Synthesis of 2-substituted Furo[3,2-b]pyridines Under Pd/C-Cu Catalysis Assisted by Ultrasound: Their Evaluation as Potential Cytotoxic Agents

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 932-940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dandamudi Sri Laxmi ◽  
Suryadevara V. Vardhini ◽  
Venkata R. Guttikonda ◽  
Mandava V.B. Rao ◽  
Manojit Pal
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Ultrasound Irradiation ◽  
Cytotoxic Agents ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Pyridine Derivative ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Anticancer Properties ◽  
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Background: Compounds containing furo[3,2-b]pyridine framework have shown interesting pharmacological properties, including anticancer activities. Though these compounds are generally synthesized via the heteroannulation processes involving acetylenic derivatives, some of them are complex. Objective: The study aimed to explore a series of 2-substituted furo[3,2-b]pyridines for their cytotoxic properties against cancer cell lines in vitro. Methods: We developed a convenient synthesis of 2-substituted furo[3,2-b]pyridines via sequential (i) C-C coupling followed by (ii) C-O bond-forming reactions in a single pot. The reactions were performed under ultrasound irradiation in the presence of Pd/C as an inexpensive, stable and widely used catalyst. A range of 2- substituted furo[3,2-b]pyridines were synthesized via coupling of 3-chloro-2-hydroxy pyridine with terminal alkynes in the presence of 10% Pd/C-CuI-PPh3-Et3N in EtOH. The in vitro evaluation of all these compounds was carried out against MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines and subsequently against SIRT1. Results: The furo[3,2-b]pyridine derivative 3b showed encouraging growth inhibition of both MDAMB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines and inhibition of SIRT1. The compound 3b also showed apoptosis-inducing potential when tested against MCF-7 cells. Conclusion: The Pd/C-Cu catalysis under ultrasound accomplished a one-pot and direct access to 2-substituted furo[3,2-b]pyridine derivatives, some of which showed anticancer properties.

Ultrasound Assisted Synthesis of 2-Substituted Benzofurans via One-Pot and Sequential Method: Their In Vitro Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 580-588
Author(s):  
Bodapati V.D. Rao ◽  
Suryadevara V. Vardhini ◽  
Deepti Kolli ◽  
Mandava V.B. Rao ◽  
Manojit Pal
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Bond Cleavage ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Significant Inhibition ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Sequential Method ◽  
One Pot ◽  
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Background: The 2-substituted benzofuran framework has attracted enormous attention due to its presence in a range of bioactive compounds and natural products. While various methods for the synthesis of 2- substituted benzofuran derivatives are known, several of them suffer from certain drawbacks. Objective: The main objective of this work was to explore a series of 2-(het)aryl substituted benzofurans derivatives for their cytotoxic properties against cancer cell lines in vitro. Methods: In our efforts, we have developed a one-pot synthesis of this class of compounds via sequential C-C coupling followed by C-Si bond cleavage and subsequent tandem C-C/C-O bond-forming reaction under ultrasound irradiation. The methodology involved coupling of (trimethylsilyl)acetylene with iodoarenes in the presence of 10% Pd/C-CuI-PPh3-Et3N in MeOH followed by treating the reaction mixture with K2CO3 in aqueous MeOH and finally coupling with 2-iodophenol. A variety of 2-substituted benzofurans were synthesized using this methodology in good yield. All the synthesized compounds were tested in vitro against two cancer cell lines, e.g. MDAMB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines subsequently against SIRT1. Results: The benzofuran derivative 3m showed encouraging growth inhibition of both MDAMB-231 and MCF- 7 cell lines and significant inhibition of SIRT1. The compound 3m also showed a concentration-dependent increase in the acetylation of p53. Conclusion: Our efforts not only accomplished a one-pot and direct access to 2-(het)aryl substituted benzofurans but also revealed that the benzofuran framework presented here could be a potential template for the identification of potent inhibitors of SIRT1.

Influence of amide versus ester linkages on the anticancer properties of the new flavone–biotin conjugates

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 193-200
Author(s):  
Monika Stompor ◽  
Marta Świtalska ◽  
Agata Bajek ◽  
Joanna Wietrzyk
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Amide Bond ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Fluorescent Reporter ◽  
Bifunctional Molecules ◽  
Anticancer Properties ◽  
One Step ◽  
3T3 Cell Lines ◽  
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Abstract Novel biotinylated C-6 substituted flavones were synthesised by a one-step method that connects biotin to 6-hydroxyflavone and 6-aminoflavone by esterification and amidation of hydroxyl and amino groups, respectively. The obtained compounds, 6-O-biotinylflavone and 6-biotinylamidoflavone, are the bifunctional molecules composed of a flavone moiety as a fluorescent reporter and biotin as a cancer-targeting unit. Antiproliferative activity was evaluated using SRB assays in MCF-7, MCF-10A, HepG2, MDA-MB-231, 4T1, and Balb/3T3 cell lines. In vitro evaluation revealed that compounds with biotin moiety displayed better cell selectivity between the cancer and normal cells than the parental substrates. These results indicate that anticancer effect is not related to the position of biotin moiety, but it is related to the presence of ester or amide bond. 6-O-Biotinylflavone was more active than 6-hydroxyflavone against human breast (MDA-MB-231) and liver (HepG2) cancer cells with IC50 (concentration of tested agent that inhibits proliferation of the cell population by 50%) values equal to 78.5 ± 18.8 μM and 133.2 ± 14.2 μM, respectively. Non biotinylated 6-aminoflavone was more active than 6-biotinylamidoflavone against all tested cell lines, with IC50 values between 34.3 ± 9.1 μM (4T1) and 173.86 ± 24.3 μM (MCF-7).

