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An unprecedented metal-free synthesis of fused quinoxaline 1,5-disubstituted-[1,4]-diazepine hybrids have been reported under mild conditions through a domino intermolecular SNAr followed by an internal nucleophile-triggered intramolecular SNAr pathway. Our strategy offers the flexibility for the introduction of a broad variety of functionalities at the N-1 position of fused diazepine moiety by using suitable diamine tails to design structurally diverse scaffolds. The DNA binding properties of representative quinoxaline diazepine hybrids were studied using UV-vis absorbance and EtBr displacement assay and were found to be governed by the functionalities at the N-1 position. Interestingly, compound 11f containing the N-1 benzyl substitution demonstrated significant DNA binding (KBH â¼ 2.15 ± 0.25 × 104 M-1 and Ksv â¼ 12.6 ± 1.41 × 103 M-1) accompanied by a bathochromic shift (Δλ â¼ 5 nm). In silico studies indicated possible binding of diazepine hybrid 11f at the GC-rich major groove in the ct-DNA hexamer duplex and showed comparable binding energies to that of ethidium bromide. The antiproliferative activity of compounds was observed in the given order in different cell lines: (HeLa > HT29 > SKOV 3 > HCT116 > HEK293). Lead compound 11f demonstrated maximum cytotoxicity (IC50 value of 13.30 µM) in HeLa cell lines and also caused early apoptosis-mediated cell death in cancer cell lines. We envision that our work will offer newer methodologies for the construction of fused quinoxaline 1,5-disubstituted-[1,4]-diazepine class of molecules.
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Antineoplásicos , ADN , Quinoxalinas , Humanos , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , ADN/química , ADN/metabolismo , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Estructura Molecular , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Azepinas/química , Azepinas/farmacología , Azepinas/síntesis química , Sitios de Unión , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacosRESUMEN
Multi-drug resistance (MDR) is a serious challenge in contemporary clinical practice and is mostly responsible for the failure of cancer medication therapies. Several experimental evidence links MDR to the overexpression of the drug efflux transporter P-gp, therefore, the discovery of novel P-glycoprotein inhibitors is required to treat or prevent MDR and to improve the absorption of chemotherapy drugs via the gastrointestinal system. In this work, we explored a series of novel pyridoquinoxaline-based derivatives designed from parental compounds, previously proved active in enhancing anticancer drugs in MDR nasopharyngeal carcinoma (KB). Among them, derivative 10d showed the most potent and selective inhibition of fluorescent dye efflux, if compared to reference compounds (MK-571, Novobiocin, Verapamil), and the highest MDR reversal activity when co-administered with the chemotherapeutic agents Vincristine and Etoposide, at non-cytotoxic concentrations. Molecular modelling predicted the two compound 10d binding mode in a ratio of 2:1 with the target protein. No cytotoxicity was observed in healthy microglia cells and off-target investigations showed the absence of CaV1.2 channel blockade. In summary, our findings indicated that 10d could potentially be a novel therapeutic coadjutant by inhibiting P-gp transport function in vitro, thereby reversing cancer multidrug resistance.
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Miembro 1 de la Subfamilia B de Casetes de Unión a ATP , Antineoplásicos , Descubrimiento de Drogas , Resistencia a Múltiples Medicamentos , Resistencia a Antineoplásicos , Quinoxalinas , Humanos , Resistencia a Antineoplásicos/efectos de los fármacos , Resistencia a Múltiples Medicamentos/efectos de los fármacos , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Miembro 1 de la Subfamilia B de Casetes de Unión a ATP/antagonistas & inhibidores , Miembro 1 de la Subfamilia B de Casetes de Unión a ATP/metabolismo , Estructura Molecular , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Modelos MolecularesRESUMEN
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a long-standing global issue ever since the introduction of penicillin, the first antibiotic. Scientists are constantly working to develop innovative antibiotics that are more effective and superior. Unfortunately, the misuse of antibiotics has resulted in their declining effectiveness over the years. By 2050, it is projected that approximately 10 million lives could be lost annually due to antibiotic resistance. Gaining insight into the mechanisms behind the development and transmission of AMR in well-known bacteria including Escherichia coli, Bacillus pumilus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Salmonella typhimurium, and the gut microbiota is crucial for researchers. Environmental contamination in third world and developing countries also plays a significant role in the increase of AMR. Despite the availability of numerous recognized antibiotics to combat bacterial infections, their effectiveness is diminishing due to the growing problem of AMR. The overuse of antibiotics has led to an increase in resistance rates and negative impacts on global health. This highlights the importance of implementing strong antimicrobial stewardship and improving global monitoring, as emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations. In the face of these obstacles, quinoxaline derivatives have emerged as promising candidates. They are characterized by their remarkable efficacy against a broad spectrum of harmful bacteria, including strains that are resistant to multiple drugs. These compounds are known for their strong structural stability and adaptability, making them a promising and creative solution to the AMR crisis. This review aims to assess the effectiveness of quinoxaline derivatives in treating drug-resistant infections, with the goal of making a meaningful contribution to the global fight against AMR.
