Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 850 - 850
Published: June 8, 2021
Six
halogenated
trimethoxy
chalcone
derivatives
(CH1–CH6)
were
synthesized
and
spectrally
characterized.
The
compounds
further
evaluated
for
their
inhibitory
potential
against
monoamine
oxidases
(MAOs)
β-secretase
(BACE-1).
inhibited
MAO-B
more
effectively
than
MAO-A,
the
2′,3′,4′-methoxy
moiety
in
CH4–CH6
was
effective
inhibition
2′,4′,6′-methoxy
CH1–CH3.
Compound
CH5
most
potently
MAO-B,
with
an
IC50
value
of
0.46
µM,
followed
by
CH4
(IC50
=
0.84
µM).
In
(CH4-CH6),
order
–Br
>
-Cl
-F
CH6
at
para-position
ring
B
chalcone.
selective
selectivity
index
(SI)
values
15.1
31.3,
respectively,
over
MAO-A.
moderately
BACE-1
13.6
19.8
respectively.
When
assessed
cell
viability
studies
on
normal
African
Green
Monkey
kidney
line
(VERO)
using
MTT
assays,
it
noted
that
both
found
to
be
safe,
only
a
slightly
toxic
effect
observed
concentrations
above
200
µg/mL.
decreased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
VERO
cells
treated
H2O2,
indicating
retained
protective
effects
antioxidant
activities.
All
showed
high
blood
brain
barrier
permeabilities
analyzed
parallel
artificial
membrane
permeability
assay
(PAMPA).
Molecular
docking
ADME
prediction
lead
provided
insights
into
rationale
behind
binding
CNS
drug
likeness.
From
non-test
mutagenicity
cardiotoxicity
studies,
non-mutagenic
non-/weak-cardiotoxic.
These
results
suggest
could
considered
candidates
cure
neurological
dysfunctions.
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
brain
characterised
by
memory
loss
and
cognition
impairment,
ultimately
leading
to
death.
There
are
three
FDA-approved
acetylcholinesterase
inhibitors
(donepezil,
rivastigmine,
galantamine,
AChEIs)
for
the
symptomatic
treatment
of
AD.
Monoamine
oxidase
B
(MAO-B)
has
been
considered
contribute
pathologies
Therefore,
we
reviewed
dual
(AChE)
MAO-B
developed
in
last
five
years.
In
this
review,
these
dual-target
were
classified
into
six
groups
according
basic
parent
structure,
including
chalcone,
coumarin,
chromone,
benzo-fused
five-membered
ring,
imine
hydrazine,
other
scaffolds.
Their
design
strategies,
structure-activity
relationships
(SARs),
molecular
docking
studies
with
AChE
analysed
discussed,
giving
valuable
insights
subsequent
development
inhibitors.
Challenges
balanced
potent
noted,
corresponding
solutions
provided.
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
A
series
of
novel
quinoline-O-carbamate
derivatives
was
rationally
designed
for
treating
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
by
multi-target-directed
ligands
(MTDLs)
strategy.
The
target
compounds
were
synthesised
and
evaluated
AChE/BuChE
inhibition
anti-inflammatory
property.
in
vitro
activities
showed
that
compound
3f
a
reversible
dual
eeAChE/eqBuChE
inhibitor
with
IC50
values
1.3
µM
0.81
µM,
respectively.
Moreover,
displayed
good
property
decreasing
the
production
IL-6,
IL-1β
NO.
In
addition,
presented
significant
neuroprotective
effect
on
Aβ25-35-induced
PC12
cell
injury.
Furthermore,
stabilities
artificial
gastrointestinal
fluids,
liver
microsomes
plasma.
could
improve
AlCl3-induced
zebrafish
AD
model
increasing
level
ACh.
Therefore,
promising
multifunctional
agent
treatment
AD.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(42), P. 28182 - 28193
Published: Oct. 12, 2021
A
series
of
halogenated
coumarin-chalcones
were
synthesized,
characterized,
and
their
inhibitory
activities
against
monoamine
oxidases
(MAOs),
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE),
butyrylcholinesterase
(BChE),
β-site
amyloid
precursor
protein
cleaving
enzyme
1
(BACE-1)
evaluated.
Compound
CC2
most
potently
inhibited
MAO-B
with
an
IC50
value
0.51
μM,
followed
by
CC1
(IC50
=
0.69
μM),
a
selectivity
index
(SI)
>78.4
>58.0,
respectively,
over
MAO-A.
However,
none
the
compounds
effectively
MAO-A,
AChE,
BChE,
except
for
CC3
inhibiting
BChE
values
7.00
(SI
>
5.73
AChE)
11.8
respectively.
found
to
be
reversible
competitive
inhibitors
MAO-B,
Ki
0.50
±
0.06
0.53
0.04
was
also
inhibitor
2.84
0.09
μM.
The
parallel
artificial
membrane
permeability
assay
(PAMPA)
method
showed
that
lead
candidates
can
cross
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB).
in
vitro
toxicity
analysis
on
Vero
cell
line
(Normal
African
green
monkey
kidney
epithelial
cells)
MTT
confirmed
both
nontoxic
up
100
μg/mL,
which
is
almost
equivalent
times
effective
concentration
used
biological
studies.
In
addition,
attenuated
H2O2-induced
cellular
damage
via
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenging
effect.
These
results
suggest
are
selective
BChE.
Molecular
docking
studies
provided
possible
type
interactions
targeted
enzymes.
Based
findings,
compounds,
CC2,
considered
plausible
drug
neurodegenerative
disorders.