Design,identification, antifungal evaluation and molecular modeling of chlorotetaine derivatives as new anti-fungal agents

Abstract

It is feasible to rationally modify existing bioactive components for new drug development, achieving molecules with improved biological activities. In this study, rational modification of chlorotetaine was carried out following in silico molecular modelling to enhance interactions between the fungal oligopeptide transmembrane transporter PTR22 and the ligand. The peptide obtained with the lowest docking energy, Lys-chlorotetaine (LC), displayed an improved antifungal effect compared with chlorotetaine. The lowest minimum inhibitory concentration observed against a tested pathogen was 1.47?µg/mL (Candida krusei CBS573), which was satisfactory. To thoroughly explore the detailed interactions between the transporter and LC, molecular dynamics simulation was also performed, which revealed that LC could bind to the transporter via different intermolecular interactions from chlorotetaine, and predicted electrostatic interactions (salt-bridges) would enable the more efficient release of LC. This study provides a simple and reliable method for the rational modification of oligopeptide antibiotics.     

Biochemical Characterization of Raw-starch-digesting Alpha Amylase Purified from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Bacillus amyloliquefaciens</Emphasis>

Alpha amylase (E.C. 3.2.1.1) of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens produced by submerged fermentation was purified to near homogeneity by ion exchange chromatography. Through the process 38.6-fold increase in purity with a specific activity of 72 U/mg proteins was obtained. The apparent molecular weight of the purified enzyme was found to be 58 kDa by SDS-PAGE. The enzyme was relatively stable between pH 5.0–8.0 and temperature between 50 and 60°C. The enzyme did not show any obligate requirement of metal ions but Ca²⁺ and Cu²⁺ enhanced the enzyme activity marginally and the thermostability was enhanced in the presence of Ca²⁺ ions. The purified enzyme exhibited maximal substrate specificity for amylose and efficiency in digesting various raw starches. The K _m and V _max of the enzyme was determined using both amylose and soluble starch as substrate. The analysis of the hydrolyzed products of soluble starch by thin layer chromatography showed the yield of maltosaccharides after 6 h of hydrolysis.     

Chemical analysis of the semipurified extract of Paullinia cupana and evaluation of in vitro inhibitory effects against Helicobacter pylori

Abstract

Paullinia cupana Kunth, commonly known as guarana, is a native Brazilian plant species from the Amazon area that presents various biological effects, including antimicrobial action. The aim of this study was to chemically analyse the semipurified aqueous extract (AqF) of the plant and to evaluate the activity of crude (CE), ethyl-acetate (EAF), and AqF extracts against Helicobacter pylori. The chemical profile of AqF was determined based on solid analysis ¹³C-NMR, direct infusion mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), and MALDI-TOF. The ¹³C-NMR spectrum showed characteristics of flavan-3-ol and oligomeric proanthocyanidins. ESI-MS revealed the presence of procyanidin, caffeic acid and its derivatives. MALDI-TOF analysis detected procyanidins of up to 6 units and profisetinidins of up to 5 units. Whereas CE and EAF showed inhibitory activity against H. pylori, CE, EAF, and AqF presented not high inhibitory activity against urease. The results demonstrate the potential of P. cupana to control and prevent H. pylori infection.     

Substrate Related O,O-Dialkyldipeptidylaminophosphonates,A New Type of Thrombin Inhibitor

Abstract

The facile reduction of O,O-dialkyl 1-hydroxyiminoalkanephosphonate precursors, using LiBH₄/Me₃SiCl in THF at ambient temperature, conveniently affords O,O-dialkyl 1-aminoalkanephosphonates in good yield and high state of purity. O,O-Dialkyl 1-aminobenzylphosphonates may be prepared in high yield and purity from catalytic hydrogenolysis of their 1-benzylaminobenzylphosphonate precursors. These biologically active aminophosphonates, when coupled to substrate derived dipeptides, produced a range of novel phosphonotripeptides based upon the ‘fibrinogen-like’ sequence H-D-Phe-Pro-Arg; where the phosphorus structural units replace the ‘Pl’Arg. These tripeptides showed a marked inhibitory specificity towards the trypsin-like serine protease thrombin, a ubiquitous enzyme that plays a crucial role in the cardiovascular system. The compounds possess an initial K_i in-vitro in the micromolar range against thrombin. Further enzyme kinetic analysis of the compound Z-D-Dpa-Pro-Pgl^P(OiPr)₂ (IC₅₀ 11.7 micromolar), showed that it displayed competitive inhibition characteristics toward thrombin, in contrast to the two stage slow-tight binding kinetics that had been shown by the analogous O,O-diphenyl derivative.     

