Science, Jiaying University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, China.
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- School of Life Science, Jiaying University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, China.
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- School of Life Science, Jiaying University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Chirality Research on Active Components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Life Science, Jiaying University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Conservation and Precision Utilization of Characteristic Agricultural Resources in Mountainous Areas, China.
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Huang H, Xue J, Xie ML, Xie T. Osthole inhibits GSK-3β/AMPK/mTOR pathway-controlled glycolysis and increases radiosensitivity of subcutaneous transplanted hepatocellular carcinoma in nude mice. Strahlenther Onkol 2024; 200:444-452. [PMID: 37963994 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-023-02173-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Osthole possesses anti-tumor activities. However, whether osthole can have a radiosensitization effect on hepatic cancer remains unclear. Here, an HCC-LM3 cells-inoculated subcutaneous transplanted tumor was adopted to explore the effect of osthole. METHODS The tumor-bearing mice were treated with 100 mg/kg osthole for 12 days, 4 Gy irradiation twice, or their combination. The tumor volume and weight, lactic acid content, glycolytic enzyme activities, and protein expression of glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β), p‑GSK-3β, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), p‑mTOR, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), p‑AMPK, glucose transporter 1/3, and pyruvate kinase M2 were determined. The GSK-3β-overexpressed HCC-LM3 or SK-Hep‑1 cell models were also adopted to verify the effects of osthole on expression of these proteins. RESULTS The tumor volume and weight, lactic acid content, and glycolytic enzyme activities in tumor tissues were lower in the osthole + radiation group than in the radiation group. Moreover, osthole could reverse the radiation-induced increments of p‑GSK-3β/GSK-3β and p‑mTOR/mTOR protein ratios and the expression of glucose transporter 1/3 and pyruvate kinase M2 proteins in tumor tissues, and increase the protein ratio of p‑AMPK/AMPK. The effects of osthole on these glycolysis-related proteins were also observed in GSK-3β-overexpressed HCC-LM3 or SK-Hep‑1 cell models. CONCLUSION Osthole has a radiosensitizing effect on subcutaneous transplanted hepatocellular carcinoma, and its mechanism may be related to inhibition of GSK-3β/AMPK/mTOR pathway-controlled glycolysis.
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- Hui Huang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Martin ALAR, Pereira RLS, Rocha JE, Farias PAM, Freitas TS, Caldas FRDL, Figueredo FG, Sampaio NFL, Oliveira-Tintino CDDM, Tintino SR, da Hora GCA, Lima MCP, de Menezes IRA, Carvalho DT, Coutinho HDM, Fonteles MMF. Unlocking bacterial defense: Exploring the potent inhibition of NorA efflux pump by coumarin derivatives in Staphylococcus aureus. Microb Pathog 2024; 190:106608. [PMID: 38503396 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The occurrence of bacterial resistance has been increasing, compromising the treatment of various infections. The high virulence of Staphylococcus aureus allows for the maintenance of the infectious process, causing many deaths and hospitalizations. The MepA and NorA efflux pumps are transporter proteins responsible for expelling antimicrobial agents such as fluoroquinolones from the bacterial cell. Coumarins are phenolic compounds that have been studied for their diverse biological actions, including against bacteria. A pharmacokinetic in silico characterization of compounds C10, C11, C13, and C14 was carried out according to the principles of Lipinski's Rule of Five, in addition to searching for similarity in ChemBL and subsequent search for publications in CAS SciFinder. All compounds were evaluated for their in vitro antibacterial and modulatory activity against standard and multidrug-resistant Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. The effect of coumarins C9, C10, C11, C13, and C14 as efflux pump inhibitors in Staphylococcus aureus strains was evaluated using the microdilution method (MepA or NorA) and fluorimetry (NorA). The behavior of coumarins regarding the efflux pump was determined from their interaction properties with the membrane and coumarin-protein using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations. Only the isolated coumarin compound C13 showed antibacterial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, the other tested coumarins showed modulatory capacity for fluoroquinolone and aminoglycoside antibacterials. Compounds C10, C13, and C14 were effective in reducing the MIC of both antibiotics for both multidrug-resistant strains, while C11 potentiated the effect of norfloxacin and gentamicin for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and only norfloxacin for Gram-negative. Only coumarin C14 produced synergistic effects when associated with ciprofloxacin in MepA-carrying strains. All tested coumarins have the ability to inhibit the NorA efflux pump present in Staphylococcus aureus, both in reducing the MIC and inducing increased ethidium bromide fluorescence emission in fluorimetry. The findings of this study offer an atomistic perspective on the potential of coumarins as active inhibitors of the NorA pump, highlighting their specific mode of action mainly targeting protein inhibition. In molecular docking, it was observed that coumarins are capable of interacting with various amino acid residues of the NorA pump. The simulation showed that coumarin C10 can cross the bilayer; however, the other coumarins interacted with the membrane but were unable to cross it. Coumarins demonstrated their potentiating role in the effect of norfloxacin through a dual mechanism: efflux pump inhibition through direct interaction with the protein (C9, C10, C11, and C13) and increased interaction with the membrane (C10 and C13). In the context of pharmacokinetic prediction studies, the studied structures have a suitable chemical profile for possible oral use. We suggest that coumarin derivatives may be an interesting alternative in the future for the treatment of resistant bacterial infections, with the possibility of a synergistic effect with other antibacterials, although further studies are needed to characterize their therapeutic effects and toxicity.
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- Ana Luíza A R Martin
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará - UFC, 60430-160, Fortaleza, Brazil; Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil; School of Medicine, Medical Education Institute - IDOMED, 63048-080, Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Medical Education Institute - IDOMED, 63048-080, Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil; CECAPE College, 63024-015, Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil; School of Medicine, Medical Education Institute - IDOMED, 63048-080, Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil; School of Medicine, Medical Education Institute - IDOMED, 63048-080, Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Alfenas - UNIFAL, 37130-001, Alfenas, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri - URCA. 63105-000, Crato, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará - UFC, 60430-160, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Lv Q, Zhang J, Cai J, Chen L, Liang J, Zhang T, Lin J, Chen R, Zhang Z, Guo P, Hong Y, Pan L, Ji H. Design, synthesis and mechanism study of coumarin-sulfonamide derivatives as carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitors with anticancer activity. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 393:110947. [PMID: 38479716 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.110947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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In this study, twenty-nine coumarin-3-sulfonamide derivatives, twenty-seven of which are original were designed and synthesized. Cytotoxicity assay indicated that most of these derivatives exhibited moderated to good potency against A549 cells. Among them, compound 8q showed potent inhibition against the four tested cancer cell lines, especially A549 cells with IC50 value of 6.01 ± 0.81 μM, and much lower cytotoxicity on the normal cells was observed compared to the reference compounds. Bioinformatics analysis revealed human carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) was highly expressed in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and associated with poor prognosis. The inhibitory activity of compound 8q against CAIX was assessed by using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, which revealed prominent interactions of both compound 8q and CAIX at the active site and their high affinity. The results of ELISA assays verified that compound 8q possessed strong inhibitory activity against CAIX and high subtype selectivity, and could also down-regulate the expression of CAIX in A549 cells. Furthermore, the significant inhibitory effects of compound 8q on the migration and invasion of A549 cells were also found. After treatment with compound 8q, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels increased and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) decreased. Mechanistic investigation using western blotting revealed compound 8q exerted the anti-migrative and anti-invasive effects probably through mitochondria-mediated PI3K/AKT pathway by targeting CAIX. In summary, coumarin-3-sulfonamide derivatives were developed as potential and effective CAIX inhibitors, which were worthy of further investigation.
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- Qianqian Lv
- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Huang Y, Chen X, Liu X, Lin C, Wang Y. The coumarin component isofraxidin targets the G-protein-coupled receptor S1PR1 to modulate IL-17 signaling and alleviate ulcerative colitis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 131:111814. [PMID: 38479159 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The increasing global prevalence of ulcerative colitis (UC) underscores the imperative to explore novel therapeutic approaches. Traditional Chinese medicine has historically shown potential in addressing this ailment. The current study aimed to elucidate the functional attributes and underlying mechanisms of isofraxidin, a coumarin derivative from Acanthopanax, in the context of UC. METHODS A murine model of dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced UC was established, and we conducted a comprehensive assessment of the influence of isofraxidin on UC symptomatology, colonic histopathological manifestations, the inflammatory response, and apoptosis. The potential receptor of isofraxidin was initially identified through the Target database and molecular docking analysis. Subsequent in vivo and in vitro experiments were conducted to determine the effects of isofraxidin on the identified receptor and associated signaling pathways. Transfection was used to examine the receptor's role in the regulatory mechanism of isofraxidin. RESULTS Isofraxidin reduced UC symptoms and colonic histopathological impairments. Furthermore, isofraxidin ameliorated the DSS-induced inflammatory response and apoptosis in tissues. S1PR1 was identified as a target of isofraxidin and effectively suppressed activation of the IL-17 signaling pathway. Intriguingly, cellular experiments indicated that overexpression of S1PR1 counteracted the protective effect of isofraxidin. DISCUSSION In summary, our investigation revealed that isofraxidin could modulate S1PR1 and regulate the IL-17 signaling pathway, thus ameliorating DSS-induced UC. These findings establish a robust foundation for considering isofraxidin as a prospective therapeutic intervention to treat UC.
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- Yisen Huang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Digestive Endoscopy Center, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China.
