Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Coumarin-thiazolotriazole Pharmacophores for SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein through In-vitro and In-silico Evaluation.

Introduction: The pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 significantly impacted human life around the globe. Numerous unexpected modifications of the SARS-CoV-2 genome have resulted in the emergence of new types and have caused great concern globally.

Method: Inhibitory effects of bioactive phytochemicals derived from natural and synthetic sources are promising for pathogenic viruses.

Discovery of novel MLK4 inhibitors against colorectal cancer through computational approaches.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant health issue globally, affecting approximately 10 % of the world's population. The prevalence of CRC highlights the need for effective treatments and prevention strategies. The current therapeutic option, such as chemotherapy, has significant side effects.

Synthesis, and study of novel 1,3-diphenylurea derived Schiff bases as competitive α-glucosidase inhibitors.

Diabetes mellitus has become a major global health burden because of several related consequences, including heart disease, retinopathy, cataracts, metabolic syndrome, collapsed renal function, and blindness. In the recent study, thirty Schiff base derivatives of 1,3-diphenylurea were synthesized and their anti-diabetic activity was evaluated by targeting α-glucosidase. The compounds exhibited an overwhelming inhibitory potential for α-glucosidase with higher potency ranging from 2.

Novel candidates synthesis of indenopyrazole, indenoazine and indenothiophene, with anticancer and studies.

The indandione nucleus, is one of the most amazing nuclei in medicinal chemistry, is used to design new derivatives. Novel indandione derivatives are prepared with different electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents to yield , , , , , and . Compounds and are investigated against OVCAR-3 and HeLa, using LLC-MK2 and -Pt as references.

Synthesis, in vitro, and in silico study of novel pyridine based 1,3-diphenylurea derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors.

Tyrosinase inhibitors are studied in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors as tyrosinase enzyme is involved in the biosynthesis and regulation of melanin, hence these inhibitors are beneficial for the management of melanogenesis and hyperpigmentation-related disorders. In the current work, a novel series of diphenyl urea derivatives containing a halo-pyridine moiety (5a-t) was synthesized via a multi-step synthesis. In vitro, tyrosinase inhibitory assay results showed that, except for two compounds, the derivatives were excellent inhibitors of human tyrosinase.

Discovery of Novel and Selective Schiff Base Inhibitors as a Key for Drug Synthesis, Molecular Docking, and Pharmacological Evaluation.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder and still a challenge throughout the world, and therefore the search for safe and effective inhibitors for α-amylase and αglucosidase is increasing day by day. In this work, we try to carry out the synthesis, modification, and computer-aided results of and biological research on thiadiazole-based Schiff base derivatives and evaluate their α-amylase and αglucosidase inhibitory potential (-). In the current series, all of the synthesized analogues were shown to have potential inhibitory effects on targeted enzymes.

Rational design, synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular modeling of novel naphthamide derivatives possessing potent, reversible, and competitive inhibitory mode of action over human monoamine oxidase.

Herein, a novel series of naphthamide derivatives has been rationally developed, synthesized, and evaluated for their inhibitory activity against monoamine oxidase (MAO) and cholinesterase (ChE) enzymes. Compared to the reported naphthalene-based hit IV, the new naphthamide hybrids 2a, 2c, 2g and 2h exhibited promising MAO inhibitory activities; with an IC value of 0.294 μM, compound 2c most potently inhibited MAO-A, while compound 2g exhibited most potent MAO-B inhibitory activity with an IC value of 0.

Synthesis of new class of non-sulfonamide bis-benzimidazoles as antitumor agents by inhibiting carbonic anhydrase-IX enzyme.

In several types of cancers, the expression of carbonic anhydrase-IX (CA-IX) enzyme is elevated than its normal level which ultimately plays a key role in the tumor growth of epithelial cells in breast and lung cancer by acidifying tumor microenvironment, therefore, inhibition of this target is important in antitumor therapy. We have synthesized bis-benzimidazole derivatives (1-25) by using 3,3'-diaminobenzidine and various aromatic aldehydes and characterized by various spectroscopic methods (UV/Visible, HNMR, CNMR, and mass spectrometry). Their inhibitory potential for human CA-IX (hCA-IX) was evaluated in-vitro, where several synthesized derivatives showed potent inhibition of hCA-IX (IC values in range of 5.

Synthesis of novel pyrazolone candidates with studying some biological activities and in-silico studies.

Pyranopyrazole derivatives have a vital role in the class of organic compounds because of their broad spectrum of biological and pharmacological importance. Our current goal is the [3 + 3] cycloaddition of benzoyl isothiocyanate and pyrazolone 1 to undergo oxidation cyclization, producing pyrazoloxadiazine 3. The diol 5 was obtained as a condensation of two equivalents of 1 with thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde in acetic acid above the sodium acetate mixture.

