Structural insights for the design of new PPARgamma partial agonists with high binding affinity and low transactivation activity

Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ (PPARγ) full agonists are molecules with powerful insulin-sensitizing action that are used as antidiabetic drugs. Unfortunately, these compounds also present various side effects. Recent results suggest that effective PPARγ agonists should show a low transactivation activity but a high binding affinity to inhibit phosphorylation at Ser273. We use several structure activity relationship studies of synthetic PPARγ agonists to explore the different binding features of full and partial PPARγ agonists with the aim of differentiating the features needed for binding and those needed for the transactivation activity of PPARγ. Our results suggest that effective partial agonists should have a hydrophobic moiety and an acceptor site with an appropriate conformation to interact with arm II and establish a hydrogen bond with Ser342 or an equivalent residue at arm III. Despite the fact that interactions with arm I increase the binding affinity, this region should be avoided in order to not increase the transactivation activity of potential PPARγ partial agonists.     

Assay of enzyme effectors

The effects of various classes of organic compounds and of metal ions on the catalytic activity of horseradish peroxidase in hydrogen peroxide-catalysed o-dianisidine oxidation and, on the activity of alkaline phosphatase in p-nitrophenyl phosphate hydrolysis have been studied. Enzymic methods have been developed for determination of sulphur compounds at 10(-5)-10(-4)M, nitrogen compounds at 2 x 10(-7)-3 x 10(-5)M mercury at 3 x 10(-7) mu/ml and lead at 6 x 10(-4) mu/ml concentration.     

Synthesis and In Vitro Study of Hybrid Heterocyclic's as Potential Nematicidal Agents

A series of novel 5‐((3aR,5S,6S,6aR)‐6‐((1‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)methoxy)‐2,2‐dimethyltetrahydrofuro[2,3‐d][1,3]dioxol‐5‐yl)‐3‐(4‐fluorophenyl)‐6‐phenyl‐3,3a,5,6‐tetrahydroisoxazolo[3,4‐d]thiazoles 10a–g were synthesized by the reaction of chalcone derivatives of 2‐((3aR,5S,6S,6aR)‐6‐((1‐(4‐chlorophenyl)‐1H‐1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)methoxy)‐2,2‐dimethyltetrahydrofuro[2,3‐d][1,3]dioxol‐5‐yl)‐3‐phenylthiazolidin‐4‐one 9 with hydroxylamine hydrochloride. The chemical structures of newly synthesized compounds were elucidated by IR, NMR, MS, and elemental analysis. The compounds 10 a–g were evaluated for their nematicidal activity against Dietylenchus myceliophagus and Caenorhabditis elegans ; compound 10e and 10f showed appreciable nematicidal activity. Further, the compounds 10a – g were screened for their antifungal activity against Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Aspergillus fumigates (HIC 6094), Trichophyton rubrum (IFO 9185), and Trichopyton mentagrophytes (IFO 40996). The compounds 10b and 10f displayed notable antifungal activity against all the microorganisms employed. The activity of these compounds is almost equal to the standard. It is also interesting to note that the compounds 10b and 10f and 10g showed activity towards C. albicans at the concentration of 3.75 μM, which is less than the concentration of the standard Amphotericin B.     

Syntheses of Lactam Derivatives of Chenodeoxycholic Acid and in vitro Antiproliferative Activity

With chenodeoxycholic acid as starting material,a series of lactam derivatives of chenodeoxycholic acid was synthesized and their antiproliferative activities against some cancer cells were determined.Among the synthesized derivatives,compounds 6 and 18 displayed distinct antiproliferative activity against PC-3,H-292,SKBR3 and Hey-1B cancer cells,and compounds 10,17 and 18 showed significant antiproliferative activity against SKBR3 cells.Our results reveal that the position of hydroximino on ring A or B of the parental scaffold dramatically affects the antiproliferative activity of these compounds.The conversion of 7-hydroximino to other substituent or 7-hydroximino to 3-hydroximino in the compounds resulted in a dramatic decrease of the antiproliferative activity,suggesting the importance of 7-hydroximino group for the biological activity of the compounds.The structure/activity correlation generated from the studies provides valuable information for the further design of novel chemotherapeutic drugs.     

