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Mahecha-Mahecha C, Borrego-Muñoz P, Pombo LM, Gamba-Sánchez D. On the way to potential antifungal compounds: synthesis and in vitro activity of 2-benzofuranylacetic acid amides. RSC Adv 2023; 13:25296-25304. [PMID: 37622023 PMCID: PMC10445276 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04737g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Crop losses caused by microbial infections are a significant global issue, especially in tropical regions. The development of novel antimicrobial agents, particularly antifungal agents, has been explored from various perspectives, including chemical synthesis. However, conventional approaches typically involve synthesizing new and potent compounds on a small scale (a few milligrams), making the scale-up of the reaction a major challenge. In this manuscript, we present a method for the synthesis of new and active (against Fusarium oxysporum) benzofuranyl acetic acid amides. Our strategy allows us to synthesize the key precursor on the gram scale, enabling the production of sufficient quantities of other active compounds within short timeframes for conducting biological studies. All the reactions used in this manuscript are recognized by their industrial application.
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Affiliation(s)
- Camilo Mahecha-Mahecha
- Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Bio and Organocatalysis, Chemistry Department, Universidad de Los Andes Cra 1 No. 18A-12 Q:305 Bogotá 111711 Colombia
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- Escuela de Medicina, Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas Bogotá 110311 Colombia
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- Escuela de Medicina, Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas Bogotá 110311 Colombia
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- Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Bio and Organocatalysis, Chemistry Department, Universidad de Los Andes Cra 1 No. 18A-12 Q:305 Bogotá 111711 Colombia
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Mancipe JC, Vargas-Pinto P, Rodríguez OE, Borrego-Muñoz P, Castellanos Londoño I, Ramírez D, Piñeros LG, Mejía MC, Pombo LM. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Izalpinin Derived from Chromolaena leivensis: λ-Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema and In Silico Model. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093722. [PMID: 37175132 PMCID: PMC10179959 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093722] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The flavonoid izalpinin was isolated from the aerial parts of Chromolaena leivensis. Its structural determination was carried out using MS and NMR spectroscopic techniques (1H, 13C). This compound was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory effect in a rat model on λ-carrageenan-induced plantar edema. Paw inflammation was measured at one-hour intervals for seven hours following the administration of λ-carrageenan. Serum creatine kinase (CK) levels were evaluated, obtaining statistically significant results with the treatments at doses of 10 mg/kg (* p < 0.01) and 20 mg/kg (** p < 0.005). The anti-inflammatory effect of the compound was evaluated by using plethysmography, and the results showed significant differences at the three concentrations (10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, 40 mg/kg) in the first and third hours after treatment. * p < 0.05; ** p < 0.001; **** p < 0.0001 vs. the negative control group treated with vehicle (DMSO). Lastly, molecular docking analyses reveal that izalpinin has a strong binding affinity with five target proteins involved in the inflammatory process. The analysis using molecular dynamics allowed demonstrating that the ligand-protein complexes present acceptable stability, with RMSD values within the allowed range.
