J. Israel Barrera-Hernández , Jesús R. Pérez-Velázquez , Ángel Ramírez-Trinidad , Jesús Oria-Hernández , Eduardo Hernández-Vázquez
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Abstract
We prepared a series of enones containing different substituents as potential antibiofilm molecules. The design considered the structural features previously found in N-acylhomoserine lactones, but it replaced the labile furanone with different imides portions. After evaluation, some of the analogs inhibited 50 % or more the formation of the biofilm from P. aeruginosa or A. baumannii; moreover, substituents attached at the phenyl ring, the size of the enone as well as the type of imide seemed relevant for the selectivity against the tested pathogens. In the end, we performed a molecular docking study using the crystallized LasR to describe the main interactions of the ligand-receptor complex and propose a plausible mechanism of action.
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Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters presents preliminary experimental or theoretical research results of outstanding significance and timeliness on all aspects of science at the interface of chemistry and biology and on major advances in drug design and development. The journal publishes articles in the form of communications reporting experimental or theoretical results of special interest, and strives to provide maximum dissemination to a large, international audience.