- Development of fluorinated nicotinonitriles and fused candidates as antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and enzyme inhibitors
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The antimicrobial assessments of two new series of nicotinonitriles and pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines were performed using amoxicillin and nystatin as reference standards. Outstanding antifungal activities were achieved by some target compounds; for instance, compounds 7 and 9 displayed a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of 1.95 μg/ml toward Candida albicans, compound 11 showed a potent anti-Rhizopus effect (MIC 1.95 μg/ml) and compound 14 elicited remarkable antifungal effects against both Aspergillis niger and C. albicans (MIC 1.95 μg/ml). However, pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines 12, 14, and 16 showed moderate antibacterial activities against some gram-negative bacteria. The antibiofilm results of these compounds against resistant strains of Proteus mirabilis were better than those of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Docking studies of these hits at the DNA gyrase active site revealed affinity and docking scores comparable to that of the reference standards. Gyrase-inhibitory activities revealed that 14 (IC50 = 0.31 μM) is the most potent hit as DNA gyrase A inhibitor; it exhibited 1.66-fold the activity of ciprofloxacin (IC50 = 0.50 μM) and it was a 44.3 times more potent gyrase B inhibitor (IC50 = 0.04 μM) than novobiocin (IC50 = 1.77 μM). Regarding its antifungal activity, it displayed 0.78% of the fluconazole activity as a 14α-demethylase inhibitor. The cytotoxicity of 12, 14, and 16 on human diploid lung fibroblasts (WI38 cells) ensured their safety. Moreover, they are orally bioavailable with no permeation of the blood–brain barrier.
- El Menofy, Nagwan G.,El kiki, Shereen M.,Ibrahim, Mona H.,Ismail, Magda M. F.,Sherbiny, Farag F.
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- Optimization of 2-acylaminocycloalkylthiophene derivatives for activity against Staphylococcus aureus RnpA
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Staphylococcus aureus is well-recognized to cause debilitating bacterial infections that are difficult to treat due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. As such, there is a need to develop new antimicrobials for the therapeutic intervention of S. au
- Chojnacki, Michaelle,Cao, Xufeng,Flaherty, Daniel P.,Dunman, Paul M.
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- Development of Novel AKR1C3 Inhibitors as New Potential Treatment for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
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Aldo-keto reductase (AKR) 1C3 catalyzes the synthesis of active androgens that promote the progression of prostate cancer. AKR1C3 also contributes to androgen-independent cell proliferation and survival through the metabolism of prostaglandins and reactive aldehydes. Because of its elevation in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) tissues, AKR1C3 is a promising therapeutic target for CRPC. In this study, we found a novel potent AKR1C3 inhibitor, N-(4-fluorophenyl)-8-hydroxy-2-imino-2H-chromene-3-carboxamide (2d), and synthesized its derivatives with IC50 values of 25-56 nM and >220-fold selectivity over other AKRs (1C1, 1C2, and 1C4). The structural factors for the inhibitory potency were elucidated by crystallographic study of AKR1C3 complexes with 2j and 2l. The inhibitors suppressed proliferation of prostate cancer 22Rv1 and PC3 cells through both androgen-dependent and androgen-independent mechanisms. Additionally, 2j and 2l prevented prostate tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model. Furthermore, the inhibitors significantly augmented apoptotic cell death induced by anti-CRPC drugs (abiraterone or enzalutamide).
- Endo, Satoshi,Oguri, Hiroaki,Segawa, Jin,Kawai, Mina,Hu, Dawei,Xia, Shuang,Okada, Takuya,Irie, Katsumasa,Fujii, Shinya,Gouda, Hiroaki,Iguchi, Kazuhiro,Matsukawa, Takuo,Fujimoto, Naohiro,Nakayama, Toshiyuki,Toyooka, Naoki,Matsunaga, Toshiyuki,Ikari, Akira
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p. 10396 - 10411
(2020/11/02)
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- Synthesis, cytotoxic characterization, and SAR study of imidazo[1,2-b]pyrazole-7-carboxamides
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The synthesis and in vitro cytotoxic characteristics of new imidazo[1,2-b]pyrazole-7-carboxamides were investigated. Following a hit-to-lead optimization exploiting 2D and 3D cultures of MCF-7 human breast, 4T1 mammary gland, and HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cancer cell lines, a 67-membered library was constructed and the structure–activity relationship (SAR) was determined. Seven synthesized analogues exhibited sub-micromolar activities, from which compound 63 exerted the most significant potency with a remarkable HL-60 sensitivity (IC50 = 0.183 μM).
- Demjén, András,Alf?ldi, Róbert,Angyal, Anikó,Gyuris, Márió,Hackler, László,Szebeni, Gábor J.,W?lfling, János,Puskás, László G.,Kanizsai, Iván
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- 2-Imino 2H-chromene and 2-(phenylimino) 2H-chromene 3-aryl carboxamide derivatives as novel cytotoxic agents: synthesis, biological assay, and molecular docking study
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The inhibition of AKR1B10 has been recognized as a potential therapeutic approach to the treatment of various types of cancers. A novel series of compounds with imino-2H-chromen and phenylimino-2H-chromen scaffolds were synthesized by Knoevenagel condensation reaction. The in vitro cytotoxic activity of synthesized compounds was evaluated against MOLT-4 and SK-OV-3 cells. Among the tested compounds, N-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(phenylimino)-2H-chromene-3-carboxamide (8g) demonstrated potent inhibitory activity against both examined cell lines. The results of the molecular docking study suggested that this compound is involved in critical hydrogen-bonding interactions with the Val301 and Lue302 of AKR1B10 catalytic site.
