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Chemistry, Applied
Tanisha Arora, Jai Devi, Amit Dubey, Aisha Tufail, Binesh Kumar
Summary: The aim of this study was to synthesize 16 complexes of Co (II), Ni (II), Cu (II), and Zn (II) metal ions from heterocyclic hydrazone ligands and evaluate their antimicrobial activity. Various physicochemical and spectroscopic techniques were used to characterize the synthesized compounds, which showed octahedral geometry and good thermal stability. The compounds were tested against bacterial and fungal pathogens, and complex 16 was found to be most active against B. subtilis, while complexes 13, 14, and 15 were most efficient against C. albicans. Computational studies further demonstrated the biological efficacy of the ligand and its complexes.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tanisha Arora, Jai Devi, Ankit Boora, Bharti Taxak, Swati Rani
Summary: In this study, new metal complexes were synthesized and characterized. The results showed that some of these complexes exhibited potent antimicrobial and antitubercular activities, as well as good antioxidant properties. Furthermore, in silico ADME studies indicated that these compounds have the potential to be administered orally as active drugs.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Karolina Kairyte, Birute Grybaite, Rita Vaickelioniene, Birute Sapijanskaite-Banevic, Povilas Kavaliauskas, Vytautas Mickevicius
Summary: The 1-(4-acetamidophenyl)-5-oxopyrrolidine carboxylic acid was used to synthesize derivatives with azole, diazole, and hydrazone moieties. Compounds 18-22 exhibited potent anticancer activity against A549 cells, while compound 21 demonstrated promising antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
D. Chakraborty, D. Musib, R. Saha, A. Das, M. K. Raza, V Ramu, S. Chongdar, K. Sarkar, A. Bhaumik
Summary: This research demonstrates the synthesis of a stable phosphonate ligand-based fluorescent copper-MOF with excellent photocytotoxic effect against lung cancer cells and antibacterial efficacy against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. This MOF also shows good fluorescence properties for cancer cell imaging.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michael Tapera, Huseyin Kekecmuhammed, Burak Tuzun, Emin Saripinar, Umit M. Kocyigit, Ebrar Yildirim, Murat Dogan, Yunus Zorlu
Summary: A series of imidazolyl hydrazone derivatives were synthesized and their inhibitory activities against carbonic anhydrase and cytotoxicity were evaluated. The compounds exhibited significant inhibitory activities against carbonic anhydrase and antiproliferative activities with low toxicity to healthy cells. Drug-like properties and ADME/T analysis indicated their potential as drug candidates.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanjeev Kumar, Jai Devi, Vikas D. Ghule
Summary: In this study, a new series of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) metal complexes derived from hydrazone ligands were synthesized and their structures and properties were investigated. The metal complexes exhibited antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, as well as good stability.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Julijana D. Tadic, Jelena M. Ladarevic, Zeljko J. Vitnik, Vesna D. Vitnik, Tatjana P. Stanojkovic, Ivana Z. Matic, Dusan Z. Mijin
Summary: This study synthesized seven novel azo dyes and investigated their structures and biological reactivity through experimental and theoretical approaches. Compound 5 showed potential as an antioxidant and anticancer agent, with concentration-dependent cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines and no permeation to the blood brain barrier.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wujiu Jiang, Yuxing Tan, Zhenxiu Xiao, Ting Li, Weiwei Fu
Summary: Eight di-o-chlorobenzyltin complexes were synthesized and characterized. These complexes showed good crystal structures, anticancer activity, and ability to bind DNA.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Bertasiute, Povilas Kavaliauskas, Rita Vaickelioniene, Birute Grybaite, Vidmantas Petraitis, Ruta Petraitiene, Ethan Naing, Andrew Garcia, Jurate Siugzdaite, Raimundas Lelesius, Vytautas Mickevicius
Summary: In this study, the antimicrobial activity of 1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid derivatives against multidrug-resistant pathogens was investigated. The compounds showed structure-dependent antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive pathogens, with some derivatives showing promising activity against vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus strains. These compounds also exhibited favorable cytotoxic profiles and could potentially be developed as novel candidates targeting Gram-positive pathogens and drug-resistant fungi.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nehal Mamdouh A. El-Sayed, Hany Elsawy, Mohamed Shaker S. Adam