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Antibacterianos , Quinoxalinas , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antibacterianos/química , Humanos , Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana/efectos de los fármacos , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Estructura Molecular , Bacterias/efectos de los fármacosRESUMEN
The current review outlines all possible recent synthetic platforms to quinoxaline derivatives and the potent stimulated apoptosis mechanisms targeted by anticancer therapies. The currently reported results disclosed that quinoxaline derivatives had promising anticancer potencies against a wide array of cancer cell lines, better than the reference drugs, through target inhibition. This review summarizes some potent quinoxaline derivatives with their synthesis strategies and their potential activities against various molecular targets. Quinoxalines can be considered an important scaffold for apoptosis inducers in cancer cells through inhibiting some molecular targets, so they can be further developed as target-oriented chemotherapeutics.
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Antineoplásicos , Apoptosis , Neoplasias , Quinoxalinas , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Humanos , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Antineoplásicos/química , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias/patología , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Animales , Estructura Molecular , Terapia Molecular Dirigida , Línea Celular TumoralRESUMEN
In this study, a new series of thiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline derivatives 3-8 were synthesized by treating 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline with thiosemicarbazone and thiourea derivatives under reflux conditions. The chemical structure of the newly designed derivatives was conducted using spectroscopic techniques. The insecticidal bioassay of the designed derivatives was evaluated against the 2nd and 4th larvae of S. litura after five days as toxicity agents via median lethal concentration (LC50) and the lethal time values (LT50). The results indicated that all the tested compounds had insecticidal effects against both instar larvae of S. litura with variable values. Among them, thiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline derivative 3 was the most toxic, with LC50 = 261.88 and 433.68 ppm against 2nd and 4th instar larvae, respectively. Moreover, the thiazolo[4,5-b]quinoxaline derivative 3 required the least time to kill the 50% population (LT50) of 2nd larvae were 20.88, 13.2, and 15.84 hs with 625, 1250, and 2500 ppm, respectively, while for the 4th larval instar were 2.75, 2.08, and 1.76 days with concentrations of 625, 1250, and 2500 ppm, respectively. Larvae's morphological and histological studies for the most active derivative 3 were investigated. According to SEM analysis, the exterior morphology of the cuticle and head capsule was affected. In addition, there were some histological alterations in the cuticle layers and the midgut tissues. Columnar cells began breaking down, and vacuolization occurred in the peritrophic membrane. Moreover, treating 4th S litura larvae hemolymph with compound 3 showed significant changes in biochemical analysis, such as total proteins, GPT, GOT, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and alkaline phosphatase (AlP). Finally, the toxicity prediction of the most active derivative revealed non-corrosive, non-irritant to the eye, non-respiratory toxicity, non-sensitivity to the skin, non-hepatotoxic, and don't have toxicity on minnow toxicity and T. pyriformis indicating a good toxicity profile for human.
