- Enhanced antioxidation capacity endowed to a mixed type aldose reductase inhibitor leads to a promising anti-diabetic complications agent
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A series of 5f-based new compounds has been designed and synthesized. In vitro screening demonstrated that the binding affinity and selectivity on aldose reductase (AR) were positively correlated with its antioxidation capacity. Compound 6d was verified t
- Liu, Yuanlin,Mo, Hui,Zhang, Kun,Yin, Meili,Yuan, Sheng,Li, Yanbing,Li, Yifang,Zhu, Wenda,Fan, Yiping,Zeng, Yancong,Kurihara, Hiroshi,He, Rongrong,Chen, Heru
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- Development of Novel Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier Inhibitors to Treat Hair Loss
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Herein, we report the synthesis and evaluation of novel analogues of UK-5099 both in vitro and in vivo for the development of mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitors to treat hair loss. A comprehensive understanding of the structure-activity relationship was obtained by varying four positions of the hit compound, namely, the alkyl group on the N1 position, substituents on the indole core, various aromatic and heteroaromatic core structures, and various Michael acceptors. The major discovery was that the inhibitors with a 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl group at the N1 position were shown to have much better activity than JXL001 (UK-5099) to increase cellular lactate production. Additionally, analogue JXL069, possessing a 7-azaindole heterocycle, was also shown to have significant MPC inhibition activity, which further increases the chemical space for drug design. Finally, more than 10 analogues were tested on shaved mice by topical treatment and promoted obvious hair growth on mice.
- Liu, Xiaoguang,Flores, Aimee A.,Situ, Lisa,Gu, Wen,Ding, Hui,Christofk, Heather R.,Lowry, William E.,Jung, Michael E.
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(2021/02/16)
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- COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING HAIR GROWTH
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The present disclosure relates to compounds that are capable of inhibiting the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and promoting hair growth. The disclosure further relates to methods of promoting hair growth or treating conditions or disorders affecting hair growth, such as baldness or alopecia.
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- Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidine derivatives as potential anticancer agents
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Background: CDK2 shows a fundamental role as a controller of cell growing, which makes it as one of the goals of anticancer inhibitors. Methods: The current study participated in design (docking and binding energy), which used to select the promising prop
- Al-Otaibi, Jamelah S.,Ibrahim, Diaa A.,El Gogary, Tarek M.
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(2018/11/01)
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- Development of the First Two-Pore Domain Potassium Channel TWIK-Related K+ Channel 1-Selective Agonist Possessing in Vivo Antinociceptive Activity
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The TWIK-related K+ channel, TREK-1, has recently emerged as an attractive therapeutic target for the development of a novel class of analgesic drugs, suggesting that activation of TREK-1 could result in pain inhibition. Here, we report the synthesis of a series of substituted acrylic acids (1-54) based on our previous work with caffeate esters. The analogues were evaluated for their ability to modulate TREK-1 channel by electrophysiology and for their in vivo antinociceptive activity (acetic acid-induced writhing and hot plate assays), leading to the identification of a series of novel molecules able to activate TREK-1 and displaying potent antinociceptive activity in vivo. Furyl analogue 36 is the most promising of the series.
- Vivier, Delphine,Soussia, Ismail Ben,Rodrigues, Nuno,Lolignier, Stéphane,Devilliers, Ma?ly,Chatelain, Franck C.,Prival, Laetitia,Chapuy, Eric,Bourdier, Geoffrey,Bennis, Khalil,Lesage, Florian,Eschalier, Alain,Busserolles, Jér?me,Ducki, Sylvie
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supporting information
p. 1076 - 1088
(2017/02/19)
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- 4-phenyl-α-cyanocinnamic acid amide: Screening for a negative ion matrix for MALDI-MS imaging of multiple lipid classes
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI-IMS) has become a method of choice in lipid analysis, as it provides localization information for defined lipids that is not readily accessible with nonmass spectrometric methods. Most current MALDI matrices have been found empirically. Nevertheless, preferential matrix properties for many analyte classes are poorly understood and may differ between lipid classes. We used rational matrix design and semiautomated screening for the discovery of new matrices suitable for MALDI-IMS of lipids. Utilizing Smartbeam- and nitrogen lasers for MALDI, we systematically compared doubly substituted α-cyanocinnamic acid derivatives (R1-CCA-R2) with respect to their ability to serve as negative ion matrix for various brain lipids. We identified 4-phenyl-α-cyanocinnamic acid amide (Ph-CCA-NH 2) as a novel negative ion matrix that enables analysis and imaging of various lipid classes by MALDI-MS. We demonstrate that Ph-CCA-NH2 displays superior sensitivity and reproducibility compared to matrices commonly employed for lipids. A relatively small number of background peaks and good matrix suppression effect could make Ph-CCA-NH2 a widely applicable tool for lipid analysis.
