- Ultrapotent Inhibitor of Clostridioides difficile Growth, Which Suppresses Recurrence in Vivo
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Clostridioides difficile is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infection in the U.S. and considered an urgent threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Only two antibiotics, vancomycin and fidaxomicin, are FDA-approved for the treatment of C. difficile infection (CDI), but these therapies still suffer from high treatment failure and recurrence. Therefore, new chemical entities to treat CDI are needed. Trifluoromethylthio-containing N-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)benzamides displayed very potent activities [sub-μg/mL minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values] against Gram-positive bacteria. Here, we report remarkable antibacterial activity enhancement via halogen substitutions, which afforded new anti-C. difficile agents with ultrapotent activities [MICs as low as 0.003 μg/mL (0.007 μM)] that surpassed the activity of vancomycin against C. difficile clinical isolates. The most promising compound in the series, HSGN-218, is nontoxic to mammalian colon cells and is gut-restrictive. In addition, HSGN-218 protected mice from CDI recurrence. Not only does this work provide a potential clinical lead for the development of C. difficile therapeutics but also highlights dramatic drug potency enhancement via halogen substitution.
- Naclerio, George A.,Abutaleb, Nader S.,Li, Daoyi,Seleem, Mohamed N.,Sintim, Herman O.
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p. 11934 - 11944
(2020/11/26)
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- Biological evaluation of arylsemicarbazone derivatives as potential anticancer agents
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Fourteen arylsemicarbazone derivatives were synthesized and evaluated in order to find agents with potential anticancer activity. Cytotoxic screening was performed against K562, HL-60, MOLT-4, HEp-2, NCI-H292, HT-29 and MCF-7 tumor cell lines. Compounds 3c and 4a were active against the tested cancer cell lines, being more cytotoxic for the HL-60 cell line with IC50 values of 13.08 μμM and 11.38 μμM, respectively. Regarding the protein kinase inhibition assay, 3c inhibited seven different kinases and 4a strongly inhibited the CK1δ/ε kinase. The studied kinases are involved in several cellular functions such as proliferation, migration, cell death and cell cycle progression. Additional analysis by flow cytometry revealed that 3c and 4a caused depolarization of the mitochondrial membrane, suggesting apoptosis mediated by the intrinsic pathway. Compound 3c induced arrest in G1 phase of the cell cycle on HL-60 cells, and in the annexin V assay approximately 50% of cells were in apoptosis at the highest concentration tested (26 μμM). Compound 4a inhibited cell cycle by accumulation of abnormal postmitotic cells at G1 phase and induced DNA fragmentation at the highest concentration (22 μμM).
- da Cruz, Anne Cecília Nascimento,Brondani, Dalci José,de Santana, Temístocles I′Talo,da Silva, Lucas Oliveira,Borba, Elizabeth Fernanda da Oliveira,de Faria, Ant?nio Rodolfo,de Albuquerque, Julianna Ferreira Cavalcanti,Piessard, Sylvie,Ximenes, Rafael Matos,Baratte, Blandine,Bach, Stéphane,Ruchaud, Sandrine,Mendon?a Junior, Francisco Jaime Bezerra,Bazin, Marc-Antoine,Rabello, Marcelo Montenegro,Hernandes, Marcelo Zaldini,Marchand, Pascal,da Silva, Teresinha Gon?alves
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- Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of novel 3-(arylideneamino)-3a,8a-dihydroxy-1,3,3a,8a-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d]imidazole-2,8-diones and their 2-thioxo analogues
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The preparation of some novel 3-(arylideneamino)-3a,8a-dihydroxy-1,3,3a,8a-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d]imidazole-2,8-diones 8(i–xiv) and 3-(arylideneamino)-3a,8a-dihydroxy-2-thioxo-1,3,3a,8a-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d]imidazol-8(2H)-ones 9(i–xiv) have been reported through one-pot catalyst-free reaction of aldehydes, semicarbazide hydrochloride/thiosemicarbazide with ninhydrin. All the synthesized compounds have been screened for antimicrobial activity and some of them were observed to possess broad spectrum antibacterial potential as well as significant antagonistic potential against fungal pathogens.
- Saini, Yeshwinder,Khajuria, Rajni,Kaur, Ramneet,Kaul, Sanjana,Sharma, Tanwi,Gupta, Suruchi,Gupta, Vivek K.,Kant, Rajni,Kapoor, Kamal K.