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Insecticidas , Larva , Quinoxalinas , Spodoptera , Animales , Insecticidas/síntesis química , Insecticidas/farmacología , Insecticidas/toxicidad , Insecticidas/química , Quinoxalinas/toxicidad , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Larva/efectos de los fármacos , Spodoptera/efectos de los fármacos , Spodoptera/crecimiento & desarrollo , Tiazoles/químicaRESUMEN
Inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase are key tactics for managing blood glucose levels. Currently, stronger, and more accessible inhibitors are needed to treat diabetes. Indeno[1,2-b] quinoxalines-carrying thiazole hybrids 1-17 were created and described using NMR. All analogues were tested for hypoglycaemic effect against STZ-induced diabetes in mice. Compounds 4, 6, 8, and 16 were the most potent among the synthesised analogues. These hybrids were examined for their effects on plasma insulin, urea, creatinine, GSH, MDA, ALT, AST, and total cholesterol. Moreover, these compounds were tested against α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzymes in vitro. The four hybrids 4, 6, 8, and 16 represented moderate to potent activity with IC50 values 0.982 ± 0.04, to 10.19 ± 0.21 for α-glucosidase inhibition and 17.58 ± 0.74 to 121.6 ± 5.14 µM for α-amylase inhibition when compared to the standard medication acarbose with IC50=0.316 ± 0.02 µM for α-glucosidase inhibition and 31.56 ± 1.33 µM for α-amylase inhibition. Docking studies as well as in silico ADMT were done.
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Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Inhibidores de Glicósido Hidrolasas , Hipoglucemiantes , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Quinoxalinas , Tiazoles , alfa-Amilasas , alfa-Glucosidasas , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , alfa-Amilasas/antagonistas & inhibidores , alfa-Amilasas/metabolismo , alfa-Glucosidasas/metabolismo , Hipoglucemiantes/farmacología , Hipoglucemiantes/química , Hipoglucemiantes/síntesis química , Animales , Ratones , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Inhibidores de Glicósido Hidrolasas/farmacología , Inhibidores de Glicósido Hidrolasas/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Glicósido Hidrolasas/química , Estructura Molecular , Tiazoles/química , Tiazoles/farmacología , Tiazoles/síntesis química , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/tratamiento farmacológico , Estreptozocina , Halogenación , Masculino , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/farmacología , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/química , Inhibidores Enzimáticos/síntesis químicaRESUMEN
Plant pathogenic fungi pose a major threat to global food security, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods. Effective and broad-spectrum fungicides are needed to combat these pathogens. In this study, a novel antifungal 2-oxyacetate hydrazide quinoxaline scaffold as a simple analogue was designed and synthesized. Their antifungal activities were evaluated against Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea), Altemaria solani (A. solani), Gibberella zeae (G. zeae), Rhizoctonia solani (R. solani), Colletotrichum orbiculare (C. orbiculare), and Alternaria alternata (A. alternata). These results demonstrated that most compounds exhibited remarkable inhibitory activities and possessed better efficacy than ridylbacterin, such as compound 15 (EC50 = 0.87 µg/mL against G. zeae, EC50 = 1.01 µg/mL against C. orbiculare) and compound 1 (EC50 = 1.54 µg/mL against A. alternata, EC50 = 0.20 µg/mL against R. solani). The 3D-QSAR analysis of quinoxaline-2-oxyacetate hydrazide derivatives has provided new insights into the design and optimization of novel antifungal drug molecules based on quinoxaline.
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Antifúngicos , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Relación Estructura-Actividad Cuantitativa , Quinoxalinas , Antifúngicos/farmacología , Antifúngicos/síntesis química , Antifúngicos/química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Diseño de Fármacos , Alternaria/efectos de los fármacos , Rhizoctonia/efectos de los fármacos , Botrytis/efectos de los fármacos , Estructura Molecular , Colletotrichum/efectos de los fármacos , Gibberella/efectos de los fármacosRESUMEN
G-quadruplexes (G4s) are commonly formed in the G-rich strand of telomeric DNA. Ligands targeting telomeric G4 induce DNA damage and telomere dysfunction, which makes them potential antitumor drugs. New telomeric G4 ligands with drug-likeness are still needed to be exploited, especially with their antitumor mechanisms thoroughly discussed. In this study, a novel series of quinoxaline analogs were rationally designed and synthesized. Among them, R1 was the most promising ligand for its cytotoxic effects on tumor cells and stabilizing ability with telomeric G4. Cellular assays illustrated that R1 stabilized G4 and induced R-loop accumulation in the telomeric regions, subsequently triggering DNA damage responses, cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase, apoptosis and antiproliferation. Moreover, R1 evoked immunogenic cell death (ICD) in tumor cells, which promoted the maturation of bone marrow derived dendritic cells (BMDCs). In breast cancer mouse model, R1 exhibited a significant decrease in tumor burden through the immunomodulatory effects, including the increase of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in tumors and cytokine levels in sera. Our research provides a new idea that targeting telomeric G4 induces DNA damage responses, causing antitumor effects both in vitro and in vivo, partially due to the enhancement of immunomodulation.
