The base-induced regioselective radical arylation of 3-aminochromone with aryl hydrazine.

A simple and efficient direct radical C-2 arylation of 3-aminochromone derivatives with aryl hydrazine is described. The aryl hydrazine acts as an initiator and source for the aryl radical via the cleavage of the C-N bond of aryl hydrazine. The reaction proceeds via a base-promoted single electron transfer (SET) pathway.

Synthesis, Antiviral and Cytotoxic Activities of 2-(2-Phenyl carboxylic acid)-3-Phenylquinazolin -4(3H)-one Derivatives.

A series of novel 2,3-disubstitutedquinazolin-4(3H)-ones have been synthesized by condensation of 2-substituted benzo[1,3]oxazine-4-ones and anthranilic acid. Synthesized compounds were evaluated for in vitro antiviral activity against HIV, HSV and vaccinia viruses. 5-Bromo-2-(6-bromo-4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-benzoic acid (MBR2) exhibited distinct antiviral activity against Herpes simplex and vaccinia viruses.

Studies of Antiviral Activity and Cytotoxicity of Wrightia tinctoria and Morinda citrifolia.

Different extracts of leaf parts of Wrightia tinctoria and fruit powder of Morinda citrifolia have been studied against replication of HIV-1(IIIB) in MT-4 cells and HCV in Huh 5.2 cells. Chloroform extract of Wrightia tinctoria exhibited a maximum protection of 48% against the cytopathic effect of HIV-1(IIIB) in MT-4 cells.

Cytotoxic activity of a flavanone from the stem of Bauhinia variegata Linn.

A flavanone has been isolated first time from the stem of Bauhinia variegata, and its structure was identified by colour reactions and spectral analysis. In a search for novel anticancer compounds from medicinal plants, the isolated flavanone was tested for cytotoxic activity against 57 human tumour lines, representing leukaemia, non-small cell lung, colon, central nervous system, melanoma, ovarian, renal, prostate and breast cancers. The results showed that the flavanone has cytotoxic activity against human tumour cell lines.

Design, Synthesis and antiHIV activity of Novel Isatine-Sulphonamides.

A series of novel isatine-sulphonamide derivatives have been synthesized by combining isatin derivatives with sulphonamides. The structure of the synthesized compounds were elucidated by spectral analysis (IR, NMR and Mass). Investigation of anti-HIV activity was done against HIV-1(IIIB) in MT-4 cells and HIV integrase inhibitory activity.