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Chemistry, Physical
Samira Zareei, Maryam Mohammadi-Khanaposhtani, Mehdi Adib, Mohammad Mahdavi, Parham Taslimi
Summary: In this study, a series of new sulfonamide-phosphonate hybrids were synthesized and evaluated for their inhibitory effects on carbonic anhydrase enzymes. The results demonstrated that these compounds exhibited potent inhibitory activity against human carbonic anhydrase, with certain compounds showing even greater potential. Molecular docking studies further revealed significant interactions between these compounds and the active site of the enzymes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Demet Uzun, Ayla Balaban Gunduzalp, Gokhan Parlakgumus, Ummuhan ozdemir Ozmen, Neslihan Ozbek, Ebru Aktan
Summary: In this study, three copper(II) sulfonamide complexes were synthesized and characterized using various analytical methods. Computational studies were conducted to gain insight into their structures. One of the copper(II) complexes exhibited significant activity on CA I isoenzyme.
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Davide Sbravati, Alessandro Bonardi, Silvia Bua, Andrea Angeli, Marta Ferraroni, Alessio Nocentini, Alessandro Casnati, Paola Gratteri, Francesco Sansone, Claudiu T. Supuran
Summary: Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are still considered as an important pharmaceutical target due to the need for selective inhibitors and their involvement in various diseases. This study successfully explored the preparation of new CA ligands by combining calixarenes with benzensulfonamide units, showing promising inhibition towards different CA isoforms. The results suggest the possibility of designing multifunctional inhibitors for this widely spread class of enzymes in the future.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Shoaib Manzoor, Andrea Petreni, Md Kausar Raza, Claudiu T. Supuran, Nasimul Hoda
Summary: A series of new triazole-sulfonamide bearing pyrimidine derivatives were synthesized and validated as inhibitors of human carbonic anhydrase isoforms, showing promising potential as selective anticancer agents. Molecular docking studies further supported the favorable interaction between the inhibitors and active residues of the proteins.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Niccolo Chiaramonte, Andrea Angeli, Silvia Sgambellone, Alessandro Bonardi, Alessio Nocentini, Gianluca Bartolucci, Laura Braconi, Silvia Dei, Laura Lucarini, Elisabetta Teodori, Paola Gratteri, Bernhard Wuensch, Claudiu T. Supuran, Maria Novella Romanelli
Summary: Targeting carbonic anhydrases is a strategy for treating various diseases. In this study, a new series of chiral piperazine compounds was synthesized to widen the structure-activity relationships of potent human carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Some of the synthesized compounds showed high inhibitory activity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tayfun Arslan, Murat Senturk, Lutfi Karagoz, Yalcin Karagoz, Deniz Ekinci, Asiye Efe, Emir Alper Turkoglu, Fikriye Uras
Summary: The inhibition profiles of synthesized 4-methyl benzene sulfonamide derivatives on various enzymes were investigated in this study. The results showed that these compounds exhibited different levels of inhibition on the target enzymes, indicating their potential as drug candidates. Molecular docking studies further elucidated the mechanism of action of these inhibitors on the enzymes.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agne Janoniene, Linas Mazutis, Daumantas Matulis, Vilma Petrikaite
Summary: Inhibition of CA IX by VD11-4-2 decreases movement speed in breast cancer cells without affecting non-cancerous cells. The inhibitor hinders cells from reaching their maximum speed and reduces cell movement towards growth factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Serdar Burmaoglu, Elif Akin Kazancioglu, Mustafa Z. Kazancioglu, Ruya Saglamtas, Gozde Yalcin, Ilhami Gulcin, Oztekin Algul
Summary: This study synthesized new biphenyl-substituted chalcone derivatives and evaluated their inhibitory activity against various enzymes. The results showed that these derivatives exhibited effective inhibition against the enzymes and have potential for the development of new drugs for the treatment of diverse diseases.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Busra O. Aydin, Derya Anil, Yeliz Demir
Summary: In this study, new derivatives of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine were synthesized by alkylating the N1 nitrogen atom. These compounds showed a broad spectrum of biological activity. The synthesis involved a series of steps to generate N-alkylated pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives, which were then tested for their ability to inhibit AChE and hCA isoforms. Among them, compound 10 exhibited the highest selectivity and potency as a CA I inhibitor.
