10.1007/s00044-019-02440-3
This research endeavored to synthesize and evaluate new phenylsulfamoyl carboxylic acids for their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and molecular docking properties. The study aimed to develop compounds with potent pharmacological activities and to assess their efficacy against various microorganisms and oxidative stress conditions. The synthesis involved the reaction of amino acids with benzenesulfonyl chloride in an aqueous base medium, yielding compounds 4a–4g. These compounds were then characterized using various analytical techniques and tested for their biological activities. The results indicated that compounds 4c, 4d, 4e, and 4g exhibited superior in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities compared to the standard drug Ofloxacin, while compound 4e showed the most excellent antioxidant activity. Molecular docking studies revealed that these compounds had significant interactions with various disease-related targets, suggesting their potential as effective antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antitrypanosome, and antimalaria agents. The research concluded that the synthesized phenylsulfamoyl carboxylic acids hold promise as potent agents in medicinal chemistry.