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Ahmed GE, Elshahid ZA, El-Sawy ER, Abdel-Aziz MS, Abdel-Aziem A. Synthesis, biofilm formation inhibitory, and inflammation inhibitory activities of new coumarin derivatives. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9106. [PMID: 38643226 PMCID: PMC11032357 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59072-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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Coumarins are heterocycles of great interest in the development of valuable active structures in chemistry and biological domains. The ability of coumarins to inhibit biofilm formation of Gram positive bacterium (Staphylococcus aureus), Gram negative bacterium (Escherichia coli) as well as the methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has been previously described. In the present work, new hybrid coumarin-heterocycles have been synthesized via the reaction of coumarin-6-sulfonyl chloride and 6-aminocoumarin with different small heterocycle moieties. The biological efficacy of the new compounds was evaluated towards their ability to inhibit biofilm formation and their anti-inflammatory properties. The antimicrobial activities of the newly synthesized compounds were tested against Gram positive bacterium (S. aureus ATCC 6538), Gram negative bacterium (E. coli ATCC 25922), yeast (Candida albicans ATCC 10231) and the fungus (Aspergillus niger NRRL-A326). Compounds 4d, 4e, 4f, 6a and 9 showed significant MIC and MBC values against S. aureus, E. coli, C. albicans, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) with especial incidence on compound 9 which surpasses all the other compounds giving MIC and MBC values of (4.88 and 9.76 µg/mL for S. aureus), (78.13 and 312.5 µg/mL for E. coli), (9.77 and 78.13 µg/mL for C. albicans), and (39.06 and 76.7 µg/mL for MRSA), respectively. With reference to the antibiofilm activity, compound 9 exhibited potent antibiofilm activity with IC50 of 60, 133.32, and 19.67 µg/mL against S. aureus, E. coli, and MRSA, (respectively) considering the reference drug (neomycin). Out of all studied compounds, the anti-inflammatory results indicated that compound 4d effectively inhibited nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-(LPS-) stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage cells, giving NO% inhibition of 70% compared to Sulindac (55.2%).
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- Ghada E Ahmed
- High Canal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Suez, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science (Girl's Branch), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11754, Egypt.
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Iranpanah A, Fakhri S, Bahrami G, Majnooni MB, Gravandi MM, Taghavi S, Badrbani MA, Amirian R, Farzaei MH. Protective effect of a hydromethanolic extract from Fraxinus excelsior L. bark against a rat model of aluminum chloride-induced Alzheimer's disease: Relevance to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 323:117708. [PMID: 38181932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fraxinus excelsior L. (FE), commonly known as the ash, belongs to the Oleaceae family and has shown several pharmacological and biological properties, such as antioxidant, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects. It has also attracted the most attention toward neuroinflammation. Moreover, FE bark and leaves have been used to treat neurological disorders, aging, neuropathic pain, urinary complaints, and articular pain in traditional and ethnomedicine. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder resulting from the involvement of amyloid-beta, metal-induced oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of the current study was to assess the neuroprotective effects of hydromethanolic extract from FE bark in an AlCl3-induced rat model of AD. MATERIALS AND METHODS The maceration process was utilized to prepare the hydromethanolic extract of FE bark, and characterized by LC-MS/MS. To assess the anti-AD effects of the FE extract, rats were categorized into five different groups, AlCl3; normal control; FE-treated groups at 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg. Passive avoidance learning test, Y-maze, open field, and elevated plus maze behavioral tests were evaluated on days 7 and 14 to analyze the cognitive impairments. Zymography analysis, biochemical tests, and histopathological changes were also followed in different groups. RESULTS LC-MS/MS analysis indicated the presence of coumarins, including isofraxidin7-O-diglucoside in the methanolic extract of FE as a new isofraxidin derivative in this genus. FE significantly improved memory and cognitive function, maintained weight, prevented neuronal damages, and preserved the hippocampus's histological features, as demonstrated by behavioral tests and histopathological analysis. FE increased anti-inflammatory MMP-2 activity, whereas it decreased that of inflammatory MMP-9. Moreover, FE increased plasma antioxidant capacity by enhancing CAT and GSH while decreasing nitrite levels in the serum of treated groups. In comparison between the treated groups, the rats that received high doses of the FE extract (200 mg/kg) showed the highest therapeutic effect. CONCLUSION FE rich in coumarins could be an effective anti-AD adjunct agent, passing through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways. These results encourage further studies for the development of this extract as a promising agent in preventing, managing, or treating AD and related diseases.
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- Amin Iranpanah
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Cao F, Li M, Wang W, Yi Y, Chen Y, Liu H. A coumarin-furoxan hybrid as novel nitric oxide donor induced cell apoptosis and ferroptosis in NSCLC by promoting S-nitrosylation of STAT3 and negative regulation of JAK2-STAT3 pathway. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 222:116068. [PMID: 38387529 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) still lacks effective treatment because of its extensive mutation diversity and frequent drug resistance. Therefore, it is urgent to develop new therapeutic strategies for NSCLC. In this study, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of a new coumarin-furoxan hybrid compound 9, a nitric oxide (NO) donor drug, on NSCLC proliferation and its mechanism. Our results show that compound 9 can inhibit the growth of four NSCLC cell lines and H1975 xenograft model in a dose-dependent manner. Compound 9 effectively releases high concentrations of NO within the mitochondria, leading to cellular oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis. Moreover, compound 9 inhibits JAK2/STAT3 protein phosphorylation and induces S-nitrosylation modification of STAT3, ultimately resulting in endogenous apoptosis in NSCLC. Additionally, compound 9 significantly induces NSCLC ferroptosis by depleting intracellular GSH, elevating MDA levels, inhibiting SLC7A11/GSH protein expression, and negatively regulating the JAK2/STAT3 pathway. In summary, this study elucidates the inhibitory effects of compound 9 on NSCLC proliferation and provides insights into the underlying mechanisms, offering new possibilities for NSCLC treatment strategies.
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- Fan Cao
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Li SH, Li MY, Yuan TT, Wang GW, Zeng JB, Shi Z, Liu JH, Su JC. Osthole Activates the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway via α7nAChR Upregulation to Alleviate Inflammatory Responses. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400290. [PMID: 38389159 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Osthole (also known as Osthol) is the main anti-inflammatory coumarin found in Cnidium monnieri and severs as the exclusive quality-controlled component according the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. However, its underlying anti-inflammatory mechanism remains unknown. In this study, we demonstrated that Osthole treatment significantly inhibited the generation of TNF-α, but not IL-6 in the classical LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage model. In addition, LPS induced the activation of both MAPK and NF-κB signalling pathways, of which the former was dose-dependently restrained by Osthole via suppressing the phosphorylation of JNK and P38 proteins, while the phosphorylation of IκB and P65 proteins remained unaffected. Interestingly, Osthole dose-dependently up-regulated the expression of the key cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway regulator α7nAChR, and the TNF-α inhibition effect of Osthole was also significantly alleviated by the treatment of α7nAChR antagonist methylbetaine. These results demonstrate that Osthole may regulate TNF-α by promoting the expression of α7nAChR, thereby activate the vagus nerve-dependent cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway.
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- Shu-Hang Li
- Beihai Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Beihai, Guangxi, China
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Beihai Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Beihai, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Beihai Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Beihai, Guangxi, China
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- Beihai Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Beihai, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Beihai Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Beihai, Guangxi, China
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- Beihai Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Beihai, Guangxi, China
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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Huang HT, Huang CY, Lee CJ, Sun BJ, Jhang ZW, Wen CC, Wang YH, Li TS, Chern CY, Chen YH. The angiogenesis-modulating effects of coumarin-derivatives. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 278:109862. [PMID: 38382586 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2024.109862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Coumarin is a natural compound that is rich in plants. Coumarin and its derivates were reported to have many biological activities, such as anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, and anti-coagulation. In this study, we examined the angiogenic modulating activities of six previously synthesized coumarin derivatives (Compound #1-#6) in zebrafish embryos and further confirmed them in a chick model. According to the survival rate in a zebrafish model, Compound #1 (100 %), #2 (82.5-100 %), and #4 (100 %) showed much less toxicity than Compound #3 (19.2-100 %), #5 (0-100 %), and #6 (0-100 %). Using a green blood vessel fluorescent transgenic fish Tg(fli1:egfp) to record the angiogenesis-modulating effects of Compound #1, #2, and #4, we found that Compound #2 had the highest effects in interfering intersegmental vessel growth, subintestinal vein growth, and caudal vein plexus remodeling. Chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay also showed that Compound #2 exposure led to a reduction of blood vessel growth. Real-time PCR experiments revealed that Compound #2 significantly changed the expression of vascular growth-related genes flt1, cdh5, and nrp1a in zebrafish. Based on our data from zebrafish and chick models, a new coumarin-derivative (Compound #2) possesses anti-angiogenic activity with low toxicity, but further investigation in mammal models is asked to confirm our findings.
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- Han-Ting Huang
- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chia-Yi University, Chiayi City 600, Taiwan
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- Department of Mathematics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan
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- Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chia-Yi University, Chiayi City 600, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan.
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Zeb Z, Sharif A, Akhtar B, Shahnaz. 3-Acetyl coumarin alleviate neuroinflammatory responses and oxidative stress in aluminum chloride-induced Alzheimer's disease rat model. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:1371-1386. [PMID: 38448794 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01434-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs mental ability and interrupts cognitive function. Heavy metal exposure like aluminum chloride is associated with neurotoxicity linked to neuro-inflammation, oxidative stress, accumulation of amyloid plaques, phosphorylation of tau proteins associated with AD like symptoms. The objective of the present investigation was to assess the effect 3-acetyl coumarin (3AC) in a rat model of AD. Preliminary screening was performed with SWISS ADME to check for the bioavailability of 3-AC and likeness score which proved favorable. 3-AC docked against Caspase 3, NF-κβ and tau protein kinase I exhibited good binding energies. Male rats were divided into six groups (n = 5). AlCl3 (100 mg/kg BW) was administered for 28 days before starting treatment to induce AD. Normal control rats received vehicle. Treatment groups received 10, 20 and 30 mg/kg 3-AC for 28 days. Rivastigmine (2 mg/kg) was the standard. Behavioral tests (EPM, MWM) were performed at 7-day intervals throughout study period. Rats showed improved spatial memory and learning in treatment groups during behavioral tests. Rats were euthanized on day 28. Inflammatory markers (IL-1β, IL-16 and TNFα) exhibited significant improvement (p < 0.001) in treated rats. Oxidative stress enzymes (SOD, CAT, GSH, MDA) were restored. Caspase3 and NF-κβ quantified through qRT-PCR also decreased significantly (p < 0.001) when compared to disease control group. Levels of acetyl cholinesterase, dopamine and noradrenaline were also restored in treated rats significantly (p < 0.001). 3-AC treatment restored neuroprotection probably because of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cholinesterase potential; hence, this can be considered a promising therapeutic potential alternative.
