Novel Hydrazide-Hydrazones Bearing a Benzimidazole Ring: Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Inhibitor Properties Against CA I and CA II Isozymes.

In this study, we propose identifying potential novel compounds targeting carbonic anhydrase I and II. Herein, we have designed and synthesized new benzimidazole-hydrazide-hydrazones derivatives (4a-4r) to investigate the effects of these synthesized compounds on CA isoenzymes. The compounds' H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS spectra were used to confirm their chemical structures.

Synthesis, α-Glucosidase, α-Amylase, and Aldol Reductase Inhibitory Activity with Molecular Docking Study of Novel Imidazo[1,2-]pyridine Derivatives.

Inhibition ofaldose reductase (AR), α-glycosidase (α-GLY), and α-amylase (α-AMY) are some of the essential targets in diabetes mellitus (DM). Here, a series of imidazo[1,2-]pyridine-based 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives (-) were successfully synthesized and characterized using H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS spectroscopic techniques. The inhibition effects of the synthesized derivatives against AR, α-GLY, and α-AMY were evaluated using both in vitro and in silico methods.

Design, Synthesis, Investigation, and Biological Activity Assessments of (4-Substituted-Phenyl)--(3-morpholinopropyl)-3-phenylthiazol-2(3)-imine Derivatives as Antifungal Agents.

In this study, a series of novel thiazol-2(3)-imine (-) were designed, synthesized, and characterized by means of H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS spectral analyses. In vitro antifungal activity was performed using a modified EUCAST protocol. Two of the synthesized compounds ( and ) showed activity against and .

Selective in vitro Synergistic Evaluation of Probiotic Tolerant morpholinyl- and 4-ethylpiperazinyl-Imidazole-chalcone Derivatives on Gastrointestinal System Pathogens.

Imidazole-chalcone compounds are recognised for their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Probiotic-friendly, selective new-generation antimicrobials prove to be more efficient in combating gastrointestinal system pathogens. The aim of this study is to identify imidazole-chalcone derivatives that probiotics tolerate and evaluate their in vitro synergistic antimicrobial effects on pathogens.

Synthesis, molecular dynamics simulation, and evaluation of biological activity of novel flurbiprofen and ibuprofen-like compounds.

The frequent use of anti-inflammatory drugs and the side effects of existing drugs keep the need for new compounds constant. For this purpose, flurbiprofen and ibuprofen-like compounds, which are frequently used anti-inflammatory compounds in this study, were synthesized and their structures were elucidated. Like ibuprofen and flurbiprofen, the compounds contain a residue of phenylacetic acid.

Development and assessment of novel pyrazole-thiadiazol hybrid derivatives as VEGFR-2 inhibitors: design, synthesis, anticancer activity evaluation, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation.

Cancer remains a significant health challenge globally, requiring the development of targeted chemotherapeutics capable of specifically inhibiting cancer cell growth. Angiogenesis is one of the key features of tumor growth and metastasis and is, therefore, an important target for the treatment of many tumors. The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway has proven to be a promising lead in anticancer therapy due to the central role it plays in tumor angiogenesis.

Synthesis, DFT Calculations, Studies, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Benzimidazole-Thiadiazole Derivatives.

In this study, a series of new benzimidazole-thiadiazole hybrids were synthesized, and the synthesized compounds were screened for their antimicrobial activities against eight species of pathogenic bacteria and three fungal species. Azithromycin, voriconazole, and fluconazole were used as reference drugs in the mtt assay. Among them, compounds and showed potent antifungal activity against with a MIC of 3.

New Benzimidazole-Triazole Derivatives as Topoisomerase I Inhibitors: Design, Synthesis, Anticancer Screening, and Molecular Modeling Studies.

In this study, we designed, synthesized, and evaluated a series of 1,2,4-triazole benzimidazoles for their cytotoxic effects against the A549, C6, and NIH3T3 cell lines. Additionally, these compounds were assessed for their inhibitory activity against DNA topoisomerase I, aiming to develop novel anticancer agents. The synthesized final compounds - were characterized using H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS.

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Effect Studies of Novel Benzofuran-Thiazolylhydrazone Derivatives as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors.

In recent studies, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory effects of various thiazolylhydrazone derivatives have been demonstrated. Within the scope of this study, 12 new compounds containing thiazolylhydrazone groups were synthesized. The structures of the obtained compounds were elucidated by H NMR, C NMR, and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) methods.

Design, synthesis, and biological activity studies of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzymes are a common catalytic enzyme in many organisms. Vertebrates and invertebrates have different CA isoforms. Sixteen different isozymes of the α-CA isoform found in vertebrates have been identified so far.

Design, synthesis, biological activities, and evaluation of molecular docking-dynamics studies of new thiosemicarbazones that may be effective against Alzheimer's disease.

Donepezil is one of the most used drugs in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Its activity as an AChE inhibitor makes new studies with these enzyme inhibitors attractive. For this purpose, in this study, 12 compounds including thiosemicarbazone pharmacophore, have been synthesized for the treatment of the Alzheimer's disease.

Design, synthesis, and molecular docking studies of benzimidazole-1,3,4-triazole hybrids as carbonic anhydrase I and II inhibitors.

