- Design, synthesis and SAR of antitubercular benzylpiperazine ureas
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Abstract: N-furfuryl piperazine ureas disclosed by scientists at GSK Tres Cantos were chosen as antimycobacterial hits from a phenotypic whole-cell screen. Bioisosteric replacement of the furan ring in the GSK Tres Cantos molecules with a phenyl ring led to molecule (I) with an MIC of 1?μM against Mtb H37Rv, low cellular toxicity (HepG2 IC50 ~ 80?μM), good DMPK properties and specificity for Mtb. With the aim of delineating the SAR associated with (I), fifty-five analogs were synthesized and screened against Mtb. The SAR suggests that the piperazine ring, benzyl urea and piperonyl moieties are essential signatures of this series. Active compounds in this series are metabolically stable, have low cellular toxicity and are valuable leads for optimization. Molecular docking suggests these molecules occupy the Q0 site of QcrB like Q203. Graphic Abstract: Bioisosteric replacement of N-furfuryl piperazine-1-carboxamides yielded molecule (I) a novel lead with satisfactory PD, metabolism, and toxicity profiles.[Figure not available: see fulltext.]
- Satish, Sohal,Chitral, Rohan,Kori, Amitkumar,Sharma, Basantkumar,Puttur, Jayashree,Khan, Afreen A.,Desle, Deepali,Raikuvar, Kavita,Korkegian, Aaron,Martis, Elvis A. F.,Iyer, Krishna R.,Coutinho, Evans C.,Parish, Tanya,Nandan, Santosh
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- Sequential Selective C?H and C(sp3)?+P Bond Functionalizations: An Entry to Bioactive Arylated Scaffolds
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Organophosphonium salts containing C(sp3)?+P bonds are among the most utilized reagents in organic synthesis for constructing C?C double bonds. However, their use as C-selective electrophilic groups is rare. Here, we explore an efficient and general transition-metal-free method for sequential chemo- and regioselective C?H and C(sp3)?+P bond functionalizations. In the present study, C?H alkylation resulting in the synthesis of benzhydryl triarylphosphonium salts was achieved by one-pot, four-component cross-coupling reactions of simple and commercially available starting materials. The utility of the resulting phosphonium salt building blocks was demonstrated by the chemoselective post-functionalization of benzylic C(sp3)?+PPh3 groups to achieve aminations, thiolations, and arylations. In this way, benzhydrylamines, benzhydrylthioethers, and triarylmethanes, structural motifs that are present in many pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, are readily accessed. These include the synthesis of two anticancer agents from simple materials in only two to three steps. Additionally, a protocol for late-stage functionalization of bioactive drugs has been developed using benzhydrylphosphonium salts. This new approach should provide novel transformations for application in both academic and pharmaceutical research.
- Babu, K. Naresh,Masarwa, Ahmad,Massarwe, Fedaa,Shioukhi, Israa
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supporting information
p. 26199 - 26209
(2021/11/09)
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- Synthesis and muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) antagonist activity of substituted piperazine-triazoles
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This study describes synthesis of a series of piperazine-triazole derivatives and their ex vivo evaluation for preliminary muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) blocking activity on rat ileum model. A molecule based on benzonitrile piperazine triazole scaffold showed good tissue relaxation and blocking of neurotransmitter ACh in the ex vivo experiment. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
- Acharya, Badri Narayan,Ghorpade, RamaRao,Singh, Kshetra Pal,Kumar, Deo,Nayak, Sabita
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p. 357 - 366
(2021/03/16)
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- Rational modifications, synthesis and biological evaluation of new potential antivirals for RSV designed to target the M2-1 protein
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the main cause of lower respiratory tract diseases in infants and young children, with potentially serious and fatal consequences associated with severe infections. Despite extensive research efforts invested in the identification of therapeutic measures, no vaccine is currently available, while treatment options are limited to ribavirin and palivizumab, which both present significant limitations. While clinical and pre-clinical candidates mainly target the viral fusion protein, the nucleocapsid protein or the viral polymerase, our focus has been the identification of new antiviral compounds targeting the viral M2-1 protein, thanks to the presence of a zinc-ejecting group in their chemical structure. Starting from an anti-RSV hit we had previously identified with an in silico structure-based approach, we have designed, synthesised and evaluated a new series of dithiocarbamate analogues, with which we have explored the antiviral activity of this scaffold. The findings presented in this work may provide the basis for the identification of a new antiviral lead to treat RSV infections.
