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Design and synthesis of new benzimidazole-carbazole conjugates for the stabilization of human telomeric DNA, telomerase inhibition, and their selective action on cancer cells

Cell-permeable small molecules that enhance the stability of the G-quadruplex (G4) DNA structures are currently among the most intensively pursued ligands for inhibition of the telomerase activity. Herein we report the design and syntheses of four novel benzimidazole-carbazole conjugates and demonstrate their high binding affinity to G4 DNA. S1 nuclease assay confirmed the ligand mediated G-quadruplex DNA protection. Additional evidence from Telomeric Repeat Amplification Protocol (TRAP-LIG) assay demonstrated efficient telomerase inhibition activity by the ligands. Two of the ligands showed IC 50 values in the sub-micromolar range in the TRAP-LIG assay, which are the best among the benzimidazole derivatives reported so far. The ligands also exhibited cancer cell selective nuclear internalization, nuclear condensation, fragmentation, and eventually antiproliferative activity in long-term cell viability assays. Annexin V-FITC/PI staining assays confirm that the cell death induced by the ligands follows an apoptotic pathway. An insight into the mode of ligand binding was obtained from the molecular dynamics simulations.

Stabilization and structural alteration of the G-quadruplex DNA made from the human telomeric repeat mediated by Tr?ger's base based novel benzimidazole derivatives

Ligand-induced stabilization of the G-quadruplex DNA structure derived from the single-stranded 3′-overhang of the telomeric DNA is an attractive strategy for the inhibition of the telomerase activity. The agents that can induce/stabilize a DNA sequence i

Targeting G-quadruplex DNA structures in the telomere and oncogene promoter regions by benzimidazole?carbazole ligands

Recent studies support the idea that G-quadruplex structures in the promoter regions of oncogenes and telomere DNA can serve as potential therapeutic targets in the treatment of cancer. Accordingly, several different types of organic small molecules that stabilize G-quadruplex structures and inhibit telomerase activity have been discerned. Here, we describe the binding of benzimidazole-carbazole ligands to G-quadruplex structures formed in G-rich DNA sequences containing the promoter regions of human c-MYC, c-KIT1, c-KIT2, VEGF and BCL2 proto-oncogenes. The fluorescence spectroscopic data indicate that benzimidazole-carbazole ligands bind and stabilize the G-quadruplexes in the promoter region of oncogenes. The molecular docking studies provide insights into the mode and extent of binding of this class of ligands to the G-quadruplexes formed in oncogene promoters. The high stability of these G-quadruplex structures was validated by thermal denaturation and telomerase-catalyzed extension of the 3' end. Notably, benzimidazole-carbazole ligands suppress the expression of oncogenes in cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. We anticipate that benzimidazole-carbazole ligands, by virtue of their ability to stabilize G-quadruplex structures in the promoter regions of oncogenes, might reduce the risk of cancer through the loss of function in the proteins encoded by these genes.

New dimeric carbazole-benzimidazole mixed ligands for the stabilization of human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA and as telomerase inhibitors. A remarkable influence of the spacer

The development of G-quadruplex (G4) DNA binding small molecules has become an important strategy for selectively targeting cancer cells. Herein, we report the design and evolution of a new kind of carbazole-based benzimidazole dimers for their efficient telomerase inhibition activity. Spectroscopic titrations reveal the ligands high affinity toward the G4 DNA with significantly higher selectivity over duplex-DNA. The electrophoretic mobility shift assay shows that the ligands efficiently promote the formation of G4 DNA even at a lower concentration of the stabilizing K+ ions. The TRAP-LIG assay demonstrates the ligand's potential telomerase inhibition activity and also establishes that the activity proceeds via G4 DNA stabilization. An efficient nuclear internalization of the ligands in several common cancer cells (HeLa, HT1080, and A549) also enabled differentiation between normal HFF cells in co-cultures of cancer and normal ones. The ligands induce significant apoptotic response and antiproliferative activity toward cancer cells selectively when compared to the normal cells.

N-aryl-2-aminobenzimidazoles: Novel, efficacious, antimalarial lead compounds

From the phenotypic screening of the AstraZeneca corporate compound collection, N-aryl-2-aminobenzimidazoles have emerged as novel hits against the asexual blood stage of Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). Medicinal chemistry optimization of the potency against Pf and ADME properties resulted in the identification of 12 as a lead molecule. Compound 12 was efficacious in the P. berghei (Pb) model of malaria. This compound displayed an excellent pharmacokinetic profile with a long half-life (19 h) in rat blood. This profile led to an extended survival of animals for over 30 days following a dose of 50 mg/kg in the Pb malaria model. Compound 12 retains its potency against a panel of Pf isolates with known mechanisms of resistance. The fast killing observed in the in vitro parasite reduction ratio (PRR) assay coupled with the extended survival highlights the promise of this novel chemical class for the treatment of malaria.

RADIOPROTECTOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS

The invention relates to novel compounds, processes for their preparation and their use in protecting biological materials from radiation damage (radioprotection). Preferred compounds of the invention are those of Formula (II), as follows: wherein W represents -N(R1R2) where R1 and R2 are not both hydrogen and where they may together form a 5, 6 or 7 membered ring structure, -NHN(R1R2), NHR3N(R1R2), -NHR3OR2, -N(R3)R3OR2, -N(R1)R3OR3OR3, OR3NR1R2, -OR3 or W represents piperidyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl or diazepanyl each of which may be optionally substituted by C1 to C4 alkyl, C2 to C4 alkenyl, -N(CO)N(R1R2), -N(CO)OR1, -N(CO)OR3OH, -(CO)NR1R2, -R3(CO)NR1R2, -R3OR1, -OR1, -N(R1R2) OR -NH-; R1 and R2 are the or different and are selected from hydrogen, C1 to C4 alkyl or C2 to C4 alkenyl; group or chain; Z is the same or different and represents N or CH; Z' is the same or different and represents N or C; X represents CH, N or NH, where .. is a double bond when X is CH or N and a single bond when X is NH; X' represents N or NH, wherein when X is CH or N X' is NH and wherein X and X' are different and further where ～～～is a double bond when X' is N and a single bond when X' is NH; Q represents H, alkoxyl, -NR1R2, F or Cl; Q1 is absent when Z' is N and when Z' is C it represents H, alkoxyl, -NR1R2, F or Cl; A represents a five to ten membered single or multiple ring structure with heterocyclic N or O located at the ortho position, said ring including optional double bonds, substitutions and/or other heteroatoms and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.