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Chemistry, Medicinal
Maxim E. Zhidkov, Moritz Kaune, Alexey Kantemirov, Polina A. Smirnova, Pavel Spirin, Maria A. Sidorova, Sergey A. Stadnik, Elena Y. Shyrokova, Dmitry N. Kaluzhny, Oleg A. Tryapkin, Tobias Busenbender, Jessica Hauschild, Tina Rohlfing, Vladimir S. Prassolov, Carsten Bokemeyer, Markus Graefen, Gunhild von Amsberg, Sergey A. Dyshlovoy
Summary: We synthesized a library of fascaplysin derivatives and investigated their selectivity, effects on cells, and DNA intercalation. The di- and trisubstituted halogen derivatives showed pronounced selectivity for cancer cells, while modification of cycle C resulted in stronger activity against therapy-resistant cells.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shital Harihar, Nishigandha Mone, Surekha K. Satpute, Dattatray Chadar, Debamitra Chakravarty, Thomas Weyhermueller, Ray J. Butcher, Sunita Salunke-Gawali
Summary: This study investigated the anticancer activity of phthiocol and its metal complexes against cancer cells, revealing that the metal complexes synthesized at 0 degrees Celsius showed significant cytotoxic effects on breast and lung cancer cell lines, and the impact on peripheral blood mononuclear cells helped evaluate their safety.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peishan Zhao, Dongcheng Liu, Huancheng Hu, Zhihui Qiu, Yuning Liang, Zilu Chen
Summary: Schiff base and its complexes have great prospects in biological applications. This study reported four cobalt(II) complexes with bis-Schiff base ligands and screened their anti-tumor activities. Complex 3 showed the best anti-cancer effect and exhibited selectivity against cancer cell lines.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Organic
Natarajan Tamizharasan, Gurulingappa Hallur, Palaniswamy Suresh
Summary: A novel palladium-catalyzed direct alpha-arylation of indane-1,3-dione to 2-substituted aryl/heteroaryl indene-1,3-diones was successfully developed, with Bu-t-XPhos identified as the preferred ligand. Various aryl iodides and aryl triflates with different substituents yielded high yields, facilitating the synthesis of a diverse library of alpha-arylated 1,3-diones.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lim Ju Yin, Ahmad Khairul Daniel bin Ahmad Kamar, Gan Tjin Fung, Chin Tze Liang, Vasudeva Rao Avupati
Summary: Rhodanine is a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry with significant potential for cancer treatment, demonstrating broad biological activities and structural diversification for effective drug discovery. Rhodanine-derived compounds have shown promising anticancer activity while maintaining low cytotoxicity, highlighting their value for future cancer drug development.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Krishnan Sarojini Devi, Palaniappan Subramani, Namadevan Sundaraganesan, Mani Jeeva, Susairaj Jone Pradeepa, Balakrishnan Karthikeyan
Summary: A Mannich base molecule of PPF was synthesized and characterized in terms of molecular geometry, vibrational frequencies, thermal stability, NMR spectroscopic analyses, and various computational methods were used to study the interactions and charge transfer between molecules. Additionally, molecular docking studies were performed to investigate the cytotoxic activity of PPF.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Joey K. Ooka, Mauro Correia, Marcus T. Scotti, Harold H. Fokoue, Lydia F. Yamaguchi, Massuo J. Kato, Franck E. Dayan, Daniel K. Owens
Summary: In this study, the inhibitory activity of compounds derived from Peperomia natural products on plant HPPD was tested, and a compound with a C-11 alkyl side chain was found to be the most active. Further analysis and docking studies identified the key structural features affecting the inhibiting activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aarajana Shrestha, Soo-Yeon Hwang, Surendra Kunwar, Tara Man Kadayat, Seojeong Park, Yi Liu, Hyunji Jo, Naeun Sheen, Minjung Seo, Eung-Seok Lee, Youngjoo Kwon
Summary: Topoisomerases are important enzymes for altering DNA topology and have been considered as attractive targets for chemotherapeutic agents. In this study, we presented new di-indenopyridine compounds with inhibitory activity against topoisomerase I/II and alpha. Compound 17 showed 100% inhibition of topoisomerase II and alpha at 20 μM concentration, as well as comparable antiproliferative activity against tested cell lines. These findings highlight the significance of specific groups at the 4-position of the indane ring in designing potent catalytic topoisomerase II and alpha inhibitors with anticancer effects.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Priyanka Devi, Kiran Singh, Bhupender Kumar, Jahnavi Kumari Singh
Summary: Many pyrazoles-based Schiff bases were reported to exhibit high activity against bacterial, parasitic strains, and cancer cells. A new pyrazole based 'NO' bidentate ligand was synthesized and metal complexes with Co+2, Ni+2, Cu+2, and Zn+2 were also prepared. The characterization of the compounds and their metal complexes was performed, and the metal complexes showed enhanced activity compared to the ligand. They exhibited significant anticancer and antibacterial activity, as well as antifungal activity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xingchun Wu, Xing Zhou, Yong Huang, Luhui Qin, Shunyu Lu, Yani Wu, Xiaolin Zhang, Liping Zhong, Yongxiang Zhao, Renbin Huang, Yuhuan Wang
Summary: This study explores the activity and mechanism of DMDD against liver cancer, demonstrating its inhibitory effects on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion and its ability to induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. DMDD effectively suppresses the growth of liver cancer and downregulates the expression of IL-2, IL-4, and IL-10. It also exhibits significant apoptosis-inducing effects on liver cancer cells in mice, possibly through modulation of the MAPK pathway.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Robert Pluskota, Karol Jaroch, Piotr Koslinski, Blanka Ziomkowska, Agnieszka Lewinska, Stefan Kruszewski, Barbara Bojko, Marcin Koba
Summary: The synthesis of antiproliferative 2-arylidene-indan-1,3-dione derivatives with potential pharmaceutical applications was presented. These compounds showed strong binding to albumin, met Lipinski's and Veber's rule, and thus could be considered as good candidates for drug development.
