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Infectious Diseases
Remi Pieragostini, Alienor Xhaard, Helene Sauvageon, Isabelle Madelaine, Sophie Touratier, Blandine Denis
Summary: A 2-year prospective and observational study was conducted to investigate the initiation and evolution reasons for isavuconazole (ISZ) treatment. ISZ was mostly used as second-line therapy after the occurrence of toxicities from previous treatments. Most patients experienced improvement in toxicity markers, with some reporting adverse events. The mean ISZ trough levels were within the expected range of efficacy, even in alloHSCT recipients. After 12 weeks and 2 years, the overall survival rates varied among different groups.
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Microbiology
Mariana Handelman, Zohar Meir, Jennifer Scott, Yona Shadkchan, Wei Liu, Ronen Ben-Ami, Jorge Amich, Nir Osherov
Summary: This study revealed that overexpression or mutation of Cyp51B can lead to triazole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus, suggesting that cyp51B mutations may be a factor in the development of resistance in the fungus.
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rose O'Flynn, Yun-Ping Zhou, Hetty Waskin, Ronald Leong, Walter Straus
Summary: This study evaluated hepatic adverse events in patients treated with posaconazole and found that concomitant use of medications with known risks for hepatic injury is an important contributor to the development of hepatotoxicity.
EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Wenbo Yin, Hengxian Cui, Hong Jiang, Yuxin Zhang, Lei Liu, Tianxiao Wu, Yin Sun, Liyu Zhao, Xin Su, Dongmei Zhao, Maosheng Cheng
Summary: The newly synthesized compound 22a exhibited excellent broad-spectrum antifungal activity, showing significant fungicidal activity against multiple susceptible strains and resistant strains, as well as good pharmacokinetic properties.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Svetlana V. Blokhina, Angelica V. Sharapova, Marina V. Ol'khovich, Irina A. Doroshenko, Igor B. Levshin, German L. Perlovich
Summary: The synthesis and antifungal activity of hybrids of thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidines with (1H-1,2,4)triazoles were studied. Compounds with a piperazine linker showed significant antifungal activity against both filamentous and yeast fungi.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
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Microbiology
Alma Morogovsky, Mariana Handelman, Ammar Abou Kandil, Yona Shadkchan, Nir Osherov
Summary: This study provides experimental evidence for horizontal gene transfer (HGT) mediating antifungal resistance in the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, shedding light on a possible route for HGT of antifungal resistance in the environment and during host infection.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
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Microbiology
Ety Harish, Argha Sarkar, Mariana Handelman, Amar Abo Kandil, Yana Shadkchan, Sebastian Wurster, Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis, Nir Osherov
Summary: Triazole priming, characterized by increased germination and growth of Aspergillus fumigatus, can enhance resistance to subsequent triazole exposure. This priming effect is not specific to a particular isolate and can be retained in dormant conidia for extended periods. It has the potential to contribute to the development of resistance and affect the efficacy of treatment for invasive aspergillosis.
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingxin Yang, Dewen Xie, Chengzhi Zhang, Cailong Zhao, Zhibing Wu, Wei Xue
Summary: Inspired by the application of amides in plant pathogens, novel pyrazole carboxamide derivatives were designed and synthesized, showing broad-spectrum antifungal activities. One compound exhibited excellent activities against fungi in vitro and in vivo, and mechanistic study results provided a new perspective for further research on this class of compounds.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-yan Zhi, Yuan Zhang, Yang-fan Li, Ying Liu, Wen-peng Niu, Yang Li, Cheng-ran Zhang, Hui Cao, Xiao-juan Hao, Chun Yang
Summary: This study used 1-O-acetylbritannilactone (ABL) from Inula britannica L. as a starting material to design and synthesize six derivatives, and evaluated their antifungal activities. The results showed that compounds 8d, 8h, and 8j exhibited more potent inhibitory activity against Fusarium oxysporum than their precursor ABL and positive control hymexazol. Compound 10 also showed excellent antifungal activity against various phytopathogenic fungi, especially against Botrytis cinerea. These findings provide a basis for further design and development of ABL-based derivatives as potential antifungal agents.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Elavarasi Chinnakannu, Mugundan Sankar, Senthilkumar Chandran, Keerthivasan Thamotharan, Srinivasan Manickam
Summary: The organic 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid-1H-imidazole (4HBI) single crystal was successfully grown using the slow evaporation method. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic crystal system and its molecular structure was confirmed by H-1 NMR and C-13 NMR studies. FTIR and FT-Raman analysis were conducted to confirm the functional groups of the crystal. The crystal exhibited good optical, thermal, and nonlinear optical (NLO) behavior, making it suitable for optoelectronic and NLO applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrzej Olczak, Tomasz Pawlak, Sylwia Kaluzynska, Katarzyna Gobis, Izabela Korona-Glowniak, Katarzyna Susniak, Marcin Zaborowski, Malgorzata Szczesio
Summary: Three new crystal structures of 1H-benzo[d]imidazole derivatives were determined, which exhibited an identical hydrogen bond system, C(4), in their structures. The quality of the obtained samples was tested using solid-state NMR. These compounds were evaluated for their in vitro antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as their antifungal activity, based on selectivity. ADME calculations indicated the potential of these compounds as drug candidates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Halil Gokce, Yusuf Sert, Bakr F. Abdel-Wahab, Benson M. Kariuki, Gamal A. El-Hiti, Fatih Sen