In this study, with an aim to develop novel heterocyclic hybrids as potent enzyme inhibitors, we synthesized a series of 10 novel 2-(4-(4-ethyl-5-(2-(substitutedphenyl)-2-oxo-ethylthio)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-phenyl)-5,6-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole (5a-5j) derivatives and characterized by H-NMR, C-NMR, and HRMS. These compounds were evaluated for their inhibitory activity against hCA I and hCA II. All the compounds exhibited good hCA I and hCA II inhibitory activities with IC values in range of 1.

Synthesis and Anticancer Activities of Pyrazole-Thiadiazole-Based EGFR Inhibitors.

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancer types of cancer with the highest mortality rates. However, while epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is an important parameter for lung cancer, EGFR inhibitors also show great promise in the treatment of the disease. Therefore, a series of new EGFR inhibitor candidates containing thiadiazole and pyrazole rings have been developed.

Synthesis of Imidazole-2,3-dihydrothiazole Compounds as VEGFR-2 Inhibitors and Their Support with in Silico Studies.

In this study, 12 novel 2-((1-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)ethylidene)hydrazineylidene)-3-ethyl-4-(substitutephenyl)-2,3-dihydrothiazole derivatives were obtained. Among these compounds, 2-((1-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)ethylidene)hydrazineylidene)-4-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-3-ethyl-2,3-dihydrothiazole (4h) was chosen as the most active derivative in the series. According to the MTT results, compounds 4h and 4k showed activity with IC =4.

Design, synthesis, evaluation of biological activities and molecular docking and dynamic studies of novel acetazolamide analog compounds.

Modification of drugs used in the clinic is a frequently used method with regards to medicinal chemistry in the development of new drugs. Acetazolamide is a drug in clinical use as a CA inhibitor. Within the scope of this study, the '-(5-sulfamoyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) acetamide' structure, which is acetazolamide residue, was kept constant; various mercaptan substitutions were made from methylene adjacent to the carbonyl group in the structure.

Synthesis, Antifungal Activities, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamic Studies of Novel Quinoxaline-Triazole Compounds.

Uncontrolled use of antifungal drugs affects the development of resistance to existing drugs. Azole antifungals constitute a large part of antifungal therapy. Therefore, there is a need for new azole antifungals.

Synthesis of new compounds bearing methyl sulfonyl pharmacophore as selective COX-2 inhibitor.

Cyclooxygenase, also known as prostaglandin H2 synthase (PGH2), is one of the most important enzymes in pharmacology because inhibition of COX is the mechanism of action of most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In this study, ten thiazole derivative compounds had synthesized. The analysis of the obtained compounds was performed by H NMR and C NMR methods.

Design, synthesis, and molecular docking studies of novel quinoxaline derivatives as anticancer agents.

As lung cancer was placed foremost part among other types of cancer in terms of mortality. Recent researches are widely focused on developing multi-targeted and site-specific targeted drug designs. In the present study, we designed and developed a series of quinoxaline pharmacophore derivatives as active EGFR inhibitors for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation Studies of Novel Naphthalene-Chalcone Hybrids As Antimicrobial, Anticandidal, Anticancer, and VEGFR-2 Inhibitors.

Cancer is a progressive disease that is frequently encountered worldwide. The incidence of cancer is increasing with the changing living conditions around the world. The side-effect profile of existing drugs and the resistance developing in long-term use increase the need for novel drugs.

New benzimidazole-oxadiazole derivatives: Synthesis, α-glucosidase, α-amylase activity, and molecular modeling studies as potential antidiabetic agents.

Benzimidazole-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives (5a-z) were synthesized and characterized with different spectroscopic techniques such as H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS. The synthesized analogs were examined against α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzymes to determine their antidiabetic potential. Compounds 5g and 5q showed the most activity with 35.

Synthesis of Benzimidazole-1,2,4-triazole Derivatives as Potential Antifungal Agents Targeting 14α-Demethylase.

Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are increasing as major infectious diseases around the world, and the limited efficacy of existing medications has resulted in substantial morbidity and death in patients due to the lack of effective antifungal agents and serious drug resistance. In this study, a series of benzimidazole-1,2,4-triazole derivatives (-) were synthesized and characterized by H NMR, C NMR, and HR-MS spectral analysis. All the target compounds were screened for their antifungal activity against four fungal strains, namely, , , , and .

Synthesis, Molecular Docking, Dynamics, Quantum-Chemical Computation, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of Some New Benzimidazole-Thiadiazole Hybrids.

In this study, some new compounds, which are 2-aminothiadiazole derivatives linked by a phenyl bridge to the 2-position of the benzimidazole ring, were designed and synthesized as antimicrobial agents. The structures of the compounds were elucidated by H and C NMR spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. The antifungal activities of the synthesized compounds were tested on , , , and .

Design, Synthesis, and and Approaches of Novel Indanone Derivatives as Multifunctional Anti-Alzheimer Agents.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurological, progressive illness that typically affects the elderly and is clinically distinguished by memory and cognitive decline. Due to a number of factors, including the absence of a radical treatment, an increase in the patient population over time, the high cost of care and treatment, and a significant decline in patients' quality of life, the importance of this disease has increased. These factors have all prompted increased interest among researchers in this field.

Design, synthesis and molecular docking and ADME studies of novel hydrazone derivatives for AChE inhibitory, BBB permeability and antioxidant effects.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by memory and cognitive impairments that predominantly affects the elderly and is the most common cause of dementia. As is known, the AChE enzyme consists of two parts. In this work, 10 new hydrazones (-) were designed and synthesized.