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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lorenzo Cianni, Fernanda Dos Reis Rocho, Vinicius Bonatto, Felipe Cardoso Prado Martins, Jeronimo Lameira, Andrei Leitao, Carlos A. Montanari, Anwar Shamim
Summary: In this study, a new set of peptide-like nitrile-based cathepsin inhibitors were synthesized using a knowledge-based design approach. Three compounds showed nanomolar inhibition of CatB with selectivity over other cysteine proteases. Through a structure-based design, selective CatB inhibition was achieved, and successful bioisosteric replacement of the amide bond for a sulfonamide one was demonstrated.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Filip Pidany, Jana Kroustkova, Abdullah Al Mamun, Daniela Suchankova, Xavier Brazzolotto, Florian Nachon, Fabien Chantegreil, Rafael Dolezal, Lenka Pulkrabkova, Lubica Muckova, Martina Hrabinova, Vladimir Finger, Martin Kufa, Ondrej Soukup, Daniel Jun, Jaroslav Jenco, Jiri Kunes, Lucie Novakova, Jan Korabecny, Lucie Cahlikova
Summary: This study focuses on the design, synthesis, and in vitro evaluation of novel hBChE inhibitors for the treatment of late-stage AD. Compound 87 exhibits promising BChE inhibitory activity and low cytotoxicity, making it a potential lead compound for further development. Crystallographic and QSAR analyses provide insights into the binding mode and structure-activity relationship of these compounds.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Haoqiang Huang, Yi Zhang, Xiaohong Xu, Yongzheng Liu, Juanping Zhao, Lili Ma, Jie Lei, Wentao Ge, Ning Li, Enlong Ma, Yanchun Li, Lei Yuan
Summary: Currently, the migration and invasion of cancer cells remain the main factors of poor prognosis in the majority of cancer patients. Developing an effective antimetastatic agent is crucial for cancer therapy. Our recent research revealed that a compound B1a derived from asperphenamate showed the strongest inhibitory activity against Cat L and S in metastatic pancreatic cancer cells, indicating its potential as an antimetastatic agent.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olja Mijanovic, Aleksandra Jakovleva, Ana Brankovic, Kristina Zdravkova, Milena Pualic, Tatiana A. Belozerskaya, Angelina Nikitkina, Alessandro Parodi, Andrey A. Zamyatnin
Summary: In this review, we summarized the molecular background, involvement in various diseases, and clinical significance for diagnosis and therapy of Cathepsin K (CatK).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Xing Chen, Yaoyao Yan, Juncheng Du, Xiaobao Shen, Chuanbiao He, Haitao Pan, Jun Zhu, Xinhua Liu
Summary: In this study, a novel Cat C inhibitor SF38 was identified through structure-based design and modification. SF38 exhibited strong inhibitory activity against Cat C, showed anti-inflammatory effects, and had acceptable PK properties.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengwei Zhu, Tiantian Fu, Mengyuan You, Junyuan Cao, Hanxi Yang, Xinyao Chen, Qiumeng Zhang, Yechun Xu, Xiangrui Jiang, Leike Zhang, Haixia Su, Yan Zhang, Jingshan Shen
Summary: A series of new peptidomimetic SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease inhibitors with unique P2 and P4 positions were synthesized and evaluated. Compound 1a and 2b exhibited significant 3CLpro inhibitory activities with IC50 values of 18.06 nM and 22.42 nM, respectively. Both 1a and 2b showed excellent in vitro antiviral activities against SARS-CoV-2, with EC50 values of 313.0 nM and 170.2 nM, respectively, which were 2- and 4-fold better than nirmatrelvir. Furthermore, these compounds demonstrated no significant cytotoxicity in vitro. Metabolic stability tests and pharmacokinetic studies revealed improved metabolic stability of 1a and 2b in liver microsomes, and 2b showed similar pharmacokinetic parameters to nirmatrelvir in mice.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leandro da Costa Clementino, Guilherme Felipe Santos Fernandes, Igor Muccilo Prokopczyk, Wilquer Castro Laurindo, Danyelle Toyama, Bruno Pereira Motta, Amanda Martins Baviera, Flavio Henrique-Silva, Jean Leandro dos Santos, Marcia A. S. Graminha
