Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory related activities of selected synthetic chalcones: structure-activity relationship studies using computational tools

Synthetic derivatives of 1-(2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-phenyl)-methanone were evaluated in-vitro for their activities related to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The antioxidant potential was determined by calculating reducing potential, OH and DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazine) radical scavenging activities. The in-vitro anti-inflammatory related activities of synthetic chalcones (SCs) were demonstrated by performing inhibition assays of trypsin, beta-glucuronidase and diene conjugates. The results of the various parameters studied shows that the selected derivatives were found to be effective reducing agents and were reactive towards stabilizing the OH and DPPH radicals. The compounds have showed moderate to poor or no inhibition profile towards trypsin and beta-glucuronidase, but were found to be effective inhibitor of dien conjugates (hydroperoxides). An attempt has been made to define structure activity relationship using BioMed CAChe 6.1.10: a computer-aided molecular modeling tool which applies equations from classical and quantum mechanics. The experimental and in silico results of the present investigation shows that the basic nucleus 1-(2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-4,6-dimethoxy-phenyl)-methanone can be considered as a potential candidate for the design and development of lead antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents.     

A Novel Series of 3,4‐Disubstituted Dihydropyrazoles: Synthesis and Evaluation for MAO Enzyme Inhibition

In this study, the authors have designed and synthesized a novel series of 3‐acyl‐4‐aryl‐4,5‐dihydropyrazoles, with the aim to obtain new potential scaffolds for the inhibition of both isoforms of monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzyme. The synthetic pathway to these compounds includes as a key step the 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction of diazomethane with a chalcone. All the compounds were fully characterized by means of spectroscopic and analytical data and showed specific inhibition against MAO A.     

3,6-Dialkyl-2-hydroxypyrazine 1-oxides as acyl carriers

3,6-Dialkyl-2-hydroxypyrazine 1-oxides were found to be useful as acyl carriers. Benzoyl derivatives were convenient reagents for benzoylation of amines and hydroxy compounds.     

N-哌嗪烷基酰胺类化合物的合成与DNA相互作用及生理活性

为研究多胺类化合物的抗肿瘤活性, 合成了9个哌嗪烷基酰胺衍生物, 其结构经¹H NMR, MS及元素分析确证. 合成的化合物与三个作为酰化剂的消炎药物萘普生、布洛芬和联苯乙酸及抗癌药物五氟尿嘧啶一并对人口腔上皮癌细胞(KB)、人肺癌细胞(A-549)、乳腺癌细胞(MDA)、人肝癌细胞(Bel-7402)四种肿瘤细胞进行了体外抑制率测试. 结果表明, 所合成的化合物对KB细胞和Bel-7402细胞有正抑制作用, 但对A-549和MDA细胞呈负抑制作用, 意外的是四种商品药物也有类似结果. 还测试了对酪氨酸激酶的抑制作用, 未发现明显活性. 联苯乙酸和N-2-哌嗪基-乙基-4-联苯乙酰胺对DNA荧光光谱的影响表明联苯乙酸可嵌入DNA而后者没有表现出多胺衍生物与DNA的嵌入式作用.     

Synthesis, characterization, X-ray crystallography, acetyl cholinesterase inhibition and antioxidant activities of some novel ketone derivatives of gallic hydrazide-derived Schiff bases

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people and the pathogenesis of this disease is associated with oxidative stress. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors with antioxidant activities are considered potential treatments for AD. Some novel ketone derivatives of gallic hydrazide-derived Schiff bases were synthesized and examined for their antioxidant activities and in vitro and in silico acetyl cholinesterase inhibition. The compounds were characterized using spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assays revealed that all the compounds have strong antioxidant activities. N-(1-(5-bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)-ethylidene)-3,4,5-trihydroxybenzohydrazide (2) was the most potent inhibitor of human acetyl cholinesterase, giving an inhibition rate of 77% at 100 μM. Molecular docking simulation of the ligand-enzyme complex suggested that the ligand may be positioned in the enzyme's active-site gorge, interacting with residues in the peripheral anionic subsite (PAS) and acyl binding pocket (ABP). The current work warrants further preclinical studies to assess the potential for these novel compounds for the treatment of AD.     