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supporting information
p. 1159 - 1168
(2017/06/09)
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- Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of 2-amino-1,3,4-oxadiazoles through NBS-mediated oxidative cyclization of semicarbazones
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A ultrasound-assisted oxidative cyclization of semicarbazones using N-bromosuccinimide in the presence of sodium acetate was established providing efficient and rapid access to a variety of 2-amino-1,3,4-oxadiazoles. Moreover, the new synthetic protocol provides a simple procedure utilizing a safer oxidizing system that affords the target products in high regioselectivity, satisfactory yields, and elevated purities.
- Borsoi, Ana Flávia,Coldeira, Mateus Emanuel,Pissinate, Kenia,Macchi, Fernanda Souza,Basso, Luiz Augusto,Santos, Diógenes Santiago,Machado, Pablo
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supporting information
p. 1319 - 1325
(2017/07/12)
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- Synthesis of 2-amino-1,3,4-oxadiazoles and 2-Amino-1,3,4-thiadiazoles via sequential condensation and I2-mediated oxidative C-O/C-S bond formation
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2-Amino-substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazoles and 1,3,4-thiadiazoles were synthesized via condensation of semicarbazide/thiosemicarbazide and the corresponding aldehydes followed by I2-mediated oxidative C-O/C-S bond formation. This transition-metal-free sequential synthesis process is compatible with aromatic, aliphatic, and cinnamic aldehydes, providing facile access to a variety of diazole derivatives bearing a 2-amino substituent in an efficient and scalable fashion.
- Niu, Pengfei,Kang, Jinfeng,Tian, Xianhai,Song, Lina,Liu, Hongxu,Wu, Jie,Yu, Wenquan,Chang, Junbiao
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p. 1018 - 1024
(2015/01/30)
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- Synthesis and antitubercular activity of 2-(1H-pyrrol-1-Yl)-5- substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles
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A series of 2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-5-substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were prepared and evaluated for their antitubercular activity. These derivatives were synthesized by the reaction of 5-substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-amines (4a-j) with 2,5- dimethoxytetrahydrofuran in dried acetic acid. Structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed on the basis of physico-chemical and spectral data. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their antitubercular activity using microplate almar blue assay (MABA) method. Compounds have shown moderate to good antitubercular activity against M. tuberculosis H37Rv microorganism.
- Joshi, Shrinivas D.,Dixit, Sheshagiri R.,More, Uttam A.,Kulkarni, Venkatrao H.
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p. 137 - 140
(2019/01/21)
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- Novel limonene and citral based 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles: A natural product coupled approach to semicarbazones for antiepileptic activity
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Two novel series of N4-(5-(2/3/4-substituted-phenyl)-1,3,4- oxadiazol-2-yl)-N1-(2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-enylidene) semicarbazide and N4-(5-(2/3/4-substituted-phenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2- yl)-N1-(3,7-dimethylocta-3,6-dienylidene)-semicarbazide were synthesized to meet structural prerequisite indispensable for anticonvulsant activity. The anticonvulsant activities of the compounds were investigated using maximal electroshock seizure (MES), subcutaneous pentylenetrtrazole (scPTZ) and subcutaneous strychnine (scSTY) models. The rotorod test was conducted to evaluate neurotoxicity. Some of the selected active compounds were subjected to GABA assay to confirm their mode of action. The outcome of the present investigations proved that the four binding sites pharmacophore model is vital for anticonvulsant activity. The efforts were also made to establish structure-activity relationships among test compounds.
- Rajak, Harish,Singh Thakur, Bhupendra,Singh, Avineesh,Raghuvanshi, Kamlesh,Sah, Anil Kumar,Veerasamy, Ravichandran,Sharma, Prabodh Chander,Singh Pawar, Rajesh,Kharya, Murli Dhar
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p. 864 - 868
(2013/02/25)
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- Oxadiazolo pyrrolidine carboxamides as enoyl-ACP reductase inhibitors: Design, synthesis and antitubercular activity screening
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Pyrrolidine carboxamides have been recognized as potent direct enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase inhibitors. In our study, the search for new pyrrolidine carboxamides incorporated with various heterocyclic moieties, possessing antitubercular activities is been done. A series of oxadiazolyl pyrrolidine carboxamides (2a-e) were synthesized by reacting pyrrolidine carboxylic acid and oxadiazole amines using HBTU as amide forming agent. The purity of the synthesized compounds was confirmed by physical characterization like melting point and thin layer chromatography. The functional group identification was done based on spectral characterization utilizing, FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, mass spectral data and elemental analysis. Invitro antitubercular screening was performed by alamar blue assay method on mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv.