Summary: Leishmaniasis is a neglected disease affecting 12 million people mainly in developing countries. The synthesized compound 4f showed promising antileishmanial activity, possibly acting through a dual mechanism against L. infantum.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lianqi Liu, Xingquan Pan, Fei Xie, Xin Xu, Dian Xiao, Junhai Xiao, Xinbo Zhou
Summary: A novel strategy of preparing CDDO-Me prodrugs with CTSB linkers and PEG moieties was reported, aiming to shield the CUK part for improved water solubility and safety. Some prodrugs exhibited promising activities and showed lower potential safety risks compared to CDDO-Me.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenhu Zhan, Hao Zhang, John Ginn, Annie Leung, Yi J. Liu, Mayako Michino, Akinori Toita, Rei Okamoto, Tzu-Tshin Wong, Toshihiro Imaeda, Ryoma Hara, Takafumi Yukawa, Sevil Chelebieva, Patrick K. Tumwebaze, Maria Jose Lafuente-Monasterio, Maria Santos Martinez-Martinez, Jeremie Vendome, Thijs Beuming, Kenjiro Sato, Kazuyoshi Aso, Philip J. Rosenthal, Roland A. Cooper, Peter T. Meinke, Carl F. Nathan, Laura A. Kirkman, Gang Lin
Summary: Studies have shown that Plasmodium falciparum proteasome inhibitors have the potential to treat, prevent, and block transmission of malaria. A noncovalent, macrocyclic peptide inhibitor with high species selectivity and improved pharmacokinetic properties has been developed, demonstrating specific inhibition of the Pf20S beta 5 subunit.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Dawid Panek, Anna Pasieka, Gniewomir Latacz, Paula Zareba, Michal Szczech, Justyna Godyn, Fabien Chantegreil, Florian Nachon, Xavier Brazzolotto, Anna Skrzypczak-Wiercioch, Maria Walczak, Magdalena Smolik, Kinga Salat, Georg Hoefner, Klaus Wanner, Anna Wieckowska, Barbara Malawska
Summary: A highly selective hBuChE inhibitor (29) with potential benefits for treating Alzheimer's disease has been identified through extensive in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stanislava Dimitrova Popova-Belova, Mariela Gencheva Geneva-Popova, Krasimir Iliev Kraev, Velichka Zaharieva Popova
Summary: This retrospective case-control study found that the serum and synovial levels of CatG and CatK were significantly higher in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and were positively associated with disease activity indicators. These findings suggest that serum and synovial levels of CatG and CatK could serve as potential biomarkers for assessing disease activity in psoriatic arthritis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Floris J. van Dalen, Thomas Bakkum, Tyrza van Leeuwen, Mirjam Groenewold, Edgar Deu, Abraham J. Koster, Sander I. van Kasteren, Martijn Verdoes
Summary: Cathepsin S is a lysosomal cysteine protease highly expressed in immune cells, with diverse functions including extracellular matrix breakdown and cleavage of cell adhesion molecules. Development of a selective activity-based probe for cathepsin S has allowed for investigation of its spatial precision and localization in immune cells, aiding in the characterization of its various functions throughout biology.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunjiang Zhou, Yunting Zou, Mei Yang, Shuang Mei, Xiaohao Liu, Huiyun Han, Chang-Dong Zhang, Miao-Miao Niu
Summary: This study demonstrates that a cyclic D-peptide NKTP-3, targeting both NRP1 and KRAS(G12D), could be a potential chemotherapeutic agent for KRAS(G12D)-driven lung cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Andreas Weiss, Edwige Lorthiois, Louise Barys, Kim S. Beyer, Claudio Bomio-Confaglia, Heather Burks, Xueying Chen, Xiaoming Cui, Ruben de Kanter, Lekshmi Dharmarajan, Carmine Fedele, Marc Gerspacher, Daniel Alexander Guthy, Victoria Head, Ashley Jaeger, Eloisa Jimenez Nunez, Jeffrey D. Kearns, Catherine Leblanc, Sauveur-Michel Maira, Jason Murphy, Helen Oakman, Nils Ostermann, Johannes Ottl, Pascal Rigollier, Danielle Roman, Christian Schnell, Richard Sedrani, Toshio Shimizu, Rowan Stringer, Andrea Vaupel, Hans Voshol, Peter Wessels, Toni Widmer, Rainer Wilcken, Kun Xu, Frederic Zecri, Anna F. Farago, Simona Cotesta, Saskia M. Brachmann
Summary: JDQ443 is a structurally unique covalent inhibitor of KRAS(G12C) that demonstrates potent and selective antitumor activity in cell lines and in vivo models. In preclinical models and patients with KRAS(G12C)-mutated malignancies, JDQ443 shows potent antitumor activity as monotherapy and in combination with the SHP2 inhibitor TNO155.
