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QSAR and molecular docking studies of the inhibitory activity of novel heterocyclic GABA analogues over GABA-AT
Rodríguez-Lozada, Josué,Tovar-Gudi?o, Erika,Guevara-Salazar, Juan Alberto,Razo-Hernández, Rodrigo Said,Santiago, ángel,Pastor, Nina,Fernández-Zertuche, Mario
, (2018/11/24)
We have previously reported the synthesis, in vitro and in silico activities of new GABA analogues as inhibitors of the GABA-AT enzyme from Pseudomonas fluorescens, where the nitrogen atom at the γ-position is embedded in heterocyclic scaffolds. With the goal of finding more potent inhibitors, we now report the synthesis of a new set of GABA analogues with a broader variation of heterocyclic scaffolds at the γ-position such as thiazolidines, methyl-substituted piperidines, morpholine and thiomorpholine and determined their inhibitory potential over the GABA-AT enzyme from Pseudomonas fluorescens. These structural modifications led to compound 9b which showed a 73% inhibition against this enzyme. In vivo studies with PTZ-induced seizures on male CD1 mice show that compound 9b has a neuroprotective effect at a 0.50 mmole/kg dose. A QSAR study was carried out to find the molecular descriptors associated with the structural changes in the GABA scaffold to explain their inhibitory activity against GABA-AT. Employing 3D molecular descriptors allowed us to propose the GABA analogues enantiomeric active form. To evaluate the interaction with Pseudomonas fluorescens and human GABA-AT by molecular docking, the constructions of homology models was carried out. From these calculations, 9b showed a strong interaction with both GABA-AT enzymes in agreement with experimental results and the QSAR model, which indicates that bulky ligands tend to be the better inhibitors especially those with a sulfur atom on their structure.
Development of a series of bis-triazoles as G-quadruplex ligands
Saleh, Maysaa M.,Laughton, Charles A.,Bradshaw, Tracey D.,Moody, Christopher J.
, p. 47297 - 47308 (2017/10/19)
Maintenance of telomeres-specialized complexes that protect the ends of chromosomes-is provided by the enzyme complex telomerase, which is a key factor that is activated in more than 80% of cancer cells, but absent in most normal cells. Targeting telomere maintenance mechanisms could potentially halt tumour growth across a broad spectrum of cancer types. Telomeric ends of chromosomes consist of noncoding repeat sequences of guanine-rich DNA. These G-rich ends can fold into structures called G-quadruplexes. Stabilization of G-quadruplexes by small binding molecules called G4 ligands can prevent telomerase enzyme from maintaining telomere integrity in cancer cells. G-quadruplexes can exist in other parts of the genome too, especially within promoter sequences of oncogenes, and also be interesting drug targets. Here, we describe the development of a new series of novel bis-triazoles, designed to stabilize G-quadruplex structures selectively as G4 ligands. FRET assays showed two compounds to be moderately effective G4 binders, with particular affinity for the quadruplex formed by the Hsp90a promoter sequence, and good selectivity for G-quadruplex DNA vs. duplex DNA. However, CD spectroscopy failed to provide any information about the folding topology of the human telomeric G-quadruplex resulting from its interaction with one of the ligands. All the new ligands showed potent cell growth inhibitory properties against human colon and pancreatic cancer cell lines, as evidenced by the MTT assay; notably, they were more potent against cancer cells than in fetal lung fibroblasts. Docking studies were performed to rationalize the affinity of these ligands for binding to the telomeric parallel G-quadruplex DNA.
Design and synthesis of a hybrid series of potent and selective agonists of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
Nencini, Arianna,Castaldo, Cristiana,Comery, Thomas A.,Dunlop, John,Genesio, Eva,Ghiron, Chiara,Haydar, Simon,Maccari, Laura,Micco, Iolanda,Turlizzi, Elisa,Zanaletti, Riccardo,Zhang, Jean
, p. 401 - 418 (2014/04/17)
α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists are promising therapeutic candidates for the treatment of cognitive impairment. As a follow up of our internal medicinal chemistry program we investigated a novel series of α7 nAChR agonists. Starting from molecular docking studies on two series of molecules recently developed in our laboratories, an alternative scaffold was designed attempting to combine the optimal features of these previously identified urea and pyrazole compounds. Based on our previous SAR knowledge and on predicted drug-like properties, a small library was synthesized in parallel manner, affording compounds with excellent α7 nAChR activity, selectivity and preliminary ADME profile.
ALPHA7 NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR INHIBITORS
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The present invention provides compounds and compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them to modulate α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and/or to treat any of a variety of disorders, diseases, and conditions. Provided compounds can a
BENZOXAZEPINES BASED P13K/MT0R INHIBITORS AGAINST PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES
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The invention is directed to compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, as well as methods of making and using the compounds.
NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR MODULATORS
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The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and compositions thereof, methods of making them, and methods of using them to modulate alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and/or to treat any of a variety of disorders, diseases, and conditions. Provided compounds can affect, among other things, neurological, psychiatric and/or inflammatory system.
(R)-ARYLKYLAMINO DERIVATIVES AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM
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The present invention relates to selected (R)-arylalkylamino derivatives. These compounds show a surprising potent inhibitory effect on C5a induced human PMN chemotaxis. The compounds of the invention absolutely lack of CXCL8 inhibitory activity. Said com
MODULATORS OF ALPHA7 NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF
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Compounds with α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR) agonistic activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and the use thereof for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases.
Pyrrolopyrrolone derivatives as inhibitors of neutrophil elastase
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, (2008/06/13)
There are described according to the invention compounds of formula (I) (relative stereochemistry indicated), wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are as defined in the specification, together with processes for preparing them, compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals. Compounds of formula (I) are indicated inter alia for the treatment of chronic bronchitis.
