Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-09DOI: 10.2174/0115734064336758241113180402
Rafael Consolin Chelucci, Richard Chiquetto, Diego Eidy Chiba, Cauê Benito Scarim, Chung Man Chin, Jean Leandro Dos Santos
{"title":"Isoindoline-1,3-dione Derivatives as Prototypes for Anticonvulsant Drug Discovery.","authors":"Rafael Consolin Chelucci, Richard Chiquetto, Diego Eidy Chiba, Cauê Benito Scarim, Chung Man Chin, Jean Leandro Dos Santos","doi":"10.2174/0115734064336758241113180402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734064336758241113180402","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Epilepsy encompasses numerous syndromes characterized by spontaneous, intermittent, and abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Affecting about 1-2% of the population, it is estimated that approximately 30-40% of patients experience refractory epilepsy, which does not respond to traditional anticonvulsant drugs.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>Therefore, developing novel, safe, and effective antiepileptic drugs remains a medical need. In this study, we synthesized a series of isoindoline-1,3-dione derivatives and evaluated their anticonvulsant effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compounds (2a-j) and (5) were obtained with yields ranging from 52-97%. These compounds were assessed for their protective effects on the following parameters: a) time to first seizure (seizure latency), b) seizure duration, and c) mortality rate post-seizure. The most active compound, (2a), increased seizure latency, reduced seizure duration, and lowered the mortality rate.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings indicate that compound (2a) is a promising new anticonvulsant prototype, offering an alternative to current anticonvulsant drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142979072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-09DOI: 10.2174/0115734064339011241129075522
Renu Sharma, Salahuddin, Avijit Mazumder, Rajnish Kumar, Anurag Chauhan, Mohamed Jawed Ahsan, Mohammad Shahar Yar, Ramish Maqsood, Saurabh Singh
{"title":"Pyrazoline Derivatives: Exploring the Synthesis and Development of New Ligands for Anti-Cancer Therapy.","authors":"Renu Sharma, Salahuddin, Avijit Mazumder, Rajnish Kumar, Anurag Chauhan, Mohamed Jawed Ahsan, Mohammad Shahar Yar, Ramish Maqsood, Saurabh Singh","doi":"10.2174/0115734064339011241129075522","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734064339011241129075522","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pyrazoline is a 5-membered ring that has two adjacent nitrogen. It has gained advanced attention from medical and organic chemists due to very low cytotoxic activities. It is applicable and more applied in research fields and has various pharmacological activities, including cardiovascular, anti-tumor, and anti-cancer properties. In this review, the main objective is to study the pharmacological aspects of pyrazoline and its derivative analogs. The present synthetic pyrazolines are better scaffolds, which show more biological and medicinal characteristics. These compounds exhibit diverse pharmacological activities, showcasing their potential as promising candidates for cancer therapy. Pyrazolines demonstrate remarkable anti-proliferative and apoptosis-inducing effects on cancer cells, attributed to their distinctive molecular structure. This review highlights the growing significance of pyrazolines in medicinal chemistry, emphasizing their role in designing novel anticancer agents. The multifaceted properties of pyrazolines offer a compelling foundation for further research, driving innovation in the quest for effective and targeted anticancer drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142979073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-08DOI: 10.2174/0115734064355361241230063744
Dinesh Kumar Mehta, Rajiv Chaurasiya, Rina Das
{"title":"Recent Developments in Azetidinone-Azole Conjugates: Emerging Antimicrobial Potentials.","authors":"Dinesh Kumar Mehta, Rajiv Chaurasiya, Rina Das","doi":"10.2174/0115734064355361241230063744","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734064355361241230063744","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The emergence of multidrug-resistant microbial strains poses a significant challenge to global public health. In response, researchers have been exploring innovative antimicrobial agents with enhanced efficacy and novel mechanisms of action. One promising approach involves the synthesis of hybrid molecules combining azetidinone and azole moieties, capitalizing on the respective antimicrobial properties of both structural elements. Natural and synthetic azetidinone derivatives hold a prominent position among medicinally significant compounds due to their varied and potent antibiotic activities. Interest persists in discovering new synthetic methods and refining existing ones, as well as applying these methods to create novel, biologically active azetidinone derivatives. Additionally, azoles are highly regarded in pharmaceuticals for their broad efficacy, tolerability, and oral availability. By merging these two pharmacophores, researchers aim to create compounds with synergistic or additive antimicrobial effects, potentially overcoming existing resistance mechanisms. Various synthetic strategies, including click chemistry and multicomponent reactions, have been employed to prepare these hybrid molecules efficiently. The antimicrobial potential of azetidinone-azole conjugates has been extensively evaluated against a spectrum of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. These studies have demonstrated promising results, with several compounds exhibiting potent activity against both Gram-positive and Gramnegative bacteria, as well as clinically relevant fungal strains. Furthermore, SAR studies have provided valuable insights into the key structural features governing the antimicrobial properties of these conjugates, facilitating further optimization and rational design. In conclusion, the development of azetidinone-azole hybrids represents a promising avenue in the quest for novel antimicrobial agents. This study presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of azetidinone-azole conjugates.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142951264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-07DOI: 10.2174/0115734064346419241104110015
