Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wen-long Zhao, Di Xu, Jun-song Wang
Summary: This study discovered that torachrysone-8-O-beta-D-glucoside (TG), a natural product from Polygonum multi �orum Thunb., can effectively inhibit aldose reductase (AR) and has potent effects in clearing toxic substances and reducing inflammation. TG up-regulated the expression levels of several antioxidant factors, thus detoxifying harmful substances. This study provides new insights into developing therapeutic strategies for AR-related pathologies.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahmoud Mirzaei, Kun Harismah, Mehdi Soleimani, Sarah Mousavi
Summary: The study evaluated the inhibitory effects of curcumin on aldose reductase and cyclooxygenase-2 enzymes, identifying optimal derivatives for individual and common actions on both enzymes. Results showed that certain derivatives exhibited stronger interaction strengths, and qualitative analysis indicated that these ligands could interact with important regions of the enzymes.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Himangshu Sonowal, Kota V. Ramana
Summary: Aldose Reductase (AR) is an enzyme involved in the polyol pathway of glucose metabolism and has been associated with the development of secondary diabetic complications as well as inflammatory disorders and cancer. Research is currently focused on exploring the potential therapeutic use of AR inhibitors beyond diabetic complications.
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sithara K. Urumbil, Madhavan Nair Anilkumar
Summary: The study aimed to isolate and study the anti-inflammatory properties of endophytes from Emilia sonchifolia. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed the anti-inflammatory activity of the ethyl acetate extract of bacterial endophytes, particularly strain ES1 (Bacillus subtilis). Gene expression studies also confirmed the reduction in the expression of COX-2 and NfKb genes in the presence of ES1 extract.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ryldene Marques Duarte da Cruz, Francisco Jaime Bezerra Mendonca-Junior, Natalia Barbosa de Melo, Luciana Scotti, Rodrigo Santos Aquino de Araujo, Reinaldo Nobrega de Almeida, Ricardo Olimpio de Moura
Summary: This review discusses the role of thiophene-based derivatives in inflammation and their significance in the design and discovery of novel anti-inflammatory drugs, focusing on structural characteristics and mechanism studies.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahdi Hatamipour, Farzin Hadizadeh, Mahmoud Reza Jaafari, Zahra Khashyarmanesh, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Amirhossein Sahebkar
Summary: Fluorinated demethoxycurcumin and fluorinated curcumin were synthesized and found to induce cancer cell death and bind to EGFR with high affinity.
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei Song, Yong Sun, Lintao Xu, Yajing Sun, Tianlu Li, Peng Peng, Hongxiang Lou
Summary: The study found that Goodyeroside A and its mannosyl counterpart demonstrate superior anti-inflammatory efficacy by effectively suppressing inflammation through inhibiting the NF-κB signal pathway. Exploration of structure-activity relationships is important for the development of more promising kinsenoside analogues as drug candidates.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Moni Philip Jacob Kizhakedathil, Pavan K. Madasu, Thyageshwar Chandran, Sudharshana Deepa Vijaykumar
Summary: In this study, two secondary metabolites from the genus Andrographis were found to have potent anti-inflammatory activity, with higher binding affinity and stability compared to standard drugs. In-silico ADMET analysis also confirmed the druggability of these compounds. This research serves as a foundation for future in-vitro and in-vivo experimental studies to validate their anti-inflammatory potential.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matteo Mari, Matteo Boniburini, Marianna Tosato, Luca Rigamonti, Laura Cuoghi, Silvia Belluti, Carol Imbriano, Giulia Avino, Mattia Asti, Erika Ferrari