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Antineoplásicos , Proliferación Celular , G-Cuádruplex , Quinoxalinas , Telómero , G-Cuádruplex/efectos de los fármacos , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Animales , Humanos , Telómero/efectos de los fármacos , Ligandos , Ratones , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Estructura Molecular , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Femenino , Inmunomodulación/efectos de los fármacos , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Línea Celular Tumoral , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Daño del ADN/efectos de los fármacosRESUMEN
Dyes based on quinoline and quinoxaline skeletons were designed for application as visible light photoinitiators. The obtained compounds absorb electromagnetic radiation on the border between ultraviolet and visible light, which allows the use of dental lamps as light sources during the initiation of the photopolymerization reaction. Their another desirable feature is the ability to create a long-lived excited state, which enables the chain reaction to proceed through the mechanism of intermolecular electron transfer. In two-component photoinitiating systems, in the presence of an electron donor or a hydrogen atom donor, the synthesized compounds show excellent abilities to photoinitiate the polymerization of acrylates. In control tests, the efficiency of photopolymerization using modified quinoline and quinoxaline derivatives is comparable to that obtained using a typical, commercial photoinitiator for dentistry, camphorquinone. Moreover, the use of the tested compounds requires a small amount of photoinitiator (only 0.04% by weight) to initiate the reaction. The research also showed a significant acceleration of the photopolymerization process and shortening of the reaction time. In practice, this means that the new two-component initiating systems can be used in much lower concentrations without slowing down the speed of obtaining polymer materials. It is worth emphasizing that these two features of the new initiating system allow for cost reduction by reducing financial outlays on both materials (photoinitiators) and electricity.
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Colorantes , Luz , Polimerizacion , Quinolinas , Quinoxalinas , Quinolinas/química , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Colorantes/química , Procesos FotoquímicosRESUMEN
Cancer is a leading cause of death and a major health problem worldwide. While many effective anticancer agents are available, most drugs currently on the market are not specific, raising issues like the common side effects of chemotherapy. However, recent research hold promises for the development of more efficient and safer anticancer drugs. Quinoxaline and its derivatives are becoming recognized as a novel class of chemotherapeutic agents with activity against different tumors. The present review compiles and discusses studies concerning the therapeutic potential of the anticancer activity of quinoxaline derivatives, covering articles published between January 2018 and January 2023.
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Antineoplásicos , Neoplasias , Quinoxalinas , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Humanos , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Animales , Estructura Molecular , Desarrollo de Medicamentos , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Descubrimiento de Drogas , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
Second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging shows huge application prospects in clinical disease diagnosis and surgical navigation, while it is still a big challenge to exploit high performance NIR-II dyes with long-wavelength absorption and high fluorescence quantum yield. Herein, based on planar π-conjugated donor-acceptor-donor systems, three NIR-II dyes (TP-DBBT, TP-TQ1, and TP-TQ2) were synthesized with bulk steric hindrance, and the influence of acceptor engineering on absorption/emission wavelengths, fluorescence efficiency and photothermal properties was systematically investigated. Compared with TP-DBBT and TP-TQ2, the TP-TQ1 based on 6,7-diphenyl-[1,2,5]thiadiazoloquinoxaline can well balance absorption/emission wavelengths, NIR-II fluorescence brightness and photothermal effects. And the TP-TQ1 nanoparticles (NPs) possess high absorption ability at a peak absorption of 877 nm, with a high relative quantum yield of 0.69% for large steric hindrance hampering the close π-π stacking interactions. Furthermore, the TP-TQ1 NPs show a desirable photothermal conversion efficiency of 48% and good compatibility. In vivo experiments demonstrate that the TP-TQ1 NPs can serve as a versatile theranostic agent for NIR-II fluorescence/photoacoustic imaging-guided tumor phototherapy. The molecular planarization strategy provides an approach for designing efficient NIR-II fluorophores with extending absorption/emission wavelength, high fluorescence brightness, and outstanding phototheranostic performance.