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Oncology
Joviana Farhat, Lara Alzyoud, Mohammad Alwahsh, Basem Al-Omari
Summary: This review highlights the contribution of benzofuran derivatives as anticancer agents and analyzes the impact of chemical structure on their activity. Benzofuran derivatives have potential advantages in cancer treatment and also show pharmacological activities in other diseases.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Galina F. Makhaeva, Sofya Lushchekina, Natalia P. Boltneva, Olga G. Serebryakova, Nadezhda Kovaleva, Elena Rudakova, Natalia A. Elkina, Evgeny Shchegolkov, Yanina Burgart, Tatyana S. Stupina, Alexey A. Terentiev, Eugene Radchenko, Vladimir A. Palyulin, Victor Saloutin, Sergey O. Bachurin, Rudy J. Richardson
Summary: A series of expanded HOPs inhibitors were synthesized via Cu(OAc)(2)-catalyzed azo coupling, showing nanomolar inhibition towards carboxylesterase and potent antioxidant properties. Among them, a pentafluoroethyl-substituted HOP exhibited high selectivity towards a specific type of human CES enzyme.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Qian Xie, Yanni Shen, Yanli Meng, Jianhui Liang, Jing Xu, Shishao Liang, Xiaoping Liu, Yan Wang, Chun Hu
Summary: Constitutive activation of the ERK1/2 signaling pathway is commonly observed in various types of tumors. In this study, we report the design and synthesis of novel pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione derivatives based on compound 1. Among them, compound 14m exhibited excellent antiproliferative activity and demonstrated promising results in inhibiting tumor growth in spheroidal models. Mechanistically, compound 14m suppressed cell migration, induced apoptosis, and modulated the phosphorylation levels of ERK and MEK in a dose-dependent manner.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Anver Basha Shaik, Comfort A. Boateng, Francisco O. Battiti, Alessandro Bonifazi, Jianjing Cao, Li Chen, Rezvan Chitsazi, Saiprasad Ravi, Kuo Hao Lee, Lei Shi, Amy Hauck Newman
Summary: The crystal structure of dopamine D-3 receptor in complex with eticlopride led to the design of bitopic ligands exploring various alterations to the pyrrolidine ring, which were found to impact binding affinities with dopamine D2R/D3R. The study showed that small pyrrolidine N-alkyl groups were poorly tolerated, and O-alkylated analogues exhibited higher affinities compared to N-alkylated ones. Molecular models suggested that modifications at the 4-position could be well-tolerated for future D2R/D3R bioconjugate tools.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdelsattar M. Omar, Mohamed Alswah, Hany E. A. Ahmed, Ashraf H. Bayoumi, Kamal M. El-Gamal, Ahmed El-Morsy, Adel Ghiaty, Tarek H. Afifi, Farag F. Sherbiny, Adel Saad Mohammed, Baseem Awad Mansour
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohamed A. Shaker, Hossein M. Elbadawy, Mahmoud A. Shaker
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adel S. El-Azab, Alaa A-M Abdel-Aziz, Hany E. A. Ahmed, Sivia Bua, Alessio Nocentini, Nawaf A. AlSaif, Ahmad J. Obaidullah, Mohamed M. Hefnawy, Claudiu T. Supuran
JOURNAL OF ENZYME INHIBITION AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mustafa Abdallah, Ashraf Mahgoub, Hany Ahmed, Somali Chaterji
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adel Amer, Abdelrahman H. Hegazi, Mohammed Khalil Alshekh, Hany E. A. Ahmed, Saied M. Soliman, Antonin Maniquet, Rona R. Ramsay
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdelsattar M. Omar, Jurgen Bajorath, Saleh Ihmaid, Hany M. Mohamed, Ahmed M. El-Agrody, Ahmed Mora, Moustafa E. El-Araby, Hany E. A. Ahmed
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdelsattar M. Omar, Saleh Ihmaid, El-Sayed E. Habib, Sultan S. Althagfan, Sahar Ahmed, Hamada S. Abulkhair, Hany E. A. Ahmed
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hamada S. Abulkhair, Abdallah Turky, Adel Ghiaty, Hany E. A. Ahmed, Ashraf H. Bayoumi
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdelsattar M. Omar, Moustafa E. El-Araby, Tamer M. Abdelghany, Martin K. Safo, Mostafa H. Ahmed, Rio Boothello, Bhaumik B. Patel, Mohamed S. Abdel-Bakky, Azizah M. Malebari, Hany E. A. Ahmed, Radwan S. Elhaggar
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Virology
Hossein M. Elbadawy, Mohi I. Mohammed Abdul, Naif Aljuhani, Adriana Vitiello, Francesco Ciccarese, Mohamed A. Shaker, Heba M. Eltahir, Giorgio Pala, Veronica Di Antonio, Hanieh Ghassabian, Claudia Del Vecchio, Cristiano Salata, Elisa Franchin, Eleonora Ponterio, Saleh Bahashwan, Khaled Thabet, Mekky M. Abouzied, Ahmed M. Shehata, Cristina Parolin, Arianna Calistri, Gualtiero Alvisi