含2-氯-5-吡啶甲基的双氰基取代乙烯酮缩胺类化合物的合成及生物活性

新烟碱类杀虫剂由于具有高效、低毒、无交互抗性和内吸性等特点,成为杀虫剂领域新的研究热点［１］．本文以Ｎｉｔｅｎｐｙｒａｍ为母体,首次合成了２－氰基－３－（２－氯－５－吡啶甲氨基）－３－甲硫基丙烯腈（９）,并以其为中间体合成了１９个双氰基取代的含２－氯...     

In Search for Multi-Target Ligands as Potential Agents for Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications—A Structure-Activity Relationship Study on Inhibitors of Aldose Reductase and Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex disease which currently affects more than 460 million people and is one of the leading cause of death worldwide. Its development implies numerous metabolic dysfunctions and the onset of hyperglycaemia-induced chronic complications. Multiple ligands can be rationally designed for the treatment of multifactorial diseases, such as DM, with the precise aim of simultaneously controlling multiple pathogenic mechanisms related to the disease and providing a more effective and safer therapeutic treatment compared to combinations of selective drugs. Starting from our previous findings that highlighted the possibility to target both aldose reductase (AR) and protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B), two enzymes strictly implicated in the development of DM and its complications, we synthesised 3-(5-arylidene-4-oxothiazolidin-3-yl)propanoic acids and analogous 2-butenoic acid derivatives, with the aim of balancing the effectiveness of dual AR/PTP1B inhibitors which we had identified as designed multiple ligands (DMLs). Out of the tested compounds, 4f exhibited well-balanced AR/PTP1B inhibitory effects at low micromolar concentrations, along with interesting insulin-sensitizing activity in murine C2C12 cell cultures. The SARs here highlighted along with their rationalization by in silico docking experiments into both target enzymes provide further insights into this class of inhibitors for their development as potential DML antidiabetic candidates.     

Synthesis of novel heterocycles with antimicrobial and surface activity

A new series of anionic surfactants with dual type of activity antimicrobial and surface activity have been synthesized by reaction of 4H‐3,1‐benzoxazinone 3 and quinazolinethione 10 with nitrogen nucleophiles and activated olefinic compounds. The compounds were evaluated for their surface activity as well as their antimicrobial and biodegradability properties.     

Studies on antiallergic agents. I. Synthesis and antiallergic activity of novel pyrazine derivatives.

Various pyrazine derivatives were synthesized and their antiallergic activity was examined. The inhibitory activity on allergic histamine release of the compounds bearing a 5-tetrazolyl group was more potent than that of the corresponding carboxyl derivatives. The introduction of -CONH- or -NHCO- between the pyrazine ring and the 5-tetrazolyl group as a spacer greatly enhanced the activity. N-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)-2-pyrazinecarboxamide (I-3) was estimated to exhibit nearly the same potency as disodium cromoglycate (DSCG). The structure-activity relationship among various derivatives modified by introducing some substituents onto the 3-, 5- or 6-position of the pyrazine ring of I-3 was investigated. The activity remained unchanged or was reduced when such substituents as methyl, chloro, methoxy, methylamino and dimethylamino were introduced at the 3- or 5-position. In contrast, 6-substitution with various alkylamino groups more or less increased the activity. Among them, the 6-dimethylamino (I-17c) and 6-(1-pyrrolidinyl) (I-34) derivative were proved to be most potent. The IC50 values (concentration which produces 50% inhibition of the allergic histamine release) of I-17c and I-34 were determined to be 4.7 x 10(-10) and 4.6 x 10(-10) M, respectively. These two compounds produced a potent inhibitory activity on passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in rat, not only by the intravenous route (ED50 = 0.0096 mg/kg for both compounds) but also by the oral route (ED50 = 0.19 and 0.18 mg/kg, respectively). On the other hand, when the pyrazine ring of some representative compounds was replaced with a pyridine ring, the inhibitory activity on histamine release was significantly reduced.     

