Potent Inhibition of 3-Deoxy-d-arabinoheptulosonate-7-phosphate (DAHP) Synthase by DAHP Oxime, a Phosphate Group Mimic

Biochemistry ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (48) ◽  
pp. 6617-6629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naresh Balachandran ◽  
Maren Heimhalt ◽  
Peter Liuni ◽  
Frederick To ◽  
Derek J. Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phosphate Group ◽  
Dahp Synthase ◽  
Potent Inhibition

Novel Iodinated Hydrazide-hydrazones and their Analogues as Acetyl- and Butyrylcholinesterase Inhibitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (23) ◽  
pp. 2106-2117
Author(s):  
Martin Krátký ◽  
Šárka Štěpánková ◽  
Michaela Brablíková ◽  
Katarína Svrčková ◽  
Markéta Švarcová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Covalent Binding ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Potent Inhibition ◽  
Brain Barrier Permeability ◽  
Electric Eel ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Ellman’S Method

Background: Hydrazide-hydrazones have been known as scaffold with various biological activities including inhibition of acetyl- (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). Cholinesterase inhibitors are mainstays of dementias’ treatment. Objective: Twenty-five iodinated hydrazide-hydrazones and their analogues were designed as potential central AChE and BuChE inhibitors. Methods: Hydrazide-hydrazones were synthesized from 4-substituted benzohydrazides and 2-/4- hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzaldehydes. The compounds were investigated in vitro for their potency to inhibit AChE from electric eel and BuChE from equine serum using Ellman’s method. We calculated also physicochemical and structural parameters for CNS delivery. Results: The derivatives exhibited a moderate dual inhibition with IC50 values ranging from 15.1-140.5 and 35.5 to 170.5 μmol.L-1 for AChE and BuChE, respectively. Generally, the compounds produced a balanced or more potent inhibition of AChE. N'-[(E)-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)methylidene]-4- nitrobenzohydrazide 2k and 4-fluoro-N'-(2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzyl)benzohydrazide 3a were the most potent inhibitors of AChE and BuChE, respectively. Structure-activity relationships were established, and molecular docking studies confirmed interaction with enzymes. Conclusion: Many novel hydrazide-hydrazones showed lower IC50 values than rivastigmine against AChE and some of them were comparable for BuChE to this drug used for the treatment of dementia. They interact with cholinesterases via non-covalent binding into the active site. Based on the BOILEDEgg approach, the majority of the derivatives met the criteria for blood-brain-barrier permeability.

Synthesis of Novel 8-Hydroxyquinoline Derivatives through Mannich Reaction and their Biological Evaluation as Potential Immunomodulatory Agents

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 531-543
Author(s):  
Shaheen Faizi ◽  
Tahira Sarfaraz ◽  
Saima Sumbul ◽  
Almas Jabeen ◽  
Sobia A. Halim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mannich Reaction ◽  
Aromatic Aldehydes ◽  
Mannich Bases ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Mechanism Of Inhibition ◽  
Potent Inhibition ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Elisa Technique ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
New Compounds

Background: In continuation of our work on Mannich reaction on 8-hydroxyquinoline, fifteen different combinations of aromatic aldehydes and aniline were subjected to Mannich reaction from which twelve products (eight Mannich bases, two imines and two intramolecularly cyclized products with benzofuranone skeleton) were obtained. Among them six compounds (1, 2, 6, 8, 9 and 12) are the new compounds. The structures of the compounds were characterized by UV, IR, MS and 1H NMR. Method: The compounds were tested for the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) at a concentration of 25 µg/mL. The cytokines were produced by THP-1 cells differentiated with PMA for 24hrs and stimulated with LPS for 4 hrs and supernatant were analyzed through ELISA technique. Results and Discussion: Compounds 1-5, 8 and 9 inhibited the production of TNF-α and IL-1β. Compounds 1, 3, and 8 exerted potent inhibitions of TNF-α with 71%, 71%, and 83% inhibition, respectively. Compounds 1 and 8 significantly inhibited the production of IL-1β with 64% and 78% inhibition, respectively. Conclusion: Compounds 1 and 8 significantly inhibited the production of IL-1β with 64% and 78% inhibition, respectively. Notably compound 8 showed the most potent inhibition of these cytokines. Additionally, the effect of compounds on viability of THP-1 cells was also evaluated. Moreover, molecular docking was carried out to study the mechanism of inhibition of TNF-α production.

The effect of acceptor modification upon the synthesis of dinucleoside phosphates catalyzed by non-specific ribonucleases of Penicillium claviforme

1979 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 613-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina I. Gulyaeva ◽  
Antonín Holý
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Center ◽  
Hydroxy Group ◽  
Pyrimidine Ring ◽  
Phosphate Group ◽  
Mutual Orientation ◽  
Acceptor Molecule ◽  
Heterocyclic Base ◽  
Sugar Moiety ◽  
Cyclic Phosphate ◽  
Penicillium Claviforme

The present paper studies the effect of the modification of heterocyclic base, sugar moiety and the presence of phosphate group on the nucleoside acceptors in the synthesis of dinucleoside phosphates from adenosine 2',3'-cyclic phosphate as donor, catalyzed by nonspecific acidic extracellular and intracellular ribonucleases from Penicillium claviforme. The enzyme binds specifically the acceptor molecule, preferring cytosine nucleosides. It requires the presence of the whole sugar moiety, an exact mutual orientation of the heterocyclic base and the reaction center (5'-hydroxy group), and a suitable conformation of the acceptor molecule. The enzyme-acceptor bond is homochiral and the presence of the N3-H group in the pyrimidine ring is important. The reaction between the donor and the acceptor is bimolecular and is competitively inhibited by some purine nucleosides.