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of eight new pyrimidine-curcumin derivatives and evaluates their properties. The compounds showed promising anticancer activity against prostate and colorectal cancer cells in vitro.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fouzia Hmimid, Fatima Azzahra Lahlou, Ismail Guenaou, Imane Nait Irahal, Ahmed Errami, Sirine Fahde, Noureddine Bourhim
Summary: This study assessed the purification of aldose reductase in Jaculus orientalis kidney and evaluated the in vitro aldose reductase inhibitory effects of Euphorbia regisjubae extracts. The enzyme was found to have the highest activity in the kidneys of prehibernating jerboas, and the most effective inhibitory extracts were hydroethanolic and aqueous extracts. Molecular docking study suggested catechin as a potential main component in the extracts for inhibiting aldose reductase.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Xiao-Cui Zhuang, Yong-Li Zhang, Gui-Lin Chen, Ye Liu, Xiao-Lan Hu, Na Li, Jian-Lin Wu, Ming-Quan Guo
Summary: The global incidence and mortality of cancer are on the rise, with inflammation closely related to cancer occurrence and progression. Warburgia ugandensis has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities. AUF-HPLC-MS/MS was used to screen out bioactive components, with neolignanamides identified as potential active compounds responsible for anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu Liang, Biqiong Zhang, Dongyan Li, Xuanni Chen, Qiwei Wang, Benlong Shu, Qin Li, Qingyi Tong, Chunmei Chen, Hucheng Zhu, Yonghui Zhang
Summary: Six griseofulvin analogues (penigriseofulvins A-F) were isolated from Penicillium griseofulvum, including three undescribed compounds and three undescribed natural products. Their structures and configurations were determined using NMR spectroscopy, HRESIMS, and X-ray diffraction. Compounds 1 and 4 exhibited potential anti-inflammatory effects in RAW264.7 macrophages and ulcerative colitis mice.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yisett Gonzalez, Randy Mojica-Flores, Dilan Moreno-Labrador, Luis Cubilla-Rios, K. S. Jagannatha Rao, Patricia L. Fernandez, Oleg V. Larionov, Johant Lakey-Beitia
Summary: In this study, new curcumin derivatives with improved anti-inflammatory activity were synthesized and evaluated. Thirteen derivatives were synthesized by Steglich esterification on the phenolic rings of curcumin, and the monofunctionalized compounds showed better bioactivity than the difunctionalized derivatives in inhibiting IL-6 production. Compound 2 exhibited the highest activity and also showed strong activity against PGE(2) synthesis. The structure-activity relationship analysis revealed that the presence of a free hydroxyl group or aromatic ligands on the curcumin ring, along with the absence of a linker moiety, contributed to the increased activity of this series of compounds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mei Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Taoran Tian, Qi Zhang, Yuting Wen, Junyao Zhu, Dexuan Xiao, Weitong Cui, Yunfeng Lin
Summary: Gouty arthritis is a common inflammatory arthritis, and controlling inflammation is crucial for prevention. Scientists have synthesized a new material called Cur-TFNAs to enhance the effectiveness and bioavailability of curcumin, a natural anti-inflammatory drug. Cur-TFNAs showed better anti-inflammatory effects in in vivo and in vitro experiments compared with free curcumin.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qi-Xuan Kuang, Li-Rong Lei, Qing-Zhou Li, Wan Peng, Yu-Mei Wang, Yi-Fei Dai, Dong Wang, Yu-Cheng Gu, Yun Deng, Da-Le Guo
Summary: It has been found that fusaproliferin and its analogs have anti-inflammatory activity and can serve as new compounds for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases. These compounds exert their anti-inflammatory effects by regulating the activity of key proteins in related signaling pathways, as demonstrated by experimental verification and molecular docking analysis.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexandros Patsilinakos, Marco Artini, Rosanna Papa, Manuela Sabatino, Mijat Bozovic, Stefania Garzoli, Gianluca Vrenna, Raissa Buzzi, Stefano Manfredini, Laura Selan, Rino Ragno
