Current Pharmaceutical Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(36), P. 2902 - 2920
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Objectives:
This
study
aims
to
design
and
evaluate
(in
silico
in
vitro)
a
new
nicotinamide
derivative
as
an
inhibitor
of
VEGFR-2,
major
mediator
angiogenesis.
Methods:
The
following
studies
were
performed;
DFT
calculations,
molecular
modelling,
MD
simulations,
MM-GBSA,
PLIP,
PCAT
studies.
compound's
(ADMET)
analysis
was
also
conducted.
Subsequently,
the
compound
((E)-N-(4-(1-(2-(4-(4-Chlorobenzamido)benzoyl)hydrazono)ethyl)
phenyl)nicotinamide)
successfully
synthesized
designated
X.
In
vitro,
VEGFR-2
inhibition
cytotoxicity
X
against
HCT-116
A549
cancer
cell
lines
normal
Vero
Apoptosis
induction
migration
assay
after
treatment
with
evaluated.
Results:
calculations
assigned
stability
reactivity
Molecular
docking
simulations
indicated
its
excellent
binding
VEGFR-2.
Furthermore,
MM-GBSA
analysis,
PLIP
experiments,
confirmed
X’s
correct
optimal
dynamics
energy.
ADMET
expressed
general
likeness
safety.
vitro
assays
demonstrated
that
effectively
inhibited
IC50
value
0.319
±
0.013
μM
displayed
lines,
values
57.93
78.82
μM,
respectively.
Importantly,
exhibited
minimal
toxicity
towards
non-cancerous
(IC50
=
164.12
μM).
Additionally,
significantly
induced
apoptosis
their
potential
migrate
heal.
Conclusion:
summary,
presented
has
identified
promising
candidate
for
development
novel
apoptotic
lead
anticancer
drug.
Archiv der Pharmazie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
356(12)
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
This
study
comprises
the
design
and
synthesis
of
novel
nicotinic
acid-based
cytotoxic
agents
with
selective
inhibitory
efficacy
against
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
receptor-2
(VEGFR-2).
Screening
compounds
for
cytotoxicity
was
assessed
60
human
cancer
cell
lines.
The
two
most
active
compounds,
5b
5c,
reference
drugs
sorafenib
doxorubicin
were
investigated
HCT-15,
PC-3,
CF-295
Compound
5c
exhibited
highest
potential
compared
to
HCT-15
PC-3
tumor
Moreover,
it
higher
selectivity
toward
panel
sorafenib.
demonstrated
promising
VEGFR-2
inhibition
(concentration
needed
inhibit
viability
by
50%,
IC50
=
0.068
μM)
superior
over
epidermal
receptor
platelet-derived
receptor-β
enzymes.
It
also
reduced
total
phosphorylated
induced
apoptosis,
as
evidenced
a
4.3-fold
rise
in
caspase-3
levels.
antioxidant
new
determined
via
measuring
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
levels,
among
which
compound
an
SOD
level
almost
comparable
ascorbic
acid.
These
results
suggested
that
dual
activities.
Docking
into
pocket
showed
similar
binding
mode
ADME
(absorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
excretion)
profile
outlined
drug-likeness.
Finally,
density
functional
theory
calculations
displayed
increased
affinity
target
enzyme.
Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 25
Published: March 1, 2024
A
new
nicotinamide
derivative,
(E)-N-(4-(1-(2-(4-benzamidobenzoyl)hydrazone)ethyl)phenyl)nicotinamide,
was
designed
as
a
VEGFR-2
inhibitor.
Utilizing
the
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
three-dimensional
structure
of
compound
determined,
shedding
light
on
its
stability
and
reactivity.
Molecular
docking
revealed
capability
to
inhibit
VEGFR-2,
which
further
supported
by
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
confirming
binding
target
protein.
In
addition,
mechanics-generalized
born
surface
area
(MM-GBSA),
protein-ligand
interactions
profiler
(PLIP),
essential
studies
provided
validation
compound’s
precise
with
optimal
energy.
Then,
“compound
10”
synthesized
subjected
in
vitro
assays.
Compound
10
inhibited
an
IC50
value
105.4
±
0.896
nM,
comparing
sorafenib’s
61.65
0.934
nM.
Besides,
it
exhibited
cytotoxicity
against
HepG2
MCF-7
cancer
cell
lines,
values
35.78
0.863
μM
57.62
0.871,
5.95
0.917
8.45
0.912
μM.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
lower
level
toxicity
towards
Vero
127.3
Likewise,
induced
apoptosis
lines
through
flow
cytometric
analysis
addition
increase
levels
caspase-3
caspase-9.
Moreover,
hindered
migration
healing
abilities
cells.
conclusion,
our
study
positions
promising
candidate
for
chemical
modifications
biological
evaluations.
Drug Development Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
86(1)
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
New
phthalazine-derived
inhibitors
for
VEGFR-2
were
synthesized
anticancer
evaluations.
Also,
docking
studies
performed
to
explore
the
suggested
binding
orientations
of
novel
derivatives
inside
site
VEGFR-2.
The
achieved
biological
data
extremely
interrelated
that
study.
In
specific,
derivative
3f
was
greatest
effective
compound
against
HepG2
and
MCF-7
cancer
cell
lines
with
IC
Current Pharmaceutical Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(36), P. 2902 - 2920
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Objectives:
This
study
aims
to
design
and
evaluate
(in
silico
in
vitro)
a
new
nicotinamide
derivative
as
an
inhibitor
of
VEGFR-2,
major
mediator
angiogenesis.
Methods:
The
following
studies
were
performed;
DFT
calculations,
molecular
modelling,
MD
simulations,
MM-GBSA,
PLIP,
PCAT
studies.
compound's
(ADMET)
analysis
was
also
conducted.
Subsequently,
the
compound
((E)-N-(4-(1-(2-(4-(4-Chlorobenzamido)benzoyl)hydrazono)ethyl)
phenyl)nicotinamide)
successfully
synthesized
designated
X.
In
vitro,
VEGFR-2
inhibition
cytotoxicity
X
against
HCT-116
A549
cancer
cell
lines
normal
Vero
Apoptosis
induction
migration
assay
after
treatment
with
evaluated.
Results:
calculations
assigned
stability
reactivity
Molecular
docking
simulations
indicated
its
excellent
binding
VEGFR-2.
Furthermore,
MM-GBSA
analysis,
PLIP
experiments,
confirmed
X’s
correct
optimal
dynamics
energy.
ADMET
expressed
general
likeness
safety.
vitro
assays
demonstrated
that
effectively
inhibited
IC50
value
0.319
±
0.013
μM
displayed
lines,
values
57.93
78.82
μM,
respectively.
Importantly,
exhibited
minimal
toxicity
towards
non-cancerous
(IC50
=
164.12
μM).
Additionally,
significantly
induced
apoptosis
their
potential
migrate
heal.
Conclusion:
summary,
presented
has
identified
promising
candidate
for
development
novel
apoptotic
lead
anticancer
drug.