黄烷类衍生物的合成及其生物活性研究

An efficient and feasible synthetic approach was developed for the synthesis of an array of new flavane derivafives from the substituted benzaldehyde with the reduction of chalcones and subsequent cyclization as the key steps. The purity and structure of the products were confirmed by the elemental analysis and a combination of its IR, ^1H and ^13C NMR, and mass spectra. These synthetic compounds were tested for xanthine oxidase （XO） inhibitions and antifungal actions against Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus sp. and Trichophyton rubrum. 7-Hydrazinocarbonylmethoxy-4＇-methoxyflavane （9） was found to be the most XO inhibitory with IC50=76.4 μmol/L, and the most potent antifungal compound was 4＇-hydrazinocarbonylmethoxyflavane （12） with minimal inhibition concentration MIC=8 μg/mL against Trichophyton rubrum.     

Bacteriostatic activities of N-substituted tris-thioureas bearing amino acid and aniline substituents

A series of tri-substituted thiourea derivatives were synthesized by the reaction of 1,3,5-triacetylbenzoyl isothiocyanate with aminoacids and aniline derivatives. All thiourea derivatives were characterized by FT-IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. Antibacterial activities against wild-type Escherichia coli American Type Culture Collection 8739 were determined by use of the turbidimetric methodto evaluate the effect of varying amino groups on the synthesized thioureas. Tris-thiourea derivatives bearing ortho-chloroaryl substituents showed excellent antibacterial activity against E. coli with minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 96 ppm. The optimum inhibition was dependent on the type of amines and the position of the halogen in aniline.     

Synthesis,antimicrobial activity and QSAR studies of 2,5-disubstituted benzoxazoles

In this study, a new series of 2,5-disubstituted benzoxazoles was synthesized and their structures were elucidated by elemental analysis, MASS, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR and IR spectral data. Newly and previously synthesized 2,5-disubstituted benzoxazole derivatives were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activity against standard strains and their drug-resistant isolates. Microbiological results showed that the compounds presented a large spectrum of activity having MIC values of 250–7.8 µg mL^?1 against the tested microorganisms. Among the newly synthesized derivatives 3–22, compound 11 was the most active against Candida krusei out of all; however, it was one dilution less potent than standard drug fluconazole. In addition, all the new and previous compounds were more active than standard drugs ampicillin trihydrate and rifampicin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its gentamicin-resistant isolate. The 2D-QSAR (Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationship) analysis of a set of newly and previously synthesized benzoxazoles tested for growth inhibitory activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was also performed by using multivariable regression analysis. The activity contributions for substituent effects of these compounds were determined from the correlation equation for predictions of the lead optimization.     

Synthesis,characterization, antibacterial,and thermal studies of unsymmetrical Schiff-base complexes of cobalt(II)

Cobalt(II) complexes of a new series of unsymmetrical Schiff bases have been synthesized and characterized by their elemental analyses, melting points, magnetic susceptibility, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, infrared (IR), and electronic spectral measurements. The purity of the ligands and the metal complexes are confirmed by microanalysis, while the unsymmetrical nature of the ligands was further corroborated by ¹H-NMR. Comparison of the IR spectra of the Schiff bases and their metal complexes confirm that the Schiff bases are tetradentate and coordinated via N₂O₂ chromophore. The magnetic moments and electronic spectral data support square-planar geometry for the cobalt(II) complexes. The complexes were thermally stable to 372.3°C and their thermal decomposition was generally via the partial loss of the organic moiety. The Schiff bases and their complexes were screened for in vitro antibacterial activities against 10 human pathogenic bacteria and their minimum inhibitory concentrations were determined. Both the free ligands and cobalt(II) complexes exhibit antibacterial activities against some strains of the microorganisms, which in a number of cases were comparable with, or higher than, that of chloramphenicol.     

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.     

Efficient isolation and purification of five products from microbial biotransformation of cinobufagin by high‐speed counter‐current chromatography

An efficient separation method of using high‐speed counter‐current chromatography was successfully established to directly purify cytotoxic transformed products of cinobufagin by Cordyceps militaris. The two‐phase solvent system composed of n‐hexane–ethyl acetate–methanol–water (4:6:3:4, v/v) was used in high‐speed counter‐current chromatography. A total of 9 mg of 4β,12α‐dihydroxyl‐cinobufagin ( 1 ), 15 mg of 12β‐hydroxyl‐cinobufagin ( 2 ), 8 mg of 5β‐hydroxyl‐cinobufagin ( 3 ), 12 mg of deacetylcinobufagin ( 4 ) and 6 mg of 3‐keto‐cinobufagin ( 5 ) were obtained in a one‐step separation from 400 mg of the crude extract with purity of 98.7, 97.2, 90.6, 99.1 and 99.4%, respectively, as determined by HPLC. Their chemical structures were identified on the basis of ¹H‐NMR and ¹³C‐NMR technology. All products ( 1 – 5 ) showed the potent activities against human carcinoma cervicis (Hela) and malignant melanoma (A375) cells in vitro.     