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohamed A. Shaker, Hossein M. Elbadawy, Sultan S. Al Thagfan, Mahmoud A. Shaker
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohamed A. Shaker, Jules J. E. Dore, Husam M. Younes
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PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maan Abdullah Albarry, Mohit Parekh, Stefano Ferrari, Heba Mahmoud Eltahir, Ahmed M. Shehata, Mohamed A. Shaker, Hossein Mostafa Elbadawy
Summary: This study assessed the effect of different concentrations of tacrolimus eye suspension on human corneal cells and investigated its safety for severe cases of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. The results showed that 0.1% concentration of tacrolimus had the best viability of corneal tissue, and incremental concentrations significantly improved VKC cases.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hany E. A. Ahmed, Adel Amer, Samir A. Senior, Saleh Ihmaid, Mohammad Almalghrabi, Abdel-Moneim El Massry, Sahar Ahmed, Arafa Musa, Mohannad A. Almikhlafi, Samir A. Salama, Ahmed A. Elhenawy
Summary: In this study, new active 1,2,4-triazine derivatives were identified as novel cancer preventive agents that target CYP1A1 activity through the application of quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) theory. The activities of newly synthesized analogs were successfully predicted using a rational guide provided by the QSAR equation. DFT calculation and molecular modeling analysis were used to determine the physicochemical parameters and binding interactions of the investigated compounds.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL BIOPHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adel S. El-Azab, Alaa A. -M. Abdel-Aziz, Silvia Bua, Alessio Nocentini, Nawaf A. AlSaif, Mohammed M. Alanazi, Manal A. El-Gendy, Hany E. A. Ahmed, Claudiu T. Supuran
JOURNAL OF ENZYME INHIBITION AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Correction
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed Marzouk, Shimaa M. Khalifa, Amal H. Ahmed, Ahmed M. Metwaly, Hala Sh. Mohammed, Hanan A. A. Taie
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gerardo Andres Libreros-Zuniga, Danilo Pava e Pavao, Vinicius de Morais Barroso, Nathalya Cristina de Moraes Roso Mesquita, Saulo Fehelberg Pinto Braga, Glaucius Oliva, Rafaela Salgado Ferreira, Kelly Ishida, Marcio Vinicius Bertacine Dias
Summary: Tuberculosis is a major global cause of death, and the emergence of drug-resistant strains has increased the burden of this disease. New alternative therapies are constantly needed, and recent research has identified small molecules as potential inhibitors of Ldts in M. tuberculosis, which have antimycobacterial activity.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao-Dong Wang, Yong-Si Liu, Ming-Hao Hu
Summary: In this study, a selffolded fluorescent probe was designed to selectively illuminate G4s by unfolding its intramolecular aggregation mediated by G4 binding. This probe showed more controllable background emission and promising ability to track G4 forming dynamics compared to previous disaggregation-induced emission (DIE) probes.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu Xiang, Zhuo Yuan, Qichuan Deng, Linshen Xie, Dongke Yu, Jianyou Shi
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BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simone Giovannuzzi, Anna Nikitjuka, Bruna Rafaela Pereira Resende, Michael Smietana, Alessio Nocentini, Claudiu T. Supuran, Jean-Yves Winum
Summary: Boron-based compounds have been extensively studied in medicinal chemistry, playing a crucial role in designing small molecule drugs for various diseases. Boron is particularly valuable in developing inhibitors for metalloenzymes carbonic anhydrases, and it can modulate ligand recognition ability and selectivity. Recent advancements have led to the discovery of novel boron-based inhibitors that can inhibit carbonic anhydrases through a Lewis acid-base mechanism. Further research is needed to fully explore the potential of boron-based inhibitors and advance their clinical applications.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinxin Liu, Lei Chen, Ze Chen
