Bioorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
153, P. 107877 - 107877
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
progressive
loss
of
nigrostriatal
dopaminergic
neurons.
Inhibitors
monoamine
oxidase
B
(MAO-B)
have
shown
promise
in
alleviating
motor
symptoms
and
reducing
oxidative
stress
associated
with
PD.
In
this
study,
we
report
the
novel
use
an
azastilbene-based
compound
library
for
screening
human
(h)MAO-B,
followed
optimization
initial
hits
to
obtain
compounds
low
nanomolar
inhibitory
potencies
(compound
9,
IC
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(7), P. 3814 - 3825
Published: May 22, 2023
AbstractAbstractA
novel
series
of
s-triazine
linked
benzothiazole
and
coumarin
hybrids
(6a-6d,
7a-7d,
8a-8d)
were
synthesized
characterized
by
IR,
NMR,
mass
spectrometry.
The
compound's
in
vitro
antibacterial
antimycobacterial
activities
also
evaluated.
Remarkable
activity
with
MIC
the
range
12.5–62.5
μM
antifungal
100–200
demonstrated
antimicrobial
analysis.
Compounds
6b,
6d,
7b,
7d,
8a
strongly
inhibited
all
bacterial
strains,
while
6c,
7d
had
good
to
moderate
efficacy
against
M.
tuberculosis
H37Rv.
Synthesized
are
observed
active
pocket
S.
aureus
dihydropteroate
synthetase
enzyme,
according
a
molecular
docking
investigations.
Among
docked
compounds,
6d
strong
interaction
greater
binding
affinity,
dynamic
stability
protein-ligand
complexes
was
examined
using
simulation
various
settings
at
100
ns.
proposed
compounds
successfully
maintained
their
structural
integrity
inside
synthase,
MD
These
silico
analyses
supported
results
compound
which
outstanding
strains.
In
quest
for
new
drug-like
molecules,
have
been
identified
as
promising
lead
compounds.Communicated
Ramaswamy
H.
SarmaKeywords:
1,3,5-triazinebenzothiazolecoumarinbiological
activityMD
AcknowledgmentsThe
authors
thank
IISc,
Bangalore,
India,
CUG,
Gujarat,
providing
spectral
data.
Department
Chemistry
Sardar
Vallabhbhai
National
Institute
Technology,
Surat,
facilities
research
work.Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
reported
authors.CRediT
authorship
contribution
statementAjayrajsinh
R.
Zala:
Conceptualization,
methodology,
writing
original
draft
editing;
Dinesh
Kumar,
Uvais
Razakhan:
Methodology;
Dhanji
P.
Rajani:
Biological
Analysis;
Iqrar
Ahmad:
review;
Harun
Patel:
Writing-review
Premlata
Kumari:
Supervision,
Writing-review,
editing.Additional
informationFundingThe
author(s)
there
is
no
funding
associated
work
featured
this
article.
Chemical Biology & Drug Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
102(2), P. 271 - 284
Published: April 3, 2023
Eight
derivatives
of
benzyloxy-derived
halogenated
chalcones
(BB1-BB8)
were
synthesized
and
tested
for
their
ability
to
inhibit
monoamine
oxidases
(MAOs).
MAO-A
was
less
efficiently
inhibited
by
all
compounds
than
MAO-B.
Additionally,
the
majority
displayed
significant
MAO-B
inhibitory
activities
at
1
μM
with
residual
50%.
With
an
IC50
value
0.062
μM,
compound
BB4
most
effective
in
inhibiting
MAO-B,
followed
BB2
(IC50
=
0.093
μM).
The
lead
molecules
showed
good
activity
reference
inhibitors
(Lazabemide
0.11
Pargyline
0.14).
high
selectivity
index
(SI)
values
observed
(430.108
645.161,
respectively).
Kinetics
reversibility
experiments
revealed
that
reversible
competitive
Ki
0.030
±
0.014
0.011
0.005
respectively.
Swiss
target
prediction
confirmed
probability
targets
both
compounds.
Hypothetical
binding
mode
or
is
similarly
oriented
cavity
Based
on
modelling
results,
a
stable
confirmation
during
dynamic
simulation.
From
these
it
concluded
potent
selective
they
can
be
considered
drug
candidates
treating
related
neurodegenerative
diseases
such
as
Parkinson's
disease.
