ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
Regardless
of
the
benefits,
pharmaceutical
companies
are
reticent
to
engage
further
in
covalent
organic
framework‐based
drug
development
and
delivery
systems,
preferring
rather
explore
preexisting
chemical
compound
libraries
for
delivery.
As
such,
this
study
aims
account
efficacy
frameworks
(COFs)
seven
conventional
drugs:
Acetaminophen,
Clodronic
Acid,
Hydroxyurea,
Mercaptoporine,
Thiotepa,
Tioguanine,
Arsenic
trioxide.
Herein,
Gaussian
16
software
package
is
employed
purpose
optimizing
systems
at
DFT/ωB97XD/def2svp
level
theory.
Substantially,
nature
inter‐
intra‐
molecular
interactions
between
COF
each
drugs
utilized
resulted
re‐adjustment
orbitals
yielded
a
distinct
set
results
most
reactive
least
stable
vice
versa
as
deducible
from
magnitudes
highest
occupied
orbital
lowest
unoccupied
(HOMO‐LUMO)
gaps.
Furthermore,
natural
bond
(NBO)
indicates
that
interacting
molecules
exhibit
similar
stability
reactivity,
evidenced
by
proximity
their
mean
stabilization
energies.
Additionally,
topological
analysis
revealed
positive
interaction
occurred
Acetaminophen_COF,
acid_COF,
Hydroxyurea_COF,
Tioguanine_COF.
Also,
adsorption
studies
demonstrate
above‐mentioned
have
weak
kinetics
when
they
interact
with
investigated
COF.
Strong
adsorbing
contacts
were
detected
trioxide,
Tioguanine
order
trioxide_COF
<
Hydroxyurea_COF
Tiog_COF,
corresponding
values
−9.413
kcal/mol,
−12.550
−17.570
respectively.
Overall,
hypothesizes
delivering
various
studied
through
biological
Mercaptopurine
high
reactivity
would
be
better
adsorbed
on
it,
well
longer
recovery
time
desorption
due
surface.
Chemical Physics Impact,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100296 - 100296
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
The
profound
impact
of
health
challenges
related
to
libido,
encompassing
sexual
dysfunction,
hormonal
imbalances,
relationship
difficulties,
stress,
anxiety,
depression,
and
the
effects
certain
medical
conditions
or
medications,
calls
for
urgent
mitigative
measures.
As
a
result,
this
study
meticulously
explores
compound
Resveratrol
(Res)
uncover
its
substantial
properties
concerning
libido
enhancement.
was
optimized
using
DFT/ωB97XD/6-311G++(d,
p)
basis
set
in
different
solvents,
namely
DMSO
(dimethyl
sulfoxide),
ethanol,
water.
Notably,
geometry
investigation
reveals
that
structural
bond
variations
can
be
attributed
factors
such
as
solvent
polarity,
screening
effects,
hydrogen
bonding,
solvation
energy,
conformational
preferences.
Substantially,
Frontier
Molecular
Orbital
(FMO)
analysis
explored
HOMO
values
resulting
7.59198eV,
7.5514eV,
7.59687eV
RES_DMSO,
RES_EtOH,
RES_H2O,
respectively.
Correspondingly,
their
LUMO
were
found
7.5955eV,
7.5648eV,
7.5982eV,
leading
respective
band
gaps
0.0035eV,
0.0133eV,
0.0014eV.
Remarkably,
RES_H2O
displayed
smallest
energy
gap
(0.0014eV)
among
interacting
compounds,
indicating
increased
conductivity
sensitivity.
Furthermore,
natural
orbital
revealed
had
highest
permutation
three
complexes
(376.5
kcal/mol
371.79
378.77
RES_H2O),
stronger
interaction
between
donor
acceptor
orbitals.
Finally,
molecular
docking
studies
unveiled
notable
difference
binding
affinity,
with
RES
exhibiting
greater
affinity
1UDT
at
-8.1
compared
1UDU,
which
demonstrated
-6.6
kcal/mol.
Thus,
has
potential
reverse
erectile
dysfunction
improve
by
inhibiting
activities
phosphodiesterase
(1UDT
1UDU),
ultimately
promoting
vasodilatory
signals
from
cGMP
smooth
muscles
penis,
enhanced
erection.
These
groundbreaking
findings
offer
promising
prospects
development
new
effective
drugs
combat
various
conditions.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(11), P. 9861 - 9872
Published: March 8, 2023
Theoretical
examination
of
hydroxyurea
adsorption
capabilities
toward
the
cyclodextrin
surface
for
proper
drug
delivery
systems
was
carried
out
utilizing
DFT
simulations.