Syringaldehyde as a scaffold for the synthesis of some biologically potent heterocycles

Syringaldehyde was utilized in synthesis of different heterocyclic systems. Some of the synthesized compounds 2 , 7 , 8 , 10 , 11 , and 13 were tested for antioxidant activity where they showed ability to inhibit oxidation in kidney and rat brain homogenates using 2, 2′-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS). Also, the activity against cancer was examined using the standard MTT method for two human tumor cell lines namely; mammary gland breast cancer MCF-7 and hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2. The highest activity as antioxidant and antitumor agents was exhibited by compounds 8 and 11 . However, moderate activities were shown by compounds 10 and 13 . While, compounds 2 , 7 showed weak activities.     

Synthesis of some heterocyclic compounds derived from indole as antimicrobial agents

Recently, indoles are considered interesting heterocyclic compounds due to their wide range of biological activities such as antimicrobial activity. Herein, some new indole derivatives containing heterocyclic moieties were synthesized using 3-chloro-1H-Indole-2-carbaldehyde (1) as a starting material, then allowed to react with compounds containing active methylene under Knoevenagel condensation and afforded the corresponding compounds (2, 3, 9). Also, the compound (1) when allowed to react with hydrazine derivatives gave the corresponding thiosemiccarbazone, semicarbazone, and hydrazone derivatives (4, 5, 6). Reaction of thiosemicarbazone derivatives with α-halognated carbonyl compounds gave the thiazolyl indole derivatives (10, 12a–b). Cyclic chalcones (11a–c) were obtained when compound (10) reacted with different aromatic aldehydes. The structures of all new synthesized compounds were confirmed on the basis of spectral analysis, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and MS spectroscopy. All synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity. Compounds (2, 5, 7, 8, 11a, 12a) showed high antibacterial activity and compounds (3, 6, 9, 10, 11a, 12a) showed high antifungal activity.     

Design,Synthesis, and Antitumor Activity of Olmutinib Derivatives Containing Acrylamide Moiety

Two series of olmutinib derivatives containing an acrylamide moiety were designed and synthesized, and their IC₅₀ values against cancer cell lines (A549, H1975, NCI-H460, LO2, and MCF-7) were evaluated. Most of the compounds exhibited moderate cytotoxic activity against the five cancer cell lines. The most promising compound, H10, showed not only excellent activity against EGFR kinase but also positive biological activity against PI3K kinase. The structure–activity relationship (SAR) suggested that the introduction of dimethylamine scaffolds with smaller spatial structures was more favorable for antitumor activity. Additionally, the substitution of different acrylamide side chains had different effects on the activity of compounds. Generally, compounds H7 and H10 were confirmed as promising antitumor agents.     

N-苯甲酰基-N’-1,3,4-噻二唑-2-基硫脲的合成及生物活性研究

本文以苯甲酸为原料,经酰氯化、酰化反应得到中间体苯甲酰基异硫氰酸酯,再与2-氨基-1,3,4-噻二唑经加成反应合成并表征了10种N-苯甲酰基-N’-1,3,4-噻二唑-2-基硫脲3a-3j。初步生物活性测试结果表明:当浓度为10 mg/L时,3a～3d对小麦生根和发芽有一定的调节活性。当浓度为100 mg/L时,大部分化合物对黄瓜灰霉病菌、黄瓜炭疽病菌、水稻纹枯病菌、水稻稻瘟病菌有明显的抑制活性,而对棉花枯萎病菌的抑制活性较差。目标化合物的取代基会影响其生长调节活性和抑菌活性。结合量化计算结果讨论了化合物结构对抑菌活性的影响。     