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- Zakiah Zeb
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Luo J, Luo Y, Chen J, Gao Y, Tan J, Yang Y, Yang C, Jiang N, Luo Y. Intestinal metabolite UroB alleviates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by promoting competition between TRIM65 and TXNIP for binding to NLRP3 inflammasome in response to neuroinflammation. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167056. [PMID: 38360072 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Our previous research suggests that targeting NLRP3 inflammasomes holds promise for mitigating cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. The gut metabolite Urolithin B (UroB) has been shown to inhibit the neuroinflammation. However, the specific role of UroB in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury and its potential impact on NLRP3 inflammasome remain unclear. In this study, acute stroke was simulated using the MCAO model in male Sprague-Dawley rats. UroB was intraperitoneally administered after 1 h of reperfusion. The effects of UroB on brain tissue were evaluated, including infarct volume, brain edema, and neurobehavioral changes. Western blotting and immunofluorescence were performed to investigate the effect of UroB on inflammation-related proteins. Furthermore, TRIM65 knockdown and TXNIP overexpression experiments elucidated the role of UroB in NLRP3 inflammasome activation. The ( demonstrate the neuroprotective effect of UroB in acute stroke, reducing brain tissue damage and improving motor function. Mechanistically, UroB modulated neuroinflammation by influencing TXNIP and TRIM65 protein expression, as well as competitive binding to the NLRP3 inflammasome, attenuating cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. In conclusion, the potential of UroB as a protective agent against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in acute stroke stands out as it regulates TRIM65 and TXNIP competitive binding to the NLRP3 inflammasome. These findings suggest that UroB is a promising drug candidate for the treatment of acute stroke.
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- Jing Luo
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Department of Pathology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Molecular Medicine Diagnostic and Testing Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research Center, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Molecular Medicine Diagnostic and Testing Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Molecular Medicine Diagnostic and Testing Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China; Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Zala AR, Kumar D, Razakhan U, Rajani DP, Ahmad I, Patel H, Kumari P. Molecular modeling and biological investigation of novel s-triazine linked benzothiazole and coumarin hybrids as antimicrobial and antimycobacterial agents. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:3814-3825. [PMID: 37218082 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2216293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A novel series of s-triazine linked benzothiazole and coumarin hybrids (6a-6d, 7a-7d, and 8a-8d) were synthesized and characterized by IR, NMR, and mass spectrometry. The compound's in vitro antibacterial and antimycobacterial activities were also evaluated. Remarkable antibacterial activity with MIC in the range of 12.5-62.5 μM and antifungal activity of 100-200 μM were demonstrated by in vitro antimicrobial analysis. Compounds 6b, 6d, 7b, 7d, and 8a strongly inhibited all bacterial strains, while 6b, 6c, and 7d had good to moderate efficacy against M. tuberculosis H37Rv. Synthesized hybrids are observed in the active pocket of the S. aureus dihydropteroate synthetase enzyme, according to a molecular docking investigations. Among the docked compounds, 6d had a strong interaction and a greater binding affinity, and the dynamic stability of protein-ligand complexes was examined using molecular dynamic simulation with various settings at 100 ns. The proposed compounds successfully maintained their molecular interaction and structural integrity inside the S. aureus dihydropteroate synthase, according to the MD simulation analysis. These in silico analyses supported the in vitro antibacterial results of compound 6d, which demonstrated outstanding in vitro antibacterial efficacy against all bacterial strains. In the quest for new antibacterial drug-like molecules, compounds 6d, 7b, and 8a have been identified as promising lead compounds.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Ajayrajsinh R Zala
- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Prof. Ravindra Nikam College of Pharmacy, Gondur, Dhule, India
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- Division of Computer Aided Drug Design, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India
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Visvanathan R, Utsuki T, Beck DE, Clayton WB, Lendy E, Sun KL, Liu Y, Hering KW, Mesecar A, Zhang ZY, Putt KS. A novel micellular fluorogenic substrate for quantitating the activity of 1-phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate phosphodiesterase gamma (PLCγ) enzymes. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299541. [PMID: 38551930 PMCID: PMC10980208 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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The activities of the phospholipase C gamma (PLCγ) 1 and 2 enzymes are essential for numerous cellular processes. Unsurprisingly, dysregulation of PLCγ1 or PLCγ2 activity is associated with multiple maladies including immune disorders, cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, the modulation of either of these two enzymes has been suggested as a therapeutic strategy to combat these diseases. To aid in the discovery of PLCγ family enzyme modulators that could be developed into therapeutic agents, we have synthesized a high-throughput screening-amenable micellular fluorogenic substrate called C16CF3-coumarin. Herein, the ability of PLCγ1 and PLCγ2 to enzymatically process C16CF3-coumarin was confirmed, the micellular assay conditions were optimized, and the kinetics of the reaction were determined. A proof-of-principle pilot screen of the Library of Pharmacologically Active Compounds 1280 (LOPAC1280) was performed. This new substrate allows for an additional screening methodology to identify modulators of the PLCγ family of enzymes.
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- Ramya Visvanathan
- Institute for Drug Discovery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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- Institute for Drug Discovery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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- Institute for Drug Discovery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America
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- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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- Cayman Chemical Company, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Cayman Chemical Company, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Cayman Chemical Company, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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- Institute for Drug Discovery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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- Institute for Drug Discovery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- IUSM-Purdue TREAT-AD Center, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
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Ganjeh MS, Mazlomifar A, Shahvelayti AS, Moghaddam SK. Coumarin linked to 2-phenylbenzimidazole derivatives as potent α-glucosidase inhibitors. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7408. [PMID: 38548784 PMCID: PMC10978946 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57673-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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α-Glucosidase inhibitors have emerged as crucial agents in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In the present study, a new series of coumarin-linked 2-phenylbenzimidazole derivatives 5a-m was designed, synthesized, and evaluated as anti-α-glucosidase agents. Among these derivatives, compound 5k (IC50 = 10.8 µM) exhibited a significant inhibitory activity in comparison to the positive control acarbose (IC50 = 750.0 µM). Through kinetic analysis, it was revealed that compound 5k exhibited a competitive inhibition pattern against α-glucosidase. To gain insights into the interactions between the title compounds and α-glucosidase molecular docking was employed. The obtained results highlighted crucial interactions that contribute to the inhibitory activities of the compounds against α-glucosidase. These derivatives show immense potential as promising starting points for developing novel α-glucosidase inhibitors.
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- Mina Sadeghi Ganjeh
- Department of Chemistry, College of Basic Sciences, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Basic Sciences, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Basic Sciences, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, College of Basic Sciences, Yadegar-e-Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Dai P, Wang Q, Teng P, Jiao J, Li Y, Xia Q, Zhang W. Design, Synthesis, Antifungal Activity, and 3D-QASR of Novel Oxime Ether-Containing Coumarin Derivatives as Potential Fungicides. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:5983-5992. [PMID: 38456397 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Structural modification of natural products is an effective approach for improving antifungal activity and has, therefore, been used extensively in the development of new agrochemical products. In this work, a series of novel coumarin derivatives containing oxime ether structures were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for antifungal activity. Some of the designed compounds exhibited promising antifungal activities against tested fungi, and compounds 4a, 4c, 5a, and 6b had EC50 values equivalent to those of commercial fungicides. Compound 6b was the most promising candidate fungicide against Rhizoctonia solani (EC50 = 0.46 μg/mL). In vivo antifungal bioassays suggested that compounds 5a and 6b could serve as novel agricultural antifungals. Furthermore, microscopy demonstrated that compound 6b induced the sprawling growth of hyphae, distorted the outline of cell walls, and reduced mitochondrial numbers. Additionally, the effects of the substituent steric, electrostatic, hydrophobic, and hydrogen-bond fields were elucidated using an accurate and reliable three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) model. The results presented here will guide the discovery of potential novel fungicides for plant disease control in agriculture.
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- Peng Dai
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Nongthombam GS, Barman D, Iyer PK. Through-Space Charge-Transfer-Based Aggregation-Induced Emission and Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence in Fused 2H-Chromene Coumarin Congener Generating ROS for Antiviral (SARS-CoV-2) Approach. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2024; 7:1899-1909. [PMID: 38417048 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Harvesting triplets in metal-free organic frameworks at ambient conditions and finding appropriate applications are a formidable challenge. Herein, we report a donor-acceptor-type system composed of carbazole and fused 2H-chromene coumarin derivative, exhibiting triplet harvesting thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) and aggregation-induced emission (AIE) behavior in solid and aggregated states, respectively. The presence of an sp3 linker and the introduction of a selected cyano/ester group in the acceptor result in twisted D-A architectures, further assisting in the suppression of nonradiative deactivation via through-space charge transfer and H-bonding interactions, fulfilling the stringent requirements for the simultaneous process of TADF and AIE, successively. Experimental and theoretical results revealed that the participation of the singlet/triplet charge transfer (1CT/3CT) and the higher lying hybrid triplet locally excited charge-transfer state (3LE + 3CT) leads to an efficient TADF. Both of the synthesized AIE-TADF congeners actively participated in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in nanoaggregate forms and were further explored computationally for antiviral prospects as inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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Tang FL, Xie LW, Tang LF, Lu HY, Zhu RQ, Wang DF, Tian Y, Cai S, Li M. Fraxin (7-hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin 8-glucoside) confers protection against ionizing radiation-induced intestinal epithelial injury in vitro and in vivo. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 129:111637. [PMID: 38335653 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The small intestine exhibits remarkable sensitivity to ionizing radiation (IR), which significantly hampers the effectiveness of radiotherapy in the treatment of abdominal and pelvic tumors. Unfortunately, no effective medications are available to treat radiation-induced intestinal damage (RIID). Fraxin (7-hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin 8-glucoside), is a coumarin derivative extracted from the Chinese herb Cortex Fraxini. Several studies have underscored the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties of fraxin. However, the efficacy of fraxin at preventing or mitigating RIID remains unclear. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the protective effects of fraxin against RIID in vitro and in vivo and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. The study findings revealed that fraxin markedly ameliorated intestinal injuries induced by 13 Gy whole abdominal irradiation (WAI), which was accompanied by a significant increase in the population of Lgr5+ intestinal stem cells (ISCs) and Ki67+ progeny. Furthermore, fraxin mitigated WAI-induced intestinal barrier damage, and reduced oxidative stress and intestinal inflammation in mice. Transcriptome sequencing of fraxin-treated mice revealed upregulation of IL-22, a pleiotropic cytokine involved in regulating the function of intestinal epithelial cells. Moreover, in both human intestinal epithelial cells and ex vivo cultured mouse intestinal organoids, fraxin effectively ameliorated IR-induced damage by promoting the expression of IL-22. The radioprotective effects of fraxin were partially negated in the presence of an IL-22-neutralizing antibody. In summary, fraxin is demonstrated to possess the ability to alleviate RIID and maintain intestinal homeostasis, suggesting that fraxin might serve as a strategy for mitigating accidental radiation exposure- or radiotherapy-induced RIID.