The
study
aims
to
assess
efficacy
doped
(doped
with
boron,
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
and
sulfur
atoms)
in
increasing
its
stability
efficiency
intermolecular
interactions,
hence
facilitating
optimal
delivery.
energies
were
found
follow
a
decreasing
order
B@ACD-HU>N@ACD-HU>P@ACD-HU>S@ACD-HU
−0.046,
−0.0326,
−0.015,
0.944
kcal/mol,
respectively.
S@ACD-HU
complex,
unlike
previous
systems,
had
physical
energy.
N@ACD-HU
B@ACD-HU
complexes
shortest
bond
lengths
1.42
Å
(N122-C15)
1.54
(B126-C15),
HOMO
LUMO
values
also
high
identical
−6.367
−2.918
eV
(B@ACD-HU)
−6.278
−1.736
(N@ACD-HU),
respectively,
confirming
no
chemical
interaction.
has
largest
energy
gap
4.54
eV.
For
QTAIM
analysis
plots,
maximum
electron
density
ellipticity
index
detected
B@ACD-HU,
0.600
au
(H70-N129)
0.8685
(H70-N129),
but
exhibited
Laplacian
0.7524
a.u
(H133-N122).
fragments'
TDOS,
OPDOS,
PDOS
strong
interaction
greater
than
1,
they
different
Fermi
levels,
highest
value
−8.16
complex.
Finally,
NCI
revealed
that
noncovalent.
According
literature,
van
der
Waals
form
interactions
is
used
forces
cavities.
more
greenish
color
spatial
These
two
have
outperformed
other
resulting
efficient
They
negative
energies,
length,
HOMO/LUMO
gap,
stabilization
energy,
strongest
bonding
effect,
density,
index,
binds
together.
Chemical Physics Impact,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100275 - 100275
Published: July 27, 2023
With
increasing
incidences
of
antifungal
resistance,
biofilm
formation,
and
its
predilection
for
vulnerable
populations,
Candida
albicans
have
been
reported
to
cause
a
wide
range
infections,
from
superficial
skin
irritations
life-threatening
systemic
diseases.
Therefore,
understanding
addressing
the
infections
associated
with
has
become
an
urgent
imperative
in
realm
global
healthcare.
As
result,
this
study
employed
DFT
calculations
at
DFT/ωB97XD/6–311++G
(2d,
2p)
level
optimize
geometric
properties
two
compounds:
(Z)-N'-(4-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)thiazol-2(3H)-ylidene)-2-(thiophen-2-yl)thiazole-5-carbohydrazide
(4-FBC)
(Z)-N'-(4-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)thiazol-2(3H)-ylidene)-2-(thiophen-2-yl)thiazole-5-carbohydrazide(2-FBC).
Significantly,
employing
spectral
analysis
techniques
such
as
FT-IR
NMR,
compounds
were
characterized
identified.
Additionally,
(4-FBC
2-FBC)
exhibited
comparable
reactivity
stability,
more
promising
potential
water
than
gas
phase.
The
Molecular
Electrostatic
Potential
(MESP)
density
States
(DOS)
shed
light
on
electrical
characteristics
intermolecular
interactions
occurring
during
chemical
processes.
Furthermore,
natural
bond
orbital
(NBO)
provided
insights
into
second-order
perturbation
energies
presence
intense
interactions,
evident
order
their
concentrated
interaction
thus:
4-FBC_gas
(668.34
kcal/mol)
>
4-FBC
_water
(563.98
2-FBC
_gas
(978.64
Kcal/mol)
2-FBC_water
(696.46
Kcal/mol).
pharmacokinetics
indicated
favorable
intestinal
absorption,
low
distribution,
cytotoxicity
profiles,
although
required
further
optimization
due
slower
clearance,
enzyme
immunotoxicity
concerns.
In
addition,
molecular
docking
revealed
robust
binding
affinities
significant
conventional
hydrogen
bonds.
optimal
positions
(best
pose)
complexes
determined
-8.7,
-8.4,
-8.3
kcal/mol,
-8.6,
-8.5,
respectively,
when
interacting
4YDE,
3DRA,
1EAG.
These
findings
provide
strong
evidence
supporting
pharmacological
suitability
effective
choices
inhibiting
treating
albicans.
Polycyclic aromatic compounds,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
43(10), P. 8690 - 8709
Published: Dec. 5, 2022
Sulfonamide-based
carboxamide
drugs
have
multiple
active
sites
that
confers
them
with
a
variety
of
chemical
and
pharmacological
activities.
The
combination
structural
functionalities
has
been
established
to
be
vital
in
the
drug
discovery
process.
synthesis
novel,
nontoxic,
cheap
effective
anti-parasitic
analogues
is
trending
aspect
pharmaceutical
medicinal
chemistry
research.
