Publications by authors named "Mina Todorova"

: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has a major negative influence on quality of life, causing cramps, stomach pain, bloating, constipation, etc. Antispasmodics have varying degrees of efficacy. Mebeverine, for example, works by controlling bowel movements and relaxing the muscles of the intestines but has side effects.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic that has been widely used in clinical practice to relieve the symptoms of IBS. However, its systemic use usually leads to side effects.

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This article concerns the spasmolytic activities of some novel 1,3-disubstituted 3,4-dihydroisoquinolines. These compounds can be evaluated as potential therapeutic candidates according to Lipinski's rule of five, showing high gastrointestinal absorption and the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, which is a very important parameter in the drug discovery processes. In silico simulation predicted smooth muscle relaxant activity for all the compounds.

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  • There is currently no existing research on the L. plant species found in Bulgaria, prompting this study to analyze its leaves and pulp for metabolic, elemental, and bioactive properties.
  • The pulp was rich in fructose and amino acids, while both leaves and pulp contained various essential fatty acids and minerals, with potassium and magnesium being most abundant.
  • The study found that leaf extracts demonstrated superior antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as notable antibacterial activity, suggesting potential uses in nutritional and cosmetic products.
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Two previously synthesized styrylquinolinium dyes, namely ()-1-butyl-4-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)quinolinium iodide () and ()-1-butyl-4-(4-hydroxystyryl)quinolinium iodide (), were compared in terms of their properties by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), Hirshfeld surface analysis, Fourier transform Raman (FT-Raman), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), fluorescence, and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, and H- and C-NMR methods. Both dyes and crystallized in the triclinic and monoclinic systems in the centrosymmetric space groups -1 and 2, respectively. The unit cell of contains two molecules of the dye, participating in weak intermolecular interactions, whereas that of contains four formula units.

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Anti-inflammatory drugs are used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation while protecting the cardiovascular system. However, the side effects of currently available medications have limited their usage. Due to these adverse effects, there is a significant need for new drugs.

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The present article focuses on the synthesis and biological evaluation of a novel anthranilic acid hybrid and its diamides as antispasmodics. Methods: Due to the predicted in silico methods spasmolytic activity, we synthesized a hybrid molecule of anthranilic acid and 2-(3-chlorophenyl)ethylamine. The obtained hybrid was then applied in acylation with different acyl chlorides.

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Context: The irradiation of water solution of cytosine with UV light (λ = 254 nm) shows oxo-hydroxy tautomerism with a rate constant of 6.297 × 10 min. The order of the reaction implies a tautomeric conversion.

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Anticoagulants prevent the blood from developing the coagulation process, which is the primary cause of death in thromboembolic illnesses. Phenindione (PID) is a well-known anticoagulant that is rarely employed because it totally prevents coagulation, which can be a life-threatening complication. The goal of the current study is to synthesize drug-loaded Ag NPs to slow down the coagulation process.

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Propolis is a natural mixture of resins, wax, and pollen from plant buds and flowers, enriched with enzymes and bee saliva. It also contains various essential oils, vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements, hormones, and ferments. It has been found that propolis possesses antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Chronic, multifactorial illnesses of the gastrointestinal tract include inflammatory bowel diseases. One of the greatest methods for regulated medicine administration in a particular region of inflammation is the nanoparticle system. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) have been utilized as drug delivery systems in the pharmaceutical industry.

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  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex digestive disorder that requires multi-faceted treatment approaches, including lifestyle changes and various medications.
  • The study involves synthesizing and evaluating new compounds, focusing on their potential as antispasmodics, with assessments on their pharmacodynamics and biological effects.
  • Results indicate that one compound, 3-methyl-1-phenylbutan-2-amine, may be an effective long-term oral therapy for IBS, showing beneficial effects without cytotoxicity to certain cancer cell lines.*
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A new stilbazolium dye 4-{(E)-2-[4-(dimethylamino)naphthalen-1-yl]ethenyl}-1-methylquinolinium iodide monohydrate (DANSQI) having enlarged π-conjugated system was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR, Raman, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, (1)H- and (13)C NMR spectroscopy. Quantum chemical calculations were performed to obtain electronic structure and vibrational data, using DFT. The crystals are monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a=8.

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