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- Feng-Ling Tang
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; Institute of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; Institute of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; Institute of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; Institute of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; Institute of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China.
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China; Institute of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Chandarajoti K, Kara J, Suwanhom P, Nualnoi T, Puripattanavong J, Lee VS, Tipmanee V, Lomlim L. Synthesis and evaluation of coumarin derivatives on antioxidative, tyrosinase inhibitory activities, melanogenesis, and in silico investigations. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5535. [PMID: 38448547 PMCID: PMC10917816 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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New coumarin derivatives were designed using a 2-(2-oxo-2H-chromen-4-yl)acetic acid scaffold conjugated with amino acid esters or tyramine. The anti-tyrosinase and anti-lipid peroxidation activities of the synthesized compounds were investigated. Coumarin derivatives 7,9, 11-13, 15-18 showed strong anti-lipid peroxidation activity. Compound 13 exhibited uncompetitive tyrosinase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 68.86 µM. Compound 14 (% activity = 123.41) showed stronger tyrosinase activating activity than 8-methoxypsolaren (8-MOP, % activity = 109.46). In silico studies revealed different poses between the inhibitors and activators near the tyrosinase catalytic site. Compounds 13 (25-50 μM) and 14 (25-100 μM) did not show cytotoxicity against B16F10 cells. In contrast to the tyrosinase inhibition assay, compound 13 (50 μM) suppressed melanogenesis in B16F10 cells with two times higher potency than KA (100 μM). Compound 14 at 100 μM showed melanogenesis enhancement in B16F10 cells in a dose-dependent manner, however, inferior to the 8-MOP. Based on the findings, compound 13 and 14 offer potential for development as skin-lightening agents and vitiligo therapy agents, respectively.
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- Kasemsiri Chandarajoti
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellent Center (PPBEC), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellent Center (PPBEC), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand.
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellent Center (PPBEC), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand.
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Bhatta A, Upadhyaya J, Chamlagai D, Dkhar L, Phanrang PT, Rao Kollipara M, Mitra S. Exploring the impact of novel thiazole-pyrazole fused benzo-coumarin derivatives on human serum albumin: Synthesis, photophysical properties, anti-cholinergic activity, and interaction studies. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2024; 308:123669. [PMID: 38006865 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Derivatives of thiazole-pyrazole fused benzo-coumarin compounds were successfully synthesized and characterized, followed by a comprehensive spectroscopic investigation on various photophysical properties in different media. The multipronged approach using steady state and time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy pointed out the impact of substitution in the estimated spectroscopic and other physicochemical properties of the systems. Further, the evaluation of anti-acetylcholinesterase (anti-AChE) activity yielded significant insight into the therapeutic potential of the synthesized coumarinyl compounds for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The findings revealed a non-competitive mode of inhibition mechanism, with an estimated IC50 value of 67.72 ± 2.00 nM observed for one of the investigated systems as AChE inhibitor. Notably, this value is even lower than that of an FDA-approved AD drug Donepezil (DON), indicating the enhanced potency of the coumarin derivatives in inhibiting AChE. Interestingly, significant diminution in inhibition was observed in presence of human serum albumin (HSA) as evidenced by the relative increase in IC50 value by 8 ∼ 39 % in different cases, which emphasized the role of albumin proteins to control therapeutic efficacies of potential medications. In-depth spectroscopic and in-silico analysis quantified the nature of interactions of the investigated systems with HSA and AChE. Overall, the outcomes of this study provide significant understanding into the biophysical characteristics of novel thiazole-pyrazole fused benzo-coumarin systems, which could aid in the development of new cholinergic agents for the treatment of AD and materials based on coumarin motifs.
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- Anindita Bhatta
- Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India.
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Abd El-Haleem AH, Ellafy MA, Abbas SES, El-Ashrey MK. Design, synthesis and anticancer evaluation of some novel 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-substituted benzopyran-2-one derivatives. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:417-437. [PMID: 38352986 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2023-0294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Aim: 22 derivatives of 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-substituted benzopyran-2-one were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity. Materials & methods: The prepared compounds were screened for their cytotoxicity against the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. The best five were then evaluated against MCF10a to check their safety and then tested for their PI3K and Akt-1 inhibitory action. The best two derivatives were further analyzed through cell cycle analysis, caspase 3/7 activation, increasing BAX level and decreasing BCL-2. Docking and absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion prediction studies were also performed. Results & conclusion: Compounds 3b, 3c, 3j, 7 and 8 were the most active. Compounds 3c and 8 showed remarkable inhibitory action against PI3K and Akt-1 enzymes, and both are promising candidates for treatment of breast cancer.
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- Akram H Abd El-Haleem
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science & Technology, P.O. 77, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr University for Science & Technology, P.O. 77, 6 of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr Elini St., Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr Elini St., Cairo, 11562, Egypt
- Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Salman International University (KSIU), South Sinai, 46612, Egypt
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Ye XS, Tian WJ, Wang GH, Hu LJ, Leng CL, Sun BL, Liu W, Shu XJ, Chen HF. Four undescribed coumarin derivatives, with ten amides from the roots of Ficus hirta and their cytotoxic activities. Bioorg Chem 2024; 144:107116. [PMID: 38237391 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Four undescribed coumarin derivatives, ficusalt A (1) and ficusalt B (2), a pair of racemic coumarins, (±) ficudimer A (3a/3b), along with ten known amides, were isolated from the roots of Ficus hirta. Their structures were elucidated by several spectroscopic data analyses, including HRESIMS, NMR, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The cytotoxic activities of all compounds against HeLa, HepG2, MCF-7, and H460 cell lines were detected using the MTT assay. Among these, 5 showed the highest activity against HeLa cells. Subsequently, the apoptotic, anti-invasive, and anti-migration effects of 5 on HeLa cells were determined by flow cytometer, transwell invasion assay, and wound-healing assay, respectively. The result suggested that 5 distinctly induced the apoptosis in HeLa cells and inhibited their invasion and migration. Further studies on anticancer mechanisms were conducted using Western blotting. As a result, 5 increased the cleavage of PARP and the expression of pro-apoptotic protein Bax. Moreover, 5 notably upregulated the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK, whereas inhibited the expression of p-ERK and p-AKT. Our results demonstrated that 5 could be a potential leading compound for further application in the treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Xian-Sheng Ye
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cognitive and Affective Disorders, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Misrani A, Tabassum S, Zhang ZY, Tan SH, Long C. Urolithin A Prevents Sleep-deprivation-induced Neuroinflammation and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Young and Aged Mice. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:1448-1466. [PMID: 37725214 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03651-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Sleep deprivation (SD) has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and negatively affects people of all ages. Cognitive impairment induced by SD involves neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction, but the underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. Urolithin A (UA) is a natural compound that can reduce neuroinflammation and improve mitochondrial health, but its therapeutic effects in a SD model have not yet been studied. Young (3-months old) and aged (12-months old) mice were sleep deprived for 24 h, and UA (2.5 mg/kg or 10 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally for 7 consecutive days before the SD period. Immunofluorescent staining, western blotting, and RT-PCR were employed to evaluate levels of proteins involved in neuroinflammation and mitochondrial function. Transmission electron microscope and Golgi-Cox staining were used to evaluate mitochondrial and neuronal morphology, respectively. Finally, contextual fear conditioning and the Morris water maze test were conducted to assess hippocampal learning and memory. In the hippocampus of young (3 months-old) and aged (12 months-old) mice subjected to 24 h SD, pretreatment with UA prevented the activation of microglia and astrocytes, NF-κB-NLRP3 signaling and IL-1β, IL6, TNF-α cytokine production, thus ameliorating neuroinflammation. Furthermore, UA also attenuated SD-induced mitochondrial dysfunction, normalized autophagy and mitophagy and protected hippocampal neuronal morphology. Finally, UA prevented SD-induced hippocampal memory impairment. Cumulatively, the results show that UA imparts cognitive protection by reducing neuroinflammation and enhancing mitochondrial function in SD mice. This suggests that UA shows promise as a therapeutic for the treatment of SD-induced neurological disorders.
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- Afzal Misrani
- South China Normal University-Panyu Central Hospital Joint Laboratory of Translational Medical Research, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China
- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- South China Normal University-Panyu Central Hospital Joint Laboratory of Translational Medical Research, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China
- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China
- Cardiovascular Institute of Panyu District, Guangzhou, 511400, China
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- Department of Neurology, Panyu District Central Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China
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- South China Normal University-Panyu Central Hospital Joint Laboratory of Translational Medical Research, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China.
- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China.
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Badalamenti N, Vaglica A, Porrello A, Maggio A, Bruno M, Lauricella M, D'Anneo A. Phytochemical investigation and antitumor activity of coumarins from Sicilian accession of Ferulago nodosa (L.) Boiss. roots. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:1024-1035. [PMID: 37211799 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2213808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Ferulago nodosa (L.) Boiss. (Apiaceae) is a species occurring in the Balkan-Tyrrhenian area being present in Crete, Greece, Albania, and probably in Macedonia. From the roots of this accession of species, not previously investigated, four coumarins, grandivittin, aegelinol benzoate, felamidin and aegelinol, and two terpenoids, (2E)-3-methyl-4-[(3-methyl-1-oxo-2-buten-1yl)oxy]-2-butenoic acid and pressafonin-A, were isolated and spectroscopically characterized. The last one was never detected in Ferulago species. The evaluation of the anti-tumor effects of F. nodosa coumarins on colon cancer HCT116 cells showed only a modest effect on reduction of tumor cell viability. For aegelinol, the reduction of colon cancer cell viability already appears with 25 µΜ, while using 50 e 100 µM doses of marmesin the residual viability amounted to 70% and 54%, respectively. This effect resulted more evident at higher doses of compounds (at 200 µM from 80% to 0%). The most effective compounds resulted coumarins lacking ester group.
