The cytotoxic effect of copper (II) complexes with halogenated 1,3-disubstituted arylthioureas on cancer and bacterial cells

A series of eight copper (II) complexes with 3-(4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl)thiourea were designed and synthesized. The cytotoxic activity of all compounds was assessed in three human cancer cell lines (SW480, SW620, PC3) and human normal keratinocytes (HaCaT). The complexes 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 were cytotoxic to the studied tumor cells in the low micromolar range, without affecting the normal cells. The complexes 1, 3, 7 and 8 induced lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release in all cancer cell lines, but not in the HaCaT cells. They provoked early apoptosis in pathological cells, especially in SW480 and PC3 cells. The ability of compounds 1, 3, 7 and 8 to diminish interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration in a cell was established. For the first time, the influence of the most promising Cu (II) complexes on intensities of detoxifying and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging the enzymes of tumor cells was studied. The cytotoxic effect of all copper (II) conjugates against standard and hospital bacterial strains was also proved

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New 3-Phenyl-1-[(4-arylpiperazin-1-yl)alkyl]-piperidine-2,6-diones

A set of 13 alkyl derivatives of 3-phenylpiperidine-2,6-dione were synthesized. Newly obtained compounds were investigated in vitro against HIV-1 and other selected viruses. The benzyl 3f and fluorophenyl 3g derivatives showed moderate protection against CVB-2 and the compound 3g also against HSV-1. Derivatives were tested also for their antibacterial and antifungal activity. The molecular structures of 3a and 3d were determined by an X-ray analysis

Antistaphylococcal Activity of Selected Thiourea Derivatives

Five of thiourea derivatives were prepared using as a starting compound 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline, 4-chloro-3-nitroaniline, 1,3-thiazol-2-amine, 2H-1,2,3-triazol-4-amine and commercial isothiocyanates. All compounds were evaluated in vitro for antimicrobial activity. Derivatives 2 and 3 showed the highest inhibition against Gram-positive cocci (standard and hospital strains). The observed MIC values were in the range of 0.5–8 μg/ml. The products effectively inhibited the formation of biofilms of methicillin-resistant and standard strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis. Inhibitory activity of thioureas 2 and 3 against Staphylococcus aureus topoisomerase IV was studied. The examined compounds were nongenotoxic

4-(3-Fluoro­phen­yl)-1-(propan-2-yl­idene)thio­semicarbazone

The title compound, C10H12FN3S, crystallizes in the same space group (P21/c) as two polymorphic forms of 4-phenyl-1-(propan-2-yl­idene)thio­semicarbazone [Jian et al. (2005). Acta Cryst. E61, o653–o654; Venkatraman et al. (2005). Acta Cryst. E61, o3914–o3916]. The arrangement of mol­ecules relative to the twofold screw axes is similar to that in the crystal structure of the lower density polymorph. In the solid state, the mol­ecular conformation is stabilized by an intra­molecular N—H⋯N hydrogen bond. The mol­ecules form centrosymmetric R 2 2(8) dimers in the crystal through pairs of N—H⋯S hydrogen bonds

Role of orexin in pathogenesis of neurodegenerative parkinsonisms

Introduction. The pathogenesis of parkinsonisms is not fully understood. Among possible factors which may influence the course of neurodegenerative diseases, endocrine abnormalities may be interpreted as having been underevaluated.State of the art. Growing interest is associated with the role of neuropeptides such as orexin. Orexin is a neuropeptide produced by orexigenic neurons in the lateral parts of the hypothalamus and is linked with excitement, wakefulness and appetite. An extended analysis of this neuropeptide might answer whether changes in the metabolism of orexin is more likely to be a cause or a consequence of neurodegeneration.Clinical significance. Orexin is a neuropeptide produced by orexigenic neurons in the lateral parts of the hypothalamus and is linked with excitement, wakefulness and appetite. The aim of this study was to discuss the role of this factor and its abnormalities in the pathogenesis and course of parkinsonian syndrome.Future directions. Understanding the role of orexin in these diseases may be interpreted as an important feature in evolving therapeutical methods. Further evaluation based on larger groups of patients is required

6-Bromo-2-methyl­sulfanyl-1,3-benzo­thia­zole

The title mol­ecule, C8H6BrNS2, is almost planar with a dihedral angle of 0.9 (1)° between the benzene and thia­zole rings. The values of the geometry-based index of aromaticity (HOMA) and the nucleus-independent chemical shift (NICS) for the two cyclic fragments of the title mol­ecule are 0.95 and −9.61, respectively, for the benzene ring, and 0.69 and −7.71, respectively, for the thia­zole ring. They show that the benzene ring exhibits substanti­ally higher cyclic π-electron delocalization than the thia­zole ring. Comparison with other similar benzothia­zole fragments reveals a similar trend

Biological evaluation of 10-(diphenylmethylene)-4-azatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-8-ene-3,5-dione derivatives

AbstractAntibacterial and antifungal activity of 10-(diphenylmethylene)-4-azatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-8-ene-3,5-dione derivatives were examined by the disc-diffusion method (growth inhibition zone diameter in agar medium). The MIC's for the most active agents were determined. Title compounds were also evaluated in vitro against representatives of different virus classes. Most of the tested compounds exhibit activity against CVB-2 virus

1-Acetyl-17-{2-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]propyl}-17-azapentacyclo[6.6.5.02,7.09,14.015,19]nonadeca-2,4,6,9,11,13-hexaene-16,18-dione

The title compound was synthesized by condensation of an oxiran imide derivative with an appropriate amine and its IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectroscopic data are reported. The synthesized compound was evaluated for its cytotoxicity and anti-HIV-1 activity in MT-4 cells