ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(45), P. 45501 - 45517
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
A
cascade
transformation
of
C2-quaternary
indoxyls
leading
to
an
efficient
assembly
complex
(dihydro)indolo[1,2-a]quinolin-5-one
ring
systems
is
reported.
The
method
involves
the
gram-scale
preparation
2-(2-aryl-3-oxoindolin-2-yl)-2-phenylacetonitriles
which
are
then
converted
with
methyl
ketones
corresponding
2-(2-oxo-2-aryl(alkyl)ethyl)-2-phenylindolin-3-ones.
latter
can
either
be
isolated
good
yields
(75–96%)
or,
in
case
o-nitroacetophenone,
used
situ
for
further
base-assisted
intramolecular
SNAr
cyclization
resulting
indoxyl-fused
quinolone-4
hybrids
(up
95%).
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(7), P. 4301 - 4308
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
The
development
of
divergent
methods
to
expedite
structure–activity
relationship
studies
is
crucial
streamline
discovery
processes.
We
developed
a
rare
example
regiodivergent
ring
expansion
access
two
regioisomers
from
common
starting
material.
To
enable
this
regiodivergence,
we
identified
distinct
reaction
conditions
for
transforming
oxindoles
into
quinolinone
isomers.
presented
proved
be
compatible
with
variety
functional
groups,
which
enabled
the
late-stage
diversification
bioactive
as
well
facilitated
synthesis
drugs
and
their
derivatives.
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2460 - 2479
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Due
to
their
distinctive
physical
and
chemical
properties
as
well
biological
functionalities,
multifunctional
antibacterial
hydrogels
possess
significant
advantages
in
the
treatment
of
chronic
wounds.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(3), P. 1609 - 1617
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
A
novel
Cu-catalyzed
tandem
C–N
and
C–C
bond-formation
reaction
has
been
developed
to
furnish
2-substituted-4-(1H)-quinolones.
4-(1H)-quinolones
play
an
important
role
in
medicinal
chemistry.
Many
2-aryl(alkyl)-4(1H)-quinolones
are
found
exhibit
diverse
biological
properties.
While
traditional
methods
have
inherent
issues
[like
starting
materials
with
incompatible
functional
groups
(NH2
keto
groups)],
many
modern
either
require
activated
(like
Ynones)
or
employ
expensive
metals
(Pd,
Rh,
Au,
etc.)
involving
carbonylation
using
CO
metal
complexes.
Our
protocol
presents
environmentally
friendly
one-step
method
for
the
construction
of
these
useful
2-substituted-4-(1H)-quinolones
from
easily
available
aryl
boronic
acid
(or
pinacolate
ester)
nitriles
as
new
raw
materials,
a
cheap
Cu-catalyst
O2
(air)
green
oxidant.
We
further
extended
its
application
synthesis
various
natural
products,
including
first
formal
total
punarnavine.
plausible
mechanism
nitrilium
ion
(formed
due
intermolecular
bond-forming
coupling
between
boron
species
nitrile
group)
followed
by
intramolecular
bond
formation
proposed.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
109, P. 117791 - 117791
Published: June 9, 2024
The
flavonoid
family
is
a
set
of
well-known
bioactive
natural
molecules,
with
wide
range
potential
therapeutic
applications.
Despite
the
promising
results
obtained
in
preliminary
vitro/vivo
studies,
their
pharmacokinetic
and
pharmacodynamic
profiles
are
severely
compromised
by
chemical
instability.
To
address
this
issue,
scaffold-hopping
approach
strategy
for
structural
optimization
leads
to
discover
more
potent
analogues.
In
scenario,
Perspective
provides
critical
analysis
on
how
replacement
chromon-4-one
core
other
bioisosteric
nitrogen/sulphur
heterocycles
might
affect
chemical,
pharmaceutical
biological
properties
resulting
new
entities.
investigated
derivatives
were
classified
basis
activity
indications.
For
each
session,
target(s),
specific
mechanism
action,
if
available,
key
pharmacophoric
moieties
highlighted,
as
revealed
X-ray
crystal
structures
silico
structure-based
studies.
Biological
data,
examined:
particular
focus
was
given
improvements
observed
heterocyclic
analogues
compared
flavonoids.
This
overview
advantages
compounds
great
interest
medicinal
chemistry
community
better
exploit
vast
these
molecules
identify
molecules.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(6)
Published: June 1, 2024
Isatins
have
been
widely
used
in
the
preparation
of
a
variety
heterocyclic
compounds,
where
skeletal
editing
isatins
has
shown
significant
advantages
for
construction
diverse
heterocycles.