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- Natale Badalamenti
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, Italy
- Interdepartmental Research Center "Bio-based Reuse of Waste from Agri-Food Matrices" (RIVIVE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, Laboratory of Biochemistry, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Lin KQ, Liu HF, Chen C, Li JY, Pan WD, Sun C, Lou HY. Structurally Diverse Coumarins from Peucedanum praeruptorum and their Anti-Inflammatory Activities via NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400184. [PMID: 38372676 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The phytochemical study of Peucedanum praeruptorum led to the isolation of twenty-five coumarins (1-25). Of which, (±) praeruptol A (±1), one pair of previous undescribed seco-coumarin enantiomers were obtained. Their structures were established according to HR-ESI-MS, NMR, X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis, as well as ECD calculation. All compounds were tested for anti-inflammatory activity in the RAW264.7 macrophage model, and eight compounds (7-10, and 13-16) exhibited significant inhibitory effects with IC50 values ranging from 9.48 to 34.66 μM. Among them, compound 7 showed the strongest inhibitory effect, which significantly suppressed the production of IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α, as well as iNOS and COX-2 in a concentration-dependent manner. Further investigated results showed that compound 7 exerted an anti-inflammatory effect via the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Kai-Qin Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
- Natural Products Research Centre of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
- Natural Products Research Centre of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
- Natural Products Research Centre of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
- Natural Products Research Centre of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
- Natural Products Research Centre of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550014, China
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Shi Z, Zhou SJ, Zhang QL, Ren FC, Cao SS, Cao LK, Zhang YZ, Cheng WM. Two undescribed benzopyran derivatives from Ranunculus sceleratus L. with their in vitro anti-inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide-activated RAW 264.7 cells. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:933-940. [PMID: 37144394 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2208257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Previous studies on Ranunculus sceleratus L. have shown the existence of coumarins and their anti-inflammatory effect. Phytochemical work was conducted to investigate the bioactive compounds, leading to the isolation of two undescribed benzopyran derivatives, namely ranunsceleroside A (1) and B (3), together with two known coumarins (2, 4) from the whole plant of R. sceleratus L. All compounds were structurally identified by extensive spectroscopic analysis and then investigated for their inhibitory effect on nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) production induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages, repectively. As a result, compound 1-4 presented inhibitory effects on the production of NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in a concentration-dependent manner, which provides a potential chemical basis for the traditional use of R. sceleratus L. as an anti-inflammatory plant.
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- Zhen Shi
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Shahbaz M, Farooq S, Choudhary MI, Yousuf S. Cocrystals of a coumarin derivative: an efficient approach towards anti-leishmanial cocrystals against MIL-resistant Leishmania tropica. IUCrJ 2024; 11:224-236. [PMID: 38427455 PMCID: PMC10916291 DOI: 10.1107/s2052252524001416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Leishmaniasis is a neglected parasitic tropical disease with numerous clinical manifestations. One of the causative agents of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is Leishmania tropica (L. tropica) known for causing ulcerative lesions on the skin. The adverse effects of the recommended available drugs, such as amphotericin B and pentavalent antimonial, and the emergence of drug resistance in parasites, mean the search for new safe and effective anti-leishmanial agents is crucial. Miltefosine (MIL) was the first recommended oral medication, but its use is now limited because of the rapid emergence of resistance. Pharmaceutical cocrystallization is an effective method to improve the physicochemical and biological properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Herein, we describe the cocrystallization of coumarin-3-carboxylic acid (CU, 1a; 2-oxobenzopyrane-3-carboxylic acid, C10H6O4) with five coformers [2-amino-3-bromopyridine (1b), 2-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)-pyridine (1c), 2-amino-6-methylpyridine (1d), p-aminobenzoic acid (1e) and amitrole (1f)] in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio via the neat grinding method. The cocrystals 2-6 obtained were characterized via single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, as well as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Non-covalent interactions, such as van der Waals, hydrogen bonding, C-H...π and π...π interactions contribute significantly towards the packing of a crystal structure and alter the physicochemical and biological activity of CU. In this research, newly synthesized cocrystals were evaluated for their anti-leishmanial activity against the MIL-resistant L. tropica and cytotoxicity against the 3T3 (normal fibroblast) cell line. Among the non-cytotoxic cocrystals synthesized (2-6), CU:1b (2, IC50 = 61.83 ± 0.59 µM), CU:1c (3, 125.7 ± 1.15 µM) and CU:1d (4, 48.71 ± 0.75 µM) appeared to be potent anti-leishmanial agents and showed several-fold more anti-leishmanial potential than the tested standard drug (MIL, IC50 = 169.55 ± 0.078 µM). The results indicate that cocrystals 2-4 are promising anti-leishmanial agents which require further exploration.
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- Muhammad Shahbaz
- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- Dr Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
- Dr Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Abdel-Halim MS, El-Ganiny AM, Mansour B, Yahya G, Latif HKAE, Askoura M. Phenotypic, molecular, and in silico characterization of coumarin as carbapenemase inhibitor to fight carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:67. [PMID: 38413891 PMCID: PMC10898048 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03214-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Carbapenems represent the first line treatment of serious infections caused by drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP) is one of the urgent threats to human health worldwide. The current study aims to evaluate the carbapenemase inhibitory potential of coumarin and to test its ability to restore meropenem activity against CRKP. Disk diffusion method was used to test the antimicrobial susceptibility of K. pneumoniae clinical isolates to various antibiotics. Carbapenemase genes (NDM-1, VIM-2, and OXA-9) were detected using PCR. The effect of sub-MIC of coumarin on CRKP isolates was performed using combined disk assay, enzyme inhibition assay, and checkerboard assay. In addition, qRT-PCR was used to estimate the coumarin effect on expression of carbapenemase genes. Molecular docking was used to confirm the interaction between coumarin and binding sites within three carbapenemases. RESULTS K. pneumoniae clinical isolates were found to be multi-drug resistant and showed high resistance to meropenem. All bacterial isolates harbor at least one carbapenemase-encoding gene. Coumarin significantly inhibited carbapenemases in the crude periplasmic extract of CRKP. The checkerboard assay indicated that coumarin-meropenem combination was synergistic exhibiting a fractional inhibitory concentration index ≤ 0.5. In addition, qRT-PCR results revealed that coumarin significantly decreased carbapenemase-genes expression. Molecular docking revealed that the binding energies of coumarin to NDM1, VIM-2, OXA-48 and OXA-9 showed a free binding energy of -7.8757, -7.1532, -6.2064 and - 7.4331 Kcal/mol, respectively. CONCLUSION Coumarin rendered CRKP sensitive to meropenem as evidenced by its inhibitory action on hydrolytic activity and expression of carbapenemases. The current findings suggest that coumarin could be a possible solution to overcome carbapenems resistance in CRKP.
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- Mahmoud Saad Abdel-Halim
- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt.
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, 11152, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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Yapar G, Lolak N, Bonardi A, Akocak S, Supuran CT. Exploring the potency of diazo-coumarin containing hybrid molecules: Selective inhibition of tumor-associated carbonic anhydrase isoforms IX and XII. ChemMedChem 2024; 19:e202300626. [PMID: 38193633 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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This study introduces a series of ten hybrid molecules DK(1-10), which combine diazo and coumarin moieties along with diverse aromatic substitutions. The primary objective was to evaluate the inhibitory capabilities of these compounds against four prominent isoforms: the cytosolic hCA I and II, as well as the tumor-associated membrane-bound hCA IX and XII. Impressively, the majority of the tested compounds exhibited significant inhibition activity against the tumor-associated isoforms hCA IX and XII, with KI values ranging from 29.2 to 293.3 nM. Notably, compound DK-8 displayed particularly robust inhibitory activity against the tumor-associated membrane-bound isoforms, hCA IX and XII, yielding KI values of 32.5 and 29.2 nM, respectively. Additionally, another derivative, DK-9, containing a primary sulfonamide, exhibited notable inhibition against hCA XII with a KI value of 36.4 nM. This investigation aimed to explore the structure-activity relationships within these compounds, shedding light on how various substitutions and structural components influence their inhibitory potential. As a result, these compounds present promising candidates for further exploration in medicinal and pharmacological research. Their ability to selectively inhibit specific isoforms, particularly those associated with hypoxic tumors, suggests their potential as foundational compounds for the development of novel therapeutic agents.
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- Gönül Yapar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Adıyaman University, 02040, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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- Università degli Studi di Firenze, NEUROFARBA Dept., Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence), Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Adıyaman University, 02040, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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- Università degli Studi di Firenze, NEUROFARBA Dept., Sezione di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Via Ugo Schiff 6, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence), Italy
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He S, Zhang T, Wang YY, Yuan W, Li L, Li J, Yang YY, Wu DM, Xu Y. Isofraxidin attenuates dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis through inhibiting pyroptosis by upregulating Nrf2 and reducing reactive oxidative species. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111570. [PMID: 38280336 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis (UC), a non-specific gastrointestinal disease, is commonly managed with aminosalicylic acids and immunosuppressive agents to control inflammation and relieve symptoms, despite frequent relapses. Isofraxidin is a coumarin compound extracted from traditional Chinese medicine, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; however, its alleviating effect on UC remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated the mechanism of isofraxidin in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cell inflammation in human intestinal epithelial cell (HIEC) and human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2), as well as in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC in mice. METHODS We established colitis models in HIEC and Caco-2 cells and mice with LPS and DSS, respectively. Additionally, NLRP3 knockout mice and HIEC cells transfected with NLRP3 silencing gene and ML385 illustrated the role of isofraxidin in pyroptosis and oxidative stress. Data from cells and mice analyses were subjected to one-way analysis of variance or a paired t-test. RESULTS Isofraxidin significantly alleviated LPS-induced cell inflammation and reduced lactic dehydrogenase release. Isofraxidin also reversed DSS- or LPS-induced pyroptosis in vivo and in vitro, increasing the expression of pyroptosis-related proteins. Moreover, isofraxidin alleviated oxidative stress induced by DSS or LPS, reducing reactive oxidative species (ROS), upregulation nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and promoting its entry into the nucleus. Mechanistically, ML385 reversed the inhibitory effect of isofraxidin on ROS and increased pyroptosis. CONCLUSION Isofraxidin can inhibit pyroptosis through upregulating Nrf2, promoting its entry into the nucleus, and reducing ROS, thereby alleviating DSS-induced UC. Our results suggest isofraxidin as a promising therapeutic strategy for UC treatment.
