Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Herein an attempt to explore the relationship between the properties of indolone derivatives and their anticancer activity was investigated, implementing in silico approaches. Four indolone derivatives with the highest anticancer potential were selected to evaluate their pharmacological properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBased on a structural family of thirty-two NR2B-selective N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonists, two phenylpiperazine derivatives labeled C37 and C39 were conceived thanks to molecular modeling techniques, as novel NMDAR inhibitors exhibiting the highest analgesic activities (of pIC order) against neuropathic pain, with excellent ADME-toxicity profiles, and good levels of molecular stability towards the targeted protein of NMDA receptor. Initially, the quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSARs) models were developed using multiple linear regression (MLR), partial least square regression (PLSR), multiple non-linear regression (MNLR), and artificial neural network (ANN) techniques, revealing that analgesic activity was strongly correlated with dipole moment, octanol/water partition coefficient, Oxygen mass percentage, electronegativity, and energy of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital, whose the correlation coefficients of generated models were: 0.860, 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL. essential oil (CS-EO) is being evaluated for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and its volatile compounds are to be identified as part of this exploratory study. The processes underlying the biological properties were explained using simulations, including drug-likeness prediction, molecular docking, and pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity-ADMET).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNovel isoxazole-triazole conjugates have been efficiently synthesized using 3-formylchromone as starting material according to a multi-step synthetic approach. The structures of the target conjugates and intermediate products were characterized by standard spectroscopic techniques (H NMR and C NMR) and confirmed by mass spectrometry (MS). The all-synthesized compounds were screened for their antibacterial activity against three ATCC reference strains, namely ATCC 25923, ATCC BAA-44, and ATCC 25922 as well as one strain isolated from the hospital environment .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the effects of storage conditions on the quality of chilled ram semen stored at 4°C for 48 h, comparing aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Ejaculates from INRA180 rams were collected and stored under both conditions, with assessments at 0-, 24-, and 48-h intervals. Various sperm parameters were examined, including motility, velocity, viability, morphology, membrane integrity, and lipid peroxidation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlthough giant fennel is recognized as a "superfood" rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant activity, research into the antibacterial properties of its fruits has been relatively limited, compared to studies involving the root and aerial parts of the plant. In this study, seven solvents-acetone, methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform, water, and hexane-were used to extract the chemical constituents of the fruit of giant fennel (Ferula communis), a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. Specific attributes of these extracts were investigated using in silico simulations and in vitro bioassays.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill is frequently observed in the Moroccan traditional medicinal system, where these approaches are employed to mitigate the onset of diabetes and the subsequent complications it may entail.
Aim Of The Study: The aim of this research was to examine the effectiveness of Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil in preventing diabetic complications.
Introduction And Importance: Aggressive fibromatosis or desmoid tumour is a rare soft tissue tumour that develops from supporting tissues and fascia. Although benign, fibromatosis is a tumour that can be locally invasive, and surgical treatment is often difficult. The interest of this observation is to show the particular characteristics of desmoid tumours: the frequency, the major difficulties of excision and the role of adjuvant treatment in the management of these tumours.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMorocco is known for its high plant biodiversity, but many plants are poorly valorized. For this reason, this study aims to valorize the methanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves by studying their antioxidant activity and toxicity. The extracts' antioxidant activity is assessed using the FRAP, DPPH, CAT, and ABTS methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Introduction and Significance. Synovial sarcoma, accounting for 7-8 % of malignant sarcomas, typically manifests in adulthood, but it is noteworthy that adolescents and children make up 30 % of reported cases. Contrary to its name, this malignancy often originates from multipotent stem cells rather than the synovium.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn recent years, there has been a focus on developing and discovering novel Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, as they offer an effective treatment strategy for B-cell malignancies. BTK plays a crucial role in B cell receptor (BCR)-mediated activation and proliferation by regulating downstream factors such as the NF-κB and MAP kinase pathways. To address this challenge and propose potential therapeutic options for B-cell lymphomas, researchers conducted 2D-QSAR and ADMET studies on pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives that act as inhibitors of the BCR site in cytochrome .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Myxoma, a benign and uncommon tumor, is primarily characterized by undifferentiated spindle cells and a myxoid matrix with muscular infiltration. While the intramuscular form is predominant, the juxta-articular variant is rare, especially in the foot. Juxta-articular myxomas had a heightened risk of recurrence post-surgical excision, emphasizing the need for effective management strategies.
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December 2023
Introduction: Translunate volar perilunate dislocations are extremely rare, with few documented cases. Only eight instances of volar translunate perilunate dislocation have been described in the literature. This report presents a successfully treated case using early reduction and internal fixation that led to a very satisfying outcome at 9 months follow-up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFModeling the structural properties of novel morpholine-bearing 1, 5-diaryl-diazole derivatives as potent COX-2 inhibitor, two proposed models based on CoMFA and CoMSIA were evaluated by external and internal validation methods. Partial least squares analysis produced statistically significant models with Q 2 values of 0.668 and 0.
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February 2024
Dysphania ambrosioides L. (Chenopodiaceae) is a Moroccan medicinal plant known locally as "M'Khinza." It is widely used in traditional medicine to treat numerous ailments, such as diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, fertility problems, immune disorders, hypertension, bronchitis, respiratory conditions, pharyngitis, cough, and flu.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGluN2B-induced activation of NMDA receptors plays a key function in central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including Parkinson, Alzheimer, and stroke, as it is strongly involved in excitotoxicity, which makes selective NMDA receptor antagonists one of the potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, especially stroke. The present study aims to examine a structural family of thirty brain-penetrating GluN2B N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, using virtual computer-assisted drug design (CADD) to discover highly candidate drugs for ischemic strokes. Initially, the physicochemical and ADMET pharmacokinetic properties confirmed that C13 and C22 compounds were predicted as non-toxic inhibitors of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 cytochromes, with human intestinal absorption (HIA) exceeding 90%, and designed to be as efficient central nervous system (CNS) agents due to the highest probability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Ollier disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of multiple enchondromas. The clinical manifestations of the disease vary widely, but patients often present with bone deformities and an increased risk of developing chondrosarcoma. Here, the authors present a case report of a 25-year-old male patient with a devastating and historic evolution of Ollier disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are relatively uncommon tumor-like lesions that require careful management. Reporting such cases is crucial to highlight the importance of understanding the physiopathology and treatment options associated with ABCs. Literature-based writing emphasizes the significance of reporting cases like the one presented here.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA structural class of forty glycine transporter type 1 (GlyT1) inhibitors, was examined using molecular modeling techniques. The quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR) technology confirmed that human GlyT1 activity is strongly and significantly affected by constitutional, geometrical, physicochemical and topological descriptors. ADME-Tox in-silico pharmacokinetics revealed that L28 and L30 ligands were predicted as non-toxic inhibitors with a good ADME profile and the highest probability to penetrate the central nervous system (CNS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) enzymes are responsible for different types of tumors caused by neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase gene fusion and have been identified as an effective target for anticancer therapy. The study of the mechanism between polo-like kinase (PLKs) and pyrazol inhibitors was performed using 3D-QSAR modeling, molecular docking, and MD simulations in order to design high-activity inhibitors. The HQSAR ( = 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOverexpression of polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) has been found in many different types of cancers. With its essential role in cell proliferation, PLK1 has been determined to be a broad-spectrum anti-cancer target. In this study, 3D-QSAR, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were applied on a series of novel pteridinone derivatives as PLK1 inhibitors to discover anti-cancer drug candidates.
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