International Journal of Quantum Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
124(24)
Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
condition
that
leads
to
the
deterioration
of
brain
cells,
resulting
in
memory
loss,
thinking,
and
executive
skills.
In
this
work,
4‐amino‐2‐chloro‐6,7‐dimethoxyquinazoline
(ACDQ)
has
been
studied
using
6–311++G(d,p)
B3LYP
functional
density
theory
(DFT)
approach
utilizing
basis
set.
Geometry
optimization
fundamental
vibrational
frequencies
are
calculated
above
method.
The
spectroscopic
investigations
such
as
FT‐IR,
FT‐Raman,
UV–Vis
spectra
performed
on
selected
compound.
time‐dependent
DFT
calculations
gas
water
phases
determine
electronic
properties
energy
gap
same
Charge
distributions
have
used
illustrate
between
highest
occupied
lowest
unoccupied
molecular
orbitals.
Mulliken
population
analysis
atomic
charges
ACDQ.
From
natural
bond
orbital
analysis,
it
observed
there
significant
electron
delocalization
ACDQ
due
presence
intramolecular
interactions.
To
evaluate
ACDQ's
anti‐Alzheimer
potential,
docking
simulation
assess
its
structural
stability
biological
activity
against
proteins
associated
with
disease.
Our
study
revealed
that,
strong
interaction
4EY7
protein
binding
−8.1
kcal
mol
−1
.
Additionally,
metrics
root
mean
square
deviation
(RMSD),
fluctuation
(RMSF),
radius
gyration
considered
(
R
g
)
were
computed
dynamics
simulations
protein–ligand
interaction.
Studies
ADMET
prediction
also
carried
out.
findings
current
support
potential
an
effective
lead
therapeutic
for
ACS Chemical Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(14), С. 2545 - 2564
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
multifaceted
neurodegenerative
and
remains
formidable
global
health
challenge.
The
current
medication
for
AD
gives
symptomatic
relief
and,
thus,
urges
us
to
look
alternative
disease-modifying
therapies
based
on
multitarget
directed
approach.
Looking
at
the
remarkable
progress
made
in
peptide
drug
development
last
decade
benefits
associated
with
peptides,
they
offer
valuable
chemotypes
[multitarget
ligands
(MTDLs)]
as
therapeutics.
This
review
recapitulates
developments
harnessing
peptides
MTDLs
combating
by
targeting
multiple
key
pathways
involved
disease's
progression.
hold
immense
potential
represent
convincing
avenue
pursuit
of
novel
While
hurdles
remain,
ongoing
research
offers
hope
that
may
eventually
provide
approach
combat
AD.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(3), С. 555 - 555
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2025
Quinazoline,
a
privileged
scaffold
in
medicinal
chemistry,
offers
promising
potential
the
synthesis
of
anti-Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
drugs.
This
heterocyclic
compound,
characterized
by
its
fused
benzene
and
pyrimidine
rings,
enables
design
multifunctional
agents
targeting
AD
pathology.
The
drug-like
aspects
pharmaceutical
features
quinazoline
derivatives
have
to
give
rise
various
therapeutic
is
progressive
neurodegenerative
condition
marked
memory
decline,
cognitive
deterioration,
language
disorders.
Given
complexity
multifaceted
nature,
there
pressing
need
discover
multi-target
drugs
effectively
address
this
debilitating
disorder.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
has
demonstrated
that
exhibit
wide
range
for
AD.
These
compounds
function
as
inhibitors
cholinesterases,
β-amyloid
aggregation,
oxidative
stress,
tau
protein,
among
other
protective
effects.
Here,
we
highlight
most
significant
recent
research
on
quinazoline-based
anti-AD
agents,
aiming
support
development
discovery
novel
treatments
RSC Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Donepezil-based
rational
design
of
N
-substituted
quinazoline
tethered
thioacetamide
as
potential
acetylcholine
esterase
inhibitors
for
the
treatment
Alzheimer's
disease.
Neuroglia,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1), С. 14 - 14
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
The
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
relies
on
complex
and
dynamic
interactions
between
neurons
glial
cells.
Among
cells,
astrocytes
regulate
the
chemical
environment
surrounding
supply
essential
nutrients
for
brain
metabolism
whereas
microglia,
resident
macrophages
of
CNS,
play
critical
roles
in
homeostasis,
defense,
responses
to
injury.