scholarly journals Synthesis, Anticancer Activity, and Molecular Modeling of New Halogenated Spiro[pyrrolidine-thiazolo-oxindoles] Derivatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shahidul Islam ◽  
Abdullah Mohammed Al-Majid ◽  
Fardous F. El-Senduny ◽  
Farid A. Badria ◽  
A. F. M. Motiur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Single Step ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Antiproliferative Effects ◽  
Physiochemical Parameters ◽  
Hct 116 ◽  
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A one-pot, single-step, and an atom-economical process towards the synthesis of highly functionalized spirooxindoles analogues was efficiently conducted to produce a satisfactory chemical yields (70–93%) with excellent relative diastereo-, and regio-selectivity. An in vitro antiproliferative assay was carried out on different cancer cell lines to evaluate the biological activity of the synthesized tetrahydro-1’H-spiro[indoline-3,5’-pyrrolo[1,2-c]thiazol]-2-one 5a–n. The prepared hybrids were then tested in vitro for their antiproliferative effects against three cancer cell lines, namely, HepG2 (liver cancer), MCF-7 (breast cancer), and HCT-116 (colon cancer). The spirooxindole analogue 5g exhibited a broad activity against HepG2, MCF-7, and HCT-116 cell lines of liver, breast, and colorectal cancers when compared to cisplatin. Modeling studies including shape similarity, lipophilicity scores, and physicochemical parameters were calculated. The results of this study indicated that spirooxindole analogue 5g retained a good physiochemical parameters with acceptable lipophilicity scores.

scholarly journals One-pot biosynthesis of CdS quantum dots through in vitro regeneration of hairy roots of Rhaphanus sativus L. And their apoptosis effect on MCF-7 and AGS cancerous human cell lines

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 015056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Gholami ◽  
Mehdi Dadmehr ◽  
Nadali Babaeian Jelodar ◽  
Morteza Hosseini ◽  
Fatemeh oroojalian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Hairy Roots ◽  
Human Cell ◽  
In Vitro Regeneration ◽  
Human Cell Lines ◽  
Cds Quantum Dots ◽  
One Pot ◽  
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scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition Evaluation of Novel Phosphatidylcholines with Anisic and Veratric Acids

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Czarnecka ◽  
Marta Świtalska ◽  
Joanna Wietrzyk ◽  
Gabriela Maciejewska ◽  
Anna Gliszczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Human Organism ◽  
Cancer Cell Growth ◽  
Anticancer Properties ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Phenolcarboxylic Acids ◽  
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Phenolic acids and its methoxy derivatives are known to induce caspase-mediated apoptosis activity and exhibit cytotoxic effect towards various cancer cell lines. However, their low stability and poor bioavailability in the human organism extensively restrict the utility of this group of compounds as anticancer and health-promoting agents. In this report, a series of eight novel phosphatidylcholines (3a-b, 5a-b, 7a-b, 8a-b) containing anisic or veratric acids (1a-b) at sn-1 and/or sn-2 positions were synthesized. The phenoylated phospholipids were obtained in good yields 28–66%. The structures of novel compounds were determined by their spectroscopic data. All synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antiproliferative activity towards six cancer cell lines and normal cell line Balb/3T3. Lipophilization of phenolcarboxylic acids significantly increased their anticancer properties. The asymmetrically substituted phenoylated phosphatidylcholines exhibited higher antiproliferative effect than free acids. Lysophosphatidylcholine (7b) effectively inhibited the proliferation of human leukaemia (MV4-11), breast (MCF-7), and colon (LoVo) cancer cell lines at concentrations of 9.5–20.7 µm and was from 19 to 38-fold more active than corresponding free veratric acid. The conjugation of anisic/veratric acids with the phosphatidylcholine have proved the anticancer potential of these phenolcarboxylic acids and showed that this type of lipophilization is an effective method for the production of active biomolecules.

