- Discovery and pharmacological characterization of a novel series of highly selective inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 as anticancer agents
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Background and Purpose: Cyclin D-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) are crucial regulators of the G1 to S phase transition of the cell cycle and are actively pursued as therapeutic targets in cancer. We sought to discover a novel series of orally bioavailable and highly selective small molecule inhibitors of CDK4/6. Experimental Approach: The discovery of pharmacological inhibitors and optimization for potency, selectivity and drug properties were achieved by iterative chemical synthesis, biochemical screening against a panel of kinases, cell-based assays measuring cellular viability, cell cycle distribution, induction of apoptosis and the level of retinoblastoma tumour suppressor protein (Rb) phosphorylation and E2 factor (E2F)-regulated gene expression and in vitro biopharmaceutical and in vivo pharmacokinetic profiling. Key Results: We discovered several lead compounds that displayed >1000-fold selectivity for CDK4/6 over other members of the CDK family. The lead compounds, 82, 91 and 95, potently inhibited the growth of cancer cells by inducing G1 arrest with a concomitant reduction in the phosphorylation of Rb at S780 and in E2F-regulated gene expression. With a remarkable selectivity for CDK4 over 369 human protein kinases, 91 was identified as a highly potent and orally bioavailable drug candidate. Conclusions and Implications: We have identified unique and new inhibitors of CDK4/6 as potential drug candidates. Compound 91 represents an ideal candidate for further development as targeted cancer therapy.
- Tadesse, Solomon,Bantie, Laychiluh,Tomusange, Khamis,Yu, Mingfeng,Islam, Saiful,Bykovska, Nataliya,Noll, Benjamin,Zhu, Ge,Li, Peng,Lam, Frankie,Kumarasiri, Malika,Milne, Robert,Wang, Shudong
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p. 2399 - 2413
(2018/05/14)
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- Design and synthesis of some new 1-phenyl-3/4-[4-(aryl/heteroaryl/alkyl-piperazine1-yl)-phenyl-ureas as potent anticonvulsant and antidepressant agents
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A series of 1-phenyl-3/4-[4-(aryl/heteroaryl/alkyl-piperazine1-yl)-phenyl-urea derivatives (29–42) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their anticonvulsant activity by using maximal electroshock (MES), subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (scPTZ) seizure tests. The acute neurotoxicity was checked by rotarod assay. Most of the test compounds were found effective in both seizure tests. Compound 30 (1-{4-[4-(4-chloro-phenyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-phenyl}-3-phenyl-urea) exhibited marked anticonvulsant activity in MES as well as scPTZ tests. The phase II anticonvulsant quantification study of compound 30 indicates the ED50value of 28.5?mg/kg against MES induced seizures. In addition, this compound also showed considerable protection against pilocarpine induced status epilepticus in rats. Seizures induced by 3-mercaptopropionic acid model and thiosemicarbazide were significantly attenuated by compound 30, which suggested its broad spectrum of anticonvulsant activity. Interestingly, compound 30 displayed better antidepressant activity than standard drug fluoxetine. Moreover, compound 30 appeared as a non-toxic chemical entity in sub-acute toxicity studies.
- Mishra, Chandra Bhushan,Kumari, Shikha,Tiwari, Manisha
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p. 603 - 617
(2016/07/06)
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- Design, synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of N-[4-(4-(alkyl/aryl/heteroaryl)-piperazin-1-yl)-phenyl]-carbamic acid ethyl ester derivatives as novel anticonvulsant agents
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A series of alkyl/aryl/heteroaryl piperazine derivatives (37-54) were designed and synthesized as potential anticonvulsant agents. The target compounds are endowed with satisfactory physicochemical as well as pharmacokinetic properties. The synthesized compounds were screened for their in vivo anticonvulsant activity in maximal electroshock (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (sc-PTZ) seizure tests. Further, neurotoxicity evaluation was carried out using rotarod method. Structure activity relationship studies showed that compounds possessing aromatic group at the piperazine ring displayed potent anticonvulsant activity. Majority of the compounds showed anti-MES activity whereas compounds 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50, 52, and 53 exhibited anticonvulsant activity in both seizure tests. All the compounds except 42, 46, 47, and 50 did not show neurotoxicity. The most active derivative, 45 demonstrated potent anticonvulsant activity in MES test at the dose of 30 mg/kg (0.5 h) and 100 mg/kg (4 h) and also delivered excellent protection in sc-PTZ test (100 mg/kg) at both time intervals. Therefore, compound 45 was further assessed in PTZ-kindling model of epilepsy which is widely used model for studying epileptogenesis. This compound was effective in delaying onset of PTZ-evoked seizures at the dose of 5 mg/kg in kindled animals and significantly reduced oxidative stress better than standard drug phenobarbital (PB). In result, compound 45 emerged as a most potent and safer anticonvulsant lead molecule.