Chemical composition of Argentinean propolis collected in extreme regions and its relation with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities

This paper reveals, for the first time, the functional properties of propolis from an extreme region of Argentine (El Rincón, Province of Catamarca, Argentina), as well as the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds. The antioxidant activity was determined by the ABTS method and beta-carotene bleaching. The antibacterial activity was determined on methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by the microdilution method and bioautographic assays. Twelve compounds were isolated and identified by NMR spectroscopy. The main bioactive compounds were 2',4'-dihydroxy-3'-methoxychalcone (3), 2',4'-dihydroxychalcone (9), 2',4',4-trihydroxy-6'- methoxychalcone (8), 5-hydroxy-4',7-dimethoxyflavone (4), 4',5-dihydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyflavone (10) and 7-hydroxy- 5,8-dimethoxyflavone (11). All compounds were active against clinical isolates (MIC50 10 microg/mL) and displayed antioxidant activity (SC50 values of 20 microg/mL). The MIC and SC50 values of the isolated compounds were lower than those obtained with crude propolis extracts, chloroform sub-extracts and isolated fractions.     

苯基取代的苯并噻唑胺双苯甲酰胺衍生物的合成及生物活性

以取代苯甲酸和取代邻氨基苯甲酸为起始原料,设计合成了13个含取代苯并噻唑胺邻甲酰氨基苯甲酰胺类化合物,其结构经1H NMR、13C NMR、IR及元素分析确证。 初步生物活性测试结果表明,在500 mg/L目标化合物浓度下,对黄瓜花叶病毒有一定抑制作用。 采用MTT法进行化合物抑制PC3癌细胞体外活性测试,结果表明,所合成的化合物具有不同程度的抑制PC3癌细胞活性,其中化合物4f在10 μmol/L浓度下对PC3的抑制率为74.2%。     

Design,synthesis and biological evaluation of 5-(2-(4-(substituted benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)piperazin-1-yl)acetyl)indolin-2-one and 5-(2-(4-substitutedpiperazin-1-yl)acetyl)indolin-2-one analogues as novel anti-tubercular agents

A series of thirty-six novel 5-(2-(4-(benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)piperazin-1-yl)acetyl)indolin-2-one and 5-(2-(4-substitutedpiperazin-1-yl)acetyl)indolin-2-one analogues were synthesized, characterized and screened for their in vitro anti-tubercular activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv strain. These compounds exhibited minimum inhibitory concentration between 1.56 and 50 μg/mL. Among these derivatives, compounds 10c, 10d, 10j, 10o and 10v (MIC 6.25 μg/mL) displayed moderate activity, while compounds 10e, 10l, 10q, 10w,10x, 12d, 12e and 12i (MIC 3.12 μg/mL) showed good anti-tubercular activity and compounds 10f, 10k, 10p, 10r, 12f, 12j and 12k (MIC 1.56 μg/mL) exhibited excellent anti-tubercular activity. In addition, MTT assay was accomplished on the active analogues of the series against mouse macrophage (RAW 264.7) cells to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of the newly synthesized compounds and selectivity index of the compounds was determined.     

Synthesis and antiviral activities of synthetic glutarimide derivatives

A series of novel glutarimide compounds were synthesized and their antiviral activities were evaluated. The compounds displaying the strongest antiviral activities included 5, 6f, 7e and 9 against coxsackievirus B3 (Cox B3), 10 and 6f against influenza virus A (influenza A) and 7a against herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). However, most of the synthetic glutarimides showed comparatively much weaker activity against influenza A, Cox B3 and HSV-2 than the natural glutarimide compounds tested. Based on the results, it seemed likely that a conjugated system at the β-substituted moiety provides stronger antiviral activity.     

