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Construction and Evaluation of Molecular Models: Guide and Design of Novel SE Inhibitors
An, Yunfei,Dong, Yue,Han, Jun,Min, Liu,Sun, Bin,Zhao, Dongmei,Zhao, Liyu
, p. 1152 - 1159 (2020)
Squalene epoxidase (SE) was considered an important antifungal target to block ergosterol synthesis. In this study, molecular models of CASE including the homology model and the SBP were constructed, respectively. Three representative SE inhibitors were selected and docked into the active site of CASE. Subsequently, the novel SE inhibitors were designed based on the analysis of the inhibitor binding mode and the distribution of pharmacophore features. These compounds were further synthesized and tested in vitro. They exhibited a certain degree of antifungal activity, especially compound 7a-2, which also has a significant inhibitory effect on resistant fungi. Further analysis found that compound 7a-2 could inhibit SE, which is similar to naftifine. The study proved the rationality of the molecular models; they can help us design and discover more potent antifungal SE inhibitors.
Synthesis of deuterium and C-13-labelled ethyl glycolate and their subsequent use in the synthesis of labelled analogues of the DNA adduct O 6-carboxymethyl-2′-deoxyguanosine
Moore, Sharon A.,Shuker, David E. G.
, p. 855 - 858 (2011)
The adduct O6-carboxymethyl-2′-deoxyguanosine (O 6CMdG) is of importance as it has been previously linked to high red meat diet in humans, and as yet, a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method has not been developed due to lack of appropriate standards. The synthesis of the deuterated and C-13 analogues required the use of [ 2H2]- and [13C2]ethyl glycolate to label the carboxymethyl moiety of O6CMdG. [2H 2]Ethyl glycolate was synthesised via acid hydrolysis of ethyl diazoacetate using deuterated solvents (59% yield), whilst [13C 2]ethyl glycolate was synthesised from [13C 2]glycine in a three-step procedure (35% yield). The labelled ethyl glycolates were then used to synthesise [2H2]- and [ 13C2]O6CMdG for future use as internal standards in the LC-MS analysis of biological samples.
Dispirooxindoles based on 2-selenoxo-imidazolidin-4-ones: Synthesis, cytotoxicity and ros generation ability
Novotortsev, Vladimir K.,Kukushkin, Maxim E.,Tafeenko, Viktor A.,Skvortsov, Dmitry A.,Kalinina, Marina A.,Timoshenko, Roman V.,Chmelyuk, Nelly S.,Vasilyeva, Liliya A.,Tarasevich, Boris N.,Gorelkin, Petr V.,Erofeev, Alexander S.,Majouga, Alexander G.,Zyk, Nikolai V.,Beloglazkina, Elena K.
, p. 1 - 26 (2021/03/09)
A regio-and diastereoselective synthesis of two types of dispiro derivatives of 2-selenoxoim-idazolidin-4-ones, differing in the position of the nitrogen atom in the central pyrrolidine ring of the spiro-fused system—namely, 2-selenoxodispiro[imidazolidine-4,3′-pyrrolidine-2′,3′′-indoline]-2′′, 5-diones (5a-h) and 2-senenoxodispiro[imidazolidine-4,3′-pyrrolidine-4′,3′′-indoline]-2′′,5-diones (6a-m)—were developed based on a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides generated from isatin and sarcosine or formaldehyde and sarcosine to 5-arylidene or 5-indolidene-2-selenoxo-tetrahydro-4H-imidazole-4-ones. Selenium-containing dispiro indolinones generally exhibit cytotoxic activity near to the activity of the corresponding oxygen and sulfur-containing derivatives. Compounds 5b, 5c, and 5e demonstrated considerable in vitro cytotoxicity in the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) test (concentration of compounds that caused 50% death of cells (CC50) 7.6–8.7 μM) against the A549 cancer cell line with the VA13/A549 selectivity index 5.2– 6.9 and compound 6e—against the MCF7 cancer cell line (CC50 20.6 μM, HEK293T/A549 selectivity index 1.6); some compounds (5 and 6) increased the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the experiment on A549 and PC3 cells using platinized carbon nanoelectrode. The tests for p53 activation for compounds 5 and 6 on the transcriptional reporter suggest that the investigated compounds can only have an indirect p53-dependent mechanism of action. For the compounds 5b, 6b, and 6l, the ROS generation may be one of the significant mechanisms of their cytotoxic action.