Vijay Murali Ravi Mythili, Kumaran K, Sayantani Chattopadhyay, Shahjahan Ahmad Basha, Sruthi Sekar, Sowmya Senthil, Prabhu D, Kirubakaran Rangasamy, K N ArulJothi
{"title":"Marine-Derived Compound Targeting mTOR and FGFR-2: A Promising Strategy for Breast, Lung, and Colorectal Cancer Therapy.","authors":"Vijay Murali Ravi Mythili, Kumaran K, Sayantani Chattopadhyay, Shahjahan Ahmad Basha, Sruthi Sekar, Sowmya Senthil, Prabhu D, Kirubakaran Rangasamy, K N ArulJothi","doi":"10.2174/0115734064346419241104110015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734064346419241104110015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The marine habitat is a plentiful source of diverse, active compounds that are extensively utilised for their medicinal properties. Pharmaceutical trends have currently changed towards utilising a diverse range of goods derived from the marine environment.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study aimed to examine the inhibitory effects of bioactive chemicals derived from marine algae and bacteria. The identification of these compounds was carried out through the process of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling. Subsequently, these compounds were subjected to docking simulations against a specific set of target proteins that are known to be frequently overexpressed in three distinct types of cancer.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>From the docking results, the ligand 1,4:3,6:5,7-Tribenzal-beta-mannoheptitol was found to be effective against the proteins mTOR (PDB ID: 4JSV) and FGFR2 (PDB ID:6V6Q). The findings of this study highlight the significant benefits offered by the tool under investigation, which effectively enhances the efficiency of the docking procedures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These compounds hold significant potential for further development and exploration in the field of cancer therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142951262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extraction, Isolation and Purification of Catechins and their Applications.","authors":"Hong-Mei Cao, Jiao-Jiao Fang, Yi-Tao Zhao, Pei-Hong Zhao, Xin Chen","doi":"10.2174/0115734064353669241212064640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734064353669241212064640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Catechins, the main active components of tea polyphenols, boast remarkable antioxidant activities because of their unique structures. This translates to a range of potential health benefits, including fighting antibacterial, inflammation, and even cancers. However, extracting these beneficial compounds can be tricky as they're prone to degradation. Thankfully, recent advancements have yielded successful methods for isolating and purifying catechins, allowing us to obtain them in their purest form. The power of catechins isn't just theoretical. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated promising results in treating various conditions like inflammation, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and more. This review dives deep into the methods used to extract, isolate, and purify catechins. Additionally, it explores their potent antioxidant activities and exciting possibilities for future applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142951317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2174/1573406419666221118104019
Maxim Y Gvozdev, Natalia V Loginova, Galina A Ksendzova, Nikolai P Osipovich, Tat'yana V Koval'chuk-Rabchinskaya, Yaroslav V Faletrov, Alina M Khodosovskaya, Anatoly N Evtushenkov
{"title":"WITHDRAWN: Bismuth(III) Complexes with Schiff Bases: Synthesis, Characterization, Interaction with Biomolecules, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity","authors":"Maxim Y Gvozdev, Natalia V Loginova, Galina A Ksendzova, Nikolai P Osipovich, Tat'yana V Koval'chuk-Rabchinskaya, Yaroslav V Faletrov, Alina M Khodosovskaya, Anatoly N Evtushenkov","doi":"10.2174/1573406419666221118104019","DOIUrl":"10.2174/1573406419666221118104019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the authors are not responding to the editor’s requests to fulfill the editorial requirement, therefore, the article has been withdrawn.</p><p><p>Bentham Science apologizes to the readers of the journal for any inconvenience this may have caused.</p><p><p>The Bentham Editorial Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://benthamscience.com/editorial-policies-main.php</p><p><strong>Bentham science disclaimer: </strong>It is a condition of publication that manuscripts submitted to this journal have not been published and will not be simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere. Furthermore, any data, illustration, structure or table that has been published elsewhere must be reported, and copyright permission for reproduction must be obtained. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden, and by submitting the article for publication the authors agree that the publishers have the legal right to take appropriate action against the authors, if plagiarism or fabricated information is discovered. By submitting a manuscript the authors agree that the copyright of their article is transferred to the publishers if and when the article is accepted for publication.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40700779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0115734064339243241027024304
