RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(44), P. 31990 - 32000
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Inflammation
is
a
complex
process
with
many
contributing
factors,
and
it
often
causes
pain.
The
pathophysiology
of
pain
involves
the
release
inflammatory
mediators
that
initiate
sensation,
as
well
edema
other
inflammation
hallmarks.
Selenium-containing
compounds
(OSe)
are
very
promising
for
developing
new
medicines
because
they
can
treat
different
diseases.
In
this
study,
we
estimated
anti-inflammatory
properties
maleanilic
succinanilic
acids
containing
selenium
(OSe).
These
molecules
were
designed
by
combining
strategies
to
enhance
their
properties.
Hence,
impacts
8,
9,
10,
11
pursued
using
markers
COX-2,
IL-1β,
IL-6.
Notably,
was
revealed
downregulated
IL-6
(2.01,
1.63,
2.26,
2.05),
(1.42,
1.64,
1.93,
2.59),
(1.67,
2.54,
2.22,
4.06)-fold
changes,
respectively.
Moreover,
molecular
docking
studies
conducted
on
pursue
binding
affinities
COX-2
enzyme.
scores
towards
site
receptor
attained.
Additionally,
more
accurate
dynamics
simulations
performed
200
ns
docked
complexes
confirm
findings,
which
ignore
protein's
flexibility.
Therefore,
exact
stability
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).
Applied Organometallic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(12)
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
Novel
selenated
azomethine
ligand
(MSeOH)
and
its
Zn(II),
Fe(II),
Cu(II)
chelates
were
synthesized.
Their
chemical
structures
confirmed
by
molar
conductivity,
thermal
analysis,
X‐ray
diffraction,
IR,
NMR,
MS
spectroscopic
techniques.
The
antitumor
antimicrobial
properties
evaluated
against
various
mammalian
cells
pathogenic
strains.
Furthermore,
the
antioxidant
activities
also
assessed
using
DPPH
SOD
bioassays.
To
gain
a
deeper
understanding
of
molecular
structure
electronic
these
complexes,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
study
was
conducted.
parameters
examined
in
this
provide
valuable
insight
into
bonding,
properties,
reactivity,
polarity
compounds
under
investigation.
biological
theoretical
results
point
to
promising
complexes.
Cancer Management and Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 14, P. 3335 - 3345
Published: Nov. 1, 2022
Chitosan
is
the
product
of
natural
polysaccharide
chitin
removing
part
acetyl
group,
and
exhibits
various
physiological
bioactive
functions.
Selenium
modification
has
been
proved
to
further
enhance
chitosan
bioactivities,
a
hot
topic
recently.The
present
study
aimed
investigate
potential
inhibitory
mechanism
selenium-modified
(SMC)
on
HepG2
cells
through
MTT
assays,
morphological
observation,
annexin
V-FITC/PI
double
staining,
mitochondrial
membrane
determination,
cell-cycle
detection,
Western
blotting,
two-dimensional
gel
electrophoresis
(2-DE).The
results
indicated
that
SMC
can
induce
cell
apoptosis
with
cycle
arrested
in
S
G2/M
phases
gradual
disruption
potential,
reduce
expression
Bcl2,
improve
Bax,
cytochrome
C,
cleaved
caspase
9,
3.
Also,
2-DE
showed
tubulin
α1
B
chain,
myosin
regulatory
light
chain
12A,
calmodulin,
UPF0568
protein
chromosome
14
open
reading
frame
166,
C
oxidase
subunit
5B
were
downregulated
after
treatment.These
data
suggested
induced
treatment
via
blocking
phases,
which
might
be
mediated
apoptotic
pathway.
These
could
benefit
future
practical
applications
food
drug
fields.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(21), P. 7349 - 7349
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Selenium
is
an
essential
trace
element
in
living
organisms,
and
present
selenoenzymes
with
antioxidant
activity,
like
glutathione
peroxidase
(GPx)
thioredoxin
reductase
(TrxR).
The
search
for
small
selenium-containing
molecules
that
mimic
a
strong
field
of
research
organic
medicinal
chemistry.
In
this
review,
we
review
the
synthesis
bioassays
new
known
organoselenium
compounds
covering
last
five
years.
A
detailed
description
synthetic
procedures
performed
vitro
vivo
presented,
highlighting
most
active
each
series.
Drug Discovery Today,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(8), P. 104062 - 104062
Published: June 12, 2024
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
challenging
to
cure.
To
date,
no
cure
has
been
found
for
Alzheimer's
disease
or
Parkinson's
disease,
and
current
treatments
able
only
slow
the
progression
of
manage
their
symptoms.
After
an
introduction
complex
biology
these
diseases,
we
discuss
beneficial
effect
selenium-containing
agents,
which
show
neuroprotective
effects
in
vitro
vivo.