Chemistry and biological significance of essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus from Pakistan

Steam distilled oil of Cymbopogon citratus was analyzed by Gas Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and citral was found as major constituent. The oil exhibited significant inhibition of beta-glucuronidase activity and also showed activities against some tested human, plant and animal pathogens. The minimum inhibitory concentrations could not be determined due to the lack of some chemicals.     

Palladium oxide nanoparticles supported on graphene oxide: A convenient heterogeneous catalyst for reduction of various carbonyl compounds using triethylsilane

Palladium oxide nanoparticles supported on graphene oxide ‐ triethylsilane was found to be an effective reductive system for a broad range of reduction processes, including the reduction of various carbonyl compounds such as aromatic aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols or methyl arene compounds, aromatic ketones to their respective alcohols or saturated compounds, aromatic acyl chlorides to their reduced compounds. The desired products were obtained in good to excellent yields under mild conditions. The heterogeneous environmentally friendly catalyst can be easily separated from the reaction mixture through a simple filtration, facilitating purification of the prepared compounds.     

马来松香酸基酰胺化合物的合成及除草活性

以马来松香酸为原料,经酰氯化和与苯胺类化合物的N-酰化反应后,得到9个新颖的马来松香酸基酰胺类化合物,其结构均经1H NMR、13C NMR、IR和元素分析确证。初步的除草活性测试表明,在浓度为100μg/mL时,目标产物对油菜的胚根生长有一定抑制作用,其中化合物3c(R=4-ClC6H4)的活性最好,抑制率为66.1%。     

Synthesis and biological evaluation of azido- and aziridino-hydroxyl-beta-lactams through stereo- and regioselective epoxide ring opening

Two new classes of azido- and aziridino-hydroxyl-beta-lactam containing structures have been prepared by means of a stereo- and regioselective epoxide ring opening. The straightforwardness of the procedure makes this strategy useful for the synthesis of potentially bioactive compounds. Some selected examples showed promising activity in acyl CoA-cholesterol acyltransferase inhibition assays.     

基于昆虫气味结合蛋白的新型酰基哌啶类化合物的构效关系

利用Sybyl7.3软件对29个具有驱避活性的新型酰基哌啶类化合物与气味结合蛋白AgamOBP1的结合模式进行研究,发现二者之间的结合以疏水作用和水桥作用为主. 其中酰基哌啶类化合物末端的疏水片段可与AgamOBP1结合腔内狭长的疏水通道产生相互作用. 同时,其关键药效基团——酰基氧可通过HOH153与AgamOBP1中的关键残基Trp114和Gly92或Cys95形成多重氢键作用. 利用比较分子力场分析法（CoMFA）和比较分子相似性指数分析法（CoMSIA）构建了新型酰基哌啶类化合物的三维定量构效关系（3D-QSAR）模型,其交叉验证系数r_cv²分别为0.650和0.587. 研究表明,在CoMSIA模型中,疏水场、静电场和立体场组合所得的三维构效关系模型最佳,其中尤以疏水场对这类酰基哌啶类化合物的驱避活性最为重要. 基于AgamOBP1靶标结合口袋特征和酰基哌啶类化合物的3D-QSAR模型得出具有驱避活性的酰基哌啶类化合物的构效关系如下：在酰基C上引入一定碳链长度的疏水基团可使化合物表现出驱避活性,其中又以含9~10个C的化合物的驱避活性最佳,这与AgamOBP1结合口袋的疏水性质密不可分;当酰基端碳链长度一定时,在哌啶环上不宜引入立体效应过大的取代基,这是由AgamOBP1结合口袋的大小决定的;与哌啶N相连的酰基作为氢键受体基团,对于化合物识别与结合AgamOBP1蛋白至关重要.     

Pennelliiside D,a New Acyl Glucose from Solanum pennellii and Chemical Synthesis of Pennelliisides

Acyl glucoses are a group of specialized metabolites produced by Solanaceae. Solanum pennellii, a wild-type tomato plant, produces acyl glucoses in its hair-like epidermal structures known as trichomes. These compounds have been found to be herbicides, microbial growth inhibitors, or allelopathic compounds. However, there are a few reports regarding isolation and investigation of biological activities of acyl glucoses in its pure form due to the difficulty of isolation. Here, we report a new acyl glucose, pennelliiside D, isolated and identified from S. pennellii. Its structure was determined by 1D NMR and 2D NMR, together with FD-MS analysis. To clarify the absolute configuration of the acyl moiety of 2-methylbutyryl in the natural compound, two possible isomers were synthesized starting from β-D-glucose pentaacetate. By comparing the spectroscopic data of natural and synthesized compounds of isomers, the structure of pennelliiside D was confirmed to be 3,4-O-diisobutyryl-2-O-((S)-2-methylbutyryl)-D-glucose. Pennelliiside D and its constituent fatty acid moiety, (S)-2-methylbutanoic acid, did not show root growth-inhibitory activity. Additionally, in this study, chemical synthesis pathways toward pennelliisides A and B were adapted to give 1,6-O-dibenzylpennelliisides A and B.     