Novel naphthylamide derivatives as dual-target antifungal inhibitors: Design, synthesis and biological evaluation
An, Yunfei,Dong, Yue,Liu, Min,Han, Jun,Zhao, Liyu,Sun, Bin
, (2020/11/13)
Fungal infections have become a serious medical problem due to the high infection rate and the frequent emergence of drug resistance. Squalene epoxidase (SE) and 14α-demethylase (CYP51) are considered as the important antifungal targets, they can show the synergistic effect on antifungal therapy. In the study, a series of active fragments were screened through the method of De Novo Link, and these active fragments with the higher Ludi_Scores were selected, which can show the obvious binding ability with the dual targets (SE, CYP51). Subsequently, three series of target compounds with naphthyl amide scaffolds were constructed by connecting these core fragments, and their structures were synthesized. Most of compounds showed the antifungal activity in the treatment of pathogenic fungi. It was worth noting that compounds 10b-5 and 17a-2 with the excellent broad-spectrum antifungal properties also exhibited the obvious antifungal effects against drug-resistant fungi. Preliminary mechanism study has proved these target compounds can block the biosynthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting the activity of dual targets (SE, CYP51). Furthermore, target compounds 10–5 and 17a-2 with low toxicity side effects also demonstrated the excellent pharmacological effects in vivo. The molecular docking and ADMET prediction were performed, which can guide the optimization of subsequent lead compounds.
Structural Fine-Tuning of Desmuramylpeptide NOD2 Agonists Defines Their in Vivo Adjuvant Activity
Guzelj, Samo,Nabergoj, Sanja,Gobec, Martina,Pajk, Stane,Klan?i?, Veronika,Slütter, Bram,Frkanec, Ru?a,?timac, Adela,?ket, Primo?,Plavec, Janez,Mlinari?-Ra??an, Irena,Jakopin, ?iga
supporting information, p. 7809 - 7838 (2021/06/28)
We report on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a series of nucleotide-binding oligomerization-domain-containing protein 2 (NOD2) desmuramylpeptide agonists with improved in vitro and in vivo adjuvant properties. We identified two promising compounds: 68, a potent nanomolar in vitro NOD2 agonist, and the more lipophilic 75, which shows superior adjuvant activity in vivo. Both compounds had immunostimulatory effects on peripheral blood mononuclear cells at the protein and transcriptional levels, and augmented dendritic-cell-mediated activation of T cells, while 75 additionally enhanced the cytotoxic activity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells against malignant cells. The C18 lipophilic tail of 75 is identified as a pivotal structural element that confers in vivo adjuvant activity in conjunction with a liposomal delivery system. Accordingly, liposome-encapsulated 75 showed promising adjuvant activity in mice, surpassing that of muramyl dipeptide, while achieving a more balanced Th1/Th2 immune response, thus highlighting its potential as a vaccine adjuvant.
Eco-friendly synthesis of peptides using fmoc-amino acid chlorides as coupling agent under biphasic condition
Kantharaju, Kamanna,Khatavi, Santosh Y.
, p. 699 - 707 (2021/08/23)
Background: Agro-waste derived solvent media act as a greener process for the peptide bond formation using Nα-Fmoc-amino acid chloride and amino acid ester salt with in situ neutralization and coupling under biphasic condition. The Fmoc-amino acid chlorides are prepared by the reported procedure of freshly distilled SOCl2 with dry CH2Cl2. The protocol found many added ad-vantages such as neutralization of amino acid ester salt and not required additional base for the neu-tralization, and directly coupling take place with Fmoc-amino acid chloride gave final product dipeptide ester in good to excellent yields. The protocol occurs with complete stereo chemical integrity of the configuration of substrates. Here, we revisited Schotten-Baumann condition, instead of using inorganic base. Objective: To develop green protocol for the synthesis of peptide bond using Fmoc-amino acid chloride with amino acid esters salt. Methods: The final product isolated is analyzed in several spectroscopic and analytical techniques such as FT-IR,1H-,13C-NMR, Mass spectrometry and RP-HPLC to check stereo integrity and puri-ty of the product. Conclusion: The present method developed greener using natural agro-waste (lemon fruit shell ash) derived solvent medium for the reaction and not required chemical entity.
Serendipitous base catalysed condensation-heteroannulation of iminoesters: a regioselective route to the synthesis of 4,6-disubstituted 5-azaindoles
Chelvam, Venkatesh,Dudhe, Premansh,Pathak, Biswarup,Venkatasubbaiah, Krishnan
, p. 1582 - 1587 (2020/03/06)
A serendipitous discovery of a novel one-pot synthesis of 4,6-disubstituted 5-azaindoles is reported herein. In the presence of Hunig's base, various N-substituted pyrrole-2-carboxaldehydes have been efficiently transformed into their corresponding 4,6-disubstituted 5-azaindoles through an imine mediated cascade condensation-heteroannulation. The synthetic value of the methodology is established by preparing a novel chemical analogue of a cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) agonist.