- Bassetto, Marcella,Benato, Sara,Brancale, Andrea,Ferla, Salvatore,Jochmans, Dirk,Manganaro, Roberto,Neyts, Johan,Paulissen, Jasmine
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(2020/03/13)
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- Design, synthesis, and evaluation of genipin derivatives for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
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Twenty-two novel genipin derivatives have been designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE). As a result, compound 13a bearing ligustrazine moiety displayed the most potent AChE inhibitory activity in this series with IC50 value of 218?nm. Besides, MTT assay was performed to investigate the neuroprotection of these compounds against PC12 cells injured by Amyloid β-protein 1–42 (Aβ1–42). Among them, 8a showed higher inhibition rate (%Inhibition?=?22.29) than the positive reference Donepezil (%Inhibition?=?17.65).
- Huang, Weijun,Wang, Yujun,Li, Jiaming,Zhang, Yanchun,Ma, Xiaodong,Zhu, Panhu,Zhang, Yang
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p. 110 - 122
(2018/12/11)
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- The synthesis and biological evaluation of novel gardenamide A derivatives as multifunctional neuroprotective agents
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A novel series of gardenamide A derivatives was synthesized as potential anti-Alzheimer's disease agents. The neuroprotective effects of these multifunctional agents against oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD)-induced neurotoxicity in rat cortical neurons, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)- A nd amyloid-β1-42 (Aβ1-42)-induced neurotoxicity in rat hippocampal neurons were evaluated. In vitro studies revealed that these compounds demonstrated moderate to good multifunctional neuroprotective activity. Among the entire series, compounds 10e, 10j, 10n and 10p appeared to be the most active multifunctional neuroprotective agents. Studies indicate that compounds 10e, 10f, 10h, 10i, 10j, 10n and 10p exhibit significant activities against OGD-induced neurotoxicity in rat cortical neurons, and 10e, 10j, 10n and 10p show prominent activities against H2O2- A nd Aβ1-42-induced neurotoxicity in rat hippocampal neurons. Moreover, these derivatives did not exert conspicuous neurotoxicity in rat cortical neurons. Thus, the present study evidently shows that 10e, 10j, 10n and 10p are potent multifunctional neuroprotective agents, which may serve as promising lead candidates for anti-Alzheimer's disease drug development.
- Zhang, Zuzhi,Wang, Yujun,Zhang, Yanchun,Li, Jiaming,Huang, Weijun,Wang, Lei
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p. 1180 - 1186
(2019/07/25)
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- Synthesis and receptor binding studies of novel 4,4-disubstituted arylalkyl/arylalkylsulfonyl piperazine and piperidine-based derivatives as a new class of σ1 ligands
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This study presents the synthesis and biological evaluation of a new series of arylalkyl/arylalkylsulfonyl piperazine and piperidine-based derivatives as sigma receptor ligands. It was found that a number of halogen substituted sulfonamides display relatively high and low affinities to σ1 and σ2 receptors, respectively. The σ1 affinities and subtype selectivities of four piperidine derivatives were also found to be generally comparable to those of piperazine analogues. Compared to σ1-Rs compounds with n = 0 and 2, those with n = 1 proved to have optimal length of carbon chain by exhibiting higher affinities. Within this series, the 4-benzyl-1-(3-iodobenzylsulfonyl)piperidine sigma ligand was identified with 96-fold σ1/σ2 selectivity ratio (Kiσ1 = 0.96 ± 0.05 nM and K iσ2 = 91.8 ± 8.1 nM).