- Edraki, Najmeh,Iraji, Aida,Firuzi, Omidreza,Fattahi, Yousef,Mahdavi, Mohammad,Foroumadi, Alireza,Khoshneviszadeh, Mehdi,Shafiee, Abbas,Miri, Ramin
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p. 2163 - 2171
(2016/11/06)
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- A simple and general approach for the synthesis of highly functionalized 6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridines
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A variety of 5-cyano-4-methylthio-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylates have been efficiently synthesized in a one-pot reaction from N-alkyl and N-aryl derivatives of 2-cyano-3,3-bis(methylthio)acrylamides and selected β-keto esters. The reaction proceeds via potassium hydrogen carbonate mediated conjugate addition of a β-keto ester to 2-cyano-3,3-bis(methylthio) acrylamide followed by loss of methyl mercaptan and subsequent intramolecular condensation of amide group with the acyl carbonyl group. The mechanism of the reaction has been established by isolation of the 2-acetyl-4-cyano-5-amino-3- (methylthio)-5-oxopent-3-enoate intermediate and its independent cyclization to the desired 6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine.
- Kumar, Sukeerthi,Thakur, Rajni R.,Margal, Sanjay R.,Thomas, Abraham
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p. 5112 - 5118
(2013/06/27)
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- 3,4-Disubstituted isothiazoles: Novel potent inhibitors of VEGF receptors 1 and 2
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Novel derivatives of isothiazoles are described as potent ATP-competitive inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors I and II (VEGFR-1/2). A number of compounds exhibited VEGFR-2 inhibitory activity comparable to that of Vatalanib in both HTRF enzymatic and cellular assays. Several derivatives featuring bulky meta-substituents in the amide portion of the molecule displayed 4- to 8-fold specificity for VEGFR-2 versus VEGFR-1. Active molecules also showed high intrinsic permeability (>30 × 10-5 cm/min) across Caco-2 cell monolayer.
- Kiselyov, Alexander S.,Semenova, Marina,Semenov, Victor V.
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(2009/08/07)
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- ortho-Substituted azoles as selective and dual inhibitors of VEGF receptors 1 and 2
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We have developed a series of novel potent ortho-substituted azole derivatives active against kinases VEGFR-1 and VEGFR-2. Both specific and dual ATP-competitive inhibitors of VEGFR-2 were identified. Kinase activity and selectivity could be controlled by varying the arylamido substituents at the azole ring. The most specific molecule (17) displayed >10-fold selectivity for VEGFR-2 over VEGFR-1. Compound activities in enzymatic and cell-based assays were in the range of activities for reported clinical and development candidates (IC50 30 × 10-5 cm/min) is indicative of their potential for intestinal absorption upon oral administration.
- Kiselyov, Alexander S.,Piatnitski, Evgueni L.,Samet, Alexander V.,Kisliy, Victor P.,Semenov, Victor V.
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p. 1369 - 1375
(2007/10/03)
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- Synthesis, structure-activity relationships, and pharmacokinetic properties of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitors: 2-cyano-3-cyclopropyl- 3-hydroxy. N-[3'-methyl-4'-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propenamide and related compounds
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The active metabolite (2) of the novel immunosuppressive agent leflunomide (1) has been shown to inhibit the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). This enzyme catalyzes the fourth step in de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis. A series of analogues of the active metabolite 2 have been synthesized. Their in vivo biological activity determined in rat and mouse delayed type hypersensitivity has been found to correlate well with their in vitro DHODH potency. The most promising compound (3) has shown activity in rat and mouse collagen (II)-induced arthritis models (ED50 = 2 and 31 mg/kg, respectively) and has shown a shorter half-life in man when compared with leflunomide. Clinical studies in rheumatoid arthritis are in progress.
- Kuo, Elizabeth A.,Hambleton, Philip T.,Kay, David P.,Evans, Phillip L.,Matharu, Saroop S.,Little, Edward,McDowall, Neil,Jones, C. Beth,Hedgecock, Charles J. R.,Yea, Christopher M.,Chan, A. W. Edith,Hairsine, Peter W.,Ager, Ian R.,Tully, W. Roger,Williamson, Richard A.,Westwood, Robert
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p. 4608 - 4621
(2007/10/03)
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- Synthesis and Biological Activity of a Series of Diaryl-Substituted α-Cyano-β-hydroxypropenamides, a New Class of Anthelmintic Agents
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A series of α-cyano-β-hydroxypropenamides was prepared and tested for anthelmintic activity. α-Cyano-β-hydroxy-N--3-propenamide (1) showed good activity against the nematode Nematospirodes dubius in a mixed parasite infection in mice; several of the analogues were also effective against the cestode Hymenolepis nana.In sheep trials, 1 caused 100percent reduction of the hematophagous nematode Haemonchus contortus after a single dose of 20 mg/kg but did not show satisfactory control of Trichostrongylus colubriformis or Ostertagia circumcincta.Against the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica, 1 suppressed egg production but only temporarily, suggesting that the adult flukes were not eliminated.Mechanism of action studies on 1 using Ascaris mitochondria showed it to be an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation.
- Sjogren, Eric B.,Rider, Michael A.,Nelson, Peter H.,Bingham, Stanford,Poulton, Anthony L.,et al.
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p. 3295 - 3301
(2007/10/02)
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