Anti-Inflammatory Study and Phytochemical Characterization of Roscoe and L. Juices and Their Formulation.

and , well known as ginger and lemon, are two vegetals widely used in traditional medicine and the culinary field. The juices of the two vegetals were evaluated based on their inflammation, both in vivo and in vitro. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to characterize different juices from Roscoe and .

Eco-Friendly Synthesis of 1-benzo[]imidazole Derivatives by ZnO NPs Characterization, DFT Studies, Antioxidant and Insilico Studies.

Benzimidazoles are classified as a category of heterocyclic compounds. Molecules having benzimidazole motifs show promising utility in organic and scientific studies. A series of mono-substituted benzimidazoles were synthesized by ZnO-NPs via cyclocondensation between substituted aromatic aldehydes and -phenylene diamine.

and evaluation of the antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, hemolytic activities and POM/DFT/DNA-binding and pharmacokinetic analyses of new sulfonamide bearing thiazolidin-4-ones.

In this work, Schiff bases and Thiazolidin-4-ones, were synthesized using Sonication and Microwave techniques, respectively. The Schiff base derivatives () were synthesized the reaction of Sulfathiazole () with benzaldehyde derivatives (), followed by the synthesis of 4-thiazoledinone () derivatives by cyclizing the synthesized Schiff bases through thioglycholic acid. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic techniques such as FT IR, NMR and HRMS.

Synthesis and In Vitro α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Dual Inhibitory Activities of 1,2,4-Triazole-Bearing -Hydrazone Derivatives and Their Molecular Docking Study.

There is an increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus throughout the world, and new compounds are necessary to combat this. The currently available antidiabetic therapies are long-term complicated and side effect-prone, and this has led to a demand for more affordable and more effective methods of tackling diabetes. Research is focused on finding alternative medicinal remedies with significant antidiabetic efficacy as well as low adverse effects.

Transcriptional Analysis of TP53 Gene in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients Treated with Sofosbuvir, Daclatasvir, Pegylated Interferon, and Ribavirin.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem that affects more than 170 million people globally. HCV is a principal cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) around the globe due to the high frequency of hepatitis C infection, and the high rate of HCC is seen in patients with HCV cirrhosis. TP53 is considered as a frequently altered gene in all cancer types, and it carries an interferon response element in its promoter region.

Structure-based identification of potential substrate antagonists for isethionate sulfite-lyase enzyme of Bilophila Wadsworthia: Towards novel therapeutic intervention to curb gut-associated illness.

Bilophila wadsworthia is one of the prominent sources of hydrogen sulfide (HS) production in appendices, excessive levels of which can result in a weaker colonic mucus barrier, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer. Isethionate sulfite-lyase (IslA) enzyme catalyzes HS production by cleaving CS bond in isethionate, producing acetaldehyde and sulfite. In this study, we aimed to identify potential substrate antagonists for IsIA using a structure-based drug design.

An inclusive outlook on the fate and persistence of pesticides in the environment and integrated eco-technologies for their degradation.

Intensive and inefficient exploitation of pesticides through modernized agricultural practices has caused severe pesticide contamination problems to the environment and become a crucial problem over a few decades. Due to their highly toxic and persistent properties, they affect and get accumulated in non-target organisms, including microbes, algae, invertebrates, plants as well as humans, and cause severe issues. Considering pesticide problems as a significant issue, researchers have investigated several approaches to rectify the pesticide contamination problems.

Indenyl-thiazole and indenyl-formazan derivatives: Synthesis, anticancer screening studies, molecular-docking, and pharmacokinetic/ molin-spiration properties.

Two new series of thiazole and formazan linked to 5-Bromo-indan were synthesized, and their structures were assured based on all possible analytical techniques. The size of the tested derivatives was calculated from the XRD technique and found five derivatives 3, 10a, 14a, 15, and 16 on the nanosized scale. The two series were tested for their efficacy and toxicity as anti-colon and stomach cancers.

Multiple Site Dissimilarities of Herbaceous Species Due to Coal Fly Ash Dumping Based Soil Heavy Metal Toxication.

The present study analyzes the determinants and patterns of the regional, local, and differential plant diversity of two different sites with similar climatic but varied edaphic factors. This research was undertaken to study the plant diversity and population structure as a consequence of variation in the soil quality between two biotopes: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Koni (site-I) and National Thermal Power Corporation in Sipat (site-II). The soil of site-I was found to be fertile and showed rich vegetation.

Novel Hybrid Indole-Based Caffeic Acid Amide Derivatives as Potent Free Radical Scavenging Agents: Rational Design, Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, In Silico and In Vitro Investigations.

Antioxidant small molecules can prevent or delay the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Herein, a structure-based hybridization of two natural antioxidants (caffeic acid and melatonin) afforded a novel hybrid series of indole-based amide analogues which was synthesized with potential antioxidant properties. A multiple-step scheme of in vitro radical scavenging assays was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the synthesized compounds.