Applied Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
66(1)
Published: June 17, 2023
Abstract
Ten
benzimidazole
chalcone
derivatives
were
synthesized,
and
their
monoamine
oxidase
(MAO)
inhibitory
activity
was
evaluated.
Most
compounds
showed
higher
against
MAO-B
than
MAO-A.
Compound
BCH2
exhibited
an
IC
50
value
of
0.80
μM,
thereby
showing
the
most
potent
inhibition
amongst
all.
In
addition,
highest
selectivity
index
(SI)
with
SI
44.11
compared
to
Among
substituents,
halogen
group
best
inhibition,
ortho
-position
B
ring
better
para
-site.
comparison
-substituents,
increased
in
order,
-Cl
>
-Br
-F
-H.
found
be
a
competitive
inhibitor
enzyme
optimum
kinetics,
where
K
i
0.25
±
0.014
μM.
reversibility
experiment,
recovery
pattern
after
similar
that
lazabemide.
Thus,
is
potent,
reversible,
selective
has
been
suggested
as
candidate
for
treatment
neurological
disorders.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 13, 2023
Abstract
Tuberculosis,
colloquially
referred
to
as
TB,
is
a
highly
prevalent
bacterial
infection
that
persists
substantial
global
health
concern.
The
present
article
centers
its
attention
on
the
comprehensive
exploration
of
synthesis,
molecular
docking,
and
dynamic
simulation
investigations
pertaining
substituted
benzimidazole
derivatives.
Additionally,
meticulous
assessment
their
anti-TB
activities
conducted.
A
series
twelve
derivatives
(
1–12
)
were
successfully
synthesized,
employing
scaffold
consisting
electron-withdrawing
electron-donating
groups.
newly
synthesized
compounds
defined
by
FT-IR,
1H-NMR,
Mass
spectra.
Microplate
Alamar
Blue
Assay
(MABA)
was
used
evaluate
anti-mycobacterial
activity
compound
against
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
(Mtb).
Compounds
7
(MIC
=
0.8
g/ml)
8
demonstrated
exceptional
potential
inhibit
M.
compared
standard
(Isoniazid).
In
addition,
docked
with
Mtb
KasA
protein
(PDB
ID:
6P9K),
results
docking
confirmed
experimental
results,
exhibited
highest
binding
energy
-7.36
−
7.17
kcal/mol,
respectively.
Both
substances
safe
for
acute
inhalation
cutaneous
sensitization.
These
two
have
be
potent
inhibitors.
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(14), P. 7174 - 7189
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Angiogenesis,
which
results
in
the
formation
of
new
blood
and
lymph
vessels,
is
required
to
serve
metastatic
cancer
progression.
Cancer
medications
may
target
these
two
interconnected
pathways.
Phytocompounds
have
emerged
as
promising
options
for
treating
cancer.
In
this
study,
we
used
a
reverse
docking
strategy
find
candidate
molecules
treatment
that
both
Following
literature
important
cancer-causing
proteins
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
D
(VEGF-D)
basic
fibroblast
(bFGF)
angiogenesis
matrix
metalloproteinase-2
(MMP-2)
metalloproteinase-9
(MMP-9)
pathway
were
targeted.
Protein
Data
Bank
was
retrieve
structures
chosen
proteins.
22
significant
plant
metabolites
identified
having
anticancer
activity.
To
determine
protein
binding
residues,
active
site
prediction
used.
Using
Lenvatinib
Withaferin
A
reference
ligands,
affinity
certain
determined
by
analysis.
Homoharringtonine
viniferin,
higher
affinities
when
compared
with
scores
-180.96
-180.36
against
MMP-9,
respectively.
Moreover,
Viniferin
showed
highest
MMP-9
MMP-2
proteins,
then
subjected
100-ns
molecular
dynamic
simulation.
where
they
found
be
significantly
stable.
pharmacoinformatics
investigations,
majority
our
compounds
non-toxic
host.
suggested
natural
substances
cutting-edge
treatments
metastasis,
aid
accelerating
drug
development
identifying
viable
therapeutic
candidates.Communicated
Ramaswamy
H.
Sarma.