Article
Immunology
Tong Li, Xianjing Yang, Juan Zhu, Ying Liu, Xiaobao Jin, Gong Chen, Lianbao Ye
Summary: JAK kinase family includes four members: JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and TYK2. It forms the JAK-STAT pathway with STAT signal transmitters and activators of subscription. This pathway is involved in various immune, inflammatory, and tumor diseases. JAK inhibitors, including pan-JAK inhibitors and selective JAK inhibitors, block the signal transduction of the JAK-STAT pathway and show potential in disease treatment. This review provides an overview of the current application status and advances of JAK inhibitors, as well as the structure-activity relationship, aiming to guide the development of novel JAK inhibitors.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Kamasah, Hongwei Li, Jolijn Onvlee, Ad van der Avoird, David H. Parker, Arthur G. Suits
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongwei Li, Alexander Kamasah, Spiridoula Matsika, Arthur G. Suits
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chandika Amarasinghe, Hongwei Li, Chatura A. Perera, Matthieu Besemer, Ad van der Avoird, Gerrit C. Groenenboom, Chengjian Xie, Hua Guo, Arthur G. Suits
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2019)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Chandika Amarasinghe, Hongwei Li, Chatura A. Perera, Matthieu Besemer, Ad van der Avoird, Gerrit C. Groenenboom, Chengjian Xie, Hua Guo, Arthur G. Suits
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongwei Li, Ting-Ting Li, Jinjie Qian, Yan Mei, Yue-Qing Zheng
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chandika Amarasinghe, Hongwei Li, Chatura A. Perera, Matthieu Besemer, Junxiang Zuo, Changjian Xie, Ad van der Avoird, Gerrit C. Groenenboom, Hua Guo, Jacek Klos, Arthur G. Suits
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongwei Li, Diego Troya, Arthur G. Suits
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Mei, Hongwei Li, Yikang Cong, Shengsheng Huang, Wei Xu, Jinjie Qian, Ting-Ting Li
Summary: A new self-supported electrode with core-shell nanorod array morphology was developed, exhibiting remarkable performance in hydrogen evolution reaction over a wide pH range. The experimental results suggest that the elaborate architectural superiority and compositional synergy of this hybrid electrode contribute to the boosted HER performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyi Lu, Shangshang Zhang, Weiguang Shi, Dan Cheng, Hong-Wei Li, Shihan Xu, Biao Dong
Summary: In this work, bright blue fluorescent carbonized 1.0 G polyamineamine polymer dots (NCPDs) were prepared by a simple hydrothermal method, and the mechanism of their photoluminescence was investigated. Due to their remarkable fluorescence property, NCPDs were used for the detection of Cu2+ in aqueous phase, showing high selectivity and sensitivity, and potential applications in detecting metal pollution in environmental water.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nureshan Dias, Hongwei Li, Arthur G. Suits
Summary: In this study, the reactions of OH radicals with 1- and 2-propanol were investigated using a crossed-beam imaging technique. The detection method allowed for selective observation of different abstraction sites in the two reactions. The results showed direct dynamics, with distinct angular distributions and translational energy distributions indicating substantial vibrational excitation in the water product. A comparison with similar reactions provided additional insights.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongwei Li, Jinxin Lang, Casey D. Foley, Judit Zador, Arthur G. Suits
Summary: We investigated the reaction of S(P-3) with 1,3-butadiene and isoprene under single collision conditions using crossed-beam velocity map imaging and high-level ab initio/transition state theory modeling. In the reaction with butadiene, we observed H and H-2 loss from the initial adduct, while in the reaction with isoprene, we observed H loss and methyl loss. Theoretical calculations confirmed that these losses were due to intersystem crossing to the singlet surface forming long-lived intermediates. The results for S(P-3) + 1,3-butadiene showed direct cyclization to the aromatic product and yielded few bimolecular product channels, which was in contrast to the analogous O(P-3) reaction.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Lakmal Meegahapola, Marios Constantinides, Zoran Radivojevic, Hongwei Li, Daniele Quercia, Michael S. Eggleston
