Antiviral activity of benzotriazole based derivatives

Background: For the last thirty years, the benzotriazole scaffold has been the object of our group interest and we have already presented some results on the antiviral activity of our compounds. Objective: In this article, we conclude the exploration of N-(4-(R-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)phenyl)-4-R’-benzamides and 1-(4-(R-2H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)phenyl)-3-R’-ureas by synthesizing further modified derivatives, in order to have more elements for SARs evaluation. Methods: Here, we reported the synthesis and the antiviral screening results of 38 newly synthesized benzotriazole derivatives against a panel of DNA and RNA viruses. We also analyse SARs in comparing these compounds with previously published benzotriazole analogues, taking stock of the situation. Results: Among the newly presented derivatives, compounds 17 and 18 were the most active with EC50 6.9 and 5.5 µM, respectively against Coxsackievirus B5 (CV-B5) and 20.5 and 17.5 µM against Poliovirus (Sb-1). Conclusion: we can conclude that N-(4-(2H-benzo[d] [1-3] triazol-2-yl)phenyl-R-amide is a good chemical scaffold for the development of new antiviral molecules

RNAseq Analysis of Novel 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Chalcogen Analogues Reveals Anti-Tubulin Properties on Cancer Cell Lines

Stefano Zoroddu and Luca Sanna contributed equally to this work.Data Availability Statement: The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy.Supplementary Materials: The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/ijms241411263/s1 .1,3,4-Oxadiazole derivatives are among the most studied anticancer drugs. Previous studies have analyzed the action of different 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives and their effects on cancer cells. This study investigated the characterization of two new compounds named 6 and 14 on HeLa and PC-3 cancer cell lines. Based on the previously obtained IC50, cell cycle effects were monitored by flow cytometry. RNA sequencing (RNAseq) was performed to identify differentially expressed genes, followed by functional annotation using gene ontology (GO), KEGG signaling pathway enrichment, and protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analyses. The tubulin polymerization assay was used to analyze the interaction of both compounds with tubulin. The results showed that 6 and 14 strongly inhibited the proliferation of cancer cells by arresting them in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. Transcriptome analysis showed that exposure of HeLa and PC-3 cells to the compounds caused a marked reprograming of gene expression. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that differentially expressed genes were significantly enriched throughout the cell cycle and cancer-related biological processes. Furthermore, PPI network, hub gene, and CMap analyses revealed that compounds 14 and 6 shared target genes with established microtubule inhibitors, indicating points of similarity between the two molecules and microtubule inhibitors in terms of the mechanism of action. They were also able to influence the polymerization process of tubulin, suggesting the potential of these new compounds to be used as efficient chemotherapeutic agents.University of Sassari (Fondo di Ateneo per la ricerca FAR 2020)

N-3(9)-Arylpropenyl-N-9(3)-propionyl-3-9-diazabicyclo[3.31] nonanes us u-opioid receptor agonists. Effects on u-affinity of arylalkenyl chain modifications

Two series of N-3-arylpropenyl-N-9-propionyl-3,9-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes (1b-j) and of the reverted N-3-propionyl-N-9-arylpropenyl isomers (2b-j) as analogues of the previously reported analgesic N-3(9)-cinnamyl-N-9(3)-propionyl-3,9-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes (DBN) (1a, 2a) were synthesised and their affinity and selectivity towards opioid mu-, delta- and K-receptors were evaluated. Several compounds (1e,i.j 2d,e,f,g,j) exhibited a p-affinity in the low nanomolar range with moderate or negligible affinity towards delta- and kappa-receptors. The representative term N-9-(3,3-diphonylprop-2-enyl)-N-3-propionyl-DBN (2d) displayed in vivo (mouse) a potent analgesic effect (ED50 3.88 mg/kg ip) which favourably compared with that of morphine (ED50 5 mg/kg ip). In addition, 2d produced in mice tolerance after a period twice as long with morphine. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved

Synthesis of novel diazatricyclodecanes (DTDs). Effects of structural variation at the C3′ allyl end and at the phenyl ring of the cinnamyl chain on μ-receptor affinity and opioid antinociception

Two series of analogues of 9-propionyl-10-cinnamyl-9,10-diazatricyclo[4.2.1.12,5]decane (1a) and 2-propionyl-7-cinnamyl-2,7-diazatricyclo[4.4.0.03,8]decane (2a), in which the cinnamyl moiety was replaced by various aralkenyl chains, 1b-l and 2b-l, respectively, have been synthesized and evaluated for their ability to bind to the opioid \u3bc-, \u3b4- and \u3ba-receptors. The binding data indicated that compounds 1b,d,e,h and 2b,d,e,f,h,i showed a \u3bc-affinity in the low nanomolar range with moderate or negligible affinity towards \u3b4- and \u3ba-receptors. Selected DTDs, the pairs 1,2b, 1,2e and 1,2h, were also evaluated for analgesic effect. In the hot plate test, only 1b given ip was found to have similar opioid antinociception and chronic tolerance as morphine

Synthesis of Novel Diazatricyclodecanes (DTDs). Effects of Structural Variation at the C3’ Allyl and at the Phenyl Ring of the Cinnamyl Chain on ì-Receptor Affinity and Opioid Antinociception

Two series of analogues of 9-propionyl-10-cinnamyl-9,10-diazatricyclo[4.2.1.1(2,5)]decane (1a) and 2-propionyl-7-cinnamyl-2,7-diazatricyclo[4.4.0.0(3,8)]decane (2a), in which the cinnamyl moiety was replaced by various aralkenyl chains, 1b-1 and 2b-1, respectively, have been synthesized and evaluated for their ability to bind to the opioid mu-, delta- and kappa-receptors. The binding data indicated that compounds 1b,d,e,h and 2b,d,e,f,h,i showed a mu-affinity in the low nanomolar range with moderate or negligible affinity towards delta- and kappa-receptors. Selected DTDs, the pairs 1,2b,1,2e and 1,2h, were also evaluated for analgesic effect. In the hot plate test, only 1b given ip was found to have similar opioid antinociception and chronic tolerance as morphine. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Novel diazabicycloalkane delta opioid agonists

Here we report the investigation of diazabicycloalkane cores as potential new scaffolds for the development of novel analogues of the previously reported diazatricyclodecane selective delta (delta) opioid agonists, as conformationally constrained homologues of the reference delta agonist (+)-4-[(alpha R)-alpha((2S,5R)-4-allyl-2,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-3-methoxybenzyl]-N,N-diethylbenzamide (SNC80). In particular, we have simplified the diazatricyclodecane motif of d opioid agonist prototype 1a with bridged bicyclic cores. 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 3,9-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, 3,9-diazabicyclo[4.2.1]nonane, and 3,10-diazabicyclo[4.3.1]decane were adopted as core motifs of the novel derivatives. The compounds were synthesized and biologically assayed as racemic (3-5) or diastereoisomeric (6,7) mixtures. All the novel compounds 3-7 showed d agonism behaviour and remarkable affinity to d receptors. Amongst the novel derivatives, 3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1] octane based compound 4 evidenced improved d affinity and selectivity relative to SNC80