Indeed,
selenium
is
essential
trace
element
that
being
incorporated
into
innovative
organoselenium
compounds,
can
improve
outcomes
rodent
even
primate
models
with
neurological
deficits.
Herein,
critically
recent
findings
field
selenium-based
applications
disorders.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 105896 - 105896
Published: July 6, 2024
Sustained
release
of
curcumin
from
the
polymeric
carrier
system
chitosan,
a
natural
biopolymer
material
derived
chitin
originated
shrimp
shell
waste,
was
studied.
Six
kinetic
models,
zero
order,
first
Korsmeyer–Peppas
(KP),
Peppas
–
Sahlin
(PS),
Higuchi,
and
Hixson–Crowell,
were
applied
to
study
drug
kinetics.
The
mechanism
curcumin-chitosan
composite
evaluated
by
changing
pH,
ionic
strength
media,
concentration.
KP
PS
models
selected
among
studied
investigate
chitosan
based
on
R2
values
(R2
>
0.99).
model
constants
m
in
n
stand
for
case
II
relaxation
Fickian
diffusion
contribution,
respectively.
being
<
0.43
suggests
that
governs
release.
Furthermore,
there
is
noticeable
difference
between
obtained
parameters
indicating
Case
play
crucial
roles
chitosan.
Polymer
has
been
proven
predominant
role
releasing
at
lower
strengths
higher
pH
values.
Anti-inflammatory
activity
tested
using
egg-albumin
denaturation
assay,
diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl
assay
carried
out
determine
antioxidant
composite.
showed
IC50
0.29
mg/
mL
1.08
anti-inflammatory
anti-oxidant
activities,
shown
antibacterial
against
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Klebsiella
pneumoniae,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
which
are
highly
effective
S.aureus.
resulting
inhibition
zones
S.aureus
13.34
±
0.34
mm,
16.34
0.60
0.73
mm
5,
10,
20
mg/ml
concentrations,
composite's
minimum
inhibitory
concentration/
bactericidal
concentration
ratio
S.aureus,
K.
P.aeruginosa
greater
than
4,
suggesting
they
cause
bacteriostatic
effects.
Applied Organometallic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(1)
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Novel
three
metal
complexes
were
synthesized
starting
from
the
selenated
Schiff
base
2‐(((4‐(benzylselanyl)phenyl)imino)methyl)‐5‐nitrophenol
(
BnSeOH
)
ligand.
Elements,
spectral
data,
magnetic
moment,
molar
conductance,
and
thermal
gravimetric
investigations
used
to
confirm
their
structures,
as
well
X‐ray
diffraction,
IR,
NMR,
MS
spectroscopic
techniques.
Octahedral
geometry
was
proposed
for
Fe
(III),
Cu
(II),
Zn
(II)
complexes.
The
anticancer
antimicrobial
activities
assessed
against
various
mammalian
cells
pathogenic
strains.
Within
this
context,
(III)
complex
ligand
most
cytotoxic,
toxicity
more
pronounced
in
case
of
HepG2
cells.
Likewise,
showed
good
activity
Candida
Albicans
,
Bacillus
subtilis
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
pathogens.
Furthermore,
antioxidant
properties
also
estimated
using
DPPH
SOD
bioassays.
Computational
analysis
revealed
exhibits
lower
reactivity
relative
its
based
on
ΔE
gap
η
values
representing
energy
hardness.
parameters
examined
study
provide
valuable
insight
into
bonding,
electronic
properties,
reactivity,
polarity
compounds
under
investigation.
pharmacological
computational
findings
point
promising
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 1346 - 1346
Published: May 3, 2023
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
an
aggressive,
fast-growing
tumor
that
more
likely
to
spread
distant
organs.
Among
women
diagnosed
with
cancer,
the
prevalence
of
TNBC
20%,
and
treatment
currently
limited
chemotherapy.
Selenium
(Se),
essential
micronutrient,
has
been
explored
as
antiproliferative
agent.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
evaluate
effects
exposure
organic
(selenomethionine,
ebselen,
diphenyl
diselenide)
inorganic
(sodium
selenate
sodium
selenite)
Se
molecules
in
different
cell
lines.
The
compounds
were
tested
at
1,
10,
50,
100
μM
for
48
h
non-tumor
line
(MCF-10A)
derivatives
lines
(BT-549
MDA-MB-231).
on
viability,
apoptotic
necrotic
processes,
colony
formation,
migration
analyzed.
Exposure
selenomethionine
did
not
alter
evaluated
parameters.
However,
had
highest
selectivity
index
(SI).
doses
selenite,
diselenide
resulted
antimetastatic
effects.
Selenite
a
high
SI
BT
line;
however,
ebselen
was
low
both
tumoral
In
conclusion,
lines,
additional
tests
are
needed
reveal
compounds.