Both
microglia
contribute
regulation
excitotoxicity
inflammation
mediated
by
tryptophan
(Trp)
via
kynurenine
pathway.
Trp
generates
several
bioactive
metabolites,
including
quinolinic
acid
(QUIN)
kynurenic
(KYNA),
which
have
opposing
effects.
QUIN,
produced
activated
acts
as
an
agonist
NMDA
receptors;
excessive
stimulation
these
receptors
can
lead
neuronal
death.
Conversely,
KYNA,
primarily
2,3-aminotransferases
(KAT),
receptor
antagonist,
conferring
neuroprotection
mitigating
excitotoxicity.
Dysregulation
is
implicated
many
neurodegenerative
diseases
such
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
multiple
sclerosis
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
well
various
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
This
review
examines
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
highlighting
unique
contributions
each
phenotype,
implications
CNS
pathologies,
potential
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets
restoring
homeostasis
preventing
disease
progression.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(6), С. 831 - 831
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2025
Multitarget
drugs
are
molecules
with
the
ability
to
act
simultaneously
on
different
targets
at
same
time,
and
they
have
been
evaluated
in
last
decade
as
a
powerful
tool
development
of
promising
therapeutics
for
neurodegenerative
diseases.
This
is
very
useful
multifactorial
diseases
such
Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s,
Huntington’s
diseases,
group
neurological
disorders
that
induce
neurodegeneration
neuroinflammation.
Successful
drug
design
depends
an
interdisciplinary
collaborative
approach.
The
complexity
above
pathologies
has
clearly
demonstrated
single-target
inadequate
achieve
successful
therapeutic
result.
Furthermore,
hitting
more
than
one
biological
target
exhibit
also
safer
profile.
In
this
review,
we
present
comprehensive
knowledge
recent
research
multitarget
synthetic
approaches
confront
International Journal of Quantum Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
125(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
chronic
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
progressive
cognitive
and
behavioral
decline.
In
this
study,
2,4‐dichloro‐6,7‐dimethoxyquinazoline
(DCDQ)
was
extensively
analyzed
using
combination
of
spectroscopic
computational
approaches.
Geometric
parameters
vibrational
modes
were
computed
DFT/B3LYP/6‐311++G(d,p),
experimental
FT‐IR,
FT‐Raman,
UV–vis
spectrum
confirmed
the
compound's
structural
properties.
Time‐dependent
DFT
(TD‐DFT)
calculations
provided
insights
into
electronic
structure,
including
HOMO‐LUMO
energies
global
reactivity
descriptors.
Molecular
electrostatic
potential
(MEP)
analysis
Mulliken
population
studies
identified
reactive
sites
bonding
characteristics,
while
NBO
revealed
significant
hyperconjugative
interactions
contributing
to
stability.
Advanced
topological
analyses
(ELF,
LOL,
NCI,
RDG)
QTAIM
performed
Multiwfn
software
explore
electron
density
distribution.
Biological
relevance
established
through
molecular
docking
studies,
which
highlighted
strong
binding
affinity
DCDQ
with
4EY7
protein
(binding
energy:
−8.2
kcal/mol),
suggesting
its
as
potent
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE)
inhibitor.
dynamics
simulations
further
validated
stability
protein‐ligand
interaction.
ADMET
predictions
also
supported
favorable
pharmacokinetic
safety
profiles
DCDQ.
These
findings
collectively
demonstrate
promising
lead
compound
for
treatment
disease,
offering
solid
foundation
future
therapeutic
development.
Abstract
Two
different
one‐pot
synthetic
protocols
have
been
developed
for
obtaining
2,3‐disubstituted
quinazolin‐4(3
H
)‐ones
using
pyridinium
p
‐toluenesulfonate
(PPTS)
as
catalyst.
The
two‐component
reaction
involves
isatoic
anhydride
and
N‐acetyl
amine
whereas
the
three‐component
use
anhydride,
aryl
β‐diketone
in
Toluene
under
classical
heating
at
80–100
°C
to
afford
good
yields.
reactions
are
compatible
with
various
substituted
aryl/alkyl
amines.