- Kumari, Shikha,Mishra, Chandra Bhushan,Tiwari, Manisha
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p. 1092 - 1099
(2015/02/19)
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- PYRIMIDINYL ARYL UREA DERIVATIVES BEING FGF INHIBITORS
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The invention relates to heteroaryl aryl ureas of the formula (IA), wherein the radicals and symbols have the meanings as defined herein, the use of such compounds in the treatment of protein kinase dependent diseases; to pharmaceutical preparations comprising said heteroaryl aryl ureas, to processes for the manufacture of such novel compounds and to methods of treatment comprising the use of such heteroaryl aryl ureas.
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- Synthesis and evaluation of cyclic secondary amine substituted phenyl and benzyl nitrofuranyl amides as novel antituberculosis agents
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In an ongoing effort to develop new and potent antituberculosis agents, a second-generation series of nitrofuranyl amides was synthesized on the basis of the lead compound 5-nitrofuran-2-carboxylic acid 3,4-dimethoxybenzylamide. The primary design consideration was to improve the solubility and consequently the bioavailability of the series by the addition of hydrophilic rings to the benzyl and phenyl B ring core. The synthesis of 27 cyclic, secondary amine substituted phenyl and benzyl nitrofuranyl amides is described and their activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis reported. The series showed a strong structure-activity relationship as the benzyl nitrofuranyl amides were significantly more active than similarly substituted phenyl nitrofuranyl amides. Para-substituted benzyl piperazines showed the most antituberculosis activity. Compounds in the series were subsequently selected for bioavailability and in vivo testing. This study led to the successful discovery of novel compounds with increased antituberculosis activity in vitro and a better understanding of the requisite pharmacological properties to advance this class.
- Tangallapally, Rajendra P.,Yendapally, Raghunandan,Lee, Robin E.,Lenaerts, Anne J. M.,Lee, Richard E.
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p. 8261 - 8269
(2007/10/03)
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- Heterocyclic amides with anti-tuberculosis activity
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Compounds having the general structure: wherein A is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, and NR15, and R15 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, substituted alkyl, and substituted aryl; B,D, and E are each independently selected from the group consisting of CH, nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen; R1 is selected from the group consisting of nitro, halo, alkyl ester, arylsulfanyl, arylsulfinyl, arylsulfonyl and sulfonic acid; t is an integer from 1 to 3; and X is a substituted amide, and methods of using the novel compounds for treating infections caused by microorganisms, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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- HETEROCYCLIC AMIDES WITH ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS ACTIVITY
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Compounds having the general structure (I) : wherein A is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, and NR15, and R15 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, substituted alkyl, and substituted aryl; B, D, and E are each independently selected from the group consisting of CH, nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen; R1 is selected from the group consisting of nitro, halo, alkyl ester, phenylsulfanyl, phenylsulfinyl, phenylsulfonyl and sulfonic acid; t is an integer from 1 to 3; and X is a substituted amide and methods of using the novel compounds for treating infections caused microorganisms, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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- Conformational dynamics of charge-transfer states in donor-bridge-acceptor systems
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Donor-acceptor compounds containing a phenylenediamine electron donor and a naphthalene, a cyanobenzene, or a cyanonaphthalene acceptor were studied. The two chromophores are connected by three different bridging units, consisting of CH2 groups
- Lauteslager, Xavier Y.,Van Stokkum, Ivo H. M.,Van John Ramesdonk,Bebelaar, Dick,Fraanje, Jan,Goubitz, Kees,Schenk, Henk,Brouwer, Albert M.,Verhoeven, Jan W.
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p. 3105 - 3118
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- Derivatized alkanolamines as cardiovascular agents
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Novel derivatized alkanolamines of the following structural formula STR1 are described as useful cardiovascular agents. Most especially described is their usefulness as cardiovascular agents exhibiting an antiarrhythmic effect. Said antiarrhythmic effect is of a combination Class II/Class III variety. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also described.
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