Preparative separation of bioactive compounds from essential oil of Flaveria bidentis (L.) Kuntze using steam distillation extraction and one step high‐speed counter‐current chromatography

In order to utilize and control the invasive weed, bioactive compounds from essential oil of Flaveria bidentis (L.) Kuntze were studied. Steam distillation extraction and one step high‐speed counter‐current chromatography were applied to separate and purify the caryophyllene oxide, 7,11‐dimethyl‐3‐methylene‐1,6,10‐dodecatriene, and caryophyllene from essential oil of Flaveria bidentis (L.) Kuntze. The two‐phase solvent system containing n‐hexane/acetonitrile/ethanol (5:4:3, v/v/v) was selected for the one step separation mode according to the partition coefficient values (K) of the target compounds and the separation factor (α). The purity of each isolated fraction after a single high‐speed counter‐current chromatography run was determined by high performance liquid chromatography. A 3.2 mg of caryophyllene oxide at a purity of 92.6%, 10.4 mg of 7,11‐dimethyl‐3‐methylene‐1,6,10‐dodecatriene at a purity of 99.1% and 5.7 mg of caryophyllene at a purity of 98.8% were obtained from 200 mg essential oil of Flaveria bidentis (L.) Kuntze. The chemical structures of these components were identified by GC‐MS, ¹H‐NMR, and ¹³C‐NMR.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and urease inhibition studies of two new Schiff-base copper complexes derived from n-butylamine

Two Schiff-base copper(II) complexes, bis(N-n-butyl-5-chlorosalicylaldiminato) copper(II) (1) and bis(N-n-butyl-4-methoxysalicylaldiminato) copper(II) (2), were synthesized and their solid-state structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 displays a distorted square-planar geometry, while 2 possesses square-planar geometry. Copper(II) complexes 1 and 2 showed strong inhibitory activity against jack bean urease (IC₅₀?=?2.7, 3.5?µmol?L^?1), compared with acetohydroxamic acid (IC₅₀?=?63.00?µmol?L^?1). A molecular modeling study was carried out via the DOCK program to gain understanding of the potent inhibitory activity of these copper species against jack bean urease.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,and Biological Activity of Novel Anthranilic Diamide Insecticide Containing Propargyl Ether Group

In search of environmentally benign insecticides with high activity, low toxicity, and low residue, a series of novel anthranilic diamide containing propargyl ether were designed and synthesized. All compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectroscopy, high‐resolution mass spectrometry, or elemental analysis. The single crystal structure of 18g was determined by X‐ray diffraction. The insecticidal activities against Lepidoptera pests of the new compounds were evaluated. Their insecticidal activities against oriental armyworm (Mythimna separata) and diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) indicated that most of the compounds showed moderate to high activities at the tested concentration.     

Tupisteroide A–C,three new polyhydroxylated steroidal constituents from the roots of Tupistra chinensis

Three new steroidal compounds with polyhydroxy groups, tupisteroide A–C (1–3), were obtained from the roots of Tupistra chinensis, together with one known compound (4) that was isolated from this plant for the first time. The structures of tupisteroide A–C were determined on the basis of one‐ and two‐dimensional NMR spectroscopy, including ¹H–¹H Correlation Spectroscopy, Heteronuclear Multiple Bond Correlation, and Heteronuclear Single Quantum Coherence experiments. The isolated compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities against A549, HepG2, and CaSki cancer cell lines in vitro. Among them, compounds 1, 2, and 4 did not show significant inhibitory activity, but compound 3 showed cytotoxicity against A549 cancer cell lines with IC₅₀ values of 25.0 μM. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and In Vitro Antibacterial Activities of Macromolecules Derived from Bis‐Chalcone

We investigated the antibacterial activity of some new macromolecules such as bis‐pyrazoline, bis‐pyrazole, bis‐pyrimidines prepared from the reaction of bis‐chalcone with thiosemicarbazide/phenyl hydrazine/guanidine hydrochloride/thiourea. All the macromolecules have been characterized by IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, mass and elemental analyses. The antibacterial activity of these compounds was first tested in vitro by the disc diffusion assay against two Gram‐positive and two Gram‐negative bacteria, and then the minimum inhibitory concentration was determined with the reference to standard drug chloramphenicol. The results showed that pyrazoline derivative showed better antibacterial activity on S. typhimurium and E. coli than the reference drug chloramphenicol.     

