- Beyond Basicity: Discovery of Nonbasic DENV-2 Protease Inhibitors with Potent Activity in Cell Culture
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The viral serine protease NS2B-NS3 is one of the promising targets for drug discovery against dengue virus and other flaviviruses. The molecular recognition preferences of the protease favor basic, positively charged moieties as substrates and inhibitors, which leads to pharmacokinetic liabilities and off-target interactions with host proteases such as thrombin. We here present the results of efforts that were aimed specifically at the discovery and development of noncharged, small-molecular inhibitors of the flaviviral proteases. A key factor in the discovery of these compounds was a cellular reporter gene assay for the dengue protease, the DENV2proHeLa system. Extensive structure-activity relationship explorations resulted in novel benzamide derivatives with submicromolar activities in viral replication assays (EC50 0.24 μM), selectivity against off-target proteases, and negligible cytotoxicity. This structural class has increased drug-likeness compared to most of the previously published active-site-directed flaviviral protease inhibitors and includes promising candidates for further preclinical development.
- Kühl, Nikos,Leuthold, Mila M.,Behnam, Mira A. M.,Klein, Christian D.
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p. 4567 - 4587
(2021/05/06)
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- INHIBITORS OF TRPC6
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The present invention relates to polycyclic compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 to R4, R7 to R10, Y and A are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharm
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- Carboxylation of Aryl Triflates with CO2 Merging Palladium and Visible-Light-Photoredox Catalysts
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We report herein a visible-light-promoted, highly practical carboxylation of readily accessible aryl triflates at ambient temperature and a balloon pressure of CO2 by the combined use of palladium and photoredox Ir(III) catalysts. Strikingly, the stoichiometric metallic reductant is replaced by a nonmetallic amine reductant providing an environmentally benign carboxylation process. In addition, one-pot synthesis of a carboxylic acid directly from phenol and modification of estrone and concise synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs adapalene and bexarotene have been accomplished via late-stage carboxylation reaction. Furthermore, a parallel decarboxylation-carboxylation reaction has been demonstrated in an H-type closed vessel that is an interesting concept for the strategic sector. Spectroscopic and spectroelectrochemical studies indicated electron transfer from the Ir(III)/DIPEA combination to generate aryl carboxylate and Pd(0) for catalytic turnover.
- Bhunia, Samir Kumar,Das, Pritha,Nandi, Shantanu,Jana, Ranjan
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p. 4632 - 4637
(2019/06/27)
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- Synthesis and structure–activity relationship of N-(piperidin-4-yl)benzamide derivatives as activators of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 pathways
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Guided by bioisosterism and pharmacokinetic parameters, we designed and synthesized a series of novel benzamide derivatives. Preliminary in vitro studies indicated that compounds 10b and 10j show significant inhibitory bioactivity in HepG2 cells (IC50 values of 0.12 and 0.13?μM, respectively). Compounds 10b and 10j induced the expression of HIF-1α protein and downstream target gene p21, and upregulated the expression of cleaved caspase-3 to promote tumor cells apoptosis.
- Huang, Zhi-Ning,Liang, Han,Qiao, Hong,Wang, Bao-Rui,Qu, Ning,Li, Hua,Zhou, Run-Run,Wang, Li-Juan,Li, Shan-Hua,Li, Fu-Nan
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p. 1149 - 1161
(2018/07/21)
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- Probing the Azaaurone Scaffold against the Hepatic and Erythrocytic Stages of Malaria Parasites
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The potential of azaaurones as dual-stage antimalarial agents was investigated by assessing the effect of a small library of azaaurones on the inhibition of liver and intraerythrocytic lifecycle stages of the malaria parasite. The whole series was screened against the blood stage of a chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum strain and the liver stage of P. berghei, yielding compounds with dual-stage activity and sub-micromolar potency against erythrocytic parasites. Studies with genetically modified parasites, using a phenotypic assay based on the P. falciparum Dd2-ScDHODH line, which expresses yeast dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH), showed that one of the azaaurone derivatives has the potential to inhibit the parasite mitochondrial electron-transport chain. The global urgency in finding new therapies for malaria, especially against the underexplored liver stage, associated with chemical tractability of azaaurones, warrants further development of this chemotype. Overall, these results emphasize the azaaurone chemotype as a promising scaffold for dual-stage antimalarials.
- Carrasco, Marta P.,Machado, Marta,Gon?alves, Lídia,Sharma, Moni,Gut, Jiri,Lukens, Amanda K.,Wirth, Dyann F.,André, Vania,Duarte, Maria Teresa,Guedes, Rita C.,dos Santos, Daniel J. V. A.,Rosenthal, Philip J.,Mazitschek, Ralph,Prudêncio, Miguel,Moreira, Rui
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p. 2194 - 2204
(2016/10/19)
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- Synthesis and antiproliferative activity of novel 4-substituted-phenoxy-benzamide derivatives
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A series of novel 4-substituted-phenoxy-benzamide derivatives bearing an aryl cycloaliphatic amine moiety were synthesized and evaluated for antiproliferative activity against SW620, HT29 and MGC803 cancer cell lines in vitro. The pharmacological data demonstrated that the majority of target compounds exhibited moderate efficacy in HT29 and MGC803 cell lines. Compound 10c showed promising inhibition of hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway in an Hh-related assay. In addition, the superposition pattern of 10c showed a good fit for a pharmacophoric model generated by Hh inhibitors and provided a basis for further structural optimization.
