Ruth P. Paulino, Rosemeire B. Alves, Heveline Silva, Rossimiriam P. de Freitas
{"title":"Synthesis of new Michael acceptors with cinnamamide scaffold as potential anti-breast cancer agents: cytotoxicity and ADME in silico studies","authors":"Ruth P. Paulino, Rosemeire B. Alves, Heveline Silva, Rossimiriam P. de Freitas","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03307-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-024-03307-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In pursuit of potent inhibitors with antiproliferative effects against breast cancer, fifteen new compounds containing a Michael Acceptor Moiety (MAM) were synthesized. The cinnamamide scaffold, a natural source of MAM, was chosen for its versatile structural framework, which offers rich potential for chemical modifications and optimization of biological activity. The first step consisted of obtaining five unprotected amines (<b>5a</b>-<b>e</b>), yielding between 40% and 90% yield. Subsequently, these amines were coupled with various cinnamic acid derivatives, resulting in target products in yields ranging from 30% to 94%. This study aimed to assess the impact of these compounds on cell viability, focusing on two human breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231. Among the compounds examined, eight (<b>7a</b>, <b>7b</b>, <b>7d</b>, <b>7f</b>-<b>i</b>, <b>7l</b>) showed activity against MDA cells (IC<sub>50</sub> range: 2.5–53.0 µM), and five (<b>7b</b>, <b>7 g</b>-<b>i</b>, <b>7l</b>) showed activity against MCF-7 cells (IC<sub>50</sub> range: 11.2–50.6 µM). <b>7f</b> was the most active molecule, with an IC<sub>50</sub> of 2.5 µM toward MDA cells and a good selective index (SI = 7.9) toward a normal cell line (MCF-10A). In silico ADME studies were carried out with prospective compounds using the SwissADME tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142263863","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":"Iridoid for drug discovery: Structural modifications and bioactivity studies","authors":"Mingtao Wang, Xinyue Zheng, Meng Yang, Jiating Ni, Qian Xiao, Hua Han, Peiliang Dong","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03311-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-024-03311-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Iridoid glycosides are a class of chemical structures with various pharmacological activities and have excellent research potential. However, the poor stability, water solubility, and oral bioavailability limit their practical application and clinical research. In this review, we systematically summarize the structural modifications of iridoid glycosides and attempt to demonstrate the structure-activity relationship between chemical modifications on iridoid skeleton and glycosidic bond, noting that some derivatives exhibit satisfactory pharmacological activities. This review aims to provide valuable assistance for further research and clinical application of derivatives, to provide ideas for the design and synthesis of novel iridoid glycosides, and to provide a research basis for developing new drugs with higher activity in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142263861","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}
Buthaina Hussein, Mohammad Alwahsh, Yusuf Al-Hiari, Laurance Bourghli, Basmah Al-Jammal, Tareq Al-Qirim, Nader R. AlBujuq, Rania Abu-zaid, Fadi G. Saqallah, Lama Hamadneh
{"title":"Correction: Substituted furan-carboxamide and Schiff base derivatives as potential hypolipidemic compounds: evaluation in Triton WR-1339 hyperlipidemic rat model","authors":"Buthaina Hussein, Mohammad Alwahsh, Yusuf Al-Hiari, Laurance Bourghli, Basmah Al-Jammal, Tareq Al-Qirim, Nader R. AlBujuq, Rania Abu-zaid, Fadi G. Saqallah, Lama Hamadneh","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03300-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00044-024-03300-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"33 10","pages":"1992 - 1992"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142412105","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}
Chun-Fang Gan, Ying Li, Hua-Long Chen, Jia-Wei Yao, Yun-Qiong Gu, Bin Su, Zhi-Wei Zhong, Jian-Guo Cui, Yan-Min Huang, Zhi-Ping Liu
{"title":"Synthesis and antiproliferative activity of 7-substituted amide estradiol derivatives","authors":"Chun-Fang Gan, Ying Li, Hua-Long Chen, Jia-Wei Yao, Yun-Qiong Gu, Bin Su, Zhi-Wei Zhong, Jian-Guo Cui, Yan-Min Huang, Zhi-Ping Liu","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03301-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00044-024-03301-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The modification of the 7-position in the estradiol structure has drawn significant attention from pharmacologists. In this paper, we synthesize various amine derivatives of estradiol, functionalized with a side chain at the 7-position. The anti-tumor activities of target compounds were evaluated using MTT assay. As the side chain is alkyl amides or halogen atoms substituted alkyl amine, the compounds exhibit excellent activity, with short chains being more active than long chains. Additionally, we studied the antitumor mechanism of the 7-substituted estradiol amide compounds. Compounds <b>9o</b> can effectively inhibit the proliferation and migration of MCF-7 cells and induce early apoptosis in breast cancer tumors under certain concentration conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"33 10","pages":"1954 - 1973"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142263864","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}