Chemical constituents from Farfugium japonicum var. formosanum

Two new eremophilenolides, 6beta,8beta,10beta-trihydroxyeremophil-7(11)-en-12,8-olide (1) and 3beta-acetoxy-8alpha-hydroxy-6beta-methoxyeremophila-7(11),9-dien-12,8-olide (2) along with twenty-nine other compounds were obtained from the methanolic extracts of the aerial parts and rhizomes of Farfugium japonicum (L.) Kitam. var. formosanum (Hayata) Kitam. (Compositae = Asteraceae). The structures of the isolated compounds were characterized and identified by spectral techniques. Compounds 5, 6, 10, 12-24, 29, and 30, were reported for the first time from this genus. Cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory activity of the isolated compounds were evaluated. Compounds 3 and 16 possessed moderate cytotoxicity against human breast cancer cell line (MCF 7). Compounds 3, 16, 25 and 26 exhibited moderate cytotoxicity against hepatoma cells (Hep G2 and Hep 3B). With respect to the anti-inflammatory activity, compounds 15 and 16 (each 10 microg/mL) inhibited superoxide anion generation by human neutrophils in response to fMLP/CB by 92.0% and 87.3%, respectively.     

N-(2-(取代苯并噻唑-2-氨基甲酰基)-取代苯基)-4-氟苯甲酰胺衍生物的合成及生物活性

以对氟苯甲酸和取代邻氨基苯甲酸为起始原料,设计并合成11个含氟基苯并噻唑基邻甲酰氨基苯甲酰胺类化合物,其结构经1 H NMR、13C NMR、IR及元素分析确证.初步生物活性测试结果表明,在500 mg/L浓度下部分化合物对烟草花叶病毒(TMV)有一定抑制作用.采用MTT法进行化合物抑制PC3及Bcap-37癌细胞体外活性测试,结果表明所合成的化合物具有不同程度的抑制PC3和Bcap-37癌细胞活性,其中化合物4d在10 μmol·L-1浓度下对PC3和及Bcap-37的抑制率分别为73.2％和68.1％.     

二茂铁基1,3,4-三唑席夫碱衍生物合成及生物活性和电化学性质

首次合成了二茂铁基-1,3,4-三唑Schiff碱衍生物（5a~5e）,利用IR、1H NMR和HRMS等手段对其进行了结构表征。 用黄瓜子叶生根法以及小麦芽鞘法,分别测试化合物的细胞分裂素活性和生长素活性。 结果表明,在10 mg/L浓度下,有4个化合物的子叶生根促进作用为46.9%~73.6％,比对参照物的细胞分裂活性更高,但生长素活性不明显,化合物5c仅提高25％;化合物的除草活性在68%~72%之间。 以石墨烯修饰的玻碳电极为工作电极,在Britton-Robison缓冲溶液中,研究了目标化合物电化学行为。 结果表明,在pH值为2或3的溶液中,合成目标化合物具有良好的氧化还原可逆性,氧化峰电流对数（lg Ipc）与扫描速度对数(lg v)、浓度对数(lg c)均呈现良好线性关系,目标化合物(5a~5d)的电子转移过程均受吸附-扩散混合控制,该类化合物的循环伏安法最低检出限为10-5 mol/L。     

Discovery of a series of pyridopyrimidine derivatives as potential topoisomerase I inhibitors

A series of new 3-benzoheterocyclic substituted pyridopyrimidines were designed and synthesized. Structures of the compounds were determined by IR, 1H NMR, and elemental analyses. The anti- proliferation activity of 13 novel compounds was evaluated in A549, HL-60, BGC-823 and SMMC-7721 cell lines. Compounds 3, 5, 7, 8, 9,10 showed potent inhibitory activity against the four tested cancer cell lines. These six compounds were examined for Top I inhibition at 100 μmol/L by measuring the relaxation of supercoiled DNA in plasmid pBR322. Most of the tested compounds inhibited the enzyme at this concentration. The most potent compound 9 was as potent as camptothecin.