scholarly journals A Novel Series of Acylhydrazones as Potential Anti-Candida Agents: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and In Silico Studies

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anca-Maria Borcea ◽  
Gabriel Marc ◽  
Ioana Ionuț ◽  
Dan C. Vodnar ◽  
Laurian Vlase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
In Silico Admet ◽  
In Silico Studies

In the context of an increased incidence of invasive fungal diseases, there is an imperative need of new antifungal drugs with improved activity and safety profiles. A novel series of acylhydrazones bearing a 1,4-phenylene-bisthiazole scaffold was designed based on an analysis of structures known to possess anti-Candida activity obtained from a literature review. Nine final compounds were synthesized and evaluated in vitro for their inhibitory activity against various strains of Candida spp. The anti-Candida activity assay revealed that some of the new compounds are as active as fluconazole against most of the tested strains. A molecular docking study was conducted in order to evaluate the binding poses towards lanosterol 14α-demethylase. An in silico ADMET analysis showed that the compounds possess drug-like properties and represent a biologically active framework that should be further optimized as potential hits.

scholarly journals β‐caryophyllene Oxide and Trans-nerolidol Affect Enzyme Activity of CYP3A4 – In Vitro and In Silico Studies

2019 ◽  
pp. S51-S58
Author(s):  
A. ŠPIČÁKOVÁ ◽  
V. BAZGIER ◽  
L. SKÁLOVÁ ◽  
M. OTYEPKA ◽  
P. ANZENBACHER
Keyword(s):  
Drug Metabolism ◽  
Active Site ◽  
Liver Microsomes ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Caryophyllene Oxide ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
In Silico Studies ◽  
Inhibition Studies

Evaluation of possible interactions with enzymes of drug metabolism is an important part of studies on safety and, in general, on the properties of any drug or biologically active compound. Here, focus is given on interactions of three sesquiterpenes (β-caryophyllene oxide (CAO), trans-nerolidol (tNER) and farnesol (FAR)) with CYP3A4. To determine the CYP3A4 activity, specific substrates testosterone (TES) and midazolam (MDZ) were used. In human liver microsomes, the CAO inhibited the MDZ 1´-hydroxylation by mixed type inhibition and Ki 46.6 μM; TES 6-hydroxylation was inhibited more strongly by tNER by the same mechanism and with Ki of 32.5 μM. Results indicated a possibility of different mode of interaction of both compounds within the active site of CYP3A4 and this was why the molecular docking study was done. The docking experiments showed that the studied sesquiterpenes (CAO and tNER) bound to the CYP3A4 active site cause a significant decrease of binding affinity of substrates tested which corresponded well to the inhibition studies. The inhibition observed, however, most probably does not pose a real harm to microsomal drug metabolism as the levels of sesquiterpenes in plasma (assuming the use of these compounds as spices or flavoring additives) does not usually exceed micromolar range. Hence, the interaction of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 with sesquiterpenes is less probable.

scholarly journals Scaffold Repurposing of In-House Small Molecule Candidates Leads to Discovery of First-in-Class CDK-1/HER-2 Dual Inhibitors: In Vitro and In Silico Screening

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (17) ◽  
pp. 5324
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elkamhawy ◽  
Usama M. Ammar ◽  
Sora Paik ◽  
Magda H. Abdellattif ◽  
Mohamed H. Elsherbeny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽  
Cyclin B ◽  
Binding Modes ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
In Silico Studies ◽  
Her 2 ◽  
Inhibitory Activities

Recently, multitargeted drugs are considered a potential approach in treating cancer. In this study, twelve in-house indole-based derivatives were preliminary evaluated for their inhibitory activities over VEGFR-2, CDK-1/cyclin B and HER-2. Compound 15l showed the most inhibitory activities among the tested derivatives over CDK-1/cyclin B and HER-2. Compound 15l was tested for its selectivity in a small kinase panel. It showed dual selectivity for CDK-1/cyclin B and HER-2. Moreover, in vitro cytotoxicity assay was assessed for the selected series against nine NCI cell lines. Compound 15l showed the most potent inhibitory activities among the tested compounds. A deep in silico molecular docking study was conducted for compound 15l to identify the possible binding modes into CDK-1/cyclin B and HER-2. The docking results revealed that compound 15l displayed interesting binding modes with the key amino acids in the binding sites of both kinases. In vitro and in silico studies demonstrate the indole-based derivative 15l as a selective dual CDK-1 and HER-2 inhibitor. This emphasizes a new challenge in drug development strategies and signals a significant milestone for further structural and molecular optimization of these indole-based derivatives in order to achieve a drug-like property.