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Colorantes Fluorescentes , Rayos Infrarrojos , Quinoxalinas , Tiadiazoles , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Colorantes Fluorescentes/química , Colorantes Fluorescentes/síntesis química , Animales , Ratones , Humanos , Tiadiazoles/química , Nanomedicina Teranóstica , Estructura Molecular , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Imagen Óptica , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Femenino , Fototerapia/métodos , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Nanopartículas/química , Tamaño de la PartículaRESUMEN
The importance of the quinoxaline framework is exemplified by its presence in the well-known drugs such as varenicline, brimonidine, quinacillin, etc. In the past few years, preparation of a variety of organic compounds containing the quinoxaline framework has been reported by several research groups. The chloroquinoxalines were successfully used as substrates in many of these synthetic approaches due to their easy availability along with the reactivity especially towards a diverse range of metal and transition metal-catalyzed transformations including Sonogashira, Suzuki, Heck type of cross-coupling reactions. The transition metals e.g., Pd, Cu, Fe and Nb catalysts played a key role in these transformations for the construction of various CX (e.g., CC, CN, CO, CS, CP, CSe, etc) bonds. These approaches can be classified based on the catalyst employed, type of the reaction performed and nature of CX bond formation during the reaction. Several of these resultant quinoxaline derivatives have shown diverse biological activities which include apoptosis inducing activities, SIRT1 inhibition, inhibition of luciferace enzyme, antibacterial and antifungal activities, cytotoxicity towards cancer cells, inhibition of PDE4 (phosphodiesterase 4), potential uses against COVID-19, etc. Notably, a review article covering the literature based on transition metal-catalyzed reactions of chloroquinoxalines at the same time summarizing the relevant biological activities of resultant products is rather uncommon. Therefore, an attempt is made in the current review article to summarize (i) the recent advances noted in the transition metal-catalyzed reactions of chloroquinoxalines (ii) with the relevant mechanistic discussions (iii) along with the in vitro, and in silico biological studies (wherever reported) (iv) including Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) within the particular series of the products reported between 2010 and 2022.
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Preparaciones Farmacéuticas , Quinoxalinas , Elementos de Transición , Humanos , Catálisis , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Elementos de Transición/síntesis química , Elementos de Transición/farmacología , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Preparaciones Farmacéuticas/síntesis química , Preparaciones Farmacéuticas/químicaRESUMEN
Based on quinazoline, quinoxaline, and nitrobenzene scaffolds and on pharmacophoric features of VEGFR-2 inhibitors, 17 novel compounds were designed and synthesised. VEGFR-2 IC50 values ranged from 60.00 to 123.85 nM for the new derivatives compared to 54.00 nM for sorafenib. Compounds 15a, 15b, and 15d showed IC50 from 17.39 to 47.10 µM against human cancer cell lines; hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2), prostate cancer (PC3), and breast cancer (MCF-7). Meanwhile, the first in terms of VEGFR-2 inhibition was compound 15d which came second with regard to antitumor assay with IC50 = 24.10, 40.90, and 33.40 µM against aforementioned cell lines, respectively. Furthermore, Compound 15d increased apoptosis rate of HepG2 from 1.20 to 12.46% as it significantly increased levels of Caspase-3, BAX, and P53 from 49.6274, 40.62, and 42.84 to 561.427, 395.04, and 415.027 pg/mL, respectively. Moreover, 15d showed IC50 of 253 and 381 nM against HER2 and FGFR, respectively.
