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Antiparasitic activity of synthetic curcumin monocarbonyl analogues against Trichomonas vaginalis
Carapina da Silva, Caroline,Pacheco, Bruna Silveira,das Neves, Raquel Nascimento,Dié Alves, Mirna Samara,Sena-Lopes, ?ngela,Moura, Sidnei,Borsuk, Sibele,de Pereira, Claudio Martin Pereira
, p. 367 - 377 (2019/01/03)
Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and it is considered to be the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection in the world. Since the 1960s, nitroimidazoles such as metronidazole are the drugs of choice for the treatment of trichomoniasis, but many adverse effects and allergic reactions may result from their use. Reports of metronidazole-resistant infections also highlight the importance for the search of new anti-T. vaginalis agents. Considering this, herein we report the anti-T. vaginalis evaluation of 21 synthetic monocarbonyl analogues of curcumin, which itself has been reported to possess antiparasitic potential. From the in vitro analysis of the synthetic molecules, untreated trophozoites, and metronidazole at 100 μM, it was observed that three curcumin analogues (3a, 3e, and 5e) exhibited anti-T. vaginalis activity comparable to metronidazole (no significant statistical difference). Optimal antiparasitic concentrations were determined to be 80 μM and 90 μM for propanone derivatives 3a and 3e, respectively, and 200 μM for cyclohexanone derivative 5e. Kinetic growth curves showed that, after 24 h, the trophozoites were completely inhibited. At the tested concentrations, natural curcumin did not significantly inhibit the growth of trophozoites, therefore demonstrating that the designed synthetic molecules not only have better chemical stability, but also higher anti-T. vaginalis potential. Cytotoxicity analysis, performed on VERO cells, demonstrated low, moderate and high cytotoxic effects for analogues 3e, 5e and 3a, respectively. This study suggests that these analogues possess chemical features of interest to be further explored as alternatives for the treatment of trichomoniasis.
Sulfonated PEG-intercalated montmorillonite [(Mt/PEG)-SO3H] as efficient and ecofriendly nanocatalyst for synthesis of α,α′-bis(substituted benzylidene)cycloalkanones
Dalil Heirati, Seyedeh Zahra,Shirini, Farhad,Fallah Shojaei, Abdollah
, p. 6167 - 6186 (2017/10/05)
(Montmorillonite/PEG)-SO3H nanocomposite was successfully prepared for the first time and introduced as a solid acid nanocatalyst. Initially, polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymeric chains were intercalated into interlayer spaces of montmorillonite. The resulting Mt/PEG nanocomposite with good mechanical and thermal stability was chosen as a useful clay mineral/polymer support for further modification with chlorosulfonic acid. Structural characterization of (Mt/PEG)-SO3H was carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) measurements, Barrett–Joyner–Halenda (BJH) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The results showed that PEG chains were intercalated into the clay mineral layers and that the Mt/PEG nanocomposite was successfully sulfonated. (Mt/PEG)-SO3H nanocomposite exhibited high specific surface area and good stability up to around 150?°C, showing excellent potential for application as a recyclable nanocatalyst. (Mt/PEG)-SO3H was used as an efficient and ecofriendly solid acid nanocatalyst for preparation of α,α′-bis(substituted benzylidene)cycloalkanones under solvent-free conditions, leading to many interesting findings. The excellent conversion values confirm that the catalyst has strong and sufficient acidic sites, which are responsible for its catalytic performance. The reaction under mild conditions (room temperature) with excellent yield, catalyst recyclability (up to ten times), and simple work-up procedure represent useful advantages of (Mt/PEG)-SO3H for catalysis. Moreover, the reaction could be scaled up to 10 and 15?mmol scales.
Synthesis, characterization, and crystal structures of α, α'-bis(substituted-benzylidene)cycloalkanone derivatives by nano-TiO2/HOAc
Tabrizian, Elham,Amoozadeh, Ali,Rahmani, Salman,Salehi, Mehdi,Kubicki, Maciej
, p. 531 - 544 (2016/04/26)
A new and economical synthesis of α, α'-bis(substituted-benzylidene)cycloalkanones has been achieved by the reaction of cycloalkanones with different aromatic aldehydes using nano-TiO2/acetic acid as a catalyst in ethanol under reflux conditions with excellent yields. Five new products and three new single crystal structures are reported.
