- Expedient discovery for novel antifungal leads: 1,3,4-Oxadiazole derivatives bearing a quinazolin-4(3H)-one fragment
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Developing novel fungicide candidates are intensively promoted by the rapid emergences of resistant fungi that outbreak on agricultural production. Aiming to discovery novel antifungal leads, a series of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives bearing a quinazolin-4(3H)-one fragment were constructed for evaluating their inhibition effects against phytopathogenic fungi in vitro and in vivo. Systematically structural optimizations generated the bioactive molecule I32 that was identified as a promising inhibitor against Rhizoctonia solani with the in vivo preventative effect of 58.63% at 200 μg/mL. The observations that were captured by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the bioactive molecule I32 could induce the sprawling growth of hyphae, the local shrinkage and rupture on hyphal surfaces, the extreme swelling of vacuoles, the striking distortions on cell walls, and the reduction of mitochondria numbers. The above results provided an indispensable complement for the discovery of antifungal lead bearing a quinazolin-4(3H)-one and 1,3,4-oxadiazole fragment.
- Chai, Jianqi,Chen, Min,Jin, Fei,Kong, Xiangyi,Wang, Xiaobin,Xue, Wei,Yang, Chunlong
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- Modulation of DNA damage response by targeting ATM kinase using newly synthesized di-phenoxy acetamide (DPA) analogs to induce anti-neoplasia
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Background: Imbalance and instability in the structure of the DNA have become major characteristics of cancer. In response to DNA damage, DNA damage response (DDR) protein, ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM), plays a pivotal role in the modulation of regulatory regions responsible for inhibition of apoptosis, thereby neoplastic progression. Methods: A new series of DPA (7a–t) were synthesized, characterized. Anti-proliferative studies to identify the lead compound were carried out by LDH and MTT assay. Apoptosis/DNA damage was measured through FACS, Annexin-v staining, TUNEL and Comet assay. Elucidation of molecular mechanism through immunoblot and further validation of the drug effect through in vivo approaches. Results: Initial in vitro anti-proliferative screening of Compounds DPA (7a–t) against multiple cancer cell lines identified Compound DPA (7n) as a potent cytotoxic molecule with IC50 value of 4.3?μM. Down the line, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of Compound DPA (7n) inferred that it has apoptotic inducing potentiality. Further, evaluation of molecular mechanism inferred that Compound DPA (7n) effectively modulates ATM phosphorylation only, eventually altering downstream signalling pathways. Conclusions: Compound DPA (7n) emerged as a potent proapoptotic and anti-neoplastic agent by inhibiting ATM kinase activity both in vitro and in vivo. The conferring results ascertain that the drug could be developed as a new ATM kinase inhibitor with anti-cancer capacity. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
- Al-Ostoot, Fares Hezam,Sherapura, Ankith,Malojirao, Vikas H.,Thirusangu, Prabhu,Al-Muhimeed, Tahani I.,Khanum, Shaukath Ara,Prabhakar
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p. 1344 - 1360
(2021/06/14)
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- Targeting HIF-1α by newly synthesized Indolephenoxyacetamide (IPA) analogs to induce anti-angiogenesis-mediated solid tumor suppression
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Background: Hypoxic microenvironment is a common feature of solid tumors, which leads to the promotion of cancer. The transcription factor, HIF-1α, expressed under hypoxic conditions stimulates tumor angiogenesis, favoring HIF-1α as a promising anticancer agent. On the other hand, synthetic Indolephenoxyacetamide derivatives are known for their pharmacological potentiality. With this background here, we have synthesized, characterized, and validated the new IPA (8a–n) analogs for anti-tumor activity. Methods: The new series of IPA (8a–n) were synthesized through a multi-step reaction sequence and characterized based on the different spectroscopic analysis FT-IR, 1H, 13C NMR, mass spectra, and elemental analyses. Cell-based screening of IPA (8a–n) was assessed by MTT assay. Anti-angiogenic efficacy of IPA (8k) validated through CAM, Rat corneal, tube formation and migration assay. The underlying molecular mechanism is validated through zymogram and IB studies. The in vivo anti-tumor activity was measured in the DLA solid tumor model. Results: Screening for anti-proliferative studies inferred, IPA (8k) is a lead molecule with an IC50 value of ?5?μM. Anti-angiogenic assays revealed the angiopreventive activity through inhibition of HIF-1α and modulation downstream regulatory genes, VEGF, MMPs, and P53. The results are confirmative in an in vivo solid tumor model. Conclusion: The IPA (8k) is a potent anti-proliferative molecule with anti-angiogenic activity and specifically targets HIF1α, thereby modulates its downstream regulatory genes both in vitro and in vivo. The study provides scope for new target-specific drug development against HIF-1α for the treatment of solid tumors. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
- Al-Ostoot, Fares Hezam,Sherapura, Ankith,V, Vigneshwaran,Basappa, Giridhara,H.K, Vivek,B.T, Prabhakar,Khanum, Shaukath Ara
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p. 1328 - 1343
(2021/05/03)
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- Synthesis and Insecticidal Activity Evaluation of Virtually Screened Phenylsulfonamides
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The fastest and most effective way to control pests is to use pesticides. However, with the accumulation of pesticide resistance and the difficulties of rapidly producing new pesticides, it is of great significance to create new pesticides through new synthetic methods. In this study, we report a computer-aided drug design (CADD)-assisted method to obtain two lead sulfonamides by homology modeling and virtual screening. On this basis, the lead compounds were synthesized from p-chlorocresol by four steps of esterification, sulfonation, sulfonamidation, and amidation. Further, 71 derivatives were synthesized by optimizing the lead compounds, and their insecticidal activities against Mythimna separata were evaluated by the leaf-dipping method. Notably, seven sulfonamides (5a, 5g, 5h, 5m, 6b, 6g, and 6m) with excellent insecticidal activity were obtained, and the possible binding modes between receptors and active groups in sulfonamides were verified by structure-activity relationship and docking simulation, which provided theoretical support for the subsequent development of these novel candidate insecticides.