Summary: The title compound was synthesized and characterized structurally. Theoretical calculations were performed to determine the IR, NMR, UV, and NLO properties of the compound in four different solvents. In silico analysis was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and medicinal properties of the compound. Molecular docking calculations were performed for further evaluation.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Nazariy Pokhodylo, Nataliya Finiuk, Olha Klyuchivska, Mykola A. Tupychak, Vasyl Matiychuk, Evgeny Goreshnik, Rostyslav Stoika
Summary: The N-(4-thiocyanatophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamides were synthesized using CDI as amide coupling reagents, and their antiproliferative potency towards different cell lines was evaluated. One compound with promising anticancer activity was selected for further studies as a biocompatible agent.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biology
Nityanand Jain, Inese Jansone, Tatjana Obidenova, Raimonds Simanis, Janis Meisters, Dagnija Straupmane, Aigars Reinis
Summary: Nosocomial fungal infections are a global public health threat that requires urgent attention. In Latvia, Candida spp. make up the majority of fungal isolates, with significant impact on clinical departments.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thompho J. Rashamuse, Muhammad Q. Fish, E. Mabel Coyanis, Moira L. Bode
Summary: Novel 1,5-diaryl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acids and carbohydrazides were designed and synthesized, with some compounds showing promising inhibitory activity against HIV-1 while maintaining low cytotoxicity. These compounds may serve as new candidates for anti-HIV-1 drug development.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Armin Mohammadi-Liri, Hamed Parsa-Khankandi, Ali Dehnoee, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Mohammad-Reza Delnavazi
Summary: This study evaluated the alpha-glucosidase inhibitory potentials of T. fedtschenkoi fractions and its compounds. The results showed that the butanol fraction of T. fedtschenkoi and its compounds exhibited good inhibitory activity against alpha-glucosidase.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Elham Ghobadi, Seyedeh Mahdieh Hashemi, Hamed Fakhim, Zahra Hosseini-khah, Hamid Badali, Saeed Emami
Summary: A series of novel triazole alcohol antifungals incorporating a 5-benzoylbenzimidazol-2-ylthio side chain have been synthesized. SAR analysis revealed that compounds with the 5-benzoylbenzimidazole scaffold exhibited better antifungal activity compared to benzimidazole and benzothiazole derivatives. The most promising compounds demonstrated desirable ADMET properties and docking simulation study suggested that the benzimidazol-2-ylthio moiety played a crucial role in their potent antifungal activity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Somayeh Mojtabavi, Farnoosh Rezayaraghi, Tina Adelpour, Fatemeh Kiaei, Mohammad-Reza Delnavazi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi
Summary: In this study, a novel type of nanofibers loaded with quercetin were fabricated. These nanofibers showed improved stability and were able to inhibit bacteria and protect oil. Therefore, they have great potential for various applications.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ebrahim Saeedian Moghadam, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Sadi, Thuraya Al-Harthy, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Musa Shongwe, Mohsen Amini, Raid Abdel-Jalil
Summary: Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder, is a global health concern. In this study, a series of piperazin-1-yl benzimidazole-2-carbamates derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their potential as α-glucosidase inhibitors. Among them, 7d-1 and 7f-2 showed the highest inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 118 and 155 μM, respectively. Kinetic studies revealed that 7d-1 is a competitive inhibitor of α-glucosidase. Molecular docking analysis provided insights into the binding interactions between these bioactive organic molecules and the amino acid residues at the active site of the enzyme.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mahtab Shokri, Sara Tarighi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Samahe Sadjadi, Soamyeh Mojtabavi
Summary: In this study, two ZSM-5 zeolites with different SiO2/Al2O3 ratios of 200 and 80 were synthesized and functionalized to prepare four biocatalysts for acid orange-7 dye degradation. The results showed that functionalization improved the performance and stability of the catalysts, and the SiO2/Al2O3 ratio had little effect on the stability of the catalysts.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Emadi, Fahimeh Mosavizadeh-Marvest, Ali Asadipour, Yaghoub Pourshojaei, Samanesadat Hosseini, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Bagher Larijani, Maryam Mohammadi-Khanaposhtani, Mohammad Mahdavi
Summary: A series of new indole-carbohydrazide-phenoxy-1,2,3-triazole-N-phenylacetamide hybrids were synthesized and evaluated as α-glucosidase inhibitors. Compound 11d showed the highest potency and can be a potential lead compound for further development.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Houra Jazayeri Gharehbagh, Masoud Ebrahimi, Farid Dabaghian, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Roshanak Hariri, Mina Saeedi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Mahnaz Khanavi
Summary: In this study, the chemical composition of 12 native Iranian Salvia species was identified and the inhibitory activity of their essential oils towards α-glucosidase and cholinesterase was evaluated. The results showed that the essential oils of Salvia could potentially be used to develop supplements for diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2023)