Nano titania-supported sulfonic acid catalyzed synthesis of α,α'-bis(substituted-benzylidene)cycloalkanones and of their xanthene derivatives under solvent-free conditions
Amoozadeh, Ali,Tabrizian, Elham,Rahmani, Salman
, p. 848 - 857 (2015/08/06)
An efficient, rapid and green synthesis of α,α'-bis(substituted-benzylidene)cycloalkanones and their xanthene derivatives is reported under solvent-free conditions using nano titania-supported sulfonic acid (n-TSA) as a reusable catalyst. This method offers many advantages, such as environmental friendliness reaction conditions, simplicity, short reaction times, easy work-up, reusability of catalyst, and high yields of products. Eight new compounds are reported too.
Functionalized curcumin analogs as potent modulators of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Leow, Pay-Chin,Bahety, Priti,Boon, Choon Pei,Lee, Chong Yew,Tan, Kheng Lin,Yang, Tianming,Ee, Pui-Lai Rachel
, p. 67 - 80 (2014/01/06)
Osteosarcoma is a primary bone malignancy with aggressive metastatic potential and poor prognosis rates. In our earlier work we have investigated the therapeutic potential of curcumin as an anti-invasive agent in osteosarcoma by its ability to regulate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. However, the clinical use of curcumin is limited owing to its low potency and poor pharmacokinetic profile. In this study, an attempt was made to achieve more potent Wnt inhibitory activity in osteosarcoma cells by carrying out synthetic chemical modifications of curcumin. We synthesized a total of five series consisting of 43 curcumin analogs and screened in HEK293T cells for inhibition of β-catenin transcriptional activity. Six promising analogs, which were 6.5- to 60-fold more potent than curcumin in inhibiting Wnt activity, were further assessed for their anti-invasive activity and Wnt inhibitory mechanisms. Western blot analysis showed disruption of β-catenin protein nuclear translocation following treatment with analogs 2f, 3c and 4f. Using transwell assays, we also found that these compounds were more potent than 1a (curcumin) in impeding the invasion of osteosarcoma cells, possibly through suppressing MMP-9 activity. Structure-activity-relationship studies revealed that Wnt inhibitory effects could be enhanced by shortening and restraining the flexibility of the 7-carbon linker moiety connecting the terminal aromatic rings of curcumin and substituting both rings with appropriate substituents. Our results demonstrate that the synthesized curcumin analogs are more potent Wnt inhibitors in osteosarcoma cell lines as compared to parental curcumin and are good lead compounds for further development. Future in vivo tests with these compounds will define their therapeutic potentials as promising drug candidates for clinical treatment of osteosarcoma.
Mono-carbonyl curcumin analogues as 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 inhibitors
Lin, Han,Hu, Guo-Xin,Guo, Jingjing,Ge, Yufei,Liang, Guang,Lian, Qing-Quan,Chu, Yanhui,Yuan, Xiaohuan,Huang, Ping,Ge, Ren-Shan
, p. 4362 - 4366 (2013/07/25)
A series of structurally novel mono-carbonyl curcumin analogues have been synthesized and biologically evaluated to test their inhibitory potencies and the structure-activity relationship (SAR) on human and rat 11β- hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isoform (11β-HSD1) activities. 11β-HSD1 selective inhibitors have been discovered and compound A10 is discovered as a very potent with an IC50 value of 97 nM without inhibiting 11β-HSD2.
Synthesis and evaluation of curcumin-related compounds for anticancer activity
Wei, Xingchuan,Du, Zhi-Yun,Zheng, Xi,Cui, Xiao-Xing,Conney, Allan H.,Zhang, Kun
experimental part, p. 235 - 245 (2012/08/28)
Sixty-one curcumin-related compounds were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity toward cultured prostate cancer PC-3 cells, pancreas cancer Panc-1 cells and colon cancer HT-29 cells. Inhibitory effects of these compounds on the growth of PC-3, Panc-1 and HT-29 cells were determined by the MTT assay. Compounds E10, F10, FN1 and FN2 exhibited exceptionally potent inhibitory effects on the growth of cultured PC-3, Panc-1 and HT-29 cells. The IC50 for these compounds was lower than 1 μM in all three cell lines. E10 was 72-, 46- and 117-fold more active than curcumin for inhibiting the growth of PC-3, Panc-1 and HT-29 cells, respectively. F10 was 69-, 34- and 72-fold more active than curcumin for inhibiting the growth of PC-3, Panc-1 and HT-29 cells, respectively. FN1 and FN2 had about the same inhibitory effect as E10 and F10 toward Panc-1 cells but were less active than E10 and F10 toward PC-3 and HT-29 cells. The active compounds were potent stimulators of apoptosis. The present study indicates that E10, F10, FN1 and FN2 may have useful anticancer activity.
