Plants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(23), P. 3286 - 3286
Published: Nov. 29, 2022
Alzheimer’s
disease
remains
a
global
health
challenge
and
an
unmet
need
requiring
innovative
approaches
to
discover
new
drugs.
The
current
study
aimed
investigate
the
inhibitory
activity
of
Albizia
lucidior
procera
leaves
against
acetylcholinesterase
enzyme
in
vitro
explore
their
chemical
compositions.
Metabolic
profiling
bioactive
plant,
A.
lucidior,
via
UHPLC/MS/MS-based
Molecular
Networking
highlighted
richness
its
ethanolic
extract
with
budmunchiamine
alkaloids,
fourteen
alkaloids
as
well
four
putative
ones
were
tentatively
identified
for
first
time
lucidior.
Pursuing
these
fractions
molecular
networking
revealed
that
mainly
concentrated
ethyl
acetate
fraction.
In
agreement,
alkaloid-rich
fraction
showed
most
promising
anticholinesterase
(IC50
5.26
µg/mL)
versus
24.89
6.90
µg/mL,
respectively),
compared
donepezil
3.90
µg/mL).
Furthermore,
deep
silico
studies
performed.
Notably,
normethyl
K
superior
stability
receptor
binding
affinity
two
used
references:
co-crystallized
inhibitor
(MF2
700).
This
was
concluded
based
on
docking,
dynamics
simulations
mechanics
generalized
born/solvent
accessibility
(MM–GBSA)
calculations.
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 321 - 321
Published: July 29, 2023
Herein
we
report
the
synthesis
of
organic
selenide-based
maleanilic
and
succinanilic
acids
in
good
yields
(up
to
95%).
Their
structural
identities
were
elucidated
by
spectroscopic
techniques
(e.g.,
IR,
1H-
&
13C-NMR,
MS).
The
ADMET
analysis,
molecule
electrostatic
potential
map,
DFT,
frontier
molecular
orbital
used
study
organoselenium
compounds’
pharmacokinetics,
drug-likeness
characteristics,
geometries,
chemical
electronic
properties.
Moreover,
a
docking
tool
was
employed
investigate
selenides’
ability
inhibit
SARS-CoV-2
Mpro
target
(PDB:
7BFB).
Within
this
context,
selenides
exhibited
promising
binding
affinities
receptor
following
order
(12
>
11
10
9
7
8).
Furthermore,
dynamics
simulations
also
carried
out
for
200
ns
evaluate
exact
behavior
most
active
compound
(12)
within
pocket
compared
with
its
co-crystallized
inhibitor
(Co).
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: June 8, 2022
In
this
article,
we
describe
a
set
of
subsequent
five-steps
chemical
reactions
to
synthesize
ferrocene
derivative
named
1-(5-(diphenylphosphaneyl)cyclopenta-1,3-dien-1-yl)ethyl)imino)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-yl)methanol
(compound
10).
Structural
characterization
10
and
its
intermediate
products
was
also
performed
reported
attest
their
formation.
A
molecular
docking
study
propose
the
novel
synthesized
(10)
as
potential
antitumor
candidate
targeting
mitogen-activated
protein
(MAP)
kinases
interacting
kinase
(Mnk)
1.
The
computed
score
at
-9.50
kcal/mol
compared
native
anticancer
staurosporine
-8.72
postulated
promising
activity.
Also,
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
were
carried
out
for
500
ns
followed
by
MM-GBSA-binding
free
energy
calculations
both
docked
complexes
give
more
deep
insights
into
dynamic
behavior
in
physiological
conditions.
Furthermore,
DFT
unravel
some
physiochemical
characteristics
(10).
quantum
mechanics
shed
light
on
structural
electrochemical
configurations
which
would
open
horizon
further
investigation.
HighlightsThe
synthesis
10)
described.Structural
characterizations
performed.DFT
calculations,
docking,
dynamics,
MM-GBSA
out.Computational
studies
revealed
through
inhibiting
1.Communicated
Ramaswamy
H.
Sarma.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
66(1), P. 777 - 792
Published: Dec. 16, 2022
Telomerase
is
an
outstanding
biological
target
for
cancer
treatment.
BIBR1532
a
non-nucleoside
selective
telomerase
inhibitor;
however,
it
experiences
ineligible
pharmacokinetics.
Herein,
we
aimed
to
design
new
BIBR1532-based
analogues
as
promising
inhibitors.
Therefore,
two
novel
series
of
pyridazine-linked
cyclopenta[b]thiophene
(8a-f)
and
tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene
(9a-f)
were
synthesized.
A
quantitative
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction
was
utilized
investigate
the
inhibitory
activity
candidates.
Notably,
8e
9e
exhibited
best
inhibition
profiles.