scholarly journals Design, Synthesis, Molecular Docking, ADME and Biological Evaluation Studies of Some New 1,3,4-oxadiazole Linked Benzimidazoles as Anticancer Agents and Aromatase Inhibitors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ulviye acar çevik ◽  
Ismail Celik ◽  
Ayşen IŞIK ◽  
Yusuf Özkay ◽  
Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Binding Modes ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
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Abstract In this study, due to the potential anticancer effects of the benzimidazole ring system, a series of benzimidazole-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were synthesized and characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and MS spectra analyses. In the in vitro anticancer assay, all the compounds tested anticancer activities using MTT-based assay against five cancer cell lines (MCF-7, A549, HeLa, C6, and HepG2). Among them, compound 5a exhibited the most potent activity with IC50 values of 5,165±0,211 μM and 5,995±0,264 μM against MCF-7 and HepG2 cell lines. Compound 5a was included in the BrdU test to determine the DNA synthesis inhibition effects for both cell types. Furthermore, compound 5c was also found to be more effective than doxorubicin on the HeLa cell line. The selectivity of anticancer activity was evaluated in NIH3T3 (mouse embryo fibroblast cell line) cell line. In vitro, enzymatic inhibition assays of aromatase enzyme were performed for compound 5a acting on the MCF-7 cell line. For compound 5a, in silico molecular docking against aromatase enzyme was performed to determine possible protein-ligand interactions and binding modes.

Novel Pyrazolyl Benzoxazole Conjugates: Design, Synthesis, Molecular Docking Studies and in vitro Anticancer Activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 619-626
Author(s):  
Arunkumar Thiriveedhi ◽  
Ratnakaram Venkata Nadh ◽  
Navuluri Srinivasu ◽  
Narayana Murthy Ganta
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Anticancer Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies ◽  
Hybrid Molecules ◽  
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Nowadays, hybrid drugs have gained a significant role in the treatment of different health problems. Most of the hybrid molecules with different heterocyclic moieties were proved to be potent anti-tumor agents in cancer chemotherapy. Hence, the present study is aimed at the evaluation of in vitro anticancer activity of novel hybrid molecules (pyrazolyl benzoxazole conjugates) and to investigate their anticancer activity by molecular docking studies. Designed, synthesized and characterized the novel pyrazolyl benzoxazole conjugates. Anticancer activity of these compounds was determined by SRB assay. Then molecular docking studies were carried out against proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase (ATP-Src, PDB: 2BDF), a putative target for cancer. All the synthesized compound derivatives were evaluated against MCF-7, KB, Hop62 and A549 cancer cell lines. Compounds 9b and 9c exhibited excellent anticancer activities with GI50 values of <0.1 µM against MCF-7 and A549 cell lines. Compound 9e exhibited good antitumor activity on MCF-7 and A-549 with GI50 values of 0.12 µM and 0.19 µM respectively. Compound 9g showed better anticancer activity on A-549 cancer cell line with GI50 of 0.34 µM. The two-hybrid molecules 9b and 9c are found to be comparably potent with the standard drug doxorubicin and may act as drug lead compounds in medicinal chemistry aspect. The present docking investigation proved that having benzoxazole of compound 9c at the position of benzofuran of reference compound (N-acetyl pyrazoline derivative) might be valid for contributing to anti-cancer activity.

scholarly journals Unexpected Synthesis, Single-Crystal X-ray Structure, Anticancer Activity, and Molecular Docking Studies of Certain 2–((Imidazole/Benzimidazol–2–yl)thio)–1–arylethanones

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
Tarfah Al-Warhi ◽  
Mohamed Said ◽  
Mahmoud El Hassab ◽  
Nada Aljaeed ◽  
Hazem Ghabour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Docking Study ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Molecular Docking Study ◽  
X Ray ◽  
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In connection with our research program concerning development of novel effective benzimidazole-based anticancer candidates, herein we describe a new unexpected synthetic route to obtain a series of 2–((imidazole/benzimidazol2–yl)thio)1–arylethanones endowed with promising anti-breast cancer and Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) inhibitory activities. Contrary to expectations, products for the reaction of 2–mercaptoimidazole/benzimidazole 2a,b with β–keto esters 6a–c were unambiguously assigned as 2–((imidazol/benzimidazol2–yl)thio)1–arylethanones 10a–f based on NMR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray crystallographic analyses. In vitro anticancer activities for herein reported imidazole/benzimidazoles 10a–f were assessed through a cell-based assay against human breast cancer T4–7D and MCF–7 cell lines. Benzimidazoles 10d–f exerted better anti-proliferative action towards T4–7D and MCF–7 cell lines than their corresponding imidazole counterparts 10a–c. Furthermore, a molecular docking study suggested CDK2 kinase as a potential enzymatic target for benzimidazoles 10d–f, and investigated their possible binding pattern and interactions within CDK2 active site. Thereafter, benzimidazoles 10d–f were in vitro examined for their CDK2 inhibitory action, where they exerted good activity. Finally, several key ADME and druglikeness properties were predicted by the SwissADME online tool. Interestingly, benzimidazoles 10d–f were found to have no violations in all druglikeness rules (Veber, Lipinski, Ghose, Muegge, and Egan). In addition, they had neither PAINS nor structural alerts (Brenks). In conclusion, benzimidazoles 10d–f demonstrated not only a promising anticancer activities but also an acceptable ADME and physicochemical properties especially benzimidazole 10e.

scholarly journals Biochemical and Molecular Investigation of In Vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity Spectrum of Crude Extracts of Willow Leaves Salix safsaf