The design,synthesis and biological evaluation of neuraminic acid-based probes of Vibrio cholerae sialidase

A molecular modelling study using the program GRID has been used to investigate the structural requirements of a potential inhibitor binding to Vibrio cholerae sialidase. A number of favourable interactions were predicted between the sialidase and Neu2en derivatives containing hydroxyl- or halogen-substituted acyl groups on the C-5 amine. As a result of this study, a detailed analysis of the interactions of C-5-substituted Neu2en derivatives with the active site of V. cholerae sialidase was undertaken using a conformational searching routine based on molecular dynamics. Based on the results of these molecular design studies several N-acyl-Neu2en-based probes were prepared and evaluated for sialidase inhibition. As envisaged, and pleasingly, the designed compounds were found to be accommodated by the enzyme’s active site architecture, and to be strong inhibitors of V. cholerae sialidase.     

Oxidation-Reduction Condensation a New Method for Peptide Synthesis

Organic trivalent phosphorous compounds such as trialkyl phosphites and trialkyl or triarylphosphines are well known to be powerful deoxygenation reagents and have been used in various reduction reactions. But, it is rather a new aspect to make use of their property of deoxygenation for the gsneration of active acyl groups. Since the discovery of the rezcticn of mercuric acetate with trivalent phosphorous coqounds to yield acetic anhydride, our attention has been fccused on the generation of acyl groups and several novel reactions have been found which are applicable to the preparation of acid anhydride and peptide linkages. In considering these reactions described herein, it is necessary to choose appropriate oxidation reagents together with reducing reagents (trivalent phosphcrous compounds) because these dehydration reactions essentially proceed via an oxiaation reduction process as depicted in the following scheme.     

Telomerase Inhibitors from Cyanobacteria: Isolation and Synthesis of Sulfoquinovosyl Diacylglycerols from Microcystis aeruguinosa PCC 7806

By using the Telospot assay, 27 different extracts of cyanobacteria were evaluated for telomerase inhibition. All extracts showed varying, but significant activity. We selected Microcystis aeruguinosa PCC 7806 to identify the active compound and a bioassay guided fractionation led us to isolate mixtures of sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerols (SQDGs), which were identified by 2D NMR and MS/MS experiments. Pure SQDG derivatives were then synthesized. The IC₅₀ values of pure synthetic sulfoquinovosyl dipalmitoylglycerol and the monopalmitoylated derivative against telomerase were determined to be 17 and 40 μM , respectively. A structure–activity relationship study allowed the identification of compounds with modified lipophilic acyl groups that display improved activity.     

A comparative study of essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and some members of the genus Citrus

Steam distilled oils of some species of the genus Citrus and Cymbopogon citratus were analyzed by GC-MS. It is observed that citral b was the most common constituent of the oils, which could be a good inhibitor of beta-glucuronidase as all the tested essential oils showed significant inhibition of beta-glucuronidase. IC50 values of a mixture of citral a and b also proved the hypothesis. The same oils also exhibited positive response against tested microbes.     

Synthesis of Geraniol Esters in a Continuous-Flow Packed-Bed Reactor of Immobilized Lipase: Optimization of Process Parameters and Kinetic Modeling

With increasing demand for perfumes, flavors, beverages, and pharmaceuticals, the various associated industries are resorting to different approaches to enhance yields of desired compounds. The use of fixed-bed biocatalytic reactors in some of the processes for making fine chemicals will be of great value because the reaction times could be reduced substantially as well as high conversion and yields obtained. In the current study, a continuous-flow packed-bed reactor of immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B (Novozym 435) was employed for synthesis of various geraniol esters. Optimization of process parameters such as biocatalyst screening, effect of solvent, mole ratio, temperature and acyl donors was studied in a continuous-flow packed-bed reactor. Maximum conversion of ~ 87% of geranyl propionate was achieved in 15 min residence time at 70 °C using geraniol and propionic acid with a 1:1 mol ratio. Novozym 435 was found to be the most active and stable biocatalyst among all tested. Ternary complex mechanism with propionic acid inhibition was found to fit the data.     

