Repurposing FDA-approved drugs for COVID-19: targeting the main protease through multi-phase approach.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for effective therapeutic agents. The SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (M) plays a crucial role in viral replication and immune evasion, making it a key target for drug development. While several studies have explored M inhibition, identifying FDA-approved drugs with potential efficacy remains a critical research focus.

Integrated study of Quercetin as a potent SARS-CoV-2 RdRp inhibitor: Binding interactions, MD simulations, and In vitro assays.

To find an effective inhibitor for SARS-CoV-2, Quercetin's chemical structure was compared to nine ligands associated with nine key SARS-CoV-2 proteins. It was found that Quercetin closely resembles Remdesivir, the co-crystallized ligand of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). This similarity was confirmed through flexible alignment experiments and molecular docking studies, which showed that both Quercetin and Remdesivir bind similarly to the active site of RdRp.

Design and synthesis of new nicotinamides as immunomodulatory VEGFR-2 inhibitors and apoptosis inducers.

Nicotinamide-based VEGFR-2 inhibitors have good contribution in drug discovery. Development of novel nicotinamides as VEGFR-2 inhibitors. different and assays were conducted to evaluate the VEGFR-2 inhibition and cytotoxicity.

Discovery of New Immunomodulatory Anticancer Thalidomide Analogs: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and In Silico Studies.

New thalidomide analogs have been designed and synthesized by hybridizing the immunomodulatory gutarimide moiety with three antiproliferative nuclei: quinazolinedione, phthalazinedione, and quinoxalinone. The biological results revealed the strong impact of quinazoline derivatives 7 a and 28, and phthalazine based 20 a against HepG-2, MCF-7, PC3, and HCT-116 cell lines, compared to thalidomide. In particular, compound 20 a was the most promising as it had far better biological activity than thalidomide with regard to inhibition of TNF-α, IL-6, caspase 3, COX-I/II, and VEGFR-2, as well as cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis rate enhancement in MCF-7 cells, the most sensitive cell line to the current new molecules.

Design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel thiadiazole derivatives as potent VEGFR-2 inhibitors: a comprehensive and study.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the potential of designed 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives as anti-proliferative agents targeting VEGFR-2, utilizing a multidimensional approach combining and analyses.

Methods: The synthesized derivatives were evaluated for their inhibitory effects on MCF-7 and HepG2 cancer cell lines. Additionally, VEGFR-2 inhibition was assessed.

Anti-proliferative 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-thiadiazoles targeting VEGFR-2: Design, synthesis, in vitro, and in silico studies.

In this study, we present the design, synthesis, and evaluation of six new thiadiazole derivatives designed as VEGFR-2 inhibitors. The most promising compound, 18b, demonstrated promising inhibitory activity against VEGFR-2, with an IC value of 0.165 µg/mL.

New Thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines as Anticancer VEGFR-2 Inhibitors with Apoptosis Induction: Design, Synthesis, and Biological and Studies.

Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) is a critical protein involved in tumor progression, making it an attractive target for cancer therapy.

Objective: This study aimed to synthesize and evaluate novel thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine analogues as potential anticancer VEGFR-2 inhibitors.

Methods: The thieno[2,3-]pyrimidine analogues were synthesized following the pharmacophoric features of VEGFR-2 inhibitors.

New Theobromine Apoptotic Analogue with Anticancer Potential Targeting the EGFR Protein: Computational and Studies.

Aim: The aim of this study was to design and examine a novel epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor with apoptotic properties by utilizing the essential structural characteristics of existing EGFR inhibitors as a foundation.

Method: The study began with the natural alkaloid theobromine and developed a new semisynthetic derivative (). Computational ADMET assessments were conducted first to evaluate its anticipated safety and general drug-likeness.

Chemistry and Pharmacology of Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol.

is one of the oldest plants utilized by humans for both economic and medical purposes. Although the use of cannabis started millennia ago in the Eastern hemisphere, its use has moved and flourished in the Western nations in more recent centuries. is the source of psychoactive cannabinoids that are consumed as recreational drugs worldwide.

New thiazolidine-2,4-diones as potential anticancer agents and apoptotic inducers targeting VEGFR-2 kinase: Design, synthesis, in silico and in vitro studies.

Background: VEGFR-2 has emerged as a prominent positive regulator of cancer progression.

Aim: Discovery of new anticancer agents and apoptotic inducers targeting VEGFR-2.

Methods: Design and synthesis of new thiazolidine-2,4-diones followed by extensive in vitro studies, including VEGFR-2 inhibition assay, MTT assay, apoptosis analysis, and cell migration assay.

Design, synthesis, and anticancer evaluation of N-sulfonylpiperidines as potential VEGFR-2 inhibitors, apoptotic inducers.

A new panel of N-sulfonylpiperidine derivatives has been designed and synthesized as vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) inhibitors. Anti-proliferative activities of the synthesized members were tested against colorectal carcinoma (HCT-116), hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2), and breast cancer (MCF-7) cell lines. Compounds 3a, 4, 8, and 9 showed the highest activities against the tested cell lines.

Discovery of new thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives as potential VEGFR-2 inhibitors: and studies.

In this study, a series of seven novel 2,4-dioxothiazolidine derivatives with potential anticancer and VEGFR-2 inhibiting abilities were designed and synthesized as VEGFR-2 inhibitors. The synthesized compounds were tested for their potential to inhibit VEGFR-2 and the growth of HepG2 and MCF-7 cancer cell lines. Among the compounds tested, compound (IC = 0.