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- Shuang He
- School of Clinical Medicine & The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine & The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine & The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine & The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- Laboratory Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- Laboratory Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- Laboratory Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine & The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine & The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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Tian XY, Zhang WX, Chen XY, Jia MQ, Zhang SY, Chen YF, Yuan S, Song J, Li J. Discovery of novel coumarin-based derivatives as inhibitors of tubulin polymerization targeting the colchicine binding site with potent anti-gastric cancer activities. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 265:116079. [PMID: 38150962 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.116079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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In this work, a series of novel coumarin-based derivatives were designed and synthesized as tubulin polymerization inhibitors targeting the colchicine binding site, and their antiproliferative activities against MGC-803, HCT-116 and KYSE30 cells were evaluated. Among them, the compound I-3 (MY-1442) bearing a 6-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline group exhibited most potent inhibitory activities on MGC-803 (IC50 = 0.034 μM), HCT-116 (IC50 = 0.081 μM) and KYSE30 cells (IC50 = 0.19 μM). Further mechanism studies demonstrated that compound I-3 (MY-1442) could directly bind to the colchicine binding site of β-tubulin to inhibit tubulin polymerization and microtubules at the cellular level. The results of molecular docking indicated there were well binding interactions between compound I-3 (MY-1442) and the colchicine binding site of β-tubulin. Compound I-3 (MY-1442) also exhibited effective anti-proliferation, pro-apoptosis, and anti-migration abilities against gastric cancer cells MGC-803. Additionally, compound I-3 (MY-1442) could regulate the expression of cell cycle- and apoptosis-related proteins. Importantly, compound I-3 (MY-1442) could significantly inhibit tumor growth in the MGC-803 xenograft tumor model with a TGI rate of 65.5 % at 30 mg/kg/day. Taken together, this work suggested that the coumarin skeleton exhibited great potential to be a key pharmacophore of tubulin polymerization inhibitors for the discovery of anticancer agents.
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- Xin-Yi Tian
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies (Ministry of Education), Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Drug Discovery & Development, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies (Ministry of Education), Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention &Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Children's Hospital Affiliated of Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450018, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450008, China.
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Phucharoenrak P, Trachootham D. Bergaptol, a Major Furocoumarin in Citrus: Pharmacological Properties and Toxicity. Molecules 2024; 29:713. [PMID: 38338457 PMCID: PMC10856120 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Bergaptol (5-hydroxypsoralen or 5-hydroxyfuranocoumarin) is a naturally occurring furanocoumarin widely found in citrus fruits, which has multiple health benefits. Nonetheless, no specific review articles on bergaptol have been published. Compiling updated information on bergaptol is crucial in guiding future research direction and application. The present review focuses on the research evidence related to the pharmacological properties and toxicity of bergaptol. Bergaptol has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-osteoporosis, anti-microbial, and anti-lipidemic effects. It can inhibit the activities of cytochrome P450s (CYP), especially CYP2C9 and CYP3A4, thereby affecting the metabolism and concentrations of some drugs and toxins. Compared with other coumarins, bergaptol has the least potency to inhibit CYP3A4 in cancer cells. Instead, it can suppress drug efflux transporters, such as P-glycoprotein, thereby overcoming chemotherapeutic drug resistance. Furthermore, bergaptol has antimicrobial effects with a high potential for inhibition of quorum sensing. In vivo, bergaptol can be retained in plasma for longer than other coumarins. Nevertheless, its toxicity has not been clearly reported. In vitro study suggests that, unlike most furocoumarins, bergaptol is not phototoxic or photomutagenic. Existing research on bergaptol has mostly been conducted in vitro. Further in vivo and clinical studies are warranted to identify the safe and effective doses of bergaptol for its multimodal application.
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Figueroa-Valverde L, Rosas-Nexticapa M, Alvarez-Ramirez M, Melgarejo-Gutiérrez M, Mateu-Armand V, Garcimarrero-Espino A. Biological Activity of a Coumarin Derivative on Heart Failure Using an Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Model. Drug Res (Stuttg) 2024; 74:47-52. [PMID: 38232750 DOI: 10.1055/a-2228-4258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Heart failure is a health problem worldwide. There are some drugs for it, including digoxin, spironolactone, captopril, and valsartan, but some of these drugs can produce secondary effects, such as arrhythmia, cough, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypotension. The aim of this research was to evaluate the biological activity of coumarin (2H-chromen-2-one) and its derivatives (3BrAcet-C, 3-4Br-Ph-C, 4-CN-7D-C, 4-Me-7-Ph-C and 6Br-3-D-C) against ischemia/reperfusion injury as a therapeutic alternative for heart failure. In addition, the biological activity of the coumarin derivative 4-Me-7-Ph-C on left ventricular pressure (LVP) was determined in the absence or presence of ouabain and nifedipine at a dose of 1 nM using an isolated rat heart model. The results showed that i) the coumarin derivative 4-Me-7-Ph-C significantly decreased the infarct area (p+=+0.05) compared with 3BrAcet-C, 3-4Br-Ph-C, 4-CN-7D-C, and 6Br-3-D-C; and ii) 4-Me-7-Ph-C increased LVP in a dose-dependent manner, which effect was inhibited by nifedipine. These data suggest that coumarin 4-Me-7-Ph-C may act as a type-L calcium channel activator, so it could be a good agent to treat heart failure.
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- Lauro Figueroa-Valverde
- Laboratory of Pharmaco-Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Biological Sciences, University Autonomous of Campeche, Campeche, Camp., Mexico
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- Faculty of Nutrition, Universidad Veracruzana, Unidad del Bosque Xalapa Veracruz, Mexico
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Tripathi N, Parmar A, Pandey N, Bhardwaj N, Chakrabarty S, Sarkar R, Kumar H, Jain SK. Isolation, Cytotoxicity, and In-silico Screening of Coumarins from Psoralea corylifolia Linn. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301841. [PMID: 38226737 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Psoralea corylifolia (syn. Cullen corylifolium), commonly called bawachi, is a medicinal plant extensively used for skin conditions like leukoderma, vitiligo, and psoriasis. It is notably rich in valuable bioactive compounds, particularly coumarins and furanocoumarins. This study isolated fourteen coumarins from P. corylifolia which were tested for cytotoxicity using the MTT assay, with compound 10 showing good cytotoxicity against A549 cells (IC50 0.9 μM), while compound 1, compound 2, and compound 3 displaying potential cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 cells (IC50 0.49 μM, 0.56 μM, and 0.84 μM respectively). Additionally, the compounds' interaction with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) protein, highly expressed in both cell lines, was investigated through molecular modeling studies, that aligned well with cytotoxicity results. The findings revealed the remarkable cytotoxic potential of four coumarins 1, 2, 3, and 10 against A549 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines.
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- Nancy Tripathi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, 221005, India
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- B.D. Patel Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Charotar University of Science & Technology, CHARUSAT Campus, Changa, 388421, Gujarat, India
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- B.D. Patel Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Charotar University of Science & Technology, CHARUSAT Campus, Changa, 388421, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, 221005, India
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- B.D. Patel Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Charotar University of Science & Technology, CHARUSAT Campus, Changa, 388421, Gujarat, India
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- B.D. Patel Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Charotar University of Science & Technology, CHARUSAT Campus, Changa, 388421, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, 221005, India
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Zhou Y, Han Z, Zhao Z, Zhang J. Scoparone attenuates glioma progression and improves the toxicity of temozolomide by suppressing RhoA/ROCK1 signaling. Environ Toxicol 2024; 39:562-571. [PMID: 37449671 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glioma, a type of malignant brain tumor, has become a challenging health issue globally in recent years. METHODS In this study, we investigated the potential therapeutic role of scoparone in glioma and the underlying mechanism. Initially, transcriptome sequencing was conducted to identify genes that exhibited differential expression in glioma cells treated with scoparone compared to untreated cells. Subsequently, the impact of scoparone on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of glioma cells was assessed in vitro using a range of assays including cell viability, colony formation, wound healing, and transwell assays. Moreover, the apoptotic effects of scoparone on glioma cells were evaluated through flow cytometry and western blot analysis. Furthermore, we established a glioma xenograft mouse model to assess the in vivo antitumor activity of scoparone. Lastly, by integrating transcriptome analysis, we endeavored to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed antitumor effects of scoparone by examining the expression levels of RhoA/ROCK1 signaling pathway components using western blot analysis and qRT-PCR. RESULTS Our transcriptome sequencing results revealed that scoparone significantly downregulated RhoA/ROCK1 signaling in glioma cells. Furthermore, scoparone treatment inhibited glioma cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and promoted cell apoptosis in vitro. Moreover, scoparone reduced tumor growth and prolonged survival in a glioma xenograft mouse model, and improved the toxicity of temozolomide. Finally, our results showed that the antitumor effects of scoparone were mediated by the suppression of RhoA/ROCK1 signaling. CONCLUSION Scoparone could be a promising therapeutic agent for glioma by suppressing RhoA/ROCK1 signaling. These findings pave the way for future research endeavors aimed at the development and optimization of scoparone-based therapeutic strategies.
