Ligand-based design, synthesis, computational insights, and in vitro studies of novel N-(5-Nitrothiazol-2-yl)-carboxamido derivatives as potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease

The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic provokes scientists to make a prompt development of new effective therapeutic interventions for the battle against SARS-CoV-2. A new series o

Development of certain benzylidene coumarin derivatives as anti-prostate cancer agents targeting EGFR and PI3Kβ kinases

AbstractNovel coumarin derivatives were synthesised and tested for their cytotoxicity against human cancer cells (PC-3 and MDA-MB-231). Compounds 5, 4b, and 4a possessed potent cytotoxic activity against PC-3 cells with IC50 3.56, 8.99, and 10.22 µM, respectively. Compound 4c displayed cytotoxicity more than erlotinib in the MDA-MB-231 cells with IC50 8.5 µM. Moreover, compound 5 exhibited potent inhibitory activity on EFGR with IC50 0.1812 µM, as well as PI3Kβ inhibitory activity that was twofold higher than LY294002, suggesting that this compound has a dual EGFR and PI3Kβ inhibiting activity. Docking aligns with the in vitro results and sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying dual targeting. Furthermore, compound 5 decreased AKT and m-TOR expression in PC-3 cells, showing that it specifically targets these cells via the EGFR/PI3K/Akt/m-TOR signalling pathway. Simultaneously, compound 5 caused cell cycle arrest at S phase and induced activation of both intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways

An Efficient Greener Approach for N-acylation of Amines in Water Using Benzotriazole Chemistry

A straightforward, mild and cost-efficient synthesis of various arylamides in water was accomplished using versatile benzotriazole chemistry. Acylation of various amines was achieved in water at room temperature as well as under microwave irradiation. The developed protocol unfolds the synthesis of amino acid aryl amides, drug conjugates and benzimidazoles. The environmentally friendly synthesis, short reaction time, simple workup, high yields, mild conditions and free of racemization are the key advantages of this protocol

Design and statistical optimisation of emulsomal nanoparticles for improved anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of N-(5-nitrothiazol-2-yl)-carboxamido candidates: in vitro and in silico studies

AbstractIn this article, emulsomes (EMLs) were fabricated to encapsulate the N-(5-nitrothiazol-2-yl)-carboxamido derivatives (3a–3g) in an attempt to improve their biological availability and antiviral activity. Next, both cytotoxicity and anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities of the examined compounds loaded EMLs (F3a–g) were assessed in Vero E6 cells via MTT assay to calculate the CC50 and inhibitory concentration 50 (IC50) values. The most potent 3e-loaded EMLs (F3e) elicited a selectivity index of 18 with an IC50 value of 0.73 μg/mL. Moreover, F3e was selected for further elucidation of a possible mode of action where the results showed that it exhibited a combination of virucidal (>90%), viral adsorption (>80%), and viral replication (>60%) inhibition. Besides, molecular docking and MD simulations towards the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro were performed. Finally, a structure–activity relationship (SAR) study focussed on studying the influence of altering the size, type, and flexibility of the α-substituent to the carboxamide in addition to compound contraction on SARS-CoV-2 activity.HighlightsEmulsomes (EMLs) were fabricated to encapsulate the N-(5-nitrothiazol-2-yl)-carboxamido derivatives (3a–3g).The most potent 3e-loaded EMLs (F3e) showed an IC50 value of 0.73 μg/mL against SARS-CoV-2.F3e exhibited a combination of virucidal (>90%), viral adsorption (>80%), and viral replication (>60%) inhibition.Molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and MM-GBSA calculations were performed.Structure–activity relationship (SAR) study was discussed to study the influence of altering the size, type, and flexibility of the α-substituent to the carboxamide on the anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity

Identification of new 4-(6-oxopyridazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonamides as multi-target anti-inflammatory agents targeting carbonic anhydrase, COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes: synthesis, biological evaluations and modelling insights

AbstractMultiple inhibitions of CA, COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes has been recognised as a useful strategy for the development of anti-inflammatory drugs that can avoid the disadvantages of using NSAIDs alone. Here, we report new pyridazine-based sulphonamides (5a-c and 7a-f) as potential multi-target anti-inflammatory candidates. First, the furanone heterocycle in the dual CA/COX-2 inhibitor Polmacoxib was replaced with the pyridazinone one. Then, a hydrophobic tail was appended through benzylation of the 3-hydroxyl group of the pyridazinone scaffold to afford benzyloxy pyridazines 5a-c. Furthermore, the structures were adorned with the polar sulphonate functionality, in pyridazine sulphonates 7a-f, that are expected to be engaged in interactions with the hydrophilic half of the CA binding sites. All of the disclosed pyridazinones were tested for inhibitory activities against 4 hCA isoforms (I, II, IX, and XII), as well as against COX-1/2, and 5-LOX. Furthermore, in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of pyridazinones 7a and 7b were examined

Identification of new 4-(6-oxopyridazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonamides as multi-target anti-inflammatory agents targeting carbonic anhydrase, COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes: synthesis, biological evaluations and modelling insights

Multiple inhibitions of CA, COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes has been recognised as a useful strategy for the development of anti-inflammatory drugs that can avoid the disadvantages of using NSAIDs alone. Here, we report new pyridazine-based sulphonamides (5a-c and 7a-f) as potential multi-target anti-inflammatory candidates. First, the furanone heterocycle in the dual CA/COX-2 inhibitor Polmacoxib was replaced with the pyridazinone one. Then, a hydrophobic tail was appended through benzylation of the 3-hydroxyl group of the pyridazinone scaffold to afford benzyloxy pyridazines 5a-c. Furthermore, the structures were adorned with the polar sulphonate functionality, in pyridazine sulphonates 7a-f, that are expected to be engaged in interactions with the hydrophilic half of the CA binding sites. All of the disclosed pyridazinones were tested for inhibitory activities against 4 hCA isoforms (I, II, IX, and XII), as well as against COX-1/2, and 5-LOX. Furthermore, in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of pyridazinones 7a and 7b were examined.</p