In
this
research,
synthesis,
characterization,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
investigation
reactivity
anti-trypanosomal
simulation
benzenesulphonamide-based
derivatives
was
carried
out
for
2-[N-(benzenesulfonyl)-1-phenylformamido]-N-(4-nitrophenyl)acetamide(BPNA),
2-[N-(benzenesulfonyl)-1-phenylformamido]-N-(4-nitrophenyl)-3-phenylpropanamide
(BPNPP),
2-[N-(benzenesulfonyl)-1-phenylformamido]-3-(1H-indol-2-yl)-N-(4-nitrophenyl)propenamide
(BPINP)
2-[N-(benzenesulfonyl)-1-phenylformamido]-4-methyl-N-(4-nitrophenyl)pentanamide
(BPMNP)
following
an
environmentally
friendly
zinc
chloride
catalyst
mediated
synthesis.
lower
value
HOMO-LUMO
energy
gap
(2.9756
eV)
observed
BPMNP
indicated
its
higher
biological
activity.
global
electrophilicity
index
(ω),
which
related
hardness
potential
line
other
descriptors
showed
order
>
BPINP
BPNPP
BPNA.
NBO
analysis
σ
→
σ*,
σ*
→π*,
π
π*,
π*
transitions
were
all
compounds
while
lowest
highest
stabilization
energy,
respectively.
From
molecular
docking
analysis,
again,
most
stable
binding
−
9.6
kcal/mol
bond
length
1.99
Å,
evidently
performing
better
than
standard
−7.6
2.89
obtained
follow
decreasing
as
thus;
BPNA
strongly
indicates
alkane-substituted
benzenesulphonamide
carboxamides
especially
possess
potent
curative
properties
against
trypanosomiasis.
Polycyclic aromatic compounds,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 7942 - 7969
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
AbstractTo
combat
the
rise
of
multidrug-resistant
microorganisms
like
methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA),
new
antibiotic
classes
are
required.
Hence,
experimental
and
theoretical
calculation
utilizing
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
approach
in-silico
molecular
docking
have
been
exploited
in
this
study
on
title
molecule:
(E)-6-chloro-N2-phenyl-N4-(4-phenyl-5-(phenyl
diazinyl)-2λ3,
3
λ2-
thiazol-2-yl)-1,
3,
5-triazine-2,4-
diamine
(CPTD)
at
B3PW91,
ɷB97XD,
PBE0/6-311++G(d,
p)
level
to
elucidate
its
drug
potential
against
MRSA.
Molecular
analysis
was
performed
proposed
structure
using
following
proteins
PDB:
ID
3T07,
4DKI,
6H50,
6U3Y
best
binding
scores
with
ligand
were
examined
be
−9.6
kcal/mol,
−7.2
−6.4
−8.6
kcal/mol
respectively.
However,
it's
worth
noting
that
3T07
displayed
greater
ability
revealing
essential
amino
acids
as
several
active
sites
seen
adhering
efficiently
CPTD.
The
dynamic
simulation
corroborated
case
protein
backbone
atoms,
it
found
average
RMSD
values
for
complexes
CPTD
+
6H5O,
and,
2.719
Å,
4.122
4.021
4.619
Å
Thus,
can
fervently
stated
substantiates
antibacterial
or
inhibitory
than
clindamycin,
hereafter
developed
pharmaceutically
curb
MRSA.Keywords:
Methicillin
resistant
(MRSA)DFTpharmacokineticmolecular
AcknowledgementsThe
authors
acknowledge
centre
high
performance
computing
(CHPC),
University
Johannesburg,
South
Africa
providing
computational
resources
research
project.Disclosure
statementNo
conflict
interest
reported
by
author(s).Author
contributionsHL:
Project
conceptualization,
design,
supervision.
IB:
Writing,
results
extraction,
analysis,
manuscript
first
draft.
GEM,
TEG
FOE:
Manuscript
revision,
review,
proofreading,
editing,
analysis.
TOUIA,
HP:
PN,
OS,
ECA,
EUE,
IJE:
Resources,
editing.Additional
informationFundingThis
not
funded
any
Governmental
Non-governmental
agency.
Polycyclic aromatic compounds,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: May 22, 2023
In
this
study,
(z)-5-((3-(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)
acryloyl)
oxy)-
1,3,4-trihydroxycyclohexa-2,4-diene-1-carboxylic
acid
(chlorogenic
acid)
was
isolated
and
characterized
using
UV-Visible,
1H
NMR
13C
NMR,
FT-IR,
along
with
detailed
investigation
density
functional
theory
(DFT),
in-silico
molecular
docking,
dynamics
(MD)
simulation.
Results
from
DFT
calculation
indicates
that
the
titled
compound
is
very
stable
energy
gap
of
3.7–7.8
for
variable
functionals,
similarly,
structural
parameters
show
close
agreement
X-ray
data
bond
lengths
angles.