ARCHIV DER PHARMAZIE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Shubham Kumar, Sandeep Rulhania, Shalini Jaswal, Vikramdeep Monga
Summary: Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme involved in various physiological and pathological processes, with 16 different isoforms in humans. Inhibitors targeting different isoforms of carbonic anhydrase have clinical applications in treating various diseases, but current drugs lack selectivity leading to undesired side effects. Efforts are being made to develop novel isoform-selective inhibitors of carbonic anhydrase for therapeutic implications.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaojing Huang, Daniel Winter, Dominic. J. J. Glover, Claudiu. T. T. Supuran, William. A. A. Donald
Summary: Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are metalloenzymes that play important roles in cellular processes and have been implicated in various diseases. Phosphorylation, a common post-translational modification of CAs, can significantly impact their catalytic activity and drug-binding capabilities. This study highlights the potential regulatory role of phosphorylation in CA activity and its effect on small molecule drug binding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cuneyt Turkes, Yeliz Demir, Sukru Beydemir
Summary: The study found that some calcium channel blockers may act as potential inhibitors of hCA I and hCA II, with nimodipine showing the best performance. These compounds could be useful in developing new CA inhibitors.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Cristina Campestre, Viviana De Luca, Simone Carradori, Rossella Grande, Vincenzo Carginale, Andrea Scaloni, Claudiu T. Supuran, Clemente Capasso
Summary: Bacterial carbonic anhydrases play crucial roles in various physiological processes, including modulation of CO2 concentration, pH homeostasis, and regulation of bacterial growth and virulence. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of carbonic anhydrases in bacterial pathogens associated with human infections, suggesting their potential as targets for novel anti-ulcer therapies in the era of antibiotic resistance.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lamya H. Al-Wahaibi, Bahaa G. M. Youssif, Ehab S. Taher, Ahmed H. Abdelazeem, Antar A. Abdelhamid, Adel A. Marzouk
Summary: A novel series of tri-aryl imidazole derivatives carrying benzene sulfonamide moiety were designed for their selective inhibitory activity against hCA IX and XII. Among them, six compounds showed potent and selective CA IX inhibition, with 5g and 5b demonstrating higher antiproliferative activity compared to other tested compounds. Docking studies of these two compounds revealed their favorable binding interactions with CA-IX, similar to that of ligand 9FK. Molecular modeling simulations supported the biological evaluation results.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cansu Ozturk, Erbay Kalay, Serpil Gerni, Neslihan Balci, Feyzi Sinan Tokali, Osman Nuri Aslan, Emrah Polat
Summary: This study synthesized a series of secondary sulfonamide derivatives containing benzothiazole scaffold and investigated their inhibition properties on human carbonic anhydrase. The results showed that some of these compounds inhibited the enzyme more effectively than the standard drug acetazolamide, with compounds 5 and 4 being the most effective.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Armagan Gunsel, Bilge Yazar, Parham Taslimi, Yavuz Erden, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Hasan Piskin, Ahmet T. Bilgicli, M. Nilufer Yarasir, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: In this study, a novel starting material was synthesized and its structure was verified. Several new phthalocyanine compounds were synthesized and characterized using various spectroscopic methods. These compounds showed inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase and alpha-glycosidase enzymes, and exhibited normal cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Parham Taslimi, Omer Kilic, Ilhami Gulcin, Abhijit Dey, Ercan Bursal
Summary: This ethnobotanical study investigated the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Achillea pseudoaleppica. The ethanol and water extracts of A. pseudoaleppica exhibited strong antioxidant properties and inhibited several enzymes. Quinic acid was identified as the most abundant phenolic compound in the extracts. The findings suggest that A. pseudoaleppica has potential therapeutic applications due to its rich phenolic content and pharmacological properties.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahmut O. Karaytug, Neslihan Balci, Fikret Turkan, Mahmut Gurbuz, Mehmet E. Demirkol, Zeynep Namli, Lut Tamam, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: Cholinesterases and glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) play crucial roles in the biochemical processes of the nervous system and detoxification in the human body. Piperazine derivatives show potential therapeutic effects in neurological disorders and cancer research.
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emine O. Karaca, Zeynebe Bingol, Nevin Gurbuz, Ismail Ozdemir, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: A series of vinyl functionalized 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazolium salts were synthesized and evaluated for their inhibition ability against various enzymes. The compounds showed effective inhibition profiles and may contribute to the development of new drugs for global disorders.
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ozlem Demirci, Burcu Tezcan, Yeliz Demir, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Yetkin Gok, Aydin Aktas, Bilgehan Guzel, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: In this study, we synthesized thirteen new 1-(4-acetylphenyl)-3-alkylimidazolium salts and investigated their inhibition activities against AChE and hCAs. The synthesized compounds showed highly potent inhibition effects, with most of them outperforming the standard inhibitors.