Summary: Researchers developed a device called Patchkeeper that can assess dog personality by measuring their activity. By matching the data with validated questionnaires, they trained machine learning classifiers to predict dog personality from activity data. The results showed the value of tracking psychological signals of pets using wearable technologies.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2023 CHI CONFERENCE ON HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS, CHI 2023
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongwei Li, Arthur G. Suits
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongwei Li, Alexander Kamasah, Arthur G. Suits
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhi Chen, Jiayun Chen, Dong Pan, Hongwei Li, Yunhui Yao, Zu Lyu, Liting Yang, Li-Jun Ma
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Faiza Diaba, Gisela Trenchs
Summary: The first violet light-mediated synthesis of gamma- and delta-lactams from N-alkenyl trichloroacetamides is reported in this paper. The reactions are conducted in tetrahydrofuran or 2-methyltetrahydrofuran as the sole solvent without catalysts or additives, under non-anhydrous conditions in an air atmosphere where the solvent serves as the radical initiator.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Feroze Hussain, Sajjad Ahmed, Ashiq Hussain Padder, Qazi Naveed Ahmed
Summary: This study reports a novel and efficient one-pot synthesis method for mixed phosphorotrithioates, which does not require supplementary additives and shows broad applicability.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Hyunjin Oh, Ikyon Kim
Summary: A new 1,2,4-triazole-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine hybrid system, 6-acylpyrrolo[1,2-a][1,2,4]triazolo[5,1-c]pyrazine, was synthesized using a catalyst-free method. This method involved sequential exposure of pyrrole-2-carbonitrile-derived substrates to DMF-DMA and acyl hydrazide, resulting in the formation of acylated pyrazine and 1,2,4-triazole rings, enabling the installation of various substituents at specific positions on the core skeleton.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Ming Yan, Si-fan Wang, Yong-po Zhang, Jin-zhong Zhao, Zhuo Tang, Guang-xun Li
Summary: Here we developed an efficient photocatalytic approach for the convenient preparation of sulfinamides. The reaction allows for the gram-scale preparation of sulfinamides and the one-pot synthesis of various sulfonyl amides.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Farzaneh Bandehali-Naeini, Zahra Tanbakouchian, Noushin Farajinia-Lehi, Nicolas Mayer, Morteza Shiri, Martin Breugst
Summary: Two tandem catalytic systems were developed for the synthesis of novel 3,4-disubstituted maleimides using the same Ugi adducts. Different maleimide structures can be synthesized using either Pd or Cu catalysis.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Tanya Raghava, Anjan Chattopadhyay, Subhadeep Banerjee, Nivedita Sarkar
Summary: Amine substitution of two ortho fluorine atoms of tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile through SNAr chemistry is easily achievable. But further fluorine substitution is only possible under forcing conditions, yielding valuable fluorophores for bioimaging.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Anju Chadha, Santosh Kumar Padhi, Selvaraj Stella, Sowmyalakshmi Venkataraman, Thangavelu Saravanan
Summary: Alcohol dehydrogenases are enzymes that use cofactors for oxidation or reduction reactions of alcohols or carbonyl compounds. They are utilized in green chemistry and have applications in the production of pharmaceuticals. Recombinant enzymes have solved the challenge of producing purified enzymes in large quantities. Engineered alcohol dehydrogenases have been used in asymmetric synthesis in industry. Various methods have been established for regenerating expensive cofactors to make the enzymatic process more efficient and economically viable.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2024)