Synthesis,docking and ADME prediction of novel 1,2,3-triazole-tethered coumarin derivatives as potential neuroprotective agents

Research on Chemical Intermediates - In an attempt to find potential neuroprotective agents, a series of novel 3-(1-((1-(substituted phenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) methoxyimino)...     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,and biological evaluation of imidazole‐substituted pyridine‐2‐amine and benzo‐substituted imidazole‐2‐amine

A series of new imidazole‐substituted pyridine‐2‐amine and benzo‐substituted imidazol‐2‐amine 3 – 12 were synthesized by treating various amines 1(a – d) with alkyl/aryl isothiocyanate 2(a‐c) at 60–90°C in isopropyl alcohol without using any catalyst with high yields. The structures of all the newly synthesized compounds were characterized using IR, NMR (¹H, ¹³C), mass, and elemental analyses. All the newly synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities to understand their biological potency. All the title compounds exhibited good antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in vitro when compared to the standard drugs.     

Isolation and characterization of a novel lepidopteran-selective toxin from the venom of South Indian red scorpion, Mesobuthus tamulus

Background

Scorpion venom contains insect and mammal selective toxins. We investigated the venom of the South Indian red scorpion, Mesobuthus tamulus for the purpose of identifying potent insecticidal peptide toxins.

Results

A lepidopteran-selective toxin (Buthus tamulus insect toxin; ButaIT) has been isolated from this venom. The primary structure analysis reveals that it is a single polypeptide composed of 37 amino acids cross-linked by four disulfide bridges with high sequence homology to other short toxins such as Peptide I, neurotoxin P2, Lqh-8/6, chlorotoxin, insectotoxin I5A, insect toxin 15 and insectotoxin I1. Three dimensional modeling using Swiss automated protein modeling server reveals that this toxin contains a short α-helix and three antiparallel β-strands, similar to other short scorpion toxins. This toxin is selectively active on Heliothis virescens causing flaccid paralysis but was non-toxic to blowfly larvae and mice.

Conclusion

This is the first report of a Heliothine selective peptide toxin. Identification of diverse insect selective toxins offer advantages in employing these peptides selectively for pest control.     

Synthesis and anti-diabetic activity evaluation of phosphonates containing thiazolidinedione moiety

Abstract

A sequence of substituted phosphonates containing the thiazolidinedione moiety was synthesized with good yields. The structures of all the synthesized compounds were confirmed by NMR (³¹P, ¹H and ¹³C) and IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and C, H, N elemental analyses. In silico molecular docking study was also carried out to evaluate their interaction and binding modes on ligands against human PPAR γ protein for their anti-diabetic activity. From the docking results, it was determined that the compounds (Z)-dimethyl 5-(3-nitrobenzylidene)?2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-ylphosphonate (7a), (Z)-dimethyl 5-(3-chloro-4-fluorobenzylidene)?2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-ylphosphonate (7f), (Z)-dimethyl 5-(2,4-dichlorobenzylidene)?2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-ylphosphonate (7e) and (Z)-dimethyl 5-((5-methoxypyridin-2-yl)methylene)?2,4-dioxothiazolidin-3-ylphosphonate (7j) have shown better binding energies (?7.8, ?7.6, ?7.5 and ?7.6 Kcal/mol) with the target gene, PPAR γ than the reference drug, Rosiglitazone (?7.4 Kcal/mol). In vitro anti-diabetic activity of the title compounds was also screened by standard α-amylase inhibition assay. Some of the tested compounds proved to possess promising activity when compared with the reference drug.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,docking studies and biological activity of urea,thiourea, sulfonamide and carbamate derivatives of imatinib intermediate

Molecular Diversity - A series of new urea/thiourea derivatives 3a–j were synthesized by simple addition reaction of functionalized phenyl isocyanates/isothiocyanates 2a–j with...     

Synthesis,Docking, and Bioavailability of 2′‐Oxo‐3‐phenylspiro[cyclopropane‐1,3′‐indoline]‐2,2‐dicarbonitriles as Antibacterial Agents In Silico

An efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of N‐alkylated 2′‐oxo‐3‐phenylspiro[cyclopropane‐1,3′‐indoline]‐2,2‐dicarbonitrile from 3‐chloroindolin‐2‐one and 2‐benzylidenemalononitrile by using triethylamine as a base at room temperature and obtained the products in moderate to good yields. In extension, the scope of the reaction has been investigated by stepwise and one‐pot methods. Furthermore, in silico antibacterial activity was carried out in order to understand possible binding modes of novel derivatives with the active site of DNA gyrase A enzyme, and the results were well complemented. Additionally, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties of compounds have shown drug likeness with good oral absorption and moderate blood–brain barrier permeability.