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Isabel V. L. Wilkinson, Kelly J. Perkins, Hannah Dugdale, Lee Moir, Aini Vuorinen, Maria Chatzopoulou, Sarah E. Squire, Sebastian Monecke, Alexander Lomow, Marcus Geese, Philip D. Charles, Peter Burch, Jonathan M. Tinsley, Graham M. Wynne, Stephen G. Davies, Francis X. Wilson, Fraydoon Rastinejad, Shabaz Mohammed, Kay E. Davies, Angela J. Russell
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Chatzopoulou, Tim D. W. Claridge, Kay E. Davies, Stephen G. Davies, David J. Elsey, Enrico Emer, Ai M. Fletcher, Shawn Harriman, Neil Robinson, Jessica A. Rowley, Angela J. Russell, Jonathon M. Tinsley, Richard Weaver, Isabel V. L. Wilkinson, Nicky J. Willis, Francis X. Wilson, Graham M. Wynne
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical
S. Garzoli, L. Antonini, A. Troiani, C. Salvitti, P. Giacomello, A. Patsilinakos, R. Ragno, F. Pepi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Arran Babbs, Adam Berg, Maria Chatzopoulou, Kay E. Davies, Stephen G. Davies, Benjamin Edwards, David J. Elsey, Enrico Emer, Aude L. A. Figuccia, Ai M. Fletcher, Simon Guiraud, Shawn Harriman, Lee Moir, Neil Robinson, Jessica A. Rowley, Angela J. Russell, Sarah E. Squire, James E. Thomson, Jonathon M. Tinsley, Francis X. Wilson, Graham M. Wynne
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rino Ragno, Rosanna Papa, Alexandros Patsilinakos, Gianluca Vrenna, Stefania Garzoli, Vanessa Tuccio, ErsiliaVita Fiscarelli, Laura Selan, Marco Artini
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jesus M. Ontoria, Ilaria Biancofiore, Paola Fezzardi, Federica Ferrigno, Esther Torrente, Stefania Colarusso, Elisabetta Bianchi, Matteo Andreini, Alexandros Patsilinakos, Georg Kempf, Martin Augustin, Stefan Steinbacher, Vincenzo Summa, Robert Pacifici, Ignacio Munoz-Sanjuan, Larry Park, Alberto Bresciani, Celia Dominguez, Leticia Toledo Sherman, Steven Harper
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2020)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Arran Babbs, Maria Chatzopoulou, Ben Edwards, Sarah E. Squire, Isabel V. L. Wilkinson, Graham M. Wynne, Angela J. Russell, Kay E. Davies
BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY TRANSACTIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Arran Babbs, Adam Berg, Maria Chatzopoulou, Kay E. Davies, Stephen G. Davies, Benjamin Edwards, David J. Elsey, Enrico Emer, Simon Guiraud, Shawn Harriman, Cristina Lecci, Lee Moir, David Peters, Neil Robinson, Jessica A. Rowley, Angela J. Russell, Sarah E. Squire, Jonathon M. Tinsley, Francis X. Wilson, Graham M. Wynne
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Aini Vuorinen, Isabel V. L. Wilkinson, Maria Chatzopoulou, Ben Edwards, Sarah E. Squire, Rebecca J. Fairclough, Noelia Araujo Bazan, Josh A. Milner, Daniel Conole, James R. Donald, Nandini Shah, Nicky J. Willis, R. Fernando Martinez, Francis X. Wilson, Graham M. Wynne, Stephen G. Davies, Kay E. Davies, Angela J. Russell
Summary: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a fatal disease caused by lack of dystrophin, for which upregulation of utrophin offers a potential therapy independent of mutation type. The failure of the first-in-class utrophin modulator in clinical trials calls for the development of compounds with better efficacy. A novel class of utrophin modulators was discovered with a distinct mechanism of action, showing promising potential for treating the disease.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Chatzopoulou, Katrina S. Madden, Liam J. Bromhead, Christopher Greaves, Thomas J. Cogswell, Solange Da Silva Pinto, Sebastien R. G. Galan, Irene Georgiou, Matthew S. Kennedy, Alice Kennett, Geraint Apps, Angela J. Russell, Graham M. Wynne
Summary: Palladium-catalyzed reactions are widely used in organic synthesis, but residual metal impurities, such as palladium, may remain in the reaction products. This study quantifies for the first time the levels of residual palladium in purified reaction products and provides simple guidelines to minimize the potential risks associated with residual palladium.