- Sonia, George,Ravi, Thengungal Kochupappy
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p. 3428 - 3433
(2013/07/11)
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- Synthesis and in vitro antitumor activity of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives based on benzisoselenazolone
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A series of novel 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives based on benzisoselenazolone has been prepared and tested for antiproliferative activity in vitro against the cells of human cancer cell lines: SSMC-7721 (human liver cancer cell), MCF-7 (human breast cancer cell) and A549 (human lung cancer cell). All the compounds obtained exhibited antiproliferative activity and showed selective cytotoxicity against different cancer cells. Compounds 7d and 7i showed significant antiproliferative activities against MCF-7 cells, with IC50 values of 1.07 and 1.76/μM respectively. Compound 7d were found to be the most potent compound against SSMC-7721 cells, with IC50 values 4.46/μM.
- Luo, Zhen-Hua,He, Shuang-Yan,Chen, Bao-Quan,Shi, Yan-Ping,Liu, Yu-Ming,Li, Cai-Wen,Wang, Qiu-Sheng
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experimental part
p. 887 - 891
(2012/08/14)
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- 2,5-Disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles/thiadiazole as surface recognition moiety: Design and synthesis of novel hydroxamic acid based histone deacetylase inhibitors
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The enzymatic inhibition of histone deacetylase activity has come out as a novel and effectual means for the treatment of cancer. Two novel series of 2-[5-(4-substitutedphenyl)-[1,3,4]-oxadiazol/thiadiazol-2-ylamino] -pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid (tetrahydro-pyran-2-yloxy)-amides were designed and synthesized as novel hydroxamic acid based histone deacetylase inhibitors. The antiproliferative activities of the compounds were investigated in vitro using histone deacetylase inhibitory assay and MTT assay. The synthesized compounds were also tested for antitumor activity against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells in Swiss albino mice. The efforts were also made to establish structure-activity relationships among synthesized compounds. The results of the present studying indicates 2,5-disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole/thiadiazole as promising surface recognition moiety for development of newer hydroxamic acid based histone deacetylase inhibitor.
- Rajak, Harish,Agarawal, Avantika,Parmar, Poonam,Thakur, Bhupendra Singh,Veerasamy, Ravichandran,Sharma, Prabodh Chander,Kharya, Murli Dhar
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supporting information; scheme or table
p. 5735 - 5738
(2011/10/09)
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- Green synthesis of 2-amino-5-substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles at the platinum anode in acetic acid
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The electroorganic synthesis of 2-amino-5-substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles from the anodic oxidation of semicarbazone has been carried out at platinum anode in acetic acid under constant potential electrolysis in an undivided cell. This is an environmentally benign method in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. The products are characterized by IR, 1H and 13C NMR, and elemental analysis.
- Sharma, Laxmi Kant,Singh, Sushma,Singh
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experimental part
p. 110 - 114
(2011/04/15)
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- Synthesis, anticonvulsant and neurotoxic activity of some new 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles
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Two novel series 2a-2d (2Z)-N-[5-(4-substituted) phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2- yl]-2-[(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta- 2,6-dien-1-ylidene]hydrazinecarboxamide and 1a-1d 5-(4-substituted)phenyl-N-[(1Z,2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6- dien-1-ylidene]-1,3,4- oxadiazol-2-amine have been synthesized and screened for their anticonvulsant and neurotoxic activity. After i.p. injection to mice at doses of 30, 100 and 300 mg/kg body weight 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4- oxadiazole analogues were examined in the maximal electroshock induced seizures (MES) and subcutaneous metrazole (ScMET) induced seizure models in mice. Amongst all the compounds, 1a-1d and 2a-2d, one compound 1a exhibited activity at 100 mg/kg body weight at 0.5 and 4 h in ScMET, respectively. Compound 2b showed anticonvulsant activity at 100 mg/kg without activity in ScMET and neurotoxicity. The neurotoxicity was assessed by rotorod method, and all compounds (except 1a) were found to be safe at maximum administered dose. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010.
- Jain, Neha,Kashaw, Sushil K.,Agrawal,Gupta, Anjali,Soni, Abhishek
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experimental part
p. 1696 - 1703
(2012/06/16)
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- Design and synthesis of some novel 3-[5-(4-substituted) phenyl- 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2yl]-2-phenylquinazoline-4(3H)-ones as possible anticonvulsant agent
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A novel series 7(a-f) 3-[5-(4-substituted) phenyl- 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2yl]-2 phenylquinazoline-4(3H)-ones have been synthesized and screened for its anticonvulsant and neurotoxic activity. After i.p. injection to mice at doses of 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg body weight 2,3-disubstitutedquinazolin- 4(3H)-ones were examined in the maximal electroshock induced seizures (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (scPTZ) induced seizure models in mice. Spectroscopic data were consistent with the structure of newly synthesized compounds. The neurotoxicity was assessed using the rotorod method. In the prepared series, 7a was found to be active in the MES screen at 0.5 h, whereas 7f showed anticonvulsant activity at both 0.5 and 4 h. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010.