scholarly journals Solvent-Free Synthesis, In Vitro and In Silico Studies of Novel Potential 1,3,4-Thiadiazole-Based Molecules against Microbial Pathogens

Molecules ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 342
Author(s):  
Ihsan A. Shehadi ◽  
Mohamad T. T. Abdelrahman ◽  
Mohamed Abdelraof ◽  
Huda R. M. Rashdan
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Trna Synthetase ◽  
Microbial Pathogens ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
In Silico Studies

A new series of 1,3,4-thiadiazoles was synthesized by the reaction of methyl 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene) hydrazine-1-carbodithioate (2) with selected derivatives of hydrazonoyl halide by grinding method at room temperature. The chemical structures of the newly synthesized derivatives were resolved from correct spectral and microanalytical data. Moreover, all synthesized compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activities using Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. However, compounds 3 and 5 showed significant antimicrobial activity against all tested microorganisms. The other prepared compounds exhibited either only antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria like compounds 4 and 6, or only antifungal activity like compound 7. A molecular docking study of the compounds was performed against two important microbial enzymes: tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (TyrRS ) and N-myristoyl transferase (Nmt). The tested compounds showed variety in binding poses and interactions. However, compound 3 showed the best interactions in terms of number of hydrogen bonds, and the lowest affinity binding energy (–8.4 and –9.1 kcal/mol, respectively). From the in vitro and in silico studies, compound 3 is a good candidate for the next steps of the drug development process as an antimicrobial drug.

scholarly journals Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking with In Silico Physicochemical, Pharmacokinetic and Toxicity Prediction of Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Naglah ◽  
Ahmed A. Askar ◽  
Ashraf S. Hassan ◽  
Tamer K. Khatab ◽  
Mohamed A. Al-Omar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Lipinski’S Rule

Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 5a–c, 9a–c and 13a–i were synthesized for evaluation of their in vitro antimicrobial properties against some microorganisms and their immunomodulatory activity. The biological activities of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines showed that the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines (5c, 9a, 9c, 13a, 13c, 13d, 13e and 13h) displayed promising antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities. Studying the in silico predicted physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, ADMET and drug-likeness properties for the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 5a–c, 9a–c and 13a–i confirmed that most of the compounds (i) were within the range set by Lipinski’s rule of five, (ii) show higher gastrointestinal absorption and inhibition of some CYP isoforms, and (iii) have a carcinogenicity test that was predicted as negative and hERG test that presented medium risk. Moreover, the molecular docking study demonstrated that the compounds 5c, 9a, 9c, 13a, 13c, 13d, 13e and 13h are potent inhibitors of 14-alpha demethylase, transpeptidase and alkaline phosphatase enzymes. This study could be valuable in the discovery of a new series of drugs.

scholarly journals Chemical Profiling, Pharmacological Insights and In Silico Studies of Methanol Seed Extract of Sterculia foetida

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1135
Author(s):  
Najmul Alam ◽  
Naureen Banu ◽  
Md. Arfin Ibn Aziz ◽  
Niloy Barua ◽  
Umme Ruman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Brine Shrimp ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Clot Lysis ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
In Silico Studies

Sterculia foetida, also known as jangli badam in Bangladesh, is a traditionally used plant that has pharmacological activities. A qualitative phytochemical analysis was performed to assess the metabolites in a methanolic extract of S. foetida seeds (MESF), and the cytotoxic, thrombolytic, anti-arthritics, analgesic, and antipyretic activities were examined using in vitro, in vivo, and in silico experiments. Quantitative studies were performed through gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) analysis. The brine shrimp lethality bioassays and clot lysis were performed to investigate the cytotoxic and thrombolytic activities, respectively. The anti-arthritics activity was assessed using the albumin denaturation assay. Analgesic activity was determined using the acetic acid-induced writhing test and the formalin-induced paw-licking test. A molecular docking study was performed, and an online tool was used to perform ADME/T (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion/toxicity) and PASS (Prediction of Activity Spectra for Substances). GC-MS analysis identified 29 compounds in MESF, consisting primarily of phenols, terpenoids, esters, and other organic compounds. MESF showed moderate cytotoxic activity against brine shrimp and significant thrombolytic and anti-arthritics activities compared with the relative standards. The extract also showed a dose-dependent and significant analgesic and antipyretic activities. Docking studies showed that 1-azuleneethanol, acetate returned the best scores for the tested enzymes. These findings suggested that MESF represents a potent source of thrombolytic, anti-arthritic, analgesic, antipyretic agents with moderate cytotoxic effects.

