- 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzohydrazides and 1-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)ethan-1-ones as potential antioxidant/cholinergic endowed small molecule leads
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The objective of this research is to generate leads for developing our ultimate poly-active molecules with utility in central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Indeed, poly-active molecules capable of mitigating brain free radical damage while enhancing acetylcholine signaling (via cholinesterase inhibition) are still being sought for combating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We differentiate “poly-active” agents from “multi-target” ones by defining them as single molecular entities designed to target only specific contributory synergistic pharmacologies in a disease. For instance, in AD, free radicals either initiate or act in synergy with other pharmacologies, leading to disease worsening. For this preliminary report, a total of 14 (i.e., 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzohydrazide plus 1-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)ethan-1-one) derivatives were synthesized and screened, in silico and in vitro, for their ability to scavenge free radicals and inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE)/butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzymes. Overall, six derivatives (4a, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 9b) exhibited potent (>30%) antioxidant properties in the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay. The antioxidant values were either comparable or more potent than the comparator molecules (ascorbic acid, resveratrol, and trolox). Only three compounds (4d, 9a, 9c) yielded modest AChE/BuChE inhibitions (>10%). Please note that a SciFinder substance data base search confirmed that most of the compounds reported herein are new, except 9a and 9c which are also commercially available.
- Banu, Rukhsar,Gerding, Jason,Franklin, Cynthia,Sikazwe, Donald,Horton, William,T?r?k, Marianna,Davis, Julian,Cheng, Kwan H.,Nakazwe, Muziya,Mochona, Bereket
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- LINCOSAMIDE DERIVATIVE, AND ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT COMPRISING THE SAME AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT
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An objective of the present invention is to provide compounds of formula (I) or their pharmacologically acceptable salts or solvates wherein A represents aryl while R1 represents a five- or six-membered monocyclic heterocyclic group, or A represents a four- to six-membered monocyclic heterocyclic group while R1 represents aryl or a five- or six-membered monocyclic heterocyclic group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl; R3 represents C1-6 alkyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl-C1-4 alkyl; R4, R5, and R6 represent a hydrogen atom; R7 represents C1-6 alkyl; and m is 1 to 3. The compounds are novel lincosamide derivatives that have a potent activity against resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Further, the compounds are usable as antimicrobial agents and are useful for preventing or treating bacterial infectious diseases.
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