- Gupta, Anjali,Kashaw, Sushil K.,Jain, Neha,Rajak, Harish,Soni, Abhishek,Stables
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experimental part
p. 1638 - 1642
(2012/06/05)
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- Anticonvulsant and sedative-hypnotic activity of some novel 3-[5-(4-substituted) phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2yl]-2-styrylquinazoline-4(3H)-ones
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A few novel 3-[5-(4-substituted) phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-yl]-2-styryl quinazoline-4(3H)-ones were synthesized and evaluated for anticonvulsant, neurotoxicity, sedative-hypnotic, and phenobarbitone-induced hypnosis potentiation test. After i.p. injection to mice at doses of 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg body weight derivatives were examined in the maximal electroshock-induced seizures (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (scPTZ)-induced seizure models in mice. Spectroscopic data were consistence with the newly synthesized compounds. The neurotoxicity was assessed using the Rotorod method. Out of 15 compounds only 7e and 7o showed anticonvulsant activity at various doses in one or more test models. All except 7d, 7m, and 7n exhibited significant sedative-hypnotic activity via actophotometer screen. Central nervous system (CNS)-depressant activity screened with the help of the forced swim method resulted into some potent compounds. No percentage increase in the sleeping time was observed in any of the synthesized compounds evaluated by the phenobarbitone-induced hypnosis potentiation test. On the basis of experimental data, it can be concluded that synthesized compounds possessed relatively better sedative-hypnotic and CNS-depressant activities.
- Kashaw, Sushil K.,Gupta, Vivek,Kashaw, Varsha,Mishra,Stables,Jain
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experimental part
p. 250 - 261
(2011/01/12)
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- Synthesis and local anesthetic activity of some novel N-[5-(4-Substituted) phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-2-(substituted)-acetamides
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A novel series of acetamides carrying substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety were synthesized from reaction of 5-aryl-2-chloroacetamido-1,3,4-oxadiazoles with different secondary amines. The local anesthetic potential of the compounds was investigated using
- Rajak, Harish,Kharya, Murli Dhar,Mishra, Pradeep
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experimental part
p. 247 - 261
(2009/04/04)
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- Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new 3-[5-(4-substituted) phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2yl]-2- styrylquinazoline-4(3H)-ones
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Several 3-[5-(4-substituted)phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-yl]-2-styryl quinazoline-4(3H)-one were synthesized and screened for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus , Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli and antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger and Fusariumoxysporum by the serial dilution technique. Compounds were prepared by reacting corresponding 2-methtyl quinazolinone and 4-subustituted benzaldehydes in glacial acetic acid. Physicochemical and spectral data were consistent with newly synthesized compounds. The prepared compounds were compared with previously synthesized 2-methyl-3-[5-(4-substituted)phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2- yl]-quinazoline-4(3H)-ones for antimicrobial activity. The present study revealed that styryl moiety at the second position of 4(3H) quinazolinone marginally increased the biological activity and exhibited better antibacterial than antifungal activities.
- Gupta, Vivek,Kashaw, Sushil K.,Jatav, Varsha,Mishra, Pradeep
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p. 205 - 211
(2008/12/22)
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- Basic alumina as an efficient catalyst for preparation of semicarbazones in solvent free conditions
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An efficient and simple procedure for conversion of different classes of aldehydes and ketones into the corresponding semicarbazones with semicarbazide hydrochloride using basic alumina is studied.
- Kiasat, Ali Reza,Kazemi, Foad,Mehrjardi, Mehdi Fallah
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p. 1337 - 1339
(2008/03/13)
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- Some aryl semicarbazones possessing anticonvulsant activities
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A number of aryl semicarbazones displayed anticonvulsant activity in the maximal electroshock (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazone (scPTZ) screens when administered intraperitoneally to mice.When given by the oral route to rats, protections was affor
- Dimmock, J. R.,Sidhu, K. K.,Tumber, S. D.,Basran, S. K.,Chen, M.,et al.
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p. 287 - 302
(2007/10/02)
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