Pyrazoline Derivatives as Promising MAO-A Targeting Antidepressants: An Update
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 401 - 415
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract:
Depression
is
one
of
the
key
conditions
addressed
by
Mental
Health
Gap
Action
Programme
(mhGAP)
WHO
that
can
lead
to
self-harm
and
suicide.
associated
with
low
levels
neurotransmitters,
which
eventually
play
a
role
in
progression
development
mental
illness.
The
nitrogen-containing
heterocyclic
compounds
exhibit
most
prominent
pharmacological
profile
as
antidepressants.
Pyrazoline,
dihydro
derivative
pyrazole,
well-known
five-membered
moiety
exhibits
broad
spectrum
biological
activities.
Many
researchers
have
reported
pyrazoline
scaffold-containing
molecules
potential
antidepressant
agents
selectivity
for
monoamine
oxidase
enzyme
(MAO)
isoforms.
Several
studies
indicated
better
affinity
pyrazoline-based
(monoamine
inhibitors)
MAOIs.
In
this
review,
we
focused
on
recent
advancements
(2019-2023)
pyrazoline-containing
derivatives
exhibiting
promising
inhibition
MAO-A
treat
depression.
This
review
provides
structural
insights
along
their
SAR
analysis,
silico
exploration
binding
interactions
between
enzyme,
clinical
trial
status
various
drug
against
in-silico
potent
at
active
site
MAOA
will
provide
further
into
new
inhibitors
treatment
Language: Английский
Novel Aromatic Heterocycles for Dual MAO A and B Inhibitors: A Promising Strategy for Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Swati,
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Amir Raza,
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Bhupendra Singh
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et al.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Recent
advancements
in
the
synthesis
of
aromatic
heterocycles
have
shown
promise
inhibition
monoamine
oxidase
(MAO)
A
and
B
enzymes
implicated
pathophysiology
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
These
heterocyclic
compounds
are
particular
interest
due
to
their
structural
diversity
significant
pharmacological
potential.This
review
discusses
various
strategies
for
enhancing
MAO
inhibitory
activity,
emphasizing
positional
modifications.
Notable
progress
includes
development
thiazole‐based
imidazole‐based
with
detailed
exploration
synthetic
methodologies
structure–activity
relationships.
demonstrated
potential
targeting
metabolism
neurotransmitters,
particularly
dopamine,
which
is
crucial
managing
PD
symptoms.The
offers
a
promising
pathway
developing
novel
therapeutics
disease.
The
these
compounds,
combined
ability
modulate
neurotransmitter
levels,
present
hopeful
avenue
more
effective
management.
However,
further
research,
including
structure‐based
design
vivo
validation,
essential
fully
realize
therapeutic
efficacy
improve
treatment
outcomes
Language: Английский
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors in Toxic Models of Parkinsonism
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1248 - 1248
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Monoamine
oxidase
inhibitors
are
widely
used
for
the
symptomatic
treatment
of
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
They
demonstrate
antiparkinsonian
activity
in
different
toxin-based
models
induced
by
6-hydroxydopamine,
1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
(MPTP),
and
pesticides
(rotenone
paraquat).
In
some
models,
such
as
MPTP-induced
PD,
MAO
prevent
formation
neurotoxin
MPP+
from
protoxin
MPTP.
Regardless
toxin's
nature,
potent
dopamine
loss
reduction,
hydrogen
peroxide,
peroxide
signaling,
accumulation
peroxide-derived
reactive
oxygen
species
responsible
development
oxidative
stress.
It
becomes
increasingly
clear
that
metabolites
(e.g.,
rasagiline
metabolite
1-R-aminoindan)
possess
their
own
bio-pharmacological
activities
unrelated
to
parent
compound.
addition,
various
exhibit
multitarget
action,
which
MAO-independent
effects
prevail.
This
opens
new
prospects
novel
therapeutics
based
on
simultaneous
actions
several
prospective
targets
therapy
PD.
Language: Английский
In-silico molecular modelling studies of some camphor imine based compounds as anti-influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 virus agents
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(4), P. 2013 - 2033
Published: May 11, 2023
The
advent
of
influenza
A
(H1N1)
drug-resistant
strains
led
to
the
search
quest
for
more
potent
inhibitors
virus,
especially
in
this
devastating
COVID-19
pandemic
era.
Hence,
present
research
utilized
some
molecular
modelling
strategies
unveil
new
camphor
imine-based
compounds
as
anti-influenza
pdm09
agents.
2D-QSAR
results
revealed
GFA-MLR
(R2train
=
0.9158,
Q2=0.8475)
and
GFA-ANN
0.9264,
Q2=0.9238)
models
activity
prediction
which
have
passed
QSAR
model
acceptability
thresholds.
from
3D-QSAR
studies
also
CoMFA
=0.977,
Q2=0.509)
CoMSIA_S
=0.976,
Q2=0.527)
predictions.
Based
on
notable
information
derived
2D-QSAR,
3D-QSAR,
docking
analysis,
ten
(10)
(22a-22j)
were
designed
using
most
active
compound
22
template.
Furthermore,
high
predicted
binding
scores
22j
further
justified
by
reactive
sites
shown
electrostatic
potential
maps
other
quantum
chemical
calculations.
MD
simulation
site
hemagglutinin
(HA)
receptor
confirmed
dynamic
stability
complex.
Moreover,
appraisals
drug-likeness
ADMET
properties
proposed
showed
zero
violation
Lipinski's
criteria
with
good
pharmacokinetic
profiles.
outcomes
work
recommend
in-depth
vivo
in-vitro
investigations
validate
these
theoretical
findings.Communicated
Ramaswamy
H.
Sarma
Language: Английский
A Combined Experimental and Computational Study of Novel Benzotriazinone Carboxamides as Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(18), P. 6623 - 6623
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Diabetes
is
a
chronic
metabolic
disorder
of
the
endocrine
system
characterized
by
persistent
hyperglycemia
appears
due
to
deficiency
or
ineffective
use
insulin.
The
glucose
level
diabetic
patients
increases
after
every
meal
and
medically
recommended
drugs
are
used
control
hyperglycemia.
Alpha-glucosidase
inhibitors
as
antidiabetic
medicine
delay
hydrolysis
complex
carbohydrates.
Acarbose,
miglitol,
voglibose
commercial
but
suffer
side
effects
flatulence,
bloating,
diarrhea,
loss
hunger.
To
explore
new
drug,
series
benzotriazinone
carboxamides
was
synthesized
their
alpha-glucosidase
inhibition
potentials
were
measured
using
in
vitro
experiments.
compounds
14k
14l
found
be
strong
compared
standard
drug
acarbose
with
IC50
values
27.13
±
0.12
32.14
0.11
μM,
respectively.
In
silico
study
carried
out
molecular
docking
identify
type
interactions
developed
between
these
enzyme
sites.
Both
potent
exhibited
effective
scores
making
selected
amino
acid
residues.
Chemical
hardness
orbital
energy
gap
investigated
DFT
studies
results
depicted
affinity
towards
biological
molecules.
All
computational
findings
good
agreement
results.
Language: Английский