MOLECULAR DIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Muzaffer Mutlu, Zeynebe Bingol, Eda Mehtap Uc, Ekrem Koksal, Ahmet C. Goren, Saleh H. Alwasel, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of cinnamon leaf essential oil and determined its inhibitory effects on enzymes associated with metabolic diseases. Phenolic contents and essential oil profiles were analyzed. Cinnamon oil showed strong radical scavenging abilities and effectively inhibited carbonic anhydrase II, acetylcholinesterase, and alpha-amylase. This multidisciplinary study is valuable for further research on antioxidant properties and enzyme inhibition profiles of important plants and their oils.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Haleh Hamedifar, Maryam Mohammadi-Khanaposhtani, Maedeh Sherafati, Milad Noori, Ali Moazam, Samanesadat Hosseini, Bagher Larijani, Mir H. Hajimiri, Mohammad Mahdavi, Mehmet K. Erdogan, Ramazan Gundogdu, Mahinur Kirici, Parham Taslimi, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: A new series of indole-carbohydrazide-phenoxy-N-phenylacetamide derivatives 7a-l were synthesized and evaluated for their alpha-glucosidase inhibitory abilities and cytotoxic effects. Most of the synthesized derivatives showed good to moderate inhibitory abilities against alpha-glucosidase. Among them, 2-methoxy-phenoxy derivatives 7l and 7h exhibited the highest inhibition effects. Compound 7k showed moderate cytotoxicity against a lung cancer cell line.
ARCHIV DER PHARMAZIE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hasan Karagecili, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Adem Erturk, Hatice Kiziltas, Leyla Guven, Saleh H. Alwasel, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition and antioxidant activities of propolis, finding that it is rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Propolis extract also exhibited inhibitory activities against enzymes associated with diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and glaucoma. Additionally, twenty-eight phenolic compounds were determined to be major organic compounds in propolis, making it a potential natural product for the treatment of various diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aliverdi Karimov, Parham Taslimi, Arzu Orujova, Khuraman Mammadova, Dursun Kisa, Vagif Farzaliyev, Afsun Sujayev, Nastaran Sadeghian, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Saleh Alwasel, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: In this study, a series of S-(Acyloxy)butyl-N,N-Diethyldithiocarbamate compounds (P1-P7) were synthesized and characterized. The compounds were tested for their effects on metabolic enzymes and compared to reference compounds. Molecular docking simulations showed their binding interactions with AChE, BChE, and alpha-glucosidase. Compound P6 exhibited strong distant bond interactions with tacrine for AChE and BChE, while compound P4 showed good interactions with alpha-glucosidase.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hakan Inci, Ebubekir Izol, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Mehmet Ilkaya, Zeynebe Bingol, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant and enzyme inhibition effects of Apilarnil. The antioxidant activity of Apilarnil was lower than standard molecules, but it exhibited higher radical scavenging ability in the DPPH assay. Furthermore, its enzyme inhibition effects were tested against various enzymes. The phytochemical composition of Apilarnil was also determined, with quinic acid, fumaric acid, aconitic acid, kaempferol, and quercetin being the most abundant compounds. Overall, Apilarnil showed effective antioxidant properties compared to standard antioxidants.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cetin Bayrak, Parham Taslimi, Namik Kilinc, Ilhami Gulcin, Abdullah Menzek
Summary: In this study, the natural bromophenol butyl 2-(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate (1) and indene derivatives 34 and 35 were successfully synthesized. Several known natural bromophenols and their derivatives were also synthesized. The synthesized compounds exhibited strong inhibition effects against acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and α-glycosidase enzymes.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Feyzi Sinan Tokali, Parham Taslimi, Burak Tuzun, Ahmet Karakus, Nastaran Sadeghian, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: In this study, novel quinazolinone compounds were successfully synthesized and their inhibition properties on multiple metabolic enzymes were investigated. Molecular docking study was performed to analyze the interactions of the most potent compounds with enzymes. Additionally, the ADME/T properties of the compounds were investigated.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mehmet Nuri Atalara, Mine Kokturk, Fikret Altindag, Gunes Ozhan, Tevfik Ozen, Ibrahim Demirtas, Llhami Gulcini
Summary: St. John's wort, a popular medicinal plant, contains bioactive components that are beneficial for health. The extracts showed high survival rates and no significant changes in malformation and larval emergence in zebrafish experiments. However, dosage should be controlled below 10 mg/mL to avoid toxicity.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lokman Durmaz, Hatice Kiziltas, Hasan Karagecili, Saleh Alwasel, Lhami Gulcin
Summary: The study found that spiraeoside in onions has antioxidant and enzyme inhibition abilities, which may have potential as a medicine for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and glaucoma.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Erkan Oner, Yetkin Gok, Yeliz Demir, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Aydin Aktas, Ilhami Gulcin, Serap Yalin
Summary: This study presents the synthesis and characterization of a series of benzimidazolium salts, and investigates their enzyme inhibition abilities against acetylcholinesterase and carbonic anhydrase. The results show that these salts have potent inhibition effects. The pharmacokinetic properties of the compounds were also predicted.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)