scholarly journals Characterization of LDD-2633 as a Novel RET Kinase Inhibitor with Anti-Tumor Effects in Thyroid Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Hyo Jeong Lee ◽  
Pyeonghwa Jeong ◽  
Yeongyu Moon ◽  
Jungil Choi ◽  
Jeong Doo Heo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Point Mutations ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Medullary Thyroid ◽  
Potent Inhibition ◽  
Kinase Inhibitory Activity

Rearranged during transfection (RET), a receptor tyrosine kinase, is activated by glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor family ligands. Chromosomal rearrangement or point mutations in RET are observed in patients with papillary thyroid and medullary thyroid carcinomas. Oncogenic alteration of RET results in constitutive activation of RET activity. Therefore, inhibiting RET activity has become a target in thyroid cancer therapy. Here, the anti-tumor activity of a novel RET inhibitor was characterized in medullary thyroid carcinoma cells. The indirubin derivative LDD-2633 was tested for RET kinase inhibitory activity. In vitro, LDD-2633 showed potent inhibition of RET kinase activity, with an IC50 of 4.42 nM. The growth of TT thyroid carcinoma cells harboring an RET mutation was suppressed by LDD-2633 treatment via the proliferation suppression and the induction of apoptosis. The effects of LDD-2633 on the RET signaling pathway were examined; LDD-2633 inhibited the phosphorylation of the RET protein and the downstream molecules Shc and ERK1/2. Oral administration of 20 or 40 mg/kg of LDD-2633 induced dose-dependent suppression of TT cell xenograft tumor growth. The in vivo and in vitro experimental results supported the potential use of LDD-2633 as an anticancer drug for thyroid cancers.

scholarly journals Sulfaguanidine Hybrid with Some New Pyridine-2-One Derivatives: Design, Synthesis, and Antimicrobial Activity against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria as Dual DNA Gyrase and DHFR Inhibitors

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ragab ◽  
Sawsan A. Fouad ◽  
Ola A. Abu Ali ◽  
Entsar M. Ahmed ◽  
Abeer M. Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Dna Gyrase ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Design Synthesis ◽  
Potent Inhibition ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Dhfr Inhibitors ◽  
Positive Controls

Herein, a series of novel hybrid sulfaguanidine moieties, bearing 2-cyanoacrylamide 2a–d, pyridine-2-one 3–10, and 2-imino-2H-chromene-3-carboxamide 11, 12 derivatives, were synthesized, and their structure confirmed by spectral data and elemental analysis. All the synthesized compounds showed moderate to good antimicrobial activity against eight pathogens. The most promising six derivatives, 2a, 2b, 2d, 3a, 8, and 11, revealed to be best in inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth, thus showing bactericidal and fungicidal activity. These derivatives exhibited moderate to potent inhibition against DNA gyrase and DHFR enzymes, with three derivatives 2d, 3a, and 2a demonstrating inhibition of DNA gyrase, with IC50 values of 18.17–23.87 µM, and of DHFR, with IC50 values of 4.33–5.54 µM; their potency is near to that of the positive controls. Further, the six derivatives exhibited immunomodulatory potential and three derivatives, 2d, 8, and 11, were selected for further study and displayed an increase in spleen and thymus weight and enhanced the activation of CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes. Finally, molecular docking and some AMED studies were performed.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Aromatase Inhibitory Activity of Ma-Huang-Tang (MHT) and Its Active Compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Dong Ho Jung ◽  
Joo Tae Hwang ◽  
Bo-Jeong Pyun ◽  
Song Yi Yu ◽  
Byoung Seob Ko
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Aromatase Activity ◽  
Cytochrome P450 Enzyme ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Glycyrrhizae Radix ◽  
Potent Inhibition ◽  
P450 Enzyme ◽  
Medicine Prescription ◽  
Ma Huang

Aromatase, a cytochrome P450 enzyme that converts androgens into estrogens, is an important drug target for hormone-dependent diseases. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the aromatase inhibitory effects of Ma-Huang-Tang (MHT), a traditional Korean herbal medicine prescription, and to identify its active ingredients. In this study, the inhibitory effect of MHT on aromatase activity was observed using dibenzylfluorescein (DBF) and KGN cells, and the dose-dependent effect of MHT was verified (IC50 values of 251 μg/mL and 246 μg/mL as determined by the two methods, respectively). Furthermore, among the six herbal medicines that constitute MHT, Ephedrae Herba, Cinnamomi Ramulus, and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma showed the most potent inhibition of aromatase activity. Furthermore, upon identification of the active MHT compounds, three markers from Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, liquiritin (5), liquiritin apioside (6), and liquiritigenin (7), were verified (IC50 values of 530 μM, 508 μM, and 1.611 mM and 499 μM, 522 μM, and 1.41 mM as determined by the two methods, respectively). In addition, their contents were confirmed to be 15.58, 19.80, and 2.22 mg/g, respectively, by HPLC/DAD analysis. These results indicate that the aromatase inhibitory effect of MHT results from the synergistic action of its active components and that MHT has potential as a preventive agent against aromatase activity.

scholarly journals Potent Inhibition of Hendra Virus Infection via RNA Interference and Poly I:C Immune Activation

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e64360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana L. McCaskill ◽  
Glenn A. Marsh ◽  
Paul Monaghan ◽  
Lin-Fa Wang ◽  
Timothy Doran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rna Interference ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Immune Activation ◽  
Hendra Virus ◽  
Poly I:C ◽  
Potent Inhibition
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