Su-Mei Wang , Wan-Sheng Ji , Long-Jiang Chen , Lian-Hai Shan , Xiaohuan Li , Feng Gao , Jin-Bu Xu
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Abstract
For exploring the naturally-inspired anti-AD multifunctional molecules, a series of C1-aryl galantamine derivatives 4a-x were designed and synthesized. The cholinesterase inhibition activity and neuroprotection ability of 4a-x were evaluated. Among them, meta-tbutylbenzene derivative 4b (IC50 = 0.12 ± 0.03 μM) and para-hydroxybenzene derivative 4h (IC50 = 3.86 ± 0.82 μM) exhibited selective inhibition effect against EeAChE and EqBChE, respectively. Compound 4k containing meta-methylthio benzene group exhibited dual inhibitory activity against EeAChE (IC50 = 0.47 ± 0.13 μM) and EqBChE (IC50 = 2.98 ± 0.80 μM). Furthermore, the neuroprotection experiment revealed that eight synthesized derivatives had significant effect to protect SH-SY5Y cells from H2O2-induced damage at a concentration of 25 μM. Notably, the dual AChE and BChE inhibitor 4k also exhibited the good neuroprotective activity, which deserves to be further explored for developing potential multifunctional AD drug.
期刊介绍:
Fitoterapia is a Journal dedicated to medicinal plants and to bioactive natural products of plant origin. It publishes original contributions in seven major areas:
1. Characterization of active ingredients of medicinal plants
2. Development of standardization method for bioactive plant extracts and natural products
3. Identification of bioactivity in plant extracts
4. Identification of targets and mechanism of activity of plant extracts
5. Production and genomic characterization of medicinal plants biomass
6. Chemistry and biochemistry of bioactive natural products of plant origin
7. Critical reviews of the historical, clinical and legal status of medicinal plants, and accounts on topical issues.