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Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/farmacología , Receptor 2 de Factores de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular/antagonistas & inhibidores , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Antineoplásicos/química , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Humanos , Estructura Molecular , Nitrobencenos/síntesis química , Nitrobencenos/química , Nitrobencenos/farmacología , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/química , Quinazolinas/síntesis química , Quinazolinas/química , Quinazolinas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Receptor 2 de Factores de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular/metabolismoRESUMEN
A well-structured in silico workflow is here reported for disclosing structure-based pharmacophore models against bromodomain-containing protein 9 (BRD9), accelerating virtual screening campaigns and facilitating the identification of novel binders. Specifically, starting from 23 known ligands co-crystallized with BRD9, three-dimensional pharmacophore models, namely placed in a reference protein structure, were developed. Specifically, we here introduce a fragment-related pharmacophore model, useful for the identification of new promising small chemical probes targeting the protein region responsible of the acetyllysine recognition, and two further pharmacophore models useful for the selection of compounds featuring drug-like properties. A pharmacophore-driven virtual screening campaign was then performed to facilitate the selection of new selective BRD9 ligands, starting from a large library of commercially available molecules. The identification of a promising BRD9 binder (7) prompted us to re-iterate this computational workflow on a second focused in-house built library of synthesizable compounds and, eventually, three further novel BRD9 binders were disclosed (8-10). Moreover, all these compounds were tested among a panel comprising other nine bromodomains, showing a high selectivity for BRD9. Preclinical bioscreens for potential anticancer activity highlighted compound 7 as that showing the most promising biological effects, proving the reliability of this in silico pipeline and confirming the applicability of the here introduced structure-based three-dimensional (3D) pharmacophore models as straightforward tools for the selection of new BRD9 ligands.
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Descubrimiento de Drogas , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Factores de Transcripción/antagonistas & inhibidores , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Humanos , Modelos Moleculares , Estructura Molecular , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismoRESUMEN
Twelve new triazolo[4,3-a]quinoxaline-based compounds are reported as anticancer agents with potential effects against vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), using sorafenib as a reference molecule. With sorafenib as the positive control, the antiproliferative effects of the synthesized compounds against MCF-7 and HepG2 cells, as well as their VEGFR-2-inhibitory activities, were assessed. The most powerful VEGFR-2 inhibitor was compound 14a, which had an IC50 value of 3.2 nM, which is very close to that of sorafenib (IC50 = 3.12 nM). Furthermore, compounds 14c and 15d showed potential inhibitory activity against VEGFR-2, with IC50 values of 4.8 and 5.4 nM, respectively. Compound 14a caused apoptosis in HepG2 cells and stopped the cell cycle at the G2/M phase. In HepG2 cells, it also increased the levels of the proteases caspase-3 and caspase-9, as well as the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. In silico ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) and toxicity experiments revealed that the synthesized agents had acceptable drug-likeness.
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Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Triazoles/farmacología , Receptor 2 de Factores de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular/antagonistas & inhibidores , Animales , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Antineoplásicos/química , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Simulación por Computador , Femenino , Células Hep G2 , Humanos , Concentración 50 Inhibidora , Células MCF-7 , Ratones , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Ratas , Sorafenib/farmacología , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Triazoles/síntesis química , Triazoles/químicaRESUMEN
Natural phosphate (NP) and synthetic fluorapatite phosphate (SFAP) were proposed as stable, inexpensive, readily available and recyclable catalysts for the condensation of 1,2-diamines with 1,2-dicarbonyls in methanol to afford quinoxaline at room temperature. NP provided as high as 92-99% yield for quinoxalines in short reaction times (i.e., 1-45 min), while SFAP created quinoxalines with 87-97% yield in 60-120 min. From the chemical analyses, X-ray fluoresecency, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy methods, two main phases (CaO, P2O5) appeared in NP together with other low content phases (SiO2, Fe2O3). Compared to other phases, apatite (CaO and P2O5 as Ca10(PO4)6) played a major role in the catalytic activity of NP. SFAP with similar Ca/P atomic ratio showed a relatively lower catalytic activity than NP for the condensation of 1,2-diamine with 1,2-dicarbonyl in methanol at ambient temperature. To investigate the recyclability of catalysts, the surface properties of NP and 6-recycled NP were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller and Barrett-Joyner-Halenda methods. Some differences were observed in NP and 6-recycled NP's particle size, surface area, the volume and size of pores, and the content of elements; nevertheless, the use-reuse process did not noticeably change the catalytic property of NP.