Genetics of Aquatic Organisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: April 30, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
global
threat
posed
by
White
spot
syndrome
virus
(WSSV)
to
aquaculture
sector,
causing
substantial
economic
losses
and
impacting
food
security.
The
research
explores
a
novel
strategy
using
plant
metabolites
with
proven
antiviral
properties
as
an
eco-friendly
alternative
traditional
chemical
treatments.
Employing
molecular
docking
several
bioinformatics
tools,
63
are
screened
for
their
potential
inhibit
WSSV.
Hyperoside,
Quercetin,
Rutin
emerge
top
candidates,
demonstrating
highest
binding
affinities
crucial
viral
proteins.
investigation
focuses
interactions
between
these
WSSV,
identifying
sites
drug
surface
hotspots.
Biological
property
analysis
confirms
suitability
of
compounds
WSSV
inhibitors
without
adverse
effects.
not
only
offers
promising
environmentally
friendly
approach
combat
but
also
contributes
valuable
insights
into
natural
product-based
therapies
in
aquaculture.
By
unveiling
metabolites,
this
lays
foundation
innovative
strategies
protect
mitigate
diseases
diverse
settings.
Further
experimental
verification
through
vitro
vivo
studies
is
strongly
recommended
validate
encouraging
findings.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(13), P. 3097 - 3097
Published: June 28, 2024
Monoamine
oxidase
inhibitors
(MAOIs)
have
been
crucial
in
the
search
for
anti-neurodegenerative
medications
and
continued
to
be
a
vital
source
of
molecular
mechanistic
diversity.
Therefore,
selective
MAOIs
is
one
main
areas
current
drug
development.
To
increase
effectiveness
safety
treating
Parkinson’s
disease,
new
scaffolds
reversible
MAO-B
are
being
developed.
A
total
24
pyridazinobenzylpiperidine
derivatives
were
synthesized
evaluated
MAO.
Most
compounds
showed
higher
inhibition
than
MAO-A.
Compound
S5
most
potently
inhibited
with
an
IC50
value
0.203
μM,
followed
by
S16
(IC50
=
0.979
μM).
In
contrast,
all
weak
MAO-A
inhibition.
Among
them,
S15
3.691
3.857
had
highest
selectivity
index
(SI)
19.04
compared
(3-Cl)
greater
other
substituents
-Cl
>
-OCH3
-F
-CN
-CH3
-Br
at
3-position.
However,
2-
4-position
low
inhibition,
except
(2-CN).
addition,
containing
two
or
more
exhibited
kinetic
study,
Ki
values
0.155
±
0.050
0.721
0.074
respectively,
competitive
reversible-type
Additionally,
PAMPA,
both
lead
demonstrated
blood–brain
barrier
penetration.
Furthermore,
stability
was
2V5Z-S5
complex
pi–pi
stacking
Tyr398
Tyr326.
These
results
suggest
that
potent,
reversible,
can
used
as
potential
agents
treatment
neurological
disorders.
Applied Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(1)
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Abstract
Five
dimethylamino-based
chalcone
derivatives
(AC)
were
synthesized
and
evaluated
for
their
inhibition
degree
against
monoamine
oxidase
(MAO)
enzymes.
All
AC
compounds
showed
better
inhibitory
activity
MAO-B
than
that
MAO-A.
AC4
the
highest
ability
with
an
IC
50
value
of
0.020
µM,
similar
to
a
reference
drug
safinamide
(IC
=
0.019
µM)
MAO-B,
followed
by
AC1
0.068
AC3
0.083
µM).
Substituent
-F
in
ring
A
(AC4)
increased
inhibition,
-H
(AC1),
-Br
(AC3),
-Cl
(AC2).
The
selectivity
index
(SI)
was
high
(SI
82.00)
as
well
other
(44.41
98.15).
found
be
reversible
inhibitor
confirmed
through
analysis
using
dialysis
method.
Interestingly,
observed
noncompetitive
rare
case
K
i
values
0.011
±
0.0036
µM.
These
experiments
is
potent
selective
MAO-B.
Molecular
docking
revealed
score
(-9.510
kcal/mol).
study
molecular
dynamics
modeling
protein–ligand
complex
more
stable.
It
non-cytotoxic
L929
cell
line.
In
conclusion,
compound
shows
promise
inhibitor.