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- Yuhao Zhou
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Boulaamane Y, Kandpal P, Chandra A, Britel MR, Maurady A. Chemical library design, QSAR modeling and molecular dynamics simulations of naturally occurring coumarins as dual inhibitors of MAO-B and AChE. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:1629-1646. [PMID: 37199265 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2209650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Coumarins are a highly privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry. It is present in many natural products and is reported to display various pharmacological properties. A large plethora of compounds based on the coumarin ring system have been synthesized and were found to possess biological activities such as anticonvulsant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant as well as neuroprotective properties. Despite the wide activity spectrum of coumarins, its naturally occurring derivatives are yet to be investigated in detail. In the current study, a chemical library was created to assemble all chemical information related to naturally occurring coumarins from the literature. Additionally, a multi-stage virtual screening combining QSAR modeling, molecular docking, and ADMET prediction was conducted against monoamine oxidase B and acetylcholinesterase, two relevant targets known for their neuroprotective properties and 'disease-modifying' potential in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Our findings revealed ten coumarin derivatives that may act as dual-target drugs against MAO-B and AChE. Two coumarin candidates were selected from the molecular docking study: CDB0738 and CDB0046 displayed favorable interactions for both proteins as well as suitable ADMET profiles. The stability of the selected coumarins was assessed through 100 ns molecular dynamics simulations which revealed promising stability through key molecular interactions for CDB0738 to act as dual inhibitor of MAO-B and AChE. However, experimental studies are necessary to evaluate the bioactivity of the proposed candidate. The current results may generate an increasing interest in bioprospecting naturally occurring coumarins as potential candidates against relevant macromolecular targets by encouraging virtual screening studies against our chemical library.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Yassir Boulaamane
- Laboratory of Innovative Technologies, National School of Applied Sciences of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Innovative Technologies, National School of Applied Sciences of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Innovative Technologies, National School of Applied Sciences of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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Wang ZP, Zhang W, Xing LZ, Zhao YD, Xu J, Zhang YX. Therapeutic potential of Coumarin-polyphenolic acid hybrids in PD: Inhibition of α-Syn aggregation and disaggregation of preformed fibrils, leading to reduced neuronal inclusion formation. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2024; 99:129618. [PMID: 38219887 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2024.129618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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This study focuses on the discovery of new potential drugs for treating PD by targeting the aggregation of α-Syn. A series of hybrids combining Coumarin and phenolic acid were designed and synthesized. Four particularly promising compounds were identified, showing strong inhibitory effects with IC50 values ranging from low micromolar to submicromolar concentrations, as low as 0.63 μM. These compounds exhibited a higher binding affinity to α-Syn residues and effectively hindered the entire aggregation process, maintaining the proteostasis conformation of α-Syn and preventing the formation of β-sheet aggregates. This approach holds significant promise for PD prevention. Additionally, these candidate compounds demonstrated the ability to break down preformed α-Syn oligomers and fibrils, resulting in the formation of smaller aggregates and monomers. Moreover, the candidate compounds showed impressive effectiveness in inhibiting α-Syn aggregation within nerve cells, thereby reducing the likelihood of α-Syn inclusion formation resembling Lewy bodies, which highlights their potential for treating PD.
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- Zhen-Ping Wang
- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Daxue Road 75, 450052 Zhengzhou, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Daxue Road 75, 450052 Zhengzhou, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Daxue Road 75, 450052 Zhengzhou, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Daxue Road 75, 450052 Zhengzhou, China
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- Deparment of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Kexue Road 100, 450001 Zhengzhou, China; Neuroscience Research Institute, Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Kexue Road 100, 450001 Zhengzhou, China.
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Daxue Road 75, 450052 Zhengzhou, China.
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Yuan L, Li T, Huang Y, Zhang A, Yan S, Jiang D. Identification and potential application of key insecticidal metabolites in Tilia amurensis, a low-preference host of Hyphantria cunea. Pestic Biochem Physiol 2024; 199:105796. [PMID: 38458667 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2024.105796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Developing effective insecticidal strategies is an important means of reducing the spread and host plant damage by Hyphantria cunea. In this study, key metabolites with insecticidal activity against H. cunea were screened by targeted metabolomics in Tilia amurensis, a low-preference host plant. Subsequently, the potential of key metabolites that could be used as botanical pesticides was evaluated. The results showed that coumarin was the key insecticidal metabolite of T. amurensis and had a significant insecticidal effect and weight inhibition effect on H. cunea larvae. Coumarin treatment significantly decreased the larval nutrient content and the gene expression of rate-limiting enzymes in the glycolytic pathway and tricarboxylic acid cycle. A significantly enhanced detoxification enzyme activity (CarE and GST), antioxidant oxidase activity (SOD and CAT), non-enzymatic antioxidant levels (GSH), and total antioxidant capacity were observed in coumarin-treated larvae. Coumarin treatment resulted in a significant increase in the expression levels of detoxification enzyme genes (CarE1, CarE2, CarE3, GST2, and GST3) and antioxidant oxidase genes (SOD1, CAT1, and CAT2) in H. cunea larvae. Coumarin treatment significantly increased the levels of MDA and H2O2 in larvae but did not cause pathological changes in the ultrastructure of the larval midgut. Coumarin solution sprayed directly or as a microcapsule suspension formulation with coumarin as the active ingredient had significant insecticidal activity against the H. cunea larvae. Overall, coumarin, a key anti-insect metabolite identified from T. amurensis, can significantly inhibit the growth and survival of H. cunea larvae and has the potential to be developed as a botanical pesticide.
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- Lisha Yuan
- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China; Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China; Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- Heilongjiang Forestry Vocational Technical College, Mudanjiang 157011, PR China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China; Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China; Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China.
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- School of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China; Key Laboratory of Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Management-Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China.
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Venkatesan S, Chanda K, Balamurali MM. An in silico approach to investigate the theranostic potential of coumarin-derived self-immolative luminescent probes. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301400. [PMID: 38109279 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Till date the challenge exists in the treatments of cancer for various reasons. Most importantly, the available diagnostics are expensive with research gap for enhancing the cancer detection sensitivity. Herein, a series of coumarin-derived fluorescent theranostic probes are reported that can serve as potent anticancer agents as well as in the detection of cancer cells. The potential of these probes to efficiently block one of the well-known cancer drug targets NADPH quinone oxidoreductase-1 (NQO1) is evaluated through various pharmacokinetic methods including absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) properties evaluation, PASS (prediction of activity spectra for substance) algorithm along with molecular docking and dynamic simulations. Further the luminescent properties of these molecules were evaluated by investigating their electronic properties in the ground and excited states with the help of density functional theory methods. Results indicate that the proposed molecules can potentially block the NADPH (reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) binding site of NQO1, thereby inhibiting the activity of the enzyme to ultimately disrupt the metabolism of cancer cells.
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- Swathi Venkatesan
- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600027
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- Department of Chemistry, Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, Assam, India, 782435
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- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600027
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Kim TY, Lee BS, Jo BG, Heo SP, Jung YS, Kim SN, Kim KH, Yang MH. Iridoid Glycosides and Coumarin Glycoside Derivatives from the Roots of Nymphoides peltata and Their In Vitro Wound Healing Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1268. [PMID: 38279268 PMCID: PMC10816987 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Nymphoides peltata has been used as a medicinal herb in traditional medicines to treat strangury, polyuria, and swelling. The phytochemical investigation of the MeOH extract of N. peltata roots led to the isolation of three iridoid glycosides and three coumarin glycoside derivatives, which were characterized as menthiafolin (1), threoninosecologanin (2), callicoside C (3), and scopolin (4), as well as two undescribed peltatamarins A (5) and B (6). The chemical structures of the undescribed compounds were determined by analyzing their 1 dimensional (D) and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra and using high-resolution (HR)-electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy (ESI-MS), along with the chemical reaction of acid hydrolysis. The wound healing activities of the isolated compounds 1-6 were evaluated using a HaCaT cell scratch test. Among the isolates, scopolin (4) and peltatamarin A (5) promoted HaCaT cell migration over scratch wounds, and compound 5 was the most effective. Furthermore, compound 5 significantly promoted cell migration without adversely affecting cell proliferation, even when treated at a high dose (100 μM). Our results demonstrate that peltatamarin A (5), isolated from N. peltata roots, has the potential for wound healing effects.
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- Tae-Young Kim
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (T.-Y.K.); (B.-G.J.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (T.-Y.K.); (B.-G.J.)
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- Natural Products Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Gangneung 25451, Republic of Korea; (S.P.H.); (S.-N.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (T.-Y.K.); (B.-G.J.)
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- Natural Products Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Gangneung 25451, Republic of Korea; (S.P.H.); (S.-N.K.)
- Division of Bio-Medical Science and Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; (T.-Y.K.); (B.-G.J.)
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Jeong GH, Yadav M, Lee SS, Chung BY, Cho JH, Lee IC, Bai HW, Kim TH. Novel Dihydrocoumarins Induced by Radiolysis as Potent Tyrosinase Inhibitors. Molecules 2024; 29:341. [PMID: 38257254 PMCID: PMC10820468 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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A representative naturally occurring coumarin, 4-methylumbelliferone (5), was exposed to 50 kGy of gamma ray, resulting in four newly generated dihydrocoumarin products 1-4 induced by the gamma irradiation. The structures of these new products were elucidated by interpretation of spectroscopic data (NMR, MS, [α]D, and UV). The unusual bisdihydrocoumarin 4 exhibited improved tyrosinase inhibitory capacity toward mushroom tyrosinase with IC50 values of 19.8 ± 0.5 μM as compared to the original 4-methylumbelliferone (5). A kinetic analysis also exhibited that the potent metabolite 4 had non-competitive modes of action. Linkage of the hydroxymethyl group in the C-3 and C-4 positions on the lactone ring probably enhances the tyrosinase inhibitory effect of 4-methylumbelliferone (5). Thus, the novel coumarin analog 4 is an interesting new class of tyrosinase inhibitory candidates that requires further examination.
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- Gyeong Han Jeong
- Research Division for Biotechnology, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; (G.H.J.); (S.S.L.); (B.Y.C.)
- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan 38453, Republic of Korea;
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- Research Division for Biotechnology, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; (G.H.J.); (S.S.L.); (B.Y.C.)
- Radiation Biotechnology and Applied Radioisotope Science, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Research Division for Biotechnology, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; (G.H.J.); (S.S.L.); (B.Y.C.)
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- Institute of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Cosmetic Science and Technology, Seowon University, Cheongju 28674, Republic of Korea;
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- Research Division for Biotechnology, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea; (G.H.J.); (S.S.L.); (B.Y.C.)