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 2-(5-aryl-1H-imidazol-1-yl) derivatives as potential inhibitors of the HIV-1 Vpu and host BST-2 protein interaction
Bode, Moira L.,Coyanis, E. Mabel,Mosebi, Salerwe,Njengele, Zikhona,Rashamuse, Thompho J.,Sayed, Yasien
, (2020/02/13)
Novel ethyl 2-(5-aryl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-acetates 17 and propionates 18, together with their acetic acid 19 and acetohydrazide 20 derivatives, were designed and synthesized using TosMIC chemistry. Biological evaluation of these newly synthesized scaffolds in the HIV-1 Vpu- Host BST-2 ELISA assay identified seven hits (17a, 17b, 17c, 17g, 18a, 20f and 20g) with greater than 50% inhibitory activity. These hits were validated in the HIV-1 Vpu- Host BST-2 AlphaScreen and six of the seven compounds were found to have comparable percentage inhibitory activities to those of the ELISA assay. Compounds 17b and 20g, with consistent percentage inhibitory activities across the two assays, had IC50 values of 11.6 ± 1.1 μM and 17.6 ± 0.9 μM in a dose response AlphaScreen assay. In a cell-based HIV-1 antiviral assay, compound 17b exhibited an EC50 = 6.3 ± 0.7 μM at non-toxic concentrations (CC50 = 184.5 ± 0.8 μM), whereas compound 20g displayed antiviral activity roughly equivalent to its toxicity (CC50 = 159.5 ± 0.9 μM). This data suggests that compound 17b, active in both cell-based and biochemical assays, provides a good starting point for the design of possible lead compounds for prevention of HIV-1 Vpu and host BST-2 protein binding in new anti-HIV therapeutics.
Potent arylamide derivatives as dual-target antifungal agents: Design, synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies
An, Yunfei,Dong, Yue,Han, Jun,Liu, Min,Liu, Xinyong,Sun, Bin
, (2020/03/27)
Fungal infections have become a serious medical problem due to the high infection rate and the frequent emergence of drug resistance. Ergosterol is an important structural component of the fungal cell membrane, its synthetases (squalene epoxidase (SE) and 14α-demethylase (CYP51)) are considered as the key points to block the ergosterol synthesis. In this study, we designed a series of dual-target arylamides derivatives based on the analysis of active sites (SE, CYP51). Subsequently, these target compounds were synthesized, and their antifungal activity was evaluated. Most of compounds demonstrate the potent antifungal activity against multiple Candida spp. and A. fum. In particular, the antifungal activities of compounds 10b and 11c are not only superior to positive control drugs, but also have significant inhibitory effects on drug-resistant fungi (C.alb. Strain100, C.alb. Strain103). Therefore, their action mechanism was further studied. Cellular uptake and electron microscopy observation showed that target compounds were able to enter fungal cytoplasmic region through free diffusion, and destroyed cell membrane structure. At the same time, preliminary mechanisms have demonstrated that they can affect the synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting the activity of dual targets. It is worth noting that they also can exhibit excellent antifungal activity and low toxic side effects in vivo. Their ADMET properties and binding models were established will be useful for further lead optimization.
Design, synthesis and bioactivity evaluation of novel arylalkene-amide derivatives as dual-target antifungal inhibitors
Sun, Bin,Dong, Yue,An, Yunfei,Liu, Min,Han, Jun,Zhao, Liyu,Liu, Xinyong
, (2020/08/12)
Ergosterol as the core component of fungal cell membrane plays a key role in maintaining cell morphology and permeability. The squalenee epoxidase (SE) and 14-demethylase (CYP51) are the important rate-limiting enzymes for ergosterol synthesis. In the study, these active fragments, which is derived from the structural groups of the common antifungal agents, were docked into the active sites of dual targets (SE, CYP51), respectively. Some of active fragments with the matching MCSS_Score values were selected and connected to construct three different series of novel arylalkene-amide derivatives as dual-target (SE, CYP51) antifungal inhibitors. Subsequently, these compounds were further synthesized, and their bioactivity was evaluated. Most of compounds showed a certain degree of antifungal activity in vitro. It was worth noting that the target compounds 17a and 25a with excellent antifungal activity (0.125–4 μg/mL) can inhibit the fluconazole-resistant Candida Strain 17#, CaR, 632, and 901 in the range of MIC values (4–8 μg/mL). Furthermore, their molecular mechanism, structural stability and low toxicity were further confirmed. The molecular docking and ADMET properties were predicted to guide the subsequent optimization of target compounds.