Approach to the study of C-glycosyl flavones acylated with aliphatic and aromatic acids from Spergularia rubra by high-performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection/electrospray ionization multi-stage mass spectrometry

The use of mass spectrometry (MS) coupled to liquid chromatography (LC) as working tool for the study of the C-glycosyl flavones acylated with aliphatic and aromatic acids has allowed the tentative characterization of these compounds in Spergularia rubra and the establishment of the position of the acylation on the sugar moiety of the C-glycosylation by use of MS data. The combination of retention time (Rt), ultraviolet (UV) and MS(n) data of the compounds revealed their C-glycosyl flavone nature, being luteolin, apigenin and chrysoeriol derivatives. Ten non-acylated flavones were identified, from which six are described for the first time (one 7-O-glycosyl-6,8-diC-glycosyl flavone, four 6,8-diC-glycosyl flavones and one 2"-O-glycosyl-6-C-glycosyl flavone). Twenty-six acylated derivatives were also found for the first time. These compounds are grouped in three classes, namely, C-glycosyl flavones acylated with aliphatic acids, with aromatic acids or with a mixed acylation. The first group is characterized by the presence of one 6,8-diC-(acetyl)glycosyl flavone, four 6,8-diC-(malonyl)glycosyl flavones and two 7-O-glycosyl-6,8-diC-(malonyl)glycosyl flavones, while in the second one twelve 6,8-diC-(acyl)glycosyl flavones and two 7-O-glycosyl-6,8-diC-(acyl)glycosyl flavones are described. The last class contained five 6,8-diC-(malonyl,acyl)glycosyl flavones. No previous work has described the presence of C-glycosyl flavones acylated with aliphatic acids in this genus.     

Identification of novel alpha-glucosidase inhibitors by screening libraries based on N- [4-(benzyloxy) benzoyl] alanine derivatives

A library of 72 compounds related to N- [4-(benzyloxy) benzoyl]alanine (I) was synthesized, prepared and screened for alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Four compounds showed potent inhibition, six compounds moderate inhibition, and 16 were weak inhibitors. One compound, N- [4-(benzyloxy) benzoyl] serine, was found to be a potent inhibitor of alpha-glucosidase with 100% inhibition at 1 micro M. This inhibitor was at least five times more potent than the lead compound I.     

烷基和酰基钴化合物合成方法研究进展

总结了烷基和酰基钴化合物及其膦配体衍生物的合成方法,综述了其合成方法研究进展.指出烷基和酰基钴化合物是多种重要催化反应如氢甲酰化反应、甲醇同系化反应、酰胺羰基化反应的循环中间体;近年来,烷基和酰基钴化合物因可以催化羰基化聚合反应而引起了广泛的关注.     

Novel and anti-inflammatory constituents of Garcinia subelliptica

Four novel phloroglucinol derivatives, garcinielliptones A (1), B (2), C (3), D (4), a novel triterpenoid, garcinielliptone E (5), and three known compounds were isolated from the seeds of Garcinia subelliptica. The structures, including relative configurations, were elucidated by means of spectroscopic data. Known compounds garsubellin A (6) and garcinielliptin oxide (7) showed potent inhibitory effects on the release of beta-glucuronidase, and beta-glucuronidase and histamine, respectively, from peritoneal mast cells stimulated with compound 48/80 in a concentration-dependent manner with IC(50) values of 15.6+/-2.5, and 18.2+/-3.6 and 20.0+/-2.7 microM, respectively. Compound 7 showed potent inhibitory effects on the release of beta-glucuronidase and lysozyme from neutrophils stimulated with formyl-Met-Leu-Phe(fMLP)/cytochalasin B (CB) in a concentration-dependent manner with IC(50) values of 15.7+/-3.0 and 23.9+/-3.2 microM, respectively. Compound 7 also showed potent inhibitory effect on superoxide formation from neutrophils stimulated with fMLP/CB also in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC(50) value of 17.9+/-1.5 microM.