- Gang, Fangli,Han, Lijuan,Li, Xiaoting,Qian, Hao,Wei, Shaopeng,Wu, Wenjun,Yang, Chaofu,Zhang, Jiwen
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p. 11665 - 11671
(2020/12/02)
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- A phenoxy carboxylic acid ester herbicide preparation method (by machine translation)
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The invention provides a phenoxy carboxylic acid ester herbicide preparation method, including: S1, phenol in the presence of alkaline substance with the chlorinated carboxylic acid ester condensation reaction, phenoxy carboxylic acid ester obtained; the ClR states the chloro- carboxylic acid ester of the general formula1 COOR, R1 Is C1 - 3 alkylene or alkylidene, R is C1 - 10 alkyl or C3 - 10 cycloalkyl; S2, the [...] ester in the 1st and 2nd catalyst the presence of a catalyst, with the chlorinating agent to carry out the selective chlorination of, get [...] ester; the Lewis acid catalyst is selected from the 1st, the 2nd catalyst is C5 - 22 of the thioether, thiazole, thiophene compounds or different benzisothiazoles; S3, will the [...] ester with an alcohol reaction, as shown in formula I phenoxy carboxylic acid ester herbicide; R3 Is H, Cl or CH3 , R ' is a C4 - 20 alkyl or cycloalkyl. This invention can improve the product quality and the production environment, three waste low. (by machine translation)
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- New Biguanides as Anti-Diabetic Agents, Part II: Synthesis and Anti-Diabetic Properties Evaluation of 1-Arylamidebiguanide Derivatives as Agents of Insulin Resistant Type II Diabetes
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New 1-arylamidebiguanide hydrochloride salts were synthesized via reaction of hydrazide derivatives with dicyandiamide in acidic medium. The structure of the obtained derivatives was characterized by spectroscopic and elemental analysis tools. The anti-diabetic properties of the synthesized compounds were determined. Oral treatment of hyperglycemic rats with the synthesized biguanide derivatives showed a significant decrease of the elevated glucose in comparison with the anti-diabetic standard drug, metformin. The effects of the synthesized biguanide derivatives on the diabetic properties regarding liver function enzyme activities (AST, ALT, and ALP), lipid profiles (TC, TG, and TL), lipid peroxide, and nitrous oxide as well as histopathological characteristics were investigated and discussed.
- Basyouni, Wahid M.,Abbas, Samir Y.,El Shehry, Mohamed F.,El-Bayouki, Khairy A.M.,Aly, Hanan F.,Arafa, Azza,Soliman, Mahmoud S.
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- Synthesis and biological activity of 1-(Substituted phenoxyacetoxy)- 1-(pyridin-2-yl or thien-2-yl)methylphosphonates
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A series of novel O,O-dimethyl 1-(substituted phenoxyacetoxy)-1-(pyridin-2-yl or thien-2-yl)methylphosphonates 6a-n and 7a-d were synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, mass spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. The results of preliminary bioassays show that some of the title compounds exhibit moderate to good herbicidal and fungicidal activities. For example, the title compounds 6a, 6c, 6l, 6m, and 7d possess 90-100% inhibition against most of the tested plants at the dosage of 1500 g ai/ha, whereas the title compounds 6b, 6g-h and 6n possess 92-100% inhibition against Fusarium oxysporum, Phyricularia grisea, Botrytis cinereapers, Gibberella zeae, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and Cercospora beticola at the concentration of 50mg/L.
- Wang, Tao,Wang, Wei,Peng, Hao,He, Hongwu
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p. 173 - 179
(2015/01/30)
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- 2-Cycloalkyl phenoxyacetic acid CRTh2 receptor antagonists
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High throughput screening identified a phenoxyacetic acid scaffold as a novel CRTh2 receptor antagonist chemotype, which could be optimised to furnish a compound with functional potency for inhibition of human eosinophil shape change and oral bioavailability in the rat.
- Sandham, David A.,Aldcroft, Clive,Baettig, Urs,Barker, Lucy,Beer, David,Bhalay, Gurdip,Brown, Zarin,Dubois, Gerald,Budd, David,Bidlake, Louise,Campbell, Emma,Cox, Brian,Everatt, Brian,Harrison, David,Leblanc, Catherine J.,Manini, Jodie,Profit, Rachael,Stringer, Rowan,Thompson, Katy S.,Turner, Katharine L.,Tweed, Morris F.,Walker, Christoph,Watson, Simon J.,Whitebread, Steven,Willis, Jennifer,Williams, Gareth,Wilson, Caroline
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p. 4347 - 4350
(2008/12/20)
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