Summary: This study developed a nanostructured photosensitizer loaded with oxygen-throttling drug and demonstrated its enhanced cytotoxicity against tumor cells under hypoxic conditions. Animal experiments showed the enhanced tumor targeting capability of the photosensitizer and its inhibitory effect on tumor growth.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuai Jiang, Wen-Yan Li, Zai-Feng Yuan, Qin-Shi Zhao
Summary: This study isolated two new dimeric Lycopodium alkaloids and twelve previously undescribed Lycopodium alkaloids from Lycopodiastrum casuarinoides. The structures of these compounds were determined and their inhibitory activities on the Cav3.1 channel were evaluated.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan Yang, Dong-Xiao Yan, Rui-Xue Rong, Bing-Ye Shi, Man Zhang, Jing Liu, Jie Xin, Tao Xu, Wen-Jie Ma, Xiao-Liu Li, Ke-Rang Wang
Summary: In this study, a series of nucleolar fluorescent probes based on naphthalimide derivatives were designed and synthesized, which could achieve clear nucleolar staining in living cells. The results showed that these probes exhibited good targeting to the cell nucleolus and could bind to RNA and enhance fluorescence. This has positive implications for the diagnosis and treatment of nucleolus-related diseases.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yongxi Dong, Fang Wang, Jinlan Wen, Yongqing Mao, Shanhui Zhang, Tiemei Long, Zhangxiang Yang, Lei Li, Jiquan Zhang, Li Dong, Gang Liu, Jianwei Xu
Summary: The hybrid molecules of Scutellarein and Tertramethylpyrazine show excellent neuroprotective and antiplatelet effects in the treatment of ischemic stroke. Compound 1e is particularly effective, enhancing cell membrane permeability and inhibiting cell uptake, as well as significantly reducing cerebral infarction volume.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu Chen, Yuanyuan Ying, Jonathan Lalsiamthara, Yuheng Zhao, Saber Imani, Xin Li, Sijing Liu, Qingjing Wang
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BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jon Macicior, Daniel Fernandez, Silvia Ortega-Gutierrez
Summary: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), also known as progeria, is a rare genetic disease that causes premature aging and significantly reduces life expectancy. Currently, there is only one approved drug for treating progeria, but its efficacy is limited. Progerin levels are believed to be the most important biomarker related to disease severity.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fuko Hirano, Naoya Kondo, Yusuke Murata, Aya Sudani, Takashi Temma
Summary: Fluorinated alpha-methyl 3BPA derivatives showed improved water solubility, tumor targetability, and biodistribution compared to 3BPA and BPA, resulting in significantly improved tumor-to-normal tissue ratios.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Shi, Jiaqin Tang, Shumeng Zhi, Ruiqi Jiang, Qing Huang, Lei Sun, Zhizhong Wang, Yanran Wu
Summary: Necroptosis is a type of cell death associated with various diseases. In this study, we identified a small molecule inhibitor, SY-1, that effectively blocks necroptosis by inhibiting the phosphorylation of RIP1/RIP3/MLKL pathway. SY-1 also showed protective effects against TNF-induced hypothermia and improved survival in mice with SIRS. These findings highlight the potential therapeutic applications of SY-1.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Bagan, Sonia Abas, Judith Pala-Pujadas, Alba Irisarri, Christian Grinan-Ferre, Merce Pallas, Itziar Muneta-Arrate, Carolina Muguruza, Luis F. Callado, Belen Perez, Elies Molins, Jose A. Morales-Garcia, Carmen Escolano
Summary: Recent studies have identified the modulation of imidazoline I-2 receptors (I-2-IR) by selective ligands as a potential strategy for treating neurodegenerative diseases. This study reports a family of bicyclic alpha-iminophosphonates that show high affinity and selectivity for I-2-IR and demonstrates their neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in in vitro and in vivo models. The findings emphasize the importance of exploring structurally novel I-2-IR ligands for therapeutic strategies in neurodegeneration.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiuping Xiang, Tianbang Wu, Cheng Zhang, Chao Wang, Hongrui Xu, Qingqing Hu, Jiankang Hu, Guolong Luo, Xiaoxi Zhuang, Xishan Wu, Yan Zhang, Yong Xu
Summary: This study reports the discovery of a 1-(indolizin-3-yl)ethan-1-one derivative as a potent and selective CBP bromodomain inhibitor for AML drug development.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)