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Chatzopoulou, Daniel Conole, Enrico Emer, Jessica A. Rowley, Nicky J. Willis, Sarah E. Squire, Becky Gill, Steve Brough, Francis X. Wilson, Graham M. Wynne, Stephen G. Davies, Kay E. Davies, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study reports early optimization studies on a new class of hydrazide utrophin modulators. The new analogues showed significantly improved potency in cell-based assays and improved physicochemical properties. A representative new analogue increased utrophin protein expression in dystrophic mouse cells.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Leda Ivanova Bencheva, Lorena Donnici, Luca Ferrante, Adolfo Prandi, Roberta Sinisi, Marilenia De Matteo, Pietro Randazzo, Matteo Conti, Pietro Di Lucia, Elisa Bono, Leonardo Giustini, Maria Vittoria Orsale, Alexandros Patsilinakos, Edith Monteagudo, Matteo Iannacone, Vincenzo Summa, Luca G. Guidotti, Raffaele De Francesco, Romano Di Fabio
Summary: A novel series of SBA-derived CAM with high antiviral activity against HBV replication in CHB patients has been discovered, with compound 10 showing excellent pharmacokinetics in mice and dose-dependent reduction of viral replication. This new SBA CAM offers hope for the development of anti-HBV therapies.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Elisabetta Valentini, Simona D'Aguanno, Marta Di Martile, Camilla Montesano, Virginia Ferraresi, Alexandros Patsilinakos, Manuela Sabatino, Lorenzo Antonini, Martina Chiacchiarini, Sergio Valente, Antonello Mai, Gianni Colotti, Rino Ragno, Daniela Trisciuoglio, Donatella Del Bufalo
Summary: Bcl-2 family anti-apoptotic proteins play a significant role in cancer, and finding new molecules targeting these proteins has therapeutic potential. Through virtual screening and experimental validation, IS20 and IS21 were identified as compounds that can inhibit the activity of Bcl-2 family proteins and have anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects on various tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Chatzopoulou, Enrico Emer, Cristina Lecci, Jessica A. Rowley, Anne-Sophie Casagrande, Lee Moir, Sarah E. Squire, Stephen G. Davies, Shawn Harriman, Graham M. Wynne, Francis X. Wilson, Kay E. Davies, Angela J. Russell
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Shuang Mei, Su Jiang, Yuting Wang, Han Jing, Peng Yang, Miao-Miao Niu, Jindong Li, Kai Yuan, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study identifies a dual-targeting peptide, AP-1, that effectively inhibits variants of concern (VOCs) of SARS-CoV-2 without impairing host cell viability. The findings suggest that AP-1 could be a promising broad-spectrum agent for treating emerging VOCs of SARS-CoV-2.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Hyeonjun Lee, Ju Yeon Lee, Hyunsoo Jang, Hye Young Cho, Minhee Kang, Sang Hyun Bae, Suin Kim, Eunji Kim, Jaebong Jang, Jin Young Kim, Young Ho Jeon
Summary: By using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance experiments, we identified new chemical moieties that bind to the target sites of the protein of interest, allowing for reversible binding and protein degradation. This method has the potential to expand the application of PROTAC technology.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Yingying Li, Xiyou Du, Xinru Kong, Yuelin Fang, Zhijing He, Dongzhu Liu, Hang Wu, Jianbo Ji, Xiaoye Yang, Lei Ye, Guangxi Zhai
Summary: This study proposes a novel nanoplatform based on the autophagy cascade to overcome the obstacles in chemo-immunotherapy. The platform combines chemotherapy and starvation therapy to initiate pro-death autophagy and enhance antigen presentation, while also remodeling the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Furthermore, the study discovers a new therapeutic direction for the respiration inhibitor 3-bromopyruvic acid (3BP) in cancer treatment. Overall, this study offers an opportunity to improve antitumor efficacy and boost immune responses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Bingsi Wang, Mingxu Ma, Yusen Dai, Pengfei Yu, Liang Ye, Wenyan Wang, Chunjie Sha, Huijie Yang, Yingjie Yang, Yunjing Zhu, Lin Dong, Shujuan Wei, Linlin Wang, Jingwei Tian, Hongbo Wang
