Methyl imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine-2-carbamates and related compounds as potential antifilarial agents

A series of imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazines have been synthesized for antifilarial evaluation. The compounds prepared include methyl 6-benzoylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine-2-carbamate ( 12 ), 6-benzoyl-2-t-butylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine ( 13 ), methyl 6-(4-fluorobenzoyl)imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine-2-carbamate ( 14 ), and methyl 6-(2-thienylcarbonylcarbonyl)imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine-2-carbamate ( 15 ) which are aza analogs of the anthelmintic agents mebendazole, flubendazole and nocadazole. In addition, the preparation of a series of 2-t-butylimidazo[1,2-b]-pyridazine-6-carboxylic acid derivatives is described. Electrophilic bromination and iodination substitutions of 2-t-butyl-6-methylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine afforded 3-halo derivatives. Methyl 6-(4-fluorobenzoyl)pyridazine-3-carbamate was also prepared for antifilarial evaluation. None of these compounds possessed significant antifilarial activity against Brugia pahangi or Acanthocheilonema viteae infections in jirds.     

Synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazole-5-carbamates as potential antifilarial agents

A number of 2,5-disubstituted benzimidazoles have been prepared from 2-benzyl-5-nitrobenzimidazole ( 5 ) and 2-p-fluorobenzyl-5-nitrobenzimidazole ( 6 ), and evaluated as potential antifilarial agents. None of the compounds prepared in this study have demonstrated any significant antifilarial activity.     

Novel 1,3,4‐Oxadiazole Derivatives of Dihydropyrimidinones: Synthesis,Anti‐Inflammatory,Anthelmintic, and Antibacterial Activity Evaluation

The present study depicts synthesis of a series of some novel 5‐(5‐(aryl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazol‐2‐yl)‐3,4‐dihydro‐6‐methyl‐4‐styrylpyrimidin‐2(1H)‐one derivatives. All the newly synthesized compounds were characterized by FTIR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. The compounds were evaluated for their in vivo anti‐inflammatory activity by the carrageenan‐induced rat paw edema method. The compounds were also screened for their anthelmintic activity on Indian earthworms and antibacterial activity against some gram positive and gram negative strains of bacteria. This pharmacological activity evaluation revealed that, among all the compounds screened, compounds 4b and 4c were found to have promising anti‐inflammatory activity. Interestingly, compounds 4b , 4c , and 4i exhibited appreciable anthelmintic property, while compounds 4c , 4g , and 4h showed leading antibacterial activity against the selected pathogenic strains of bacteria.     

Synthesis,biological screening,in silico study and fingerprint applications of novel 1, 2, 4-triazole derivatives

A series of novel 1,2,4 triazole derivatives were synthesized by treating 4-bromo-2-(4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl)aniline (4) with different substituted benzene sulfonyl chlorides 5(a-f) and benzyl bromides 7(a-e) . IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, and mass analysis confirmed the structures of the newly synthesized compounds. All derivatives were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against two bacterial strains viz Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus and Candida albicans, anthelmintic activity against Pheretima posthuma and also cytotoxicity activity against MDA-MB 231 and A375 cancer cell lines. It was found that some of the derivatives showed significant antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, and cytotoxic activities when compared to respective standard drugs. Molecular docking studies have assisted the theoretical binding mode of the target molecules. Compounds were also explored for fingerprint application.     

Tomocomd-Cardd, a novel approach for computer-aided ‘ rational’ drug design: I. Theoretical and experimental assessment of a promising method for computational screening and in silico design of new anthelmintic compounds

Summary In this work, the TOMOCOMD-CARDD approach has been applied to estimate the anthelmintic activity. Total and local (both atom and atom-type) quadratic indices and linear discriminant analysis were used to obtain a quantitative model that discriminates between anthelmintic and non-anthelmintic drug-like compounds. The obtained model correctly classified 90.37% of compounds in the training set. External validation processes to assess the robustness and predictive power of the obtained model were carried out. The QSAR model correctly classified 88.18% of compounds in this external prediction set. A second model was performed to outline some conclusions about the possible modes of action of anthelmintic drugs. This model permits the correct classification of 94.52% of compounds in the training set, and 80.00% of good global classification in the external prediction set. After that, the developed model was used in virtual in silicoscreening and several compounds from the Merck Index, Negwers handbook and Goodman and Gilman were identified by models as anthelmintic. Finally, the experimental assay of one organic chemical (G-1) by an in vivo test coincides fairly well (100) with model predictions. These results suggest that the proposed method will be a good tool for studying the biological properties of drug candidates during the early state of the drug-development process.     

Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of quinoline-based 2-pyrazolines

A series of 2-pyrazolines was prepared in a reaction of quinolinylchalcones with phenyl hydrazine under both conventional and microwave-induced heating. Structures of the synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic data and CHN analyses. All prepared compounds were tested for antimicrobial activity against bacterial strains, viz. Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhii, Escherichia coli, and Shigella dysentery. Almost all synthesized compounds have shown antimicrobial activity; however, compounds with a chloro group as a substituent have been found to be more effective.     