Moreover,
showed
strong
antitumor
effects
against
both
MCF-7
A549
cell
lines.
The
on
cycle
apoptosis
measured.
Besides,
evaluated
its
in
vivo
using
solid
Ehrlich
carcinoma.
reduction
tumor
weight
volume
greater
than
doxorubicin.
Also,
molecular
docking
ADME
studies
performed.
Finally,
SAR
study
conducted
gain
further
insights
into
different
potentials
upon
variable
structural
modifications.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(20), P. 12235 - 12235
Published: Oct. 13, 2022
In
this
article,
34
anticoagulant
drugs
were
screened
in
silico
against
the
main
protease
(Mpro)
of
SARS-CoV-2
using
molecular
docking
tools.
Idraparinux,
fondaparinux,
eptifibatide,
heparin,
and
ticagrelor
demonstrated
highest
binding
affinities
towards
Mpro.
A
dynamics
study
at
200
ns
was
also
carried
out
for
most
promising
anticoagulants
to
provide
insights
into
dynamic
thermodynamic
properties
compounds.
Moreover,
a
quantum
mechanical
conducted
which
helped
us
attest
some
findings.
biological
evaluation
(in
vitro)
compounds
performed
by
carrying
MTT
cytotoxicity
assay
crystal
violet
order
assess
inhibitory
concentration
50
(IC50).
It
is
worth
noting
that
displayed
intrinsic
potential
inhibition
with
an
IC50
value
5.60
µM
safety
index
25.33.
addition,
fondaparinux
sodium
dabigatran
showed
activities
values
8.60
9.40
µM,
respectively,
indexes
17.60
15.10,
respectively.
Mpro
enzyme
investigated
utilizing
tipranavir
as
reference
standard.
Interestingly,
attained
2.36
surpassing
(IC50
=
7.38
µM)
more
than
three-fold.
Furthermore,
highly
eligible
10.59
µM.
Finally,
SAR
discussed,
counting
on
findings
both
vitro
approaches.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 685 - 715
Published: March 1, 2022
Abstract:
The
rising
outbreak
of
SARS-CoV-2
continues
to
unfold
all
over
the
world.
development
novel
effective
antiviral
drugs
fight
against
is
a
time
cost.
As
result,
some
specific
FDA-approved
have
already
been
repurposed
and
authorized
for
COVID-19
treatment.
used
were
either
or
non-antiviral
drugs.
Accordingly,
present
review
thoroughly
focuses
on
repurposing
efficacy
these
including
clinical
trials
experienced,
combination
therapies
used,
methods
followed
treatment,
their
future
perspective.
Therefore,
drug
was
regarded
as
an
avenue
Recently,
molnupiravir
prodrug
medication
that
approved
in
United
Kingdom
November
2021
treatment
COVID-19.
On
other
hand,
PF-07321332
oral
developed
by
Pfizer.
For
COVID-19,
PF-07321332/ritonavir
Phase
III
studies
marketed
Paxlovid.
Herein,
we
represented
almost
history
combating
from
recently
available
anti-SARS-CoV-2
candidates,
new
hope
end
current
pandemic.
Graphical
Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2,
repurposing,
trials,
molnupiravir,
paxlovid
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
37(1), P. 1098 - 1119
Published: April 18, 2022
Herein,
a
series
of
N'-benzylidene-3,4-dimethoxybenzohydrazide
derivatives
were
designed
and
synthesised
to
target
the
multidrug
efflux
pump
(MATE).
The
antibacterial
activities
screened
against
S.
aureus,
Acinetobacter,
typhi,
E.
coli,
P.
aeruginosa,
whereas
their
antifungal
C.
albicans.
Compounds
4a,
4h,
4i
showed
most
promising
activities.
Moreover,
compounds
4h
being
broader
superior
members
regarding
antimicrobial
effects
selected
be
further
evaluated
via
in
vivo
testing
using
biochemical
analysis
liver/kidney
histological
examination.
Additionally,
molecular
docking
was
carried
out
attain
deep
insights
into
compounds'
binding
modes.
Also,
ADMET
studies
performed
investigate
physicochemical/pharmacokinetics
features
toxicity
parameters
derivatives.
Finally,
structure-antimicrobial
activity
relationship
study
established
facilitate
structural
modifications
future.
HighlightsA
new
targeting
(MATE)
guided
by
pharmacophoric
co-crystallized
native
inhibitor
protein.The
newly
assessed
through
vitro,
vivo,
silico
approaches.Using
agar
well
diffusion
assay,
whereas,
albicans.The
minimal
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
bactericidal
(MBC)
investigated
on
variable
microbial
species.Compounds
(4h
4i)
-as
effects-
bio-chemical
examination.A
performed.A