This
review
highlights
progress
made
last
decade
(2013-2023)
isatin
scaffold.
A
series
ring
expansion
reactions
quinoline
skeleton,
quinolone
polycyclic
quinazoline
medium-sized
as
well
opening
generation
2-(azoly)aniline
skeleton
by
cleavage
C-C
bond
and
C-N
are
highlighted.
It
is
hoped
that
this
will
provide
some
understanding
chemical
transformations
contribute
to
further
realization
its
molecular
diversity.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 1673 - 1673
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Background:
Biofilm-associated
infections
frequently
span
multiple
body
sites
and
represent
a
significant
clinical
challenge,
often
requiring
multidisciplinary
approach
involving
surgery
antimicrobial
therapy.
These
are
commonly
healthcare-associated
related
to
internal
or
external
medical
devices.
The
formation
of
biofilms
complicates
treatment,
as
they
create
environments
that
difficult
for
most
agents
penetrate.
Fluoroquinolones
play
critical
role
in
the
eradication
biofilm-related
infections.
Numerous
studies
have
investigated
synergistic
potential
combining
fluoroquinolones
with
other
chemical
augment
their
efficacy
while
minimizing
toxicity.
Comparative
research
suggests
antibiofilm
activity
is
superior
beta-lactams
glycopeptides.
However,
remains
less
effective
than
minocycline
fosfomycin.
Noteworthy
combinations
include
fosfomycin
aminoglycosides
enhanced
against
Gram-negative
organisms
rifampin
more
treatment
Gram-positive
Despite
limitations
due
intrinsic
characteristics
this
antibiotic,
remain
fundamental
setting
thanks
bioavailability
synergisms
drugs.
Methods:
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
using
online
databases
(PubMed/MEDLINE/Google
Scholar)
books
written
by
experts
microbiology
infectious
diseases
identify
relevant
on
biofilm.
Results:
This
review
critically
assesses
managing
biofilm-associated
various
settings
also
exploring
benefits
combination
therapy
these
antibiotics.
Conclusions:
predominantly
consists
vitro
studies,
limited
vivo
investigations.
Although
real
world
data
scarce,
accordance
fluoroquinolones’
effectiveness
early
Also,
future
perspectives
newer
options
be
placed
alongside
discussed.
underscores
infections,
providing
guide
physicians
regarding
best
use
class
antibiotics
highlighting
existing
issues.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. e32397 - e32397
Published: June 1, 2024
Topological
indices
play
an
essential
role
in
defining
a
chemical
compound
numerically
and
are
widely
used
QSPR/QSAR
analysis.
Using
this
analysis,
physicochemical
properties
of
the
compounds
topological
studied.
Quinolones
synthetic
antibiotics
employed
for
treating
diseases
caused
by
bacteria.
Across
years,
have
shifted
its
position
from
minor
drug
to
very
significant
treat
infections
bacteria
urinary
tract.
A
study
is
carried
out
on
various
Quinolone
antibiotic
drugs
computing
through
QSPR
Curvilinear
regression
models
such
as
linear,
quadratic
cubic
determined
all
indices.
These
depicted
graphically
extending
fourth
degree
fifth
with
corresponding
physical
property
showing
variation
between
each
model.
Various
studies
been
using
linear
while
work
extended
curvilinear
novel
concept
finding
minimal
RMSE.
RMSE
measure
find
potential
predictive
index
that
fits
QSAR/QSPR
The
goal
lies
predicting
certain
based
molecular
structure.
ChemMedChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(9)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Abstract
Nagana
and
Human
African
Trypanosomiasis
(HAT),
caused
by
(sub)species
of
Trypanosoma
,
are
diseases
that
impede
human
animal
health,
economic
growth
in
Africa.
The
few
drugs
available
have
drawbacks
including
suboptimal
efficacy,
adverse
effects,
drug
resistance,
difficult
routes
administration.
New
needed.
A
series
20
novel
quinolone
compounds
with
affordable
synthetic
was
made
evaluated
vitro
against
brucei
HEK293
cells.
Of
the
compounds,
12
had
sub‐micromolar
potencies
parasite
(EC
50
values=0.051–0.57
μM),
most
were
non‐toxic
to
cells
(CC
values>5
μM).
Two
potent
presented
activities
other
trypanosome
(
T.
cruzi
b.
rhodesiense
).
Although
aqueous
solubility
is
poor,
both
possess
good
logD
values
(2–3),
either
robust
or
poor
microsomal
stability
profiles.
These
varying
attributes
will
be
addressed
future
reports.