Summary: Two iron (II) complexes of different derivatives of isatin hydrazones were synthesized and acted as catalysts for alcohol oxidation. The polar catalyst showed higher catalytic activity than the nonpolar one. Additionally, the compounds exhibited different reactivity in the interaction with DNA.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lincoln Dkhar, Akalesh Kumar Verma, Venkanna Banothu, Werner Kaminsky, Mohan Rao Kollipara
Summary: Coumarin hydrazone derivatives were synthesized by Knoevenagel condensation and used to prepare half-sandwich transition metal complexes. The structures of the complexes were confirmed by spectroscopic analysis and X-ray crystallography. Some of the complexes showed stability in solution and nonhygroscopic properties. Among them, two complexes demonstrated significant antibacterial and cytotoxic activities.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Indu Bala, Kiran Singh, Ramesh Kataria, Meena Sindhu
Summary: In this study, a pyridyl-benzothiazole hydrazone ligand (BP) and its metal complexes (BP1-BP4) incorporating Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) cations were synthesized. The structures of BP and two of its complexes were determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. Various spectroscopic techniques confirmed the octahedral complexation of the metal ions by the NNN donor ligand. The complexes exhibited different thermal stabilities and morphologies, and the binding between BP1 and bovine serum albumin was explored.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dandan Zhao, Yixuan Wu, Wenxin Huang, Silin Gong, Zhanfen Chen
Summary: A binuclear Schiff base copper(II) complex with potential antitumor activity and DNA cleavage ability was synthesized and characterized.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Mezna Saleh Altowyan, Mostafa A. El-Naggar, Morsy A. M. Abu-Youssef, Saied M. Soliman, Matti Haukka, Assem Barakat, Ahmed M. A. Badr
Summary: A novel Ag(I) citrate complex with ethyl-3-quinolate (Et3qu) was synthesized and characterized. The complex exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against A. fumigatus and demonstrated potent anticancer activity against breast and lung cancer cell lines.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Srilatha Rao, A. S. Sowmyashree, Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash, M. Mahadeva Swamy, K. Swamynathan, Deepak Kumar
Summary: This study investigates the use of plant seed extract-assisted synthesis of graphite-based zinc oxide nanoparticles to remove chromium(VI) ions from water samples. The graphite-based zinc oxide composites were characterized and found to effectively adsorb chromium. The adsorption behavior followed the Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo second-order kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Avinash Sharma, Rupak Nagraik, Baskar Venkidasamy, Azhar Khan, Kanika Dulta, Pankaj Kumar Chauhan, Deepak Kumar, Dong-Soo Shin
Summary: Nanotechnology has great potential in the field of medicinal plants, and the green synthesis of nanoparticles from these plants has been widely explored. This study focuses on the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract from Murraya koenigii. The synthesized nanoparticles showed significant antidiabetic and cytotoxic activity, as well as moderate antioxidant and antibacterial activity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vanktesh Kumar, Navjot Kaur, Sanjeev Sahu, Vikas Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Ajit Sharma, Pankaj Wadhwa
Summary: Cancer is a non-communicable disease with increasing cases and higher morbidity and mortality rates globally. Tyrosine kinase has been identified as an important target for anticancer therapy, and this review summarizes potent molecules that act against tyrosine kinases.
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sushila Pachwania, Jai Devi, Bharti Taxak, Ankit Boora
Summary: This study synthesized new diorganotin(IV) complexes and characterized their structures, spectral properties, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities.
PHOSPHORUS SULFUR AND SILICON AND THE RELATED ELEMENTS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mrinal Kashyap Sarma, Dipankar Saha, Bhrigu Kumar Das, Trishna Das, Shavkatjon Azizov, Deepak Kumar
Summary: Paederia foetida is a medicinal plant with various pharmacological activities, including anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects. Its active constituents are also found to be effective in cancer, inflammatory diseases, wound healing, and spermatogenesis. These findings highlight the potential of Paederia foetida for further research in medicine.