- Sun, Chi-Yu,Li, Yang-Sheng,Shi, Ai-Long,Li, Ya-Fei,Cao, Rui-Fang,Ding, Huai-Wei,Yin, Qing-Qing,Zhang, Li-Juan,Zheng, Hua-Chuan,Song, Hong-Rui
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p. 1307 - 1310
(2015/12/31)
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- BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS
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Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the BTK inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. (Formula I)
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- Probing the aurone scaffold against Plasmodium falciparum: Design, synthesis and antimalarial activity
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A library comprising 44 diversely substituted aurones derivatives was synthesized by straightforward aldol condensation reactions of benzofuranones and the appropriately substituted benzaldehydes. Microwave enhanced synthesis using palladium catalyzed protocols was introduced as a powerful strategy for extending the chemical space around the aurone scaffold. Additionally, Mannich-base derivatives, containing a 7-aminomethyl-6-hydroxy substitution pattern at ring A, were also prepared. Screening against the chloroquine resistant Plasmodium falciparum W2 strain identified novel aurones with IC 50 values in the low micromolar range. The most potent compounds contained a basic moiety, with the ability to accumulate in acidic digestive vacuole of the malaria parasite. However, none of those aurones revealed significant activity against hemozoin formation and falcipain-2, two validated targets expressed during the blood stage of P. falciparum infection and functional in digestive vacuole of the parasite. Overall, this study highlight (i) the usefulness of aurones as platforms for synthetic procedures using palladium catalyzed protocols to rapidly deliver lead compounds for further optimization and (ii) the potential of novel aurone derivatives as promising antimalarial compounds.
- Carrasco, Marta P.,Newton, Ana S.,Gon?alves, Lídia,Góis, Ana,Machado, Marta,Gut, Jiri,Nogueira, Fátima,H?nscheid, Thomas,Guedes, Rita C.,Dos Santos, Daniel J.V.A.,Rosenthal, Philip J.,Moreira, Rui
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p. 523 - 534
(2014/05/20)
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- Flavones as isosteres of 4(1H)-quinolones: Discovery of ligand efficient and dual stage antimalarial lead compounds
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Malaria is responsible for nearly one million deaths annually, and the increasing prevalence of multi-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum poses a great challenge to controlling the disease. A diverse set of flavones, isosteric to 4(1H)-quinolones, were prepared and profiled for their antiplasmodial activity against the blood stage of P. falciparum W2 strain, and the liver stage of the rodent parasite Plasmodium berghei. Ligand efficient leads were identified as dual stage antimalarials, suggesting that scaffold optimization may afford potent antiplasmodial compounds.
- Rodrigues, Tiago,Ressurrei??o, Ana S.,Da Cruz, Filipa P.,Albuquerque, Inês S.,Gut, Jiri,Carrasco, Marta P.,Gon?alves, Daniel,Guedes, Rita C.,Dos Santos, Daniel J.V.A.,Mota, Maria M.,Rosenthal, Philip J.,Moreira, Rui,Prudêncio, Miguel,Lopes, Francisca
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p. 872 - 880
(2013/11/19)
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- Anthelmintically active benzenepropanamide derivatives
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This invention is directed to a method for treating helminthiasis in an animal which method comprises administering to an animal in need thereof an anthelmintically effective amount of a compound of the Formula (I): STR1 wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur;R 1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; andR 2, R 3, R 4 and R 5 are independently hydrogen, halo, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano, halophenoxy, haloalkylphenoxy, thiocyano or isothiocyano, provided that R 2 and R 3 cannot simultaneously be hydrogen and that R 4 and R 5 cannot simultaneously be hydrogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions formulated therewith. This invention is also directed to novel anthelmintically active benzenepropanamides of Formula (I) wherein Z is oxygen.
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- Analogues of clofibrate and clobuzarit containing fluorine in the side chains
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A series of analogues of clofibrate and 2-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-2-methylpropionic acid (clobuzarit) has been prepared by replacing the methyl groups by trifluoromethyl groups and changing the aromatic moiety. The activity of these compounds has been assayed on the plasma levels of cholesterol, Total Esterified Fatty Acids (T.E.F.A.) and fibrinogen in rats. It appears that derivatives of the first series which contain only one trifluoromethyl group are hypocholesterolaemic and that many mono- of bis- trifluoromethyl derivatives of the second series lower the levels of both cholesterol and T.E.F.A. in contrast to clobuzarit.
- Haydock,Mulholland,Telford,et al.
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p. 205 - 214
(2007/10/02)
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