Imidazo[1,2-α]pyridine anthelmintics. Synthesis of 6-phenylaminoimidazo[1,2-α]pyridine-2-carbamate and 5-acylaminopyridines by a chapman rearrangement

The title compound, a potential anthelmintic agent, was prepared in seven steps from 5-hydroxy-2-picoline. The intermediate 5-(N,-phenylbenzamido)-2-picoline was prepared by a facile Chapman rearrangement of the corresponding benzimidoyl ester. Oxidation and Curtius rearrangement of the substituted picoline gave 5-(N-phenylbenzamido)-2-aminopyridine which underwent ring closure and debenzoylation to furnish methyl 6-phenylaminoimidazo[1,2-α]pyridine-2-carbamate. Fries rearrangement of the penultimate N-benzoyl derivative gave a 6-(p-benzoylphenylamino)imidazo[1,2-α]pyridine derivative, whose structure was confirmed by cmr study. The title compound lacked significant anthelmintic activity.     

A Facile and Efficient Synthesis of 2‐(5‐(4‐Substitutedphenyl)‐4, 5‐dihydro‐3‐phenylpyrazol‐1‐yl)‐6‐Substitutedbenzothiazoles and Their Biological Studies

A series of new 1‐substituted 3, 5‐diarylpyrazolines ( 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ) were synthesized in good yield by both conventional and microwave‐assisted synthesis from α, β‐ unsaturated ketones ( 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ) in n‐butanol and benzothiazole hydrazines ( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ). All the new compounds were characterized by IR, NMR, and mass spectral data. The synthesized compounds ( 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ) were evaluated for antibacterial and anthelmintic activities. The compounds showed potent anthelmintic activity against earthworm species (Eudrilus eugeniae) and moderate antibacterial activity against bacterial strains such as Gram positive bacteria, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis, and Gram negative bacteria, Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.     

Synthesis,characterization and in vitro anthelmintic activity against Nippostrongylus brasiliensis of new 5-aryl-2-phenyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines

Several new pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines were obtained from the reaction of 1H-5-amino-3-phenylpyrazole ( 1 ) with β-dimethylaminopropiophenones 2 in pyridine. The structure elucidation of 6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 3 is based on nmr measurements. These compounds showed moderate anthelmintic in vitro activity against the Nipposirongylus brasiliensis model.     

Synthesis and antiviral evaluation of β-L-Xylo-fuanosyl nucleosides of the five naturally occurring nucleic acid bases

The β-L-xylo-furanosyl analogues of the naturally occurring nucleosides have been synthesized and their antiviral properties examined. All these compounds were hitherto unknown and they were stereospecifically prepared by glycosylation of pyrimidine and purine aglycons with a suitably peracyl-L-xylo-furanose (specially synthesized from L-xylose for our present purpose), followed by removal of the protecting groups. All the prepared compounds were tested for their activity against a variety of DNA and RNA viruses (including HIV), but they did not show significant antiviral activity.     

1-Aryl-4,6-diamino-1,2-dihydro-s-triazines. Contrasting effects on intestinal helminths,bacteria, and dihydrofolic reductase

The preparation of a variety of novel 1-aryl-4,6-diamino-1,2-dihydro-s-triazines is described. These compounds exhibit an array of contrasting effects on intestinal helminths, bacteria, and dihydrofolic reductase. It is concluded that potent anthelmintic activity among the dihydro-triazines is not dependent solely on the bulky-substituent hypothesis advanced by other investigators, and indeed cannot reliably be predicted on this basis.     

Synthesis and antibacterial activity of 2-phenyl-4H-benzo[b]thiopyran-4-ones (Thioflavones) and related compounds

A number of 2-phenyl-4H-benzo[b]thiopyran-4-ones (thioflavones) and related compounds have been prepared to test their antibacterial activity. The flavone derivatives were also prepared to compare with their antibacterial activity. It was found that hydroxythioflavones were easily prepared by demethylation of methoxythioflavones with aluminium chloride. In the test of antimicrobial activity, methoxy- or hydroxythioflavones were found to be inactive. It is suggested that the sulfone or sulfoxide of thioflavone is required for antimicrobial activities against yeast funguses and molds. These thioflavone derivatives exhibit low acute toxicity.     

Synthesis and Antiproliferative Activity of Cyano and Amidino Substituted 2-Phenylbenzothiazoles

Series of cyano, dicyano, amidino, and diamidino substituted 2-phenylbenzothiazoles were prepared. Mono- and dicyano substituted benzothiazoles were obtained by condensation of appropriate substituted benzaldehydes with 2-aminothiophenol or 4-amino-3-mercaptobenzonitrile. The appropriate amidines or diamidines were prepared by Pinner reaction. The compounds were tested against breast, prostate, and lung cancer cell lines in a 72 h cytotoxicity assay. Many of the compounds had at 10 μM activity equivalent to 2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole, while four compounds had significantly better activity, particularly in the breast cancer model.     