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Apatitas/química , Fosfatos/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Catálisis , Microscopía Electrónica de Rastreo , Estructura Molecular , Tamaño de la Partícula , Quinoxalinas/química , Espectroscopía Infrarroja por Transformada de Fourier , Propiedades de Superficie , Difracción de Rayos XRESUMEN
Tumor angiogenesis is mainly regulated by VEGFR-2. In this study, a new series of [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]quinoxaline based-derivatives has been designed and synthesized to develop new anti-proliferative and anti-VEGFR-2 members. Anti-proliferative activities of the synthesized compounds were tested against MCF-7 and HepG2 cell lines. Compound 19a exhibited the highest activity towards both MCF-7 and HepG2 cell lines (IC50 = 8.2 and 5.4 µM, respectively), compared to sorafenib (IC50 = 3.51 and 2.17 µM, respectively). Additionally, all compounds were screened to evaluate their effect as VEGFR-2 inhibitors. Compound 19a (IC50 = 3.4 nM) exhibited good activity compared to sorafenib (IC50 = 3.12 nM). Furthermore, compound 19a disrupted the HepG2 cell cycle by arresting the G2/M phase. Also, marked increase in the percentage apoptotic cells was achieved by compound 19a. The induced apoptotic effect of compound 19a in HepG2 cells was assured by increased pro-apoptotic marker (Bax) expression by 2.33-fold and decreased anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) expression by 1.88-fold, resulting in an elevation of the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in HepG2 cells. Comparing to the control cells, compound 19a induced an increase in expression of cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-9 by 2.44- and 2.69-fold, respectively. Finally, the binding modes of the target derivatives were investigated through docking studies against the proposed molecular target (VEGFR-2, PDB ID: 2OH4).
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Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Diseño de Fármacos , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/farmacología , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Triazoles/farmacología , Receptor 2 de Factores de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular/antagonistas & inhibidores , Antineoplásicos/síntesis química , Antineoplásicos/química , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Ensayos de Selección de Medicamentos Antitumorales , Humanos , Estructura Molecular , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/química , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Relación Estructura-Actividad , Triazoles/síntesis química , Triazoles/química , Receptor 2 de Factores de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular/metabolismoRESUMEN
Untangling the most selective kinase inhibitors via pharmacological intervention remains one of the challenging affairs to date. In accordance to this drift, herein we describe the design and synthesis of a set of new heterocyclic analogs consisting of 6,7-dimethyl Quinoxaline, appended to a connector, employing Schiff base strategy (Compounds I-IX). The compounds were characterized by various spectroscopic techniques and the kinase inhibition assay were performed on few prime members of the CMGC family namely the GSK3ß, DYRK1A and CLK1 receptors, respectively, that have been known to be directly involved in hyperphosphorylation of Tau. Interestingly the biological evaluation results revealed that Compounds IV and V, with bromo/chloro functionalities in the aromatic core were advantaged of being highly selective towards the target GSK3ß over others. To strengthen our analysis, we adopted molecular modelling studies, where compounds IV/V were redocked in the same grid 4AFJ, as that of the reference ligand, 5-aryl-4-carboxamide-1,3-oxazole. Surprisingly, our investigation underpinned that for both the compounds IV/V, a primary H-bonding existed between the designed molecules (IV/V) and Val 135 residue in the receptor GSK3ß, in line with the reference ligand. We attribute this interaction to instigate potency in the compounds. Indeed the other non-covalent interaction, between the derivative's aromatic nucleus and Arg 141/Thr 138 in the receptor GSK3ß, might have been responsible for enhancing the selectivity in the targets. Overall, we feel that the present work depicts a logical demonstration towards fine tuning the efficacy of the inhibitors through systematic adjustment of electron density at appropriate positions in the aromatic ring be it the main quinoxaline or the other aromatic nucleus. Thus this pathway offers a convenient strategy for the development of efficient therapeutics for diversified neurodegenerative diseases like that of Alzheimer's.