The
FT-IR
spectrum
results
revealed
stretching
vibration
O–H
(3366
cm−1),
C=O
(1689
C–H
(1636,
1606,
1522,
1442
C–O
(1192
1122
cm−1).
drug-likeness
analyses
ADME
studies
showed
ability
good
oral
behavior
investigated
as
it
obeys
Lipinski,
Ghose,
Veber
Egan
rules.
Hepatotoxic
immunotoxic
activities
were
indicated
toxicity/toxicological
endpoints
studied
compound.
docking
a
binding
affinity
−8.30
9.5
kcal/mol
compound,
which
higher
than
standard
drug.
From
dynamic
simulation
results,
chlorogenic-2H14
(complex
B)
variations
in
RMSD
values
less
3Å,
indicating
protein
structure
underwent
minor
conformational
changes
throughout
Chlorogenic-protein
complexes
had
average
RGyr
3.704
−
4.907Å,
compaction
during
Therefore,
can
be
said
has
potential
to
effective
an
agent
cholera
management,
obtained
platform
further
in-vitro,
vivo
clinical
trials.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: June 28, 2023
Owing
to
the
fact
that
use
of
2,2-dichlorovinyldimethylphosphate
(DDVP)
as
an
agrochemical
has
become
a
matter
concern
due
its
persistence
and
potential
harm
environment
human
health.
Detecting
addressing
DDVP
contamination
is
crucial
protect
health
mitigate
ecological
impacts.
Hence,
this
study
focuses
on
harnessing
properties
fullerene
(C60)
carbon
materials,
known
for
their
biological
activities
high
importance,
develop
efficient
sensor
DDVP.
Additionally,
sensor's
performance
enhanced
by
doping
it
with
gallium
(Ga)
indium
(In)
metals
investigate
sensing
trapping
capabilities
molecules.
The
detection
carefully
examined
using
first-principles
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
at
Def2svp/B3LYP-GD3(BJ)
level
theory,
specifically
analyzing
adsorption
chlorine
(Cl)
oxygen
(O)
sites.
energies
Cl
site
were
determined
-
57.894
kJ/mol,
78.107
99.901
kJ/mol
Cl_DDVP@C60,
Cl_DDVP@Ga@C60,
Cl_DDVP@In@C60
interactions,
respectively.
At
O
site,
found
be
54.400
114.060
114.056
O_DDVP@C60,
O_DDVP@Ga@C60,
O_DDVP@In@C60,
energy
analysis
highlights
chemisorption
strength
between
surfaces
molecule
sites
adsorption,
indicating
exhibits
higher
energy,
which
more
favorable
according
thermodynamics
analysis.
Thermodynamic
parameters
(∆H
∆G)
obtained
from
suggest
considerable
stability
indicate
spontaneous
reaction
in
order
O_DDVP@Ga@C60
>
O_DDVP@In@C60
O_DDVP@C60.
These
findings
demonstrate
metal-decorated
adsorbed
biomolecule
offer
sensitivity
detecting
organophosphate
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(19), P. 10136 - 10160
Published: Dec. 15, 2022
In
this
study,
two
novel
derivatives
of
naphthalene-2-sulfonic
acid:
6-(((1S,5R)-3,5-dichloro-2,4,6-triazabicyclo
[z3.1.0]hex-3-en-1-yl)amino)-5-((E)-phenyldiazenyl)naphthalene-2-sulfonic
acid
(DTPS1)
and
(E)-6-((4,6-dichloro-1,3,5-triazine2-yl)amino)-4-hydroxy-3-(phenyldiazenyl)naphthalene-2-sulfonic
(DTPS2)
have
been
synthesized
characterized
using
FT-IR,
UV-vis,
NMR
spectroscopic
techniques.
Applying
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
at
the
B3LYP,
APFD,
PBEPBE,
HCTH,
TPSSTPSS,
ωB97XD/aug-cc-pVDZ
level
theories
for
electronic
structural
properties.
In-vitro
analysis,
molecular
docking,
dynamic
(MD)
simulation
compounds
was
conducted
to
investigate
anti-inflammatory
potential
COXs
enzymes.
Docking
indicates
binding
affinity
-9.57,
-9.60,
-6.77
-7.37
kcal/mol
DTPS1,
DTPS2,
Ibuprofen
Diclofenac
which
agrees
with
in-vitro
assay.
Results
MD
simulation,
sulphonic
group
in
DTPS1
has
>
30%
interaction
hydroxyl
oxygen
atoms
amino
residues,
but
35%
DTPS2.
It
can
be
said
that
DTPS2
induce
inhibitory
effect
on
halt
biosynthesis
prostaglandins
(PGs),
a
chief
mediator
inflammation
pain
mammals.Communicated
by
Ramaswamy
H.
Sarma.