A Convenient Synthesis and Biological Research of Novel 5,6,7,8‐Tetrahydro‐1,6‐naphthyridin‐2(1H)‐one Derivatives Hydrochloride as Cytotoxic Agents

A series of 5,6,7,8‐tetrahydro‐1,6‐naphthyridin‐2(1H)‐one derivatives hydrochloride were obtained using a convenient and mild method from 4‐piperidone monohydrate hydrochloride. The newly synthesized compounds and their derivatives were characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and high‐resolution mass spectrometry. Furthermore, cytotoxicity in vitro of the synthesized compounds were screened using MTT or CCK8 assay. The results showed that some of the compounds showed potential antitumor activity. Among of them, compound 10a had effects against tumor cells (MOLM‐13), and the half maximal inhibitory concentration value was 76 μmol/L.     

Synthesis of 4-amino-2,6-diaryl-5-cyanopyrimidines as antimicrobial agents

This article describes an efficient and facile synthesis of 11 2,4,6-trisubstituted 5-cyanopyrimidines starting from meta- and para-substituted 2-cyanocinnamonitriles and arylamidines. The synthesized heterocycles, 3a–k, were characterized by infrared (IR), ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectral data. The probable mechanism of formation of the title compounds employing 2-cyanocinnamonitriles and arylamidines in the presence of a base was clarified. A preliminary screening of the antibacterial tests clearly showed that 4 out of 11 pyrimidines, 3a, 3e, 3f, and 3k, were effective against bacteria Staphyloccus aureus, Bacillus subtillis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Further, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against the bacteria has been determined.     

Microwave‐Assisted Synthesis and Spectral Characterization of Biological Activity Heterocyclic Thiosemicarbazone and Its Organometallic Derivatives

The thiosemicarbazone coordinates to metal through the thionic sulfur and the azomethine nitrogen. The thiosemicarbazone was obtained by the thiosemicarbazide with 3‐acetyl‐2,5‐dimethylfuran by microwave irradiation. Metal complexes were prepared by the reaction of thiosemicarbazone with metal salts. IR, ¹H, ¹³C NMR, FAB‐mass spectroscopic methods, and elemental analysis elucidated the structure of these compounds. The antibacterial activity of these compounds were first tested in vitro by the disk diffusion assay against two Gram‐positive and two Gram‐negative bacteria, and then minimum inhibitory concentration was determined, chloramphenicol as reference drug. The results showed that copper ( II ) metal complex of the thiosemicarbazone ( 1.1 ) is a better inhibitor as compared with chloramphenicol.     

Transition metal complexes derived from N′-(4-fluorobenzylidene)-2-(quinolin-2-yloxy) acetohydrazide: Synthesis,structural characterization,and biocidal evaluation

Mononuclear Mn²⁺ and Cu²⁺, - VO²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, - and Zn²⁺ complexes of a synthetic novel hydrazone containing a quinoline moiety were prepared. The composition and structure of the prepared compounds were elucidated by spectral and analytical techniques. The results reveal that all complexes were formed in 1:1 mole ratio except Mn²⁺ and Cu²⁺ complexes ( 3 ) and ( 7) , which were formed in 1 M:2 L mole ratio. It was also found that the ligand binds the metal ions via NO donor sites as a monobasic bidentate chelator in all complexes through the enolic carbonyl oxygen and azomethine nitrogen atoms. The electronic absorption spectra and magnetic moment data demonstrated square pyramidal and octahedral geometries for the VO²⁺ and Ni²⁺ complexes, respectively, while the other complexes adopted tetrahedral geometry. The thermal decomposition of the complexes was discussed in relation to structure. The thermal analysis data demonstrated that all complexes were decomposed in one, two, three or four stages starting with the dehydration process, removal of coordination water molecules or elimination of anions and ended with the formation of the metal oxide. The bactericidal activities of the prepared compounds demonstrated that hydrazone ( 1) exerted a highly inhibitory effect against B. subtilis while VO²⁺, Co²⁺, and Cu²⁺ complexes ( 2) , ( 4) , and ( 7) showed an inhibitory effect against E. coli more than the tetracycline. Additionally, the inhibitory effect of the prepared compound against A. niger showed that the Cu²⁺ complex ( 6) is the most active while the Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Zn²⁺ complexes ( 5–8) exhibited an extremely inhibitory effect against C. albicans.     

An effective green and ecofriendly catalyst for synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes as promising antimicrobial agents

An effective and suitable meglumine‐catalyzed high‐yielding process was considered and engaged for the synthesis of new bis(indolyl)methanes at ambient temperature under aqueous conditions. The catalytic reaction proceeds very smoothly. Clean reaction, ease of product isolation/purification, easily available reactant and ecofriendly reaction conditions are the notable advantages of the present methodology. All the title compounds were characterized by IR, 1H, ¹³C NMR, and mass spectra. All the synthesized compounds were tested for antimicrobial activity, and the results indicated that most of the synthesized compounds exhibited excellent activity against the tested microorganisms. In this new series, compound 3l , having nitro substituent on the aromatic ring, showed exceptional potent inhibitory activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Penicillium chrysogenum.