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Enfermedad de Alzheimer/tratamiento farmacológico , Glucógeno Sintasa Quinasa 3 beta/antagonistas & inhibidores , Fármacos Neuroprotectores/farmacología , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/farmacología , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinasas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Proteínas Tirosina Quinasas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/metabolismo , Desarrollo de Medicamentos , Glucógeno Sintasa Quinasa 3 beta/metabolismo , Humanos , Modelos Moleculares , Estructura Molecular , Fármacos Neuroprotectores/síntesis química , Fármacos Neuroprotectores/química , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/síntesis química , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/química , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinasas/metabolismo , Proteínas Tirosina Quinasas/metabolismo , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Quinasas DyrKRESUMEN
Schistosomiasis is a neglected disease of poverty that is caused by infection with blood fluke species contained within the genus Schistosoma. For the last 40 years, control of schistosomiasis in endemic regions has predominantly been facilitated by administration of a single drug, praziquantel. Due to limitations in this mono-chemotherapeutic approach for sustaining schistosomiasis control into the future, alternative anti-schistosomal compounds are increasingly being sought by the drug discovery community. Herein, we describe a multi-pronged, integrated strategy that led to the identification and further exploration of the quinoxaline core as a promising anti-schistosomal scaffold. Firstly, phenotypic screening of commercially available small molecules resulted in the identification of a moderately active hit compound against Schistosoma mansoni (1, EC50 = 4.59 µM on schistosomula). Secondary exploration of the chemical space around compound 1 led to the identification of a quinoxaline-core containing, non-genotoxic lead (compound 22). Compound 22 demonstrated substantially improved activities on both intra-mammalian (EC50 = 0.44 µM, 0.20 µM and 84.7 nM, on schistosomula, juvenile and adult worms, respectively) and intra-molluscan (sporocyst) S. mansoni lifecycle stages. Further medicinal chemistry optimisation of compound 22, resulting in the generation of 20 additional analogues, improved our understanding of the structure-activity relationship and resulted in considerable improvements in both anti-schistosome potency and selectivity (e.g. compound 30; EC50 = 2.59 nM on adult worms; selectivity index compared to the HepG2 cell line = 348). Some derivatives of compound 22 (e.g. 31 and 33) also demonstrated significant activity against the two other medically important species, Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma japonicum. Further optimisation of this class of anti-schistosomal is ongoing and could lead to the development of an urgently needed alternative to praziquantel for assisting in schistosomiasis elimination strategies.
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Quinoxalinas/farmacología , Schistosoma haematobium/efectos de los fármacos , Schistosoma japonicum/efectos de los fármacos , Schistosoma mansoni/efectos de los fármacos , Esquistosomiasis mansoni/tratamiento farmacológico , Animales , Línea Celular Tumoral , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga , Humanos , Estructura Molecular , Quinoxalinas/síntesis química , Quinoxalinas/química , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
A quinoxaline scaffold exhibits various bioactivities in pharmacotherapeutic interests. In this research, twelve quinoxaline derivatives were synthesized and evaluated as new acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. We found all compounds showed potent inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with IC50 values of 0.077 to 50.080 µM, along with promising predicted drug-likeness and blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeation. In addition, potent butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 14.91 to 60.95 µM was observed in some compounds. Enzyme kinetic study revealed the most potent compound (6c) as a mixed-type AChE inhibitor. No cytotoxicity from the quinoxaline derivatives was noticed in the human neuroblastoma cell line (SHSY5Y). In silico study suggested the compounds preferred the peripheral anionic site (PAS) to the catalytic anionic site (CAS), which was different from AChE inhibitors (tacrine and galanthamine). We had proposed the molecular design guided for quinoxaline derivatives targeting the PAS site. Therefore, the quinoxaline derivatives could offer the lead for the newly developed candidate as potential acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.