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rupali Rana, Swati Pundir, Uma Ranjan Lal, Raveen Chauhan, Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, Deepak Kumar
Summary: Erigeron annuus is a flowering herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. It contains numerous bioactive compounds that exhibit anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. This article provides an overview of the geographical distribution, botanical description, phytochemistry, ethnobotanical uses, and pharmacological activities of E. annuus. Further research is needed to fully explore its medical uses, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, and clinical applications.
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vanshika Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Kamal Dev, Anuradha Sourirajan
Summary: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in humans, making research on cancer cure, prevention, and treatment crucial. The misregulation of the cell cycle is the root cause of cancer, leading to uncontrolled cell division and tumor formation. Current cancer therapies are limited by side effects, lack of specificity, and toxicity. Essential oils extracted from various medicinal plants have shown potential as a safe and effective source of herbal medicine for cancer treatment. They have diverse applications and have exhibited anticancer activity in both cell lines and animal models. This review focuses on the anticancer activity and mechanisms of action of different essential oils, with a special emphasis on the cell cycle targets.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Arun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Vivek Mishra, Deepak Kumar
Summary: Triazole-based compounds with broad activity range can be synthesized using click chemistry. This review covers the development of several new chemotherapeutic agents in recent years by exploiting click chemistry.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadanand Pandey, Sujeong Kim, Young Soo Kim, Deepak Kumar, Misook Kang
Summary: By using an environmentally friendly approach, LBG-s-AgNPs@g-C3N4 NS hybrid nanostructures were successfully fabricated. These nanostructures exhibit excellent antibacterial activity and can degrade hazardous dyes under visible light irradiation. Therefore, this study is of great importance for the health of aquatic life and humans.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Meena Kausar, Pallavi Pandey, Dheeraj Bisht, Sounok Sengupta, Deepak Kumar, Kamal Kant Arya
Summary: This study found that glycyrrhizin has potential inhibitory effects on vitiligo through in vitro experiments and in silico simulations, and also possesses good antioxidant potential. However, more in vivo studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Monika Singh, Ranjan Kumar, Samridhi Sharma, Lokender Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Gaurav Gupta, Kamal Dua, Deepak Kumar
Summary: Hedychium spicatum, a significant medicinal herb found in the Himalayan regions, is known for its ability to treat various diseases and ailments. Its rhizomes contain essential oils that have been studied for their anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties, among others.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Satbir Mor, Ravinder Punia, Mohini Khatri, Deepak Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Kumar Jindal, Namita Singh, Renuka Sharma, Manzoor Ahmed, Sanket Shukla, Komal Jakhar
Summary: A series of pyrimidine appended fused pyrazolones were synthesized and characterized. These compounds showed promising anticancer and antimicrobial activities, indicating their potential as therapeutic agents.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jai Devi, Binesh Kumar, Amit Dubey, Aisha Tufail, Ankit Boora
Summary: Malaria remains a global health concern, but this study discovered a series of new compounds and complexes that have significant effectiveness in combating malaria and oxidative dysfunction.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bharti Taxak, Jai Devi, Sanjeev Kumar, Sonika Asija
Summary: In this study, a series of new organotin complexes were synthesized and their structures were characterized using various techniques. The synthesized compounds exhibited good in vitro antimalarial and antimicrobial activities, as well as thermal stability and antioxidant activity. In addition, in silico ADME analysis suggested that these compounds could be used as orally active drugs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Pardeep Kumar, Aditi Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Lalit Sharma
Summary: This review discusses the importance of detecting substance abuse in plasma and different parts of the body in clinical and legal toxicology. Various spectroscopic techniques, such as GC-MS, LC-MS, SERS, MRI, PET, Infrared Spectroscopy, and UV Spectroscopy, are evaluated for their suitability in identifying drugs of abuse. These techniques provide quantitative or qualitative data about the chemical and biological properties of exploited substances, and are considered as fast, accurate, and non-destructive investigation tools that can replace traditional chemical analysis methods. Spectroscopy, with its advancements in technology, is essential in the detection and clinical application of drug abuse. The review focuses on the principle, role, and clinical application of spectroscopic techniques for identifying commonly abused drugs in blood, plasma, hair, and nails.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)