Structure-Based Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Study of 4-Hydroxy-N'-methylenebenzohydrazide Derivatives Acting as Tyrosinase Inhibitors with Potentiate Anti-Melanogenesis Activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 892-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Iraji ◽  
Mahsima Khoshneviszadeh ◽  
Pegah Bakhshizadeh ◽  
Najmeh Edraki ◽  
Mehdi Khoshneviszadeh
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Active Site ◽  
Competitive Inhibition ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Primary Response ◽  
Ratio Method ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Metal Chelating

Background: Melanogenesis is a process of melanin synthesis, which is a primary response for the pigmentation of human skin. Tyrosinase is a key enzyme, which catalyzes a ratelimiting step of the melanin formation. Natural products have shown potent inhibitors, but some of these possess toxicity. Numerous synthetic inhibitors have been developed in recent years may lead to the potent anti– tyrosinase agents. Objective: A number of 4-hydroxy-N'-methylenebenzohydrazide analogues with related structure to chalcone and tyrosine were constructed with various substituents at the benzyl ring of the molecule and evaluate as a tyrosinase inhibitor. In addition, computational analysis and metal chelating potential have been evaluated. Methods: Design and synthesized compounds were evaluated for activity against mushroom tyrosinase. The metal chelating capacity of the potent compound was examined using the mole ratio method. Molecular docking of the synthesized compounds was carried out into the tyrosine active site. Results: Novel 4-hydroxy-N'-methylenebenzohydrazide derivatives were synthesized. The two compounds 4c and 4g showed an IC50 near the positive control, led to a drastic inhibition of tyrosinase. Confirming in vitro results were performed via the molecular docking analysis demonstrating hydrogen bound interactions of potent compounds with histatidine-Cu+2 residues with in the active site. Kinetic study of compound 4g showed competitive inhibition towards tyrosinase. Metal chelating assay indicates the mole fraction of 1:2 stoichiometry of the 4g-Cu2+ complex. Conclusion: The findings in the present study demonstrate that 4-Hydroxy-N'- methylenebenzohydrazide scaffold could be regarded as a bioactive core inhibitor of tyrosinase and can be used as an inspiration for further studies in this area.

Synthesis, SAR, In-Silico appraisal and Anti-Microbial Study of substituted 2-aminobenzothiazoles derivatives

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devidas G. Anuse ◽  
Suraj N. Mali ◽  
Bapu R. Thorat ◽  
Ramesh S. Yamgar ◽  
Hemchandra K. Chaudhari
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
Mass Spectral ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
In Silico Molecular Docking

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is major global health problem, which is being rapidly deteriorating the quality of human health. Series of substituted N-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-2-(4-(6-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl)acetamide (3a-j) were synthesized from substituted N-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-2-chloroacetamide/bromopropanamide (2a-j) and 6-fluoro-3-(piperidin-4-yl)benzo[d]isoxazole (2) and further evaluated for their docking properties and antimicrobial activity. Methods: All synthesized compounds were characterized by FT-IR, NMR and Mass spectral analysis. All compounds were allowed to dock against different antimicrobial targets having PDB ID: 1D7U and against common antifungal target having PDB ID: 1EA1. Results: The compounds 3d and 3h were showed good activity against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, resistance Gram-positive bacteria). All synthesized compounds showed good to moderate activity against selected bacterial and fungal microbial strains. If we compared the actual in-vitro antimicrobial activity and in-silico molecular docking study, we found that molecules 3i and 3h were more potent than the others. Conclusion: Our current study would definitely pave the new way towards designing and synthesis of more potent 2-aminobenzothiazoles derivatives.

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