Publications by authors named "J Ortega-Castro"

This study explores the synthesis, structural characterization, and examination of two nickel(II) complexes, [Ni( )](NO) (complex ) and [Ni( )](ClO) (complex ), using the newly synthesized organic heterocyclic chelating ligand [4-imidazole-2,6-di(pyrazinyl)pyridine]. Through single-crystal X-ray diffraction, we have detailed the crystal structures of these complexes, highlighting their distorted octahedral geometries and diverse supramolecular interactions including π···π stacking, anion···π, and hydrogen bonding. These interactions crucially influence the formation of distinct one- and two-dimensional supramolecular architectures.

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  • - The study focuses on synthesizing Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) complexes using a specific ligand (Htptz), characterized through single-crystal X-ray analysis, revealing crucial stabilization interactions such as anion-π and hydrogen bonding.
  • - Visualization tools like Hirshfeld surfaces and fingerprint plots highlighted the significance of hydrogen bonding in shaping the supramolecular architectures of these complexes.
  • - Device parameters were explored by creating Schottky barrier diodes, finding that one specific complex outperformed the others due to band gap differences and better supramolecular interactions, supported by theoretical calculations on band gaps and electrical conductivities.
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The spike (S) glycoprotein and nucleocapsid (N) proteins are the crucial pathogenic proteins of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) virus during its interaction with the host. Even FDA-approved drugs like dexamethasone and grazoprevir are not able to curb the viral progression inside the host and are reported with adverse effects on body metabolism. In this context, we aim to report corilagin a novel, potential dual inhibitor of S and N proteins from The bioactive compounds of were subjected to a series of computational investigations including molecular docking simulations, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, binding free energy calculations, and PASS pharmacological analysis.

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Cladosporium spp. have been reported for their great diversity of secondary metabolites which represent as a prominent base material for verifying the biological activities. Several bioactive compounds which have antimicrobial, cytotoxic, quorum sensing inhibitory and phytotoxic activities have been isolated from Cladosporium species.

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