Thamina Akther, William M. McFadden, Huanchun Zhang, Karen A. Kirby, Stefan G. Sarafianos, Zhengqiang Wang
{"title":"Quinazolinone-based subchemotypes for targeting HIV-1 capsid protein: design and synthesis","authors":"Thamina Akther, William M. McFadden, Huanchun Zhang, Karen A. Kirby, Stefan G. Sarafianos, Zhengqiang Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03305-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-024-03305-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The recent FDA-approval of lenacapavir (LEN, GS-6207) and the subsequent discovery of GSK878 strongly validate HIV-1 capsid protein (CA) as a target for antiviral development. However, multiple single mutations drastically reduced the susceptibility of HIV-1 to both GS-6207 and GSK878, necessitating the design and synthesis of novel sub-chemotypes. With the aid of induced-fit molecular docking, we have designed a few new hybrids combining the quinazolinone scaffold of GSK878 and an N-terminal cap from other CA-targeting chemotypes. We have also worked out a modular synthesis of these novel subtypes. Although these new analogs only weakly inhibited HIV-1 and produced relatively small shifts in the thermal shift assay against pre-assembled CA hexamers, the design and synthesis reported herein inform future design and synthesis of structurally more elaborate analogs for improved potency.</p>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142263865","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}
Mohd Faiyyaz, Akanksha Tiwari, Nuzhat Bashir, Malik Nasibullah, Sahir Sultan Alvi, Mohammed Haris Siddiqui, Mohd Asif
{"title":"Medicinal significance of sp2/sp3 hybridized at C-3-substituted indole-containing lead molecules and FDA-approved drugs","authors":"Mohd Faiyyaz, Akanksha Tiwari, Nuzhat Bashir, Malik Nasibullah, Sahir Sultan Alvi, Mohammed Haris Siddiqui, Mohd Asif","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03308-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-024-03308-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, the privilege in favor of biological importance of indole-containing scaffolds related to the semi-synthetic and extracted from natural sources is summarized. Such compounds have shown notable medicinal significance and are used in the treatment of various carcinomas after FDA approval. The chemistry of indoles’ skeleton derivatives showed various conformations at specific conditions, including tautomerization, when they came into contact with polar solvents; consequently, such phenomena are responsible for enhancing the biological effect on enzymes. In the foregoing review study in the past decade, we demonstrated the biological significance and the transformation of drug analysis owing to resonating structures. Functionalize groups, it was noted that <i>pi</i>-bonds-unsaturated functions, <i>sp</i><sup><i>1/2/3</i></sup> hybridized methylene groups, cyclic ethers, primary amino groups, halogens, and staggered conformations displayed the most potent active drug-like molecules. The aim of this report is that drugs like lead molecules could be derivatized for the discovery of more effective drugs on the basis of their possible active sites on the surface in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142181136","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":"A review on phytochemical constituents, analytical data, and pharmacological properties of the genus Plumeria","authors":"Divyadeepika, Jyoti Joshi","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03303-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-024-03303-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The genus <i>Plumeria</i> of the <i>Apocynaceae</i> family has a rich history of traditional medicines supported by empirical evidences. This review consolidates diverse biological attributes, phytochemical compositions, physical properties (melting point, shape, optical rotation, etc.), and analytical data (UV, IR, Mass spectroscopic data, elemental analysis) of various species of <i>Plumeria</i>. The review covered the chemistry of wide range of natural compounds like iridoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, quinones, anthocyanins, cardenolides, fatty acid esters, lignans, coumarins, <i>etc</i>. found in various species of the genus <i>Plumeria</i>. Analytical techniques including chromatography, IR, UV, and mass spectroscopy have significantly contributed to elucidating the complex chemical profiles of extracts <i>of</i> various species of <i>Plumeria</i> which are systematically presented in a tabular format. The review also defines the historical background, geographical distribution, and traditional uses of various species of the genus <i>Plumeria</i>. The review also includes the mechanisms of action and biotransformation of compounds, providing a deeper understanding of their therapeutic potential. The comprehensive review reveals the significance of the natural products isolated from a number of species of genus <i>Plumeria</i>. It is also suggestive that there is an extensive scope for further investigation to explore new therapeutic components of the genus <i>Plumeria</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142181137","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}
Neeru Bhanwala, Niranjana Sri Sundaramoorthy, Sirisha Gollapudi, Anita Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Gopal L. Khatik