- Sadeghzadeh, Masoud,Sheibani, Shahab,Ghandi, Mehdi,Daha, Fariba Johari,Amanlou, Massoud,Arjmand, Mohammad,Hasani Bozcheloie, Abolfazl
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p. 488 - 497
(2013/07/27)
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- Exploration of (S)-3-aminopyrrolidine as a potentially interesting scaffold for discovery of novel Abl and PI3K dual inhibitors
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Based on the literature-reported compensatory effect of PI3K on Abl inhibition and the improved preclinical effect of drug combination of Abl and PI3K inhibitors, a series of compounds bearing novel scaffold of (S)-3-aminopyrrolidine was identified as Abl and PI3K dual inhibitors through support vector machine screening tool, which were subsequently synthesized and tested. Most compounds demonstrated promising cytoxicity against a CML leukemia cell-line K562 and moderate inhibition against Abl and PI3K kinases. These compounds induced no apoptosis in K562 cell-line, suggesting that their cytotoxic activities are unlikely duo to other known anti-CML mechanisms. Molecular docking study further showed that the compound 5k could bind with both Abl and PI3K, but the weaker binding with Abl compared to Imatinib is consistent with its low kinase inhibitory rates. These plus literature-reported evidences suggest that the promising cytotoxic effect of our novel compounds might be due to the collective effect of Abl and PI3K inhibition.
- Zhang, Cunlong,Tan, Chunyan,Zu, Xuyu,Zhai, Xin,Liu, Feng,Chu, Bizhu,Ma, Xiaohua,Chen, Yuzong,Gong, Ping,Jiang, Yuyang
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p. 1404 - 1414
(2011/04/22)
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- INHIBITORS OF STEAROYL-COA DESATURASE
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Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as, for example, obesity.
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- Discovery of novel protease activated receptors 1 antagonists with potent antithrombotic activity in vivo
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Protease activated receptors (PARs) or thrombin receptors constitute a class of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) implicated in the activation of many physiological mechanisms. Thus, thrombin activates many cell types such as vascular smooth muscle cells, leukocytes, endothelial cells, and platelets via activation of these receptors. In humans, thrombin-induced platelet aggregation is mediated by one subtype of these receptors, termed PAR1. This article describes the discovery of new antagonists of these receptors and more specifically two compounds: 2-[5-oxo-5-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)penta-1,3- dienyl]benzonitrile 36 (F 16618) and 3-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-[4-(4-fluorobenzyl) piperazin-1-yl]propenone 39 (F 16357), obtained after optimization. Both compounds are able to inhibit SFLLR-induced human platelet aggregation and display antithrombotic activity in an arteriovenous shunt model in the rat after iv or oral administration. Furthermore, these compounds are devoid of bleeding side effects often observed with other types of antiplatelet drugs, which constitutes a promising advantage for this new class of antithrombotic agents. 2009 American Chemical Society.
- Perez, Michel,Lamothe, Marie,Maraval, Catherine,Mirabel, Etienne,Loubat, Chantal,Planty, Bruno,Horn, Clemens,Michaux, Julien,Marrot, Sebastien,Letienne, Robert,Pignier, Christophe,Bocquet, Arnaud,Nadal-Wollbold, Florence,Cussac, Didier,De Vries, Luc,Le Grand, Bruno
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experimental part
p. 5826 - 5836
(2010/03/24)
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- Synthesis and preliminary pharmacological evaluation of 4′-arylmethyl analogues of clozapine. I - The effect of aromatic substituents
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As part of a research program to develop compounds with mixed dopamine D4 and serotonin 5-HT2A antagonist activity with potential for the treatment of schizophrenia, we report a family of compounds based on structural modification of the atypical antipsychotic, clozapine (2). The chemical synthesis, structural characterization and pharmacological evaluation of a series 4′-arylmethyl analogues of clozapine are described. Preliminary receptor binding data are presented, examining primarily the electronic and positional effects of substituents on the introduced arylmethyl group, and secondarily the nature of the aryl ring.
- Capuano, Ben,Crosby, Ian T.,Lloyd, Edward J.,Taylor, David A.
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p. 565 - 576
(2007/10/03)
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