Synthesis and Antiproliferative Activity of Cyano and Amidino Substituted 2-Phenylbenzothiazoles

Summary. Series of cyano, dicyano, amidino, and diamidino substituted 2-phenylbenzothiazoles were prepared. Mono- and dicyano substituted benzothiazoles were obtained by condensation of appropriate substituted benzaldehydes with 2-aminothiophenol or 4-amino-3-mercaptobenzonitrile. The appropriate amidines or diamidines were prepared by Pinner reaction. The compounds were tested against breast, prostate, and lung cancer cell lines in a 72 h cytotoxicity assay. Many of the compounds had at 10 μM activity equivalent to 2-(4-aminophenyl)benzothiazole, while four compounds had significantly better activity, particularly in the breast cancer model.     

C-2 Arylamino substituted purine ara-carbocyclic nucleosides as potential anti-cytomegalovirus agents

There are reports in the literature that placement of an arylamino side chain at the C-2 position of purine nucleosides produces compounds capable of inhibiting DNA polymerase. To evaluate the potential of this class of compounds as antiviral agents that act by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, ara-carbocyclic purine nucleosides possessing a 4-(l-butyl)phenylamino and a 3,5-dichlorophenylamino substituent at C-2 were chosen as the prototype structures and have been prepared from 2,4,6-trichloropyrimidine in 6 steps. For the antiviral analysis, human cytomegalovirus served as the principal virus since it expresses a virally specific DNA polymerase. None of the compounds showed activity towards this virus, but they were found to display some toxicity towards one or more cell lines.     

Synthesis of pyridyloxadiazoles 2. 2-(Oxadiazolyl)pyridines and 2,6-bis(oxadiazolyl)pyridines as analogues of pyridinolcarbamate

Four 2-(oxadiazolyl)pyridines and three 2,6-bis(oxadiazolyl)pyridines, considered as potential analogues of pyridinolcarbamate (PC), were prepared and screened for antithrombotic activity against ADP- and collagen-induced platelet aggregation. All the compounds showed activity below the critical response expected for this category of drugs.     

Synthetic,spectroscopic, fluorescence,and biological investigation of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes of Schiff bases derived from 3-formyl-2-mercaptoquinolines (Quinol-2-thiones)

Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes have been prepared with Schiff bases derived from 3-formyl-2-mercaptoquinoline and substituted anilines. The prepared Schiff bases and chelates have been characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibilities, electronic, IR, ¹H-NMR, ESR, cyclic voltammetry, FAB-mass, and thermal studies. The complexes have stoichiometry of the type ML₂ · 2H₂O coordinating through azomethine nitrogen and thiolate sulfur of 2-mercapto quinoline. An enhancement in fluorescence has been noticed in the Zn(II) complexes whereas quenching occurred in the other complexes. The ligands and their metal complexes have been screened in vitro for antibacterial and antifungal activities by MIC methods with biological activity increasing on complexation. Cu(II) complexes show greater bacterial than fungicidal activities. The brine shrimp bioassay was also carried out to study the in vitro cytotoxicity properties of the ligands and their corresponding complexes. Only four compounds have exhibited potent cytotoxic activity against Artemia salina; the other compounds were almost inactive for this assay.     

Two‐step synthesis of new 1,2,4,5‐tetrahydrospiro‐[3H‐2‐benzazepine‐3,4′‐piperidines] from 4‐iminopiperidines

New spiro[3H‐2‐benzazepine‐3,4′‐piperidines] and their precursors, N‐substituted 4‐allyl‐4‐N‐benzyl‐aminopiperidines, have been prepared as potential psychotic agents from readily available 4‐iminopiperidines, by a sequence of reactions that included nucleophilic addition of Grignard reagents and Bronsted acid‐mediated intramolecular cyclisation. Some of the compounds prepared have been tested in albine mice for spontaneous motor activity. All compounds prepared were characterized by ir and ¹H nmr spectroscopies and cg‐ms spectrometry.     

Organometallic Derivatization of the Nematocidal Drug Monepantel Leads to Promising Antiparasitic Drug Candidates

The discovery of novel drugs against animal parasites is in high demand due to drug‐resistance problems encountered around the world. Herein, the synthesis and characterization of 27 organic and organometallic derivatives of the recently launched nematocidal drug monepantel (Zolvix^®) are described. The compounds were isolated as racemates and were characterized by ¹H, ¹³C, and ¹⁹F NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and IR spectroscopy, and their purity was verified by microanalysis. The molecular structures of nine compounds were confirmed by X‐ray crystallography. The anthelmintic activity of the newly designed analogues was evaluated in vitro against the economically important parasites Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus colubriformis. Moderate nematocidal activity was observed for nine of the 27 compounds. Three compounds were confirmed as potentiators of a known monepantel target, the ACR‐23 ion channel. Production of reactive oxygen species may confer secondary activity to the organometallic analogues. Two compounds, namely, an organic precursor ( 3 a ) and a cymantrene analogue ( 9 a ), showed activities against microfilariae of Dirofilaria immitis in the low microgram per milliliter range.     

Thiazolopyridine analogs of nalidixic acid. 2. Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridines

A series of 2-substituted 4-ethyl-4,7-dihydro-7-oxothiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-6-carboxylic acids were synthesized. Antibacterial activity was tested in vitro. None of the new compounds prepared showed any interesting antibacterial activity in vitro against the strains tested.