Curcumin-like diarylpentanoid analogues as melanogenesis inhibitors
Hosoya, Takahiro,Nakata, Asami,Yamasaki, Fumie,Abas, Faridah,Shaari, Khozirah,Lajis, Nordin Hj,Morita, Hiroshi
experimental part, p. 166 - 176 (2012/05/20)
Anti-melanogenesis screening of 47 synthesized curcumin-like diarylpentanoid analogues was performed to show that some had a potent inhibitory effect on the melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cells. Their actions were considered to be mostly due to tyrosinase inhibition, tyrosinase expression inhibition, and melanin pigment degradation. The structure-activity relationships of those curcumin-like diarylpentanoid analogues which inhibited the melanogenesis and tyrosinase activity were also discussed. Of those compounds assayed, (2E,6E)-2,6-bis(2,5- dimethoxybenzylidene)cyclohexanone showed the most potent anti-melanogenesis effect, the mechanism of which is considered to be the degradation of the melanin pigment in B16 melanoma cells, affecting neither the tyrosinase activity nor tyrosinase expression. The Japanese Society of Pharmacognosy and Springer 2011.
Synthesis and evaluation of DPPH and anti-inflammatory activities of 2,6-bisbenzylidenecyclohexanone and pyrazoline derivatives
Lam, Kok Wai,Tham, Chau Ling,Liew, Choi Yi,Syahida, Ahmad,Rahman, Mohd. Basyaruddin Abdul,Israf, Daud A.,Lajis, Nordin H.
experimental part, p. 333 - 344 (2012/08/28)
A series of thirty three 2,6-bisbenzylidenecyclohexanone and pyrazoline derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for inhibitory activities on IFN-γ/LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells and DPPH radical scavenging activity. Compounds 8, 9, and 11a demonstrated significant NO inhibitory activity as compared to L-NAME and curcumin with IC50 values of 6.68 ± 0.16, 6.09 ± 0.46, and 6.84 ± 0.12 μM, respectively. Apparently the suppression upon NO secretion was not due to cell death since the active compounds did not reduce the cell viability in close proximity to the IC 50 of NO inhibition. Overall, incorporation of pyrazoline ring as part of the linker chain improved cell viability compared to the 2,6-bisbenzylidenecyclohexanone derivatives. Meanwhile, compound 11 (IC 50 = 13.27 ± 1.78 μM) bearing ortho hydroxyls on the aromatic rings recorded the highest radical scavenging activity as compared with quercetin (IC50 = 21.46 ± 0.85 μM). Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010.
Effects of diarylpentanoid analogues of curcumin on chemiluminescence and chemotactic activities of phagocytes
Jantan, Ibrahim,Bukhari, Syed Nasir Abbas,Lajis, Nordin Haji,Abas, Faridah,Wai, Lam Kok,Jasamai, Malina
experimental part, p. 404 - 412 (2012/07/02)
Objectives A series of 43 curcumin diarylpentanoid analogues were synthesized and evaluated for their inhibitory effects on the chemiluminescence and chemotactic activity of phagocytes in vitro. Methods The effects of the compounds on the respiratory burst of human whole blood and isolated human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) were evaluated using a luminol-based chemiluminescence assay and their effect on chemotactic migration of PMNs was investigated using the Boyden chamber technique. Key findings Compounds 6, 17, 25 and 30 exhibited significant inhibitory activity on the oxidative burst of PMNs. The presence of methoxy groups at positions 2 and 5, and methoxylation and fluorination at positions 4 and 2 of both phenyl rings, respectively, may contribute significantly to their reactive oxygen species inhibition activity. Compounds 7, 17, 18, 24 and 32 showed strong inhibition of the chemotaxis migration of PMNs. Chlorination at various positions of both phenyl rings of cyclohexanone diarylpentanoid resulted in compounds with potent inhibitory effects on PMN migration. Conclusions The results suggest that some of these diarylpentanoid analogues are able to modulate the innate immune response of phagocytes at different steps, emphasizing their potential as a source of new immunomodulatory agents.