- Fueloep, Annabelle,Porada, Martina B.,Marsching, Christian,Blott, Henning,Meyer, Bjoern,Tambe, Suparna,Sandhoff, Roger,Junker, Hans-Dieter,Hopf, Carsten
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(2013/10/21)
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- Compelling evidence for lucky survivor and gas phase protonation: The unified MALDI analyte protonation mechanism
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This work experimentally verifies and proves the two long since postulated matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) analyte protonation pathways known as the Lucky Survivor and the gas phase protonation model. Experimental differentiation betwe
- Jaskolla, Thorsten W.,Karas, Michael
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p. 976 - 988
(2012/04/10)
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- CO2 absorbing cost-effective ionic liquid for synthesis of commercially important alpha cyanoacrylic acids: A safe process for activation of cyanoacetic acid
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Cost-effective and carbon dioxide absorbing ionic liquid, tri-(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium acetate, was shown to perform multiple roles in Knoevenagel condensation. It acted as an environmentally benign solvent, as an activating catalyst for the less reactive cyanoacetic acid and also as a risk reduction medium for the unevenly generated large amount of CO2 gas for large scale reactions. The reaction was scaled up for multi-gram synthesis of commercially important alpha cyanoacrylic acids.
- Sharma, Yogesh O.,Degani, Mariam S.
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experimental part
p. 526 - 530
(2010/04/23)
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- Insulin Derivatives Conjugated with Structurally Well Defined Branched Polymers
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Insulin conjugated with structurally well defined, bifurcated and trifurcated polymers can be use by pulmonary delivery for systemic absorption through the lungs to reduce or eliminate the need for administering other insulins by injection.
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- Knoevenagel condensation in heterogeneous phase catalyzed by IR radiation and Tonsil Actisil FF
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Infrared radiation promoted the synthesis of benzylidenemalononitriles, benzylidenecyanoacetamides and benzylidenecyanoacetic acids by condensation of aromatic aldehydes with the corresponding active methylene compound in the presence of Tonsil Actisil FF, without solvent. Mass of catalyst, solvent, and reaction time were assessed in order to improve the efficiency of this process.
- Obrador, Esteban,Castro, Martin,Tamariz, Joaquin,Zepeda, Gerardo,Miranda, Rene,Delgado, Francisco
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(2007/10/03)
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- Cosmetic composition
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A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin and hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises a hair growth promoter chosen from glutamine derivatives and salts thereof. The composition preferably also comprises an activity enhancer which may be chosen from hair growth stimulants, penetration enhancers and cationic polymers.
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- Cosmetic composition containing DOPA derivatives
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A composition for topical application to human hair or skin contains a chemical analogue of dihydroxyphenyl alanine (DOPA). This chemical analogue can be absorbed by skin or by a hair follicle and metabolised in-vivo, thus leading to the formation of melanin in skin or to the growth of melanin-pigmented hair. Consequently the composition can give controlled skin darkening to mimic sun-induced tanning or can bring about the growth of dar hair in place of the grey or white hair.
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A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin and hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises a hair growth promoter chosen from glutamic acid derivatives and salts thereof. The composition preferably also comprises an activity enhancer which may be chosen from hair growth stimulants, penetration enhancers and cationic polymers.
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- Polyhydroxylated phenylacrylic acid derivatives as new anti-tumor agents
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Preliminary evidence indicates that antitumor agents containing the o-dihydroxybenzene moiety exhibit enhanced antitumor activity toward malignant cells of high oxidative potential, such as melanoma cells. Based on this consideration, 11 hydroxybenzene acrylic acid derivatives of differing redox potential were prepared as potential substrates for the melanoma specific enzyme tyrosinase, that might exhibit general antitumor activity and enhanced cytotoxicity toward melanoma cells. Five of these compounds [α-cyano-β-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, α-cyano-β-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-, and α-cyano-β-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid (THPPA), and 3,4-dihydroxy- and 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzalcyanoacetamide] were found to be substrates for tyrosinase with k(m) values from 0.08 to 4.13 mM and V(max) values from 0.18 to 3.02. These data indicate that as the number of hydroxy groups increases, the rate of oxidation increases, and that cyanoamides were faster reacting than corresponding cyanoacids, with dicyanides the least reactive. In contrast, cyanoamides were less effective as substrates than cyanoacids. In vitro studies showed all but two compounds were active against L1210 (IC50 range 21-980 μM), SK-MEL-28 (IC50 range 54-950 μM), and SK-MEL-30-3 (IC50 range 54-190 μM). Only THPPA was active in vivo against L1210 and B-16 melanoma.
- Hussoin,FitzGerald,Wick
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- Tyrphostins I: Synthesis and Biological Activity of Protein Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
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A novel class of low molecular weight proteine kinase inhibitors is described.These compounds consitute a systematic series of molecules with a progressive increase in affinity toward the substrate site of the EGF receptor kinase domain.These competitive inhibitors also effectively block the EGF-dependent autophosphorylation of the receptor.The potent EGF receptor kinase blockers examined were found to competitively inhibit the homologous insulin receptor kinase at 102-103 higher inhibitor concentrations in spite of the significant homology between these protein tyrosine kinases.These results demonstrate the ability to synthesize selective tyrosine kinase inhibitors.The most potent EGF receptor kinase inhibitors also inhibit the EGF-dependent proliferation of A431/clone 15 cells with little or no effect on EGF independent cell growth.These results demonstrate the potential use of protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors as selective antiproliferative agents for proliferative diseases caused by the hyperactivity of protein tyrosine kinases.We have suggested the name "tyrphostins" for this class of antiproliferative compounds which act as protein tyrosine kinase blockers.
- Gazit, Aviv,Yaish, Pnina,Gilon, Chaim,Levitzki, Alexander
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