{"title":"Design, synthesis, anti-tubercular activity, and computational studies of novel 3-(quinolin-3-yl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one derivatives","authors":"Neeru Bhanwala, Niranjana Sri Sundaramoorthy, Sirisha Gollapudi, Anita Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, Gopal L. Khatik","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03295-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00044-024-03295-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by <i>M. tuberculosis</i> (<i>Mtb</i>) affecting people across the globe. Quinoline and chalcone cores have good anti-tubercular properties; thus, we have designed a hybrid scaffold containing quinoline and chalcone. A series of 3-(quinolin-3-yl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one analogs <b>7a-p</b> and <b>8a-k</b> were synthesized through different reactions involving nucleophilic substitution, Vilsmeier Haack formylation, Claisen Schmidt condensation, and demethylation. Spectroscopic methods, including <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, IR, and HRMS, were used to characterize all synthesized compounds. The anti-tubercular activity of compounds <b>7a-p</b> and <b>8a-k</b> was assessed against <i>Mtb</i> H<sub>37</sub>Rv (ATCC 27294). These compounds demonstrated anti-tubercular activity against H<sub>37</sub>Rv in the range of 6.25–50 μM. Swiss ADME’s in silico computational studies showed that the ADME parameters were better and had a good pharmacokinetic profile. The compounds <b>8a, 7a</b>, and <b>7p</b> showed the most potential as anti-TB activity against <i>Mtb</i> H37Rv in this study, with MIC values of 6.25 μM, 12.5 μM, and 10 μM, respectively.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"33 10","pages":"1926 - 1937"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142181142","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}
Yaxiao Liu, Linwei Dan, Jiamei Tang, Zitong Yin, Longzhu Yang, Dongdong Zhang, Xiaomei Song, Wei Wang, Yuze Li
{"title":"Extraction and purification, pharmacological action, synthesis and product development of salidroside: a review","authors":"Yaxiao Liu, Linwei Dan, Jiamei Tang, Zitong Yin, Longzhu Yang, Dongdong Zhang, Xiaomei Song, Wei Wang, Yuze Li","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03306-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00044-024-03306-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Salidroside (Sal), a natural phenolic glycoside ubiquitous across all species of the <i>Rhodiola</i> genus, has garnered considerable attention in contemporary pharmacological research. Its multifaceted pharmacological profile encompasses anti-tumor, anti-hypoxia, anti-inflammatory, and anti-atherosclerotic properties, among others. Notably, its pharmacological repertoire extends to safeguarding against hypoxic injury, particularly in high-altitude environments. Furthermore, Sal serves as a key indicator for assessing the quality of <i>Rhodiola</i>. It is capable of exerting biological activity on the nervous system, cardiovascular system and internal organs of the body through various pathways and mechanisms, and thus has the potential to be therapeutically effective in the treatment of diseases associated with these systems. In order to optimize the effectiveness and safety of Sal’s application and ensure the isolation of highly pure and stable monomer components, its extraction and purification processes were refined. In addition, it is important to protect wild plant resources and meet market demand, as well as to explore Sal and its synthetic products, in consideration of its anti-altitude anoxia biological characteristics. Therefore, this paper reviewed the source, extraction and purification, pharmacological effects, biological activity, synthesis and product application of Sal, updated and deepened the understanding of Sal, and provided theoretical basis for the further research of Sal.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"33 10","pages":"1804 - 1828"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142181139","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}
Tayler D. Prieto Otoya, Kane T. McQuaid, Christine J. Cardin
{"title":"Structural insights into G-quadruplex binding by metal complexes: implications for drug design","authors":"Tayler D. Prieto Otoya, Kane T. McQuaid, Christine J. Cardin","doi":"10.1007/s00044-024-03309-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00044-024-03309-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p>G-quadruplex DNA secondary structures are formed in guanine-rich sequences and have been found to play an important role in regulating different biological processes. Indeed, guanine-rich sequences with the potential to form G-quadruplexes are present in different regions in the human genome, such as telomeres and the promoter region of different genes, including oncogene promoters. Thus, the rational design of small molecules capable of interacting, stabilising or damaging with high specificity these secondary structures represents an important strategy for the development of potent anticancer drugs. In this review, we highlight the interaction between G-quadruplex structures and their ligands, specifically emphasising the role of metal complexes. We provide detailed structural insight into the binding modes of metal complex-G-quadruplex interaction by analysing 18 sets of coordinates from X-ray and NMR currently available in the Protein Data Bank (PDB), with a primary focus on X-ray structural data.</p>","PeriodicalId":699,"journal":{"name":"Medicinal Chemistry Research","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142181140","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}