Summary: Breast cancer is a common malignant tumor in women, and drug resistance remains a clinical challenge. In this study, a novel compound, G-5b, was developed with potent antagonistic and degradation activities comparable to the current drug fulvestrant. G-5b also showed improved stability and solubility. Mechanistically, G-5b engages the proteasome pathway to degrade ER, inhibiting the ER signaling pathway and inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. In animal models, G-5b exhibited superior pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics properties. Overall, G-5b is a promising long-acting SERD worthy of further investigation and optimization.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Karoline B. Waitman, Larissa C. de Almeida, Marina C. Primi, Jorge A. E. G. Carlos, Claudia Ruiz, Thales Kronenberger, Stefan Laufer, Marcia Ines Goettert, Antti Poso, Sandra V. Vassiliades, Vinicius A. M. de Souza, Monica F. Z. J. Toledo, Neuza M. A. Hassimotto, Michael D. Cameron, Thomas D. Bannister, Leticia Costa-Lotufo, Joa o A. Machado-Neto, Mauricio T. Tavares, Roberto Parise-Filho
Summary: A series of hybrid inhibitors combining pharmacophores of known kinase inhibitors and benzohydroxamate HDAC inhibitors were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer activity and pharmacokinetic properties. Compounds 4d-f exhibited promising cytotoxicity against hematological cells and moderate activity against solid tumor models. Compound 4d showed potent inhibition of multiple kinase targets and had stable interactions with HDAC and members of the JAK family. These compounds showed selective cytotoxicity with minimal effects on non-tumorigenic cells and favorable pharmacokinetic profiles.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Michal Sulik, Diana Fontinha, Dietmar Steverding, Szymon Sobczak, Michal Antoszczak, Miguel Prudencio, Adam Huczynski
Summary: This study describes the synthesis of the first-in-class ivermectin derivatives obtained through derivatization of the C13 position, along with the unexpected rearrangement of the macrolide ring. These derivatives show potential for antiparasitic activity and are important for the development of new antiparasitic agents.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jun Liu, Qiu-Xian Chen, Wen-Fu Wu, Dong Wang, Si -Yu Zhao, Jia-Hao Li, Yi-Qun Chang, Shao-Gao Zeng, Jia-Yi Hu, Yu-Jie Li, Jia-Xin Du, Shu-Meng Jiao, Hai-Chuan Xiao, Qiang Zhang, Jun Xu, Jian-Fu Zhao, Hai -Bo Zhou, Yong-Heng Wang, Jian Zou, Ping-Hua Sun
Summary: A new anti-infective drug strategy has been discovered to attenuate virulence and modulate inflammation caused by drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Compound 5f inhibits biofilm formation, macrophage migration, and inflammatory response induced by P. aeruginosa, showing potential as a novel candidate against drug-resistant infections.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Liuzeng Chen, Ke Wang, Lingyun Wang, Wei Wang, Lifan Wang, Jia Li, Xiaohan Liu, Mengya Wang, Banfeng Ruan
Summary: In this study, a series of novel anti-inflammatory compounds were designed and synthesized based on the natural product pterostilbene skeleton. Among them, compound 8 showed the highest activity and exhibited its effects through inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines by blocking the NF-KB/MAPK signaling pathway. Compound 8 also demonstrated a good relieving effect on acute colitis in mice and showed good safety in acute toxicity experiments.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Si-Min Liang, Gui-Bin Liang, Hui-Ling Wang, Hong Jiang, Xian-Li Ma, Jian-Hua Wei, Ri-Zhen Huang, Ye Zhang
Summary: A series of novel multi-target antitumor agents were designed, synthesized, and evaluated. Some compounds exhibited significant antitumor activity and one compound showed excellent efficacy, limited toxicity, and low resistance. Further mechanism studies revealed that the compound exerted antitumor effects through multiple pathways.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2024)