- In silico studies, nitric oxide, and cholinesterases inhibition activities of pyrazole and pyrazoline analogs of diarylpentanoids
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A new series of pyrazole, phenylpyrazole, and pyrazoline analogs of diarylpentanoids (excluding compounds 3a, 4a, 5a, and 5b) was pan-assay interference compounds-filtered and synthesized via the reaction of diarylpentanoids with hydrazine monohydrate and phenylhydrazine. Each analog was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory ability via the suppression of nitric oxide (NO) on IFN-γ/LPS-activated RAW264.7 macrophage cells. The compounds were also investigated for their inhibitory capability toward acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), using a modification of Ellman's spectrophotometric method. The most potent NO inhibitor was found to be phenylpyrazole analog 4c, followed by 4e, when compared with curcumin. In contrast, pyrazole 3a and pyrazoline 5a were found to be the most selective and effective BChE inhibitors over AChE. The data collected from the single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of compound 5a were then applied in a docking simulation to determine the potential binding interactions that were responsible for the anti-BChE activity. The results obtained signify the potential of these pyrazole and pyrazoline scaffolds to be developed as therapeutic agents against inflammatory conditions and Alzheimer's disease.
- Mohd Faudzi, Siti Munirah,Leong, S. Wei,Auwal, Faruk A.,Abas, Faridah,Wai, Lam K.,Ahmad, Syahida,Tham, Chau L.,Shaari, Khozirah,Lajis, Nordin H.,Yamin, Bohari M.
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- Suppression of PGE2 production via disruption of MAPK phosphorylation by unsymmetrical dicarbonyl curcumin derivatives
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Curcumin is an important molecule found in turmeric plants and has been reported to exhibit some profound anti-inflammatory activities by interacting with several important molecular targets found in the mitogen-activated protein kinase and NF-κβ pathways. As part of our continuing effort to search for new anti-inflammatory agents with better in vitro and in vivo efficacies, we have synthesized a series of new unsymmetrical dicarbonyl curcumin derivatives and tested their effects on prostaglandin E2 secretion level in interferon-γ/lipopolysaccharide-activated macrophage cells. Among those, five compounds exhibited remarkable suppression on prostaglandin E2 production with IC50 values ranging from 0.87 to 18.41 μM. The most potent compound 17f was found to down-regulate the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 mRNA suggesting that this series of compounds could possibly target the mitogen-activated protein kinase signal transduction pathway. Whilst the compound did not affect the expression of the conventional mitogen-activated protein kinases, the results suggest that it could disrupt the phosphorylation and activation of the proteins particularly the c-Jun N-terminal kinases. Finally, the binding interactions were examined using the molecular docking and dynamics simulation approaches.
- Mohd Aluwi, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi,Rullah, Kamal,Haque, Md. Areeful,Yamin, Bohari M.,Ahmad, Waqas,Amjad, Muhammad Wahab,Leong, Sze Wei,Fahmizar, Nurul Amira,Jalil, Juriyati,Abas, Faridah,Ismail, Nor Hadiani,Jantan, Ibrahim,Lam, Kok Wai
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p. 3323 - 3335
(2017/10/06)
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- Synthesis and sar study of diarylpentanoid analogues as new anti-inflammatory agents
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A series of ninety-seven diarylpentanoid derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-inflammatory activity through NO suppression assay using interferone gamma (IFN-γ)/lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Twelve compounds (9, 25, 28, 43, 63, 64, 81, 83, 84, 86, 88 and 97) exhibited greater or similar NO inhibitory activity in comparison with curcumin (14.7 ± 0.2 μM), notably compounds 88 and 97, which demonstrated the most significant NO suppression activity with IC50 values of 4.9 ± 0.3 μM and 9.6 ± 0.5 μM, respectively. A structure-activity relationship (SAR) study revealed that the presence of a hydroxyl group in both aromatic rings is critical for bioactivity of these molecules. With the exception of the polyphenolic derivatives, low electron density in ring-A and high electron density in ring-B are important for enhancing NO inhibition. Meanwhile, pharmacophore mapping showed that hydroxyl substituents at both meta- and para-positions of ring-B could be the marker for highly active diarylpentanoid derivatives.
- Leong, Sze Wei,Mohd Faudzi, Siti Munirah,Abas, Faridah,Mohd Aluwi, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi,Rullah, Kamal,Wai, Lam Kok,Abdul Bahari, Mohd Nazri,Ahmad, Syahida,Tham, Chau Ling,Shaari, Khozirah,Lajis, Nordin H.
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p. 16058 - 16081
(2015/01/08)
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- 2,3-Diarylxanthones as strong scavengers of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species: A structure-activity relationship study
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Xanthones are a class of oxygen-containing heterocyclic compounds widely distributed in nature. The natural derivatives can present different substitutions in the xanthone core that include hydroxyl, methoxyl, prenyl and glycosyl groups. The inclusion of
- Santos, Clementina M.M.,Freitas, Marisa,Ribeiro, Daniela,Gomes, Ana,Silva, Artur M.S.,Cavaleiro, José A.S.,Fernandes, Eduarda
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p. 6776 - 6784
(2010/10/21)
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