Anti-virulence potential of patuletin, a natural flavone, against and investigations.

is a highly prevalent and aggressive human pathogen causing a wide range of infections. This study aimed to explore the potential of Patuletin, a rare natural flavone, as an anti-virulence agent against . .

-Magnolin, a tetrahydrofurofuranoid lignan from the oleo-gum resin of , as inhibitor of pancreatic cancer cell proliferation, and study.

Five known furofuran lignans, -sesamin (), 5-methoxysesamin (), -magnolin (), kobusin () and yangambin () were isolated for the first-time from the oleo-gum resin of . This is the first report on the C NMR assignments for -magnolin (). Each of the isolated compounds was evaluated for its ability to inhibit MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cell line.

Anti-rheumatic colchicine phytochemical exhibits potent antiviral activities against avian and seasonal Influenza A viruses (IAVs) via targeting different stages of IAV replication cycle.

Background: The continuous evolution of drug-resistant influenza viruses highlights the necessity for repurposing naturally-derived and safe phytochemicals with anti-influenza activity as novel broad-spectrum anti-influenza medications.

Methods: In this study, nitrogenous alkaloids were tested for their viral inhibitory activity against influenza A/H1N1 and A/H5N1 viruses. The cytotoxicity of tested alkaloids on MDCK showed a high safety range (CC > 200 µg/ml), permitting the screening for their anti-influenza potential.

Rationale design and synthesis of new apoptotic thiadiazole derivatives targeting VEGFR-2: computational and studies.

This work presents the synthesis and , and analyses of new thiadiazole derivatives that are designed to mimic the pharmacophoric characteristics of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) inhibitors. A comprehensive evaluation of the inhibitory properties of the synthesized thiadiazole derivatives against the cancer cell lines MCF-7 and HepG2 identified several auspicious candidates. Among them, compound 14 showed remarkably low IC values of 0.

New nicotinamide derivatives as potential anticancer agents targeting VEGFR-2: design, synthesis, , and studies.

Herin, new nicotinamide candidates were designed and synthesized as VEGFR-2 inhibitors. antiproliferative activities were assessed against MCF-7, HepG-2 and HCT-116 cancer cell lines. The top cytotoxic members , , , and were estimated against their selected target (VEGFR-2).

Computer-Assisted Drug Discovery of a Novel Theobromine Derivative as an EGFR Protein-Targeted Apoptosis Inducer.

The overexpression of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) marks it as a pivotal target in cancer treatment, with the aim of reducing its proliferation and inducing apoptosis. This study aimed at the CADD of a new apoptotic EGFR inhibitor. The natural alkaloid, theobromine, was used as a starting point to obtain a new semisynthetic (di-ortho-chloro acetamide) derivative ().

Design, Molecular Modeling, MD Simulations, Essential Dynamics, ADMET, DFT, Synthesis, Anti-proliferative, and Apoptotic Evaluations of a New Anti-VEGFR-2 Nicotinamide Analogue.

Objectives: This study aims to design and evaluate ( and ) a new nicotinamide derivative as an inhibitor of VEGFR-2, a major mediator of angiogenesis Methods: The following studies were performed; DFT calculations, molecular modelling, MD simulations, MM-GBSA, PLIP, and PCAT studies. The compound's (ADMET) analysis was also conducted. Subsequently, the compound ((E)--(4-(1-(2-(4-(4-Chlorobenzamido)benzoyl)hydrazono)ethyl) phenyl)nicotinamide) was successfully synthesized and designated as compound .

Computer-assisted drug discovery (CADD) of an anti-cancer derivative of the theobromine alkaloid inhibiting VEGFR-2.

VEGFR-2 is a significant target in cancer treatment, inhibiting angiogenesis and impeding tumor growth. Utilizing the essential pharmacophoric structural properties, a new semi-synthetic theobromine analogue () was designed as VEGFR-2 inhibitor. Firstly, 's stability and reactivity were indicated through several DFT computations.

Optimization of oil yield of Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér using Box-Behnken design in relation to its antimicrobial activity and in silico study.

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér is an important species of genus Pelargonium with an economic value. The unique rose scent of its oil is used in perfume and cosmetic industry. The oil is characterized by the presence of citronellol, geraniol and rose oxide.

Exploring the anticancer properties of a new nicotinamide analogue: Investigations into in silico analysis, antiproliferative effects, selectivity, VEGFR-2 inhibition, apoptosis induction, and migration suppression.

Background: This study focuses on the development and evaluation of (E)-N-(3-(1-(2-(4-bromobenzoyl)hydrazono)ethyl)phenyl)nicotinamide (BHEPN) as a potential inhibitor of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGFR-2).

Methods: Computational investigations as density function theory (DFT), docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and ADMET) in addition to in vitro (VEGFR-2 inhibition, cytotoxicity against HepG2 and MCF-7 cancer cell lines, selectivity index, cells cycle analysis, apoptosis investigation, and cells migration assay) studies were conducted.

Results: DFT calculations determined the three-dimensional structure and indicated the reactivity of BHEPN.

Discovery of new VEGFR-2 inhibitors and apoptosis inducer-based thieno[2,3-]pyrimidine.

VEGFR-2 is a key regulator of cancer cell proliferation, migration and angiogenesis. Development of thieno[2,3-]pyrimidine derivatives as potential anti-cancer agents targeting VEGFR-2. Seven and nine studies were conducted.