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Engineering, Chemical
Atefeh Ameri, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Sara Tarighi, Mojtaba Shakibaie, Alieh Ameri, Amin Ramezani-Sarbandi, Hamid Forootanfar
Summary: In this study, the immobilization of Trametes versicolor laccase (TvLac) on NaY-zeolite was optimized using experimental design. The optimal conditions were found to be a NaY-zeolite concentration of 2.5 mg/mL, an enzyme concentration of 1 U/mg, a glutaraldehyde concentration of 1 mM, and a 4-hour immobilization time at 4°C. The immobilized TvLac showed higher stability and efficiency in the removal of dye-containing pollutants compared to the free enzyme. The kinetic parameters for the removal of bromothymol blue (BTB) were determined to be a Km of 0.07 μM and a Vmax of 1.38 μmol/min for the immobilized TvLac.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mahfam Moradi, Alireza Mousavi, Zahra Emamgholipour, Johanna Giovannini, Setareh Moghimi, Fariba Peytam, Amin Honarmand, Stephane Bach, Alireza Foroumadi
Summary: Angiogenesis is crucial for endothelial cell migration, growth, and differentiation, but dysregulated angiogenesis in tumor microenvironments contributes to tumor growth. VEGFR-2 inhibitors, especially quinazoline derivatives, have been approved for cancer treatment, but there are limitations in clinical efficacy and drug resistance. There is a need for the design and synthesis of more selective and effective inhibitors to overcome these challenges.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohammad Dehghanizadeh Baghdadabad, Nima Naderi, Vahideh Atabaki, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Maryam Tabarzad, Tahereh Hosseinabadi
Summary: This study found that the polysaccharide fractions in Spirulina have significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Given that Spirulina is an easily available source of bioactive compounds, these findings provide promising leads for novel drug development.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hamideh Ghorbani, Ahmad Ebadi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Mohammad Mahdavi, Zahra Najafi
Summary: This study synthesized some new coumarin-fused 4H-pyran derivatives and evaluated their inhibitory activity against yeast alpha-glucosidase enzyme. All of the synthesized compounds showed significant inhibitory activity, with compound 6e exhibiting the most potent activity. Kinetic and molecular modeling studies confirmed the competitive inhibition of compound 6e against alpha-glucosidase. In silico prediction suggested that these derivatives have potential therapeutic benefits for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nahal Shayegan, Sirous Haghipour, Nader Tanideh, Ali Moazzam, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Cambyz Irajie, Sara Parizad, Shirin Ansari, Bagher Larijani, Samanehsadat Hosseini, Aida Iraji, Mohammad Mahdavi
Summary: In this study, new structural variants of 4-hydroxyquinolinone-hydrazones were designed and synthesized. The structure elucidation of the synthetic derivatives 6a-o was determined using various spectroscopic techniques, and their alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity was evaluated. The synthetic molecules exhibited good alpha-glucosidase inhibition with IC50 values ranging from 93.5 +/- 0.6 to 575.6 +/- 0.4 μM, compared to the standard acarbose (IC50 = 752.0 +/- 2.0 μM). Structure-activity relationships and the mode of inhibition were established through kinetic studies and molecular docking simulations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Moghadam Farid, Aida Iraji, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Mehrnaz Ghasemi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Mohammad Mahdavi, Maliheh Barazandeh Tehrani, Tahmineh Akbarzadeh, Mina Saeedi
Summary: New hybrids of quinazolinone-1,2,3-triazole-acetamide were synthesized and found to have significant inhibitory activity against alpha-glucosidase. The most potent compound 9c showed competitive inhibition with a K-i value of 4.8 mu M. Molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations suggested that these compounds have the potential to be used as antidiabetic agents.
RSC MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Materials Science, Biomaterials
Anita Azmi, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Seyed Ali Asghar Fakhrmousavi, Mehrdad Faizi, Hamid Forootanfar, Nasrin Samadi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi
Summary: This study developed a biofilm-resistant coated endotracheal tube (ETT) that effectively reduced bacterial adhesion on the surface of the ETT. The coating had no impact on the viability of lung epithelial cells and exhibited a strong signal in computed tomography while having low cytotoxicity.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohammad Shokrzadeh, Hassan Mirzaei, Mohammad Hassan Pendarnejad, Saeed Emami
Summary: This article describes a method of modifying quinolone drugs to potentially transform them into anticancer agents. The cytotoxic activity of target compounds was evaluated and the binding properties of a representative analog were investigated through simulation studies.
BIOINTERFACE RESEARCH IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ali Mehri, Karim Mahnam, Hajar Sirous, Mahmoud Aghaei, Leila Rafiei, Mahboubeh Rostami
Summary: One potential approach for tumor therapy is inhibiting the binding between MDM2 and p53 to reactivate p53 in tumor cells. In this study, Monastrol derivatives were designed as MDM2 inhibitors and evaluated for their cytotoxicity on cancer cells. Compound 5d showed the best inhibitory results in silico and in vitro experiments. These findings suggest that Monastrol derivatives have the potential to be candidates for MDM2 inhibition.
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN
(2024)