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- Juan C Mancipe
- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad de la Salle, Bogotá 110141, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad de la Salle, Bogotá 110141, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá 110121, Colombia
- Escuela de Medicina, Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas, Bogotá 110311, Colombia
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá 110121, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá 110121, Colombia
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Borrego-Muñoz P, Cardenas D, Ospina F, Coy-Barrera E, Quiroga D. Second-Generation Enamine-Type Schiff Bases as 2-Amino Acid-Derived Antifungals against Fusarium oxysporum: Microwave-Assisted Synthesis, In Vitro Activity, 3D-QSAR, and In Vivo Effect. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:jof9010113. [PMID: 36675934 PMCID: PMC9866056 DOI: 10.3390/jof9010113] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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In this manuscript, the synthesis of enamine-type Schiff bases 1−48 derived from the amino acids L-Ala, L-Tyr, and L-Phe was carried out. Their in vitro activity and in vivo protective effect against Fusarium oxysporum were also evaluated through mycelial growth inhibition and disease severity reduction under greenhouse conditions. The in vitro activity of test compounds 1−48 showed half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) at different levels below the 40 mM range. Deep analysis of the IC50 variations indicated that the size of the substituent on the acetylacetone derivatives and the electronic character on the cyclohexane-3-one fragment influenced the antifungal effect. 3D-QSAR models based on atoms (atom-based approach) were built to establish the structure−activity relationship of the test Schiff bases, showing a good correlation and predictive consistency (R2 > 0.70 and Q2 > 0.60). The respective contour analysis also provided information about the structural requirements for potentiating their antifungal activity. In particular, the amino acid-related fragment and the alkyl ester residue can favor hydrophobic interactions. In contrast, the nitrogen atoms and enamine substituent are favorable regions as H-donating and electron-withdrawing moieties. The most active compounds (40 and 41) protected cape gooseberry plants against F. oxysporum infection (disease severity index < 2), involving adequate physiological parameters (stomatal conductance > 150 mmol/m2s) after 45 days of inoculation. These promising results will allow the design of novel Schiff base-inspired antifungals using 2-amino acids as precursors.
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Borrego-Muñoz P, Becerra LD, Ospina F, Coy-Barrera E, Quiroga D. Synthesis ( Z) vs ( E) Selectivity, Antifungal Activity against Fusarium oxysporum, and Structure-Based Virtual Screening of Novel Schiff Bases Derived from l-Tryptophan. ACS Omega 2022; 7:24714-24726. [PMID: 35874194 PMCID: PMC9301946 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Schiff bases are widely used molecules due to their potential biological activity. In this manuscript, we presented the synthesis and NMR study of new enamine Schiff bases derived from l-tryptophan, showing that the Z-form of the enamine is the main tautomeric form for aliphatic precursors. The DFT-B3LYP methodology at the 6-311+G**(d,p) level suggested that the tautomeric imine forms are less stable than the corresponding enamine forms. Their isomerism depends on the formation of intramolecular hydrogen bonds and steric factors associated with the starting carbonyl precursors. The in vitro biological activity tests against Fusarium oxysporum revealed that acetylacetone derivatives are the most active agents (IC50 < 0.9 mM); however, the antifungal activity could be disfavored by bulky groups on ester and enamine moieties. Finally, the structure-based virtual screening through molecular docking and MM-GBSA rescoring revealed that Schiff bases 3e, 3g, and 3j behave putatively as binders for target proteins involved in the life processes of F. oxysporum. In this sense, molecular dynamics analysis showed that the ligand-protein complexes have good stability with root-mean-square deviation (RMSD) values within the allowed range. Therefore, the present study paves the way for designing new antifungal compounds based on l-tryptophan-derived Schiff bases.
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Borrego-Muñoz P, Coy-Barrera E, Quiroga D. Ring Closure Reactions for the Synthesis of Cyclic Imines: An Analysis from the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Circular Chemistry. MINI-REV ORG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1570193x19666220510122957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Compounds containing a C=N moiety, namely imines, have been widely used for industrial purposes due to their various biological activities. Cyclic imines are an essential class of nitrogen-based heterocycles and valuable scaffolds for designing and obtaining new biologically active compounds. However, the proposal and implementation of synthetic methods for this heterocyclic system are mainly conditioned by different structural and stereoelectronic considerations. Therefore, it can be complex and sometimes limited to a selected group of heterocyclic compounds. The following review paper is structured to search and collect different synthesis methods of cyclic imines and identify the main progress currently achieved. It addresses this topic using structural considerations, physical properties, and reactivity. The synthesis methods described below have implemented strategies based on cyclo-condensation reactions, radical cyclizations, electrocyclic closures, and carbon-carbon coupling by metal-organic catalysis. These methods have significantly contributed significantly to organic chemistry knowledge. In addition, an analysis of such synthesis methods from applying the principles of green and circular chemistry is presented, evaluating the potential application of these methods, limitations, perspectives, and their impact on the environment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Paola Borrego-Muñoz
- Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Campus Nueva Granada, Universidad Militar, Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Campus Nueva Granada, Universidad Militar, Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Campus Nueva Granada, Universidad Militar, Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, Colombia
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Borrego-Muñoz P, Ospina F, Quiroga D. A Compendium of the Most Promising Synthesized Organic Compounds against Several Fusarium oxysporum Species: Synthesis, Antifungal Activity, and Perspectives. Molecules 2021; 26:3997. [PMID: 34208916 PMCID: PMC8271819 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26133997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Vascular wilt caused by F. oxysporum (FOX) is one of the main limitations of producing several agricultural products worldwide, causing economic losses between 40% and 100%. Various methods have been developed to control this phytopathogen, such as the cultural, biological, and chemical controls, the latter being the most widely used in the agricultural sector. The treatment of this fungus through systemic fungicides, although practical, brings problems because the agrochemical agents used have shown mutagenic effects on the fungus, increasing the pathogen's resistance. The design and the synthesis of novel synthetic antifungal agents used against FOX have been broadly studied in recent years. This review article presents a compendium of the synthetic methodologies during the last ten years as promissory, which can be used to afford novel and potential agrochemical agents. The revision is addressed from the structural core of the most active synthetic compounds against FOX. The synthetic methodologies implemented strategies based on cyclo condensation reactions, radical cyclization, electrocyclic closures, and carbon-carbon couplings by metal-organic catalysis. This revision contributes significantly to the organic chemistry, supplying novel alternatives for the use of more effective agrochemical agents against F. oxysporum.
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Campus Nueva Granada, Universidad Militar, Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, Colombia; (P.B.-M.); (F.O.)
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Valdés-Jiménez A, Peña-Varas C, Borrego-Muñoz P, Arrue L, Alegría-Arcos M, Nour-Eldin H, Dreyer I, Nuñez-Vivanco G, Ramírez D. PSC-db: A Structured and Searchable 3D-Database for Plant Secondary Compounds. Molecules 2021; 26:1124. [PMID: 33672700 PMCID: PMC7924326 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26041124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Plants synthesize a large number of natural products, many of which are bioactive and have practical values as well as commercial potential. To explore this vast structural diversity, we present PSC-db, a unique plant metabolite database aimed to categorize the diverse phytochemical space by providing 3D-structural information along with physicochemical and pharmaceutical properties of the most relevant natural products. PSC-db may be utilized, for example, in qualitative estimation of biological activities (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship, QSAR) or massive docking campaigns to identify new bioactive compounds, as well as potential binding sites in target proteins. PSC-db has been implemented using the open-source PostgreSQL database platform where all compounds with their complementary and calculated information (classification, redundant names, unique IDs, physicochemical properties, etc.) were hierarchically organized. The source organism for each compound, as well as its biological activities against protein targets, cell lines and different organism were also included. PSC-db is freely available for public use and is hosted at the Universidad de Talca.
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- Alejandro Valdés-Jiménez
- Center for Bioinformatics, Simulations, and Modeling (CBSM), Faculty of Engineering, University of Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile; (A.V.-J.); (I.D.); (G.N.-V.)
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8900000, Chile; (C.P.-V.); (L.A.); (M.A.-A.)
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Campus Nueva Granada, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, Colombia;
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8900000, Chile; (C.P.-V.); (L.A.); (M.A.-A.)
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8900000, Chile; (C.P.-V.); (L.A.); (M.A.-A.)
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- DynaMo Center, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 1017 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Center for Bioinformatics, Simulations, and Modeling (CBSM), Faculty of Engineering, University of Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile; (A.V.-J.); (I.D.); (G.N.-V.)
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- Center for Bioinformatics, Simulations, and Modeling (CBSM), Faculty of Engineering, University of Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile; (A.V.-J.); (I.D.); (G.N.-V.)
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago 8900000, Chile; (C.P.-V.); (L.A.); (M.A.-A.)
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