Sabina Akter, Sarkar M A Kawsar, Gassoumi Bouzid, Mabrouk Horchani, Md Z H Bulbul, Houcine Ghalla, Hichem Ben Jannet, Supriyo Saha, Yuki Fujii, Kabir M Uddin, Ajmal R Bhat, Sumeer Ahmed, Yasuhiro Ozeki
{"title":"Synthesis, Antimicrobial Activity, DFT, Molecular Docking, and Dynamic Simulations of Trityl Mannopyranoside Derivatives for Potential Antibacterial Agents.","authors":"Sabina Akter, Sarkar M A Kawsar, Gassoumi Bouzid, Mabrouk Horchani, Md Z H Bulbul, Houcine Ghalla, Hichem Ben Jannet, Supriyo Saha, Yuki Fujii, Kabir M Uddin, Ajmal R Bhat, Sumeer Ahmed, Yasuhiro Ozeki","doi":"10.2174/0115734064339243241027024304","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115734064339243241027024304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>There is an urgent need for new antimicrobial compounds with alternative modes of action for the treatment of drug-resistant bacterial and fungal pathogens.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Carbohydrates and their derivatives are essential for biochemical and medicinal research because of their efficacy in the synthesis of biologically active drugs.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>In the present study, a series of methyl α-D-mannopyranoside (MMP) derivatives (2-6) were prepared via direct acylation, and their biological properties were characterized.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The structures of synthesized compounds were established by analyzing their physicochemical, elemental, and spectroscopic data and evaluating their in vitro antimicrobial activities through <i>in silico</i> studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the antibacterial study, compound 3 was found to be mostly active toward most of the organisms, exhibiting maximum inhibition of <i>S. abony</i> and minimum inhibition of <i>P. aeruginosa</i>. However, the MIC and MBC values revealed that this compound is highly effective against <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> (MIC of 0.5 μg/L and MBC of 256 μg/L). In terms of antifungal activity, 3 and 6 showed the most promising activity toward <i>Aspergillus flavus</i>, with an inhibition of 95.90 ± 1.0% for compound 3 and 96.72 ± 1.1% for compound 6. Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) in conjunction with the BLYP/6-311G (d) basis sets was used to calculate the dipole moment and total energy for each compound, and the molecular electrostatic potential and Mulliken charge were considered to study the electrophilicity and nucleophilicity of the groups in each compound. For dipole moment calculations, the dipole moments are in the following order: 6 < 3 < 1 < 5 < 2 < 4, inferring that compounds 2 and 4 possess a high dipole moment in comparison with the other inhibitor systems. Furthermore, molecular docking was performed against threonine synthase from <i>B. subtilis</i> ATCC 6633 (PDB: 6CGQ) to identify the active site of the compounds, with compound 3 showing a maximum binding energy of -10.3 kcal/mol and compound 4 exhibiting a binding energy of -10.2 kcal/mol. In addition, a 100 ns MD simulation was performed, and the results revealed a stable conformation and binding pattern within the stimulating environment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our synthetic, antimicrobial, and in silico experiments revealed that MMP derivatives exhibit potential activity, providing a therapeutic target for bacteria and fungi.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":"403-424"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0115734064321632241022082028
Cristina Martinez-Nava, Cuauhtemoc Perez-Gonzalez, Miguel Ángel Zavala-Sanchez, Erick Cuauhtemoc Perez-Montiel, Francisco Javier Lopez-Munoz, Carlos Alberto Mendez-Cuesta
{"title":"Characterization of the Cytotoxic Effect of Naphthalenacetamides Hydrochlorides on Cervical Cancer-Derived Cells.","authors":"Cristina Martinez-Nava, Cuauhtemoc Perez-Gonzalez, Miguel Ángel Zavala-Sanchez, Erick Cuauhtemoc Perez-Montiel, Francisco Javier Lopez-Munoz, Carlos Alberto Mendez-Cuesta","doi":"10.2174/0115734064321632241022082028","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115734064321632241022082028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cervical cancer is a global health problem due to its high incidence and prevalence in women, mainly in third-world countries. For the treatment of this disease, there are different therapeutic options, but these are not always effective, which gives rise to the search for new compounds using cheminformatics tools.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to design, synthesize, and biologically evaluate N-(2- morpholinoethyl)-2-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)acetamide hydrochloride (1) and 2-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)- N-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)acetamide hydrochloride (2) on the HeLa cell line <i>in vitro</i>. The referenced cell line from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC<sup>®</sup>CCL-2<sup>™</sup>) was used, and the effect on cell viability was determined by MTT metabolic reduction-based assay at 24, 48, and 72 h.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Therapies directed at the σ1 receptor may be a treatment alternative since this receptor modulates the processes of cell proliferation and angiogenesis, producing cytoprotective or cytotoxic actions depending on the ligand with which it is coupled.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis showed that compounds 1 and 2 presented activity on HeLa cancer cells and viability at micromolar concentrations (1.923 μmol/mL and 0.374 μmol/mL, respectively). Moreover, the effect was maintained for 72 h.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Naphthaleneacetamide derivatives exhibited an inhibitory effect on the HeLa cell line, and the OSIRIS program predicted less toxicity than cisplatin.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":"21 3","pages":"239-249"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0115734064325567240930044647