- Center for Companion Animal New Drug Development, Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT), Jeongeup 56212, Republic of Korea
- Radiation Biotechnology and Applied Radioisotope Science, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsan 38453, Republic of Korea;
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Singh A, Singh K, Kaur K, Sharma A, Mohana P, Prajapati J, Kaur U, Goswami D, Arora S, Chadha R, Bedi PMS. Discovery of triazole tethered thymol/carvacrol-coumarin hybrids as new class of α-glucosidase inhibitors with potent in vivo antihyperglycemic activities. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 263:115948. [PMID: 37984299 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Keeping in view the inhibitory potential of monoterpenes thymol and carvacrol as well as coumarin nucleus against α-glucosidase, novel series of thymol/carvacrol-coumarin hybrids was designed, synthesized and evaluated for α-glucosidase inhibitory potential. Among the series of hybrid molecules, AS14 with IC50 value of 4.32 ± 0.11 μM was selective α-glucosidase inhibitor over α-amylase (IC50 = 37.36 ± 0.84 μM). AS14 was non-toxic toward mouse normal fibroblast cells (L929: IC50 > 100 μM). Molecular docking and dynamic simulation studies confirmed desired interactions of AS14 with α-glucosidase responsible for the inhibition of its catalysis capabilities. Acute oral toxicity study confirmed AS14 as safer molecule for in vivo pharmacological investigations with LD50 value of 300 mg/kg. AS14 also showed acute hypoglycaemic effects [reduction in blood glucose levels at 1 h of administration in maltose loading test (at 10 and 20 mg/kg by 62.65 % and 70.12 %) and sucrose loading test (at 10 and 20 mg/kg by 59.65 % and 60.23 %), respectively] as well as long term (28 days) fasting blood glucose reduction (At day 28: 10 mg/kg = 54.69 % and 20 mg/kg = 62.23 % reduction in fasting blood glucose levels) capabilities in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Overall study represents, AS14 as potential α-glucosidase inhibitor with adequate efficacy and safety profile and act as an effective hit lead for the further development of potent and safer α-glucosidase inhibitors for the management of postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetic patients.
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- Atamjit Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, University School of Sciences, Gujrat University, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, 380009, India
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- University School of Business Management, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, 140413, India
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- Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, University School of Sciences, Gujrat University, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, 380009, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India; Drug and Pollution Testing Laboratory, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, 143005, India.
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Burak Sarigüney A, Karakaş Sarikaya E, Pehlivanoğlu S. Determining Stable Structure and in Vitro Antiproliferative Properties of a Novel 3-(2-((4-Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one Molecule. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301216. [PMID: 37870095 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Since coumarin and thiazole derivatives are known to have antioxidant properties, a novel derivative was synthesized in this article. 3-(2-((4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino)thiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one (ATC) was synthesized as a novel compound with high yield and characterized by Raman, FT-IR, 13 C-NMR, and 1 H-NMR spectroscopic procedures and DFT calculations. In this study, the potential in vitro antiproliferative properties of the ATC compound were evaluated on colorectal cancer (HT29) and melanoma (SK-MEL-30) cell lines. According to the results, the compound was found to be significantly active, approximately 2.6-fold, against melanoma cells compared to healthy fibroblast (L929) cells. Unlike melanoma cells, the compound did not have any adverse effects on colorectal cancer cells. Due to these findings, the compound can be harnessed as a promising antiproliferative drug candidate for preclinical studies against melanoma.
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- Ahmet Burak Sarigüney
- Department of Basic Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Engineering, Konya, 42090, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Engineering, Konya, 42090, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Science, Konya, 42090, Turkey
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Lai D, Wang D, Shao X, Qin J, Zhuang Q, Xu H, Xiao W. Comparative physiological and transcriptome analysis provide insights into the inhibitory effect of osthole on Penicillium choerospondiatis. Pestic Biochem Physiol 2024; 198:105749. [PMID: 38225092 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Blue mold induced by Penicillium choerospondiatis is a primary cause of growth and postharvest losses in the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica. There is an urgent need to explore novel and safe fungicides to control this disease. Here, we demonstrated osthole, a natural coumarin compound isolated from Cnidium monnieri, exhibited a strong inhibitory effect on mycelia growth, conidial germination rate and germ tube length of P. choerospondiatis, and effectively suppressed the blue mold development in postharvest fruit of P. emblica. The median effective concentration of osthole was 9.86 mg/L. Osthole treatment resulted in cellular structural disruption, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and induced autophagic vacuoles containing cytoplasmic components in fungal cells. Transcriptome analysis revealed that osthole treatment led to the differentially expressed genes mainly enriched in the cell wall synthesis, TCA cycle, glycolysis/ gluconeogenesis, oxidative phosphorylation. Moreover, osthole treatment led to increase genes expression involved in peroxisome, autophagy and endocytosis. Particularly, the autophagy pathway related genes (PcATG1, PcATG3, PcATG15, PcATG27, PcYPT7 and PcSEC18) were prominently up-regulated by osthole. Summarily, these results revealed the potential antifungal mechanism of osthole against P. choerospondiatis. Osthole has potentials to develop as a natural antifungal agent for controlling blue mold disease in postharvest fruits.
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- Duo Lai
- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/ Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, People's Republic of China.
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Leal LE, Moreira ES, Correia BL, Bueno PSA, Comar JF, de Sá-Nakanishi AB, Cuman RKN, Bracht A, Bersani-Amado CA, Bracht L. Comparative study of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the natural coumarins 1,2-benzopyrone, umbelliferone and esculetin: in silico, in vitro and in vivo analyses. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024; 397:173-187. [PMID: 37395795 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02606-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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The aim of this work was to compare the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of three natural coumarins: 1,2-benzopyrone, umbelliferone and esculetin. The antioxidant capacity of coumarins was evaluated using both chemical and biological in vitro assays. Chemical assays included DPPH and ABTS∙+ radical scavenging as well as ferric ion reducing ability power (FRAP) assay. Inhibition of mitochondrial ROS generation and lipid peroxidation in brain homogenates were used as biological in vitro assays. The experimental method of carrageenan-induced pleurisy in rats was used for the in vivo investigation of the anti-inflammatory activity. In silico molecular docking analysis was undertaken to predict the affinity of COX-2 to the coumarins. Considering the antioxidant capacity, esculetin was the most efficient one as revealed by all employed assays. Particularly, the mitochondrial ROS generation was totally abolished by the compound at low concentrations (IC50 = 0.57 μM). As for the anti-inflammatory effects, the COX-2 enzyme presented good affinities to the three coumarins, as revealed by the molecular docking analyses. However, considering the in vivo anti-inflammatory effects, 1,2-benzopyrone was the most efficient one in counteracting pleural inflammation and it potentiated the anti-inflammatory actions of dexamethasone. Umbelliferone and esculetin treatments failed to reduce the volume of pleural exudate. Overall, therefore, our results support the notion that this class of plant secondary metabolites displays promising effects in the prevention and/or treatment of inflammation and other diseases associated with oxidative stress, although the singularities regarding the type of the inflammatory process and pharmacokinetics must be taken into account.
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- Luana Eloísa Leal
- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, State University of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.
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He B, Ding L, Tan HZ, Liu CB, He LQ. Synthesis and antitumor activity evaluation of coumarin Mannich base derivatives. Chem Biol Drug Des 2024; 103:e14389. [PMID: 37955286 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Twenty-one new coumarin Mannich base derivatives (11a-u) were synthesized, which exhibited antiproliferation activities in HepG2 (liver cancer), A549 (lung cancer), MCF-7 (breast cancer), and HT-29 (colon cancer). Most of the target compounds showed the most potent activity against HepG2 cells compared with other cancer cells, compound 11g showed the strongest antiproliferative activity (2.10 μM) against HepG2, even superior to the positive control drug 5-FU(5.49 μM). The nitric oxide (NO) release of all compounds in HepG2 cells was determined, of which compound 11g showed high levels of NO release (10.8 μM). Notably, the solubility of compound 11g increased 13-fold compared with the lead 8. The preliminary cytotoxicity studies suggest that 11g had little effect on LO2 cells(normal liver cells, >50 μM). The effect of compound 11g on the apoptosis of HepG2 cells was also studied, and the results showed that the induction effect of compound 11g on apoptosis is a concentration-dependent manner. Our results indicate that compound 11g might be a promising lead for further studies.
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- Bing He
- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Atolikshoeva S, Li J, Zhao J, Numonov S, Aisa HA. New coumarin from the roots of Prangos pabularia growing wild in Tajikistan. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:1-9. [PMID: 35895127 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2102627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Dichloromethane and butanol extracts of the roots of Prangos pabularia were analyzed to determine chemical constituents and biological activity. The new coumarin 1, yuganin B ((5-(((2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-((2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl)oxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)oxy)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate) along with three phenolic and twenty-four known coumarins were isolated from the roots of Prangos pabularia, and the structures of these isolated compounds were elucidated by UV, HR-ESIMS, and 1 D and 2 D NMR spectroscopy. In addition, the anti-melanogenic effect of several of the isolated individual compounds and their inhibitory effect on B16 cells were evaluated. Isolating and testing compounds may proof to be useful in the treatment of hyperpigmentation and as a skin-whitening agent in the cosmetics industry.
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- Sunbula Atolikshoeva
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, P. R. China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, P. R. China
- Research Institution "Chinese-Tajik Innovation Center for Natural Products", Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, P. R. China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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Khai NQ, Vu TK. Coumarin-derived Hydroxamic Acids as Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors: A Review of Anti-cancer Activities. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2024; 24:18-29. [PMID: 37957868 DOI: 10.2174/0118715206272112231102063919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Since coumarin and hydroxamic acid compounds are well-known in medicinal chemistry, a variety of their derivatives have been highlighted due to their potential uses for plentiful treatments. Different compounds of their derivatives acting through diverse activities, such as anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, and histone deacetylase inhibition, have been comprehensively investigated by many researchers over the years. This present review provides the latest literature and knowledge on hydroxamic acids derived from coumarin. Overall, some recent advancements in biological activities of hybrid derivatives of hydroxamic acids containing coumarin moieties in medicinal chemistry are discussed.
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- Nguyen Quang Khai
- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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