10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.129354
This research presents the synthesis, structural analysis, biological activity, and molecular docking studies of eight hydrazones derived from 4-aminobenzohydrazide. The purpose of the study was to explore the potential of these compounds as antimicrobial agents, specifically against bacteria and fungi, and to understand their molecular interactions through docking studies. The researchers synthesized (E)-4-amino-N′-(substituted benzylidene) benzohydrazides (1-8) by condensing 4-aminobenzohydrazide with appropriate aldehydes in methanol. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, including FT-IR, 1H, and 13C NMR. The study concluded that compounds with electron-donating groups showed good antibacterial activity, while those with electron-withdrawing groups exhibited good antifungal activities. Molecular docking studies indicated that compounds 6 and 8 had excellent glide score values, suggesting their potential as inhibitors for Mycobacterium tuberculosis InhA protein, which plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of mycolic acids in the mycobacterial cell wall.