Yagyesh Kapoor, Yasha Hasija
{"title":"Exploring Phytochemicals as Potential Inhibitors of Cancer Cell Metabolic Pathways: A Computational Study.","authors":"Yagyesh Kapoor, Yasha Hasija","doi":"10.2174/0115734064325567240930044647","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0115734064325567240930044647","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study is to explore the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals in cancer cell metabolism by investigating their ability to inhibit key molecular targets involved in tumor growth and drug resistance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We evaluated specific phytochemicals against critical cancer-related targets such as GLS1, CKα, MGLL, IDH1, PDHK1, and PHGDH. Molecular docking methods were used to understand the binding interactions between phytochemicals and their selected targets. ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) analysis and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were conducted to assess pharmacokinetic properties and ligand-protein interaction dynamics, respectively. MM-PBSA (molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface area) calculations were utilized to estimate binding free energies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that phytochemicals like EGCG, Diosgenin, Withaferin A, and Celastrol exhibit stable binding to their respective targets, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits. Specifically, EGCG shows strong and non-toxic binding affinity with GLS1, making it a promising candidate for cancer treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study underscores the potential of phytochemicals as effective inhibitors of cancer cell metabolism. The stable binding interactions highlight promising avenues for developing innovative cancer therapies. Further experimental investigations are warranted to validate these findings and advance the development of hybrid phytochemical-based treatments for combating chemoresistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":"21 3","pages":"211-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicinal ChemistryPub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.2174/0115734064316112240722092935
Zeynep Livanur Uzmez, Derya Osmaniye, Yusuf Ozkay, Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı
{"title":"Synthesis, Characterization, and <i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Silico</i> Studies of New Triazole Derivatives as Aromatase Inhibitors.","authors":"Zeynep Livanur Uzmez, Derya Osmaniye, Yusuf Ozkay, Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı","doi":"10.2174/0115734064316112240722092935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734064316112240722092935","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Steroidal or non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors (NSAIs) are used clinically, and in most cancer diseases, resistance is the most important problem.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The nitrogenous heterocyclic ring is noteworthy in the structure of non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors. This is the pharmacophore structure for aromatase inhibition. Because the enzyme interacts with the Fe<sup>2+</sup> cation of the HEM structure in its active site, the most used agents in the clinic, such as anastrozole and letrozole, contain triazoles in their structures. Within the scope of this study, hybrid compounds containing both imidazole and triazole were synthesized.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The synthesis was carried out by a 4-step reaction. The anticancer effects of the compounds were evaluated by MTT assay performed on A549 and MCF-7 cancer cells. Compound 4d showed anticancer activity against the MCF-7 cell line with IC<sub>50</sub>=6.7342 uM value. This compound exhibited anticancer activity against the A549 cell line with an IC<sub>50</sub> = 17.1761 μM. In the MTT test performed on a healthy cell line to determine the cytotoxic effects of the compounds, the compound showed activity with a value of 4d IC<sub>50</sub>=13.2088 uM. This indicates that the compound is not cytotoxic. Additionally, BrdU analysis was performed to evaluate whether the compound inhibits DNA synthesis. These selective effects of the compounds on breast cancer strengthened their aromatase enzyme inhibitor potential. For this reason, experiments conducted with both <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in silico</i> methods revealed a compound with high aromatase inhibitor potential.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The interactions observed as a result of molecular docking and dynamics studies are in harmony with activity studies. In particular, interactions with HEM600 demonstrate the activity potential of the compound.</p>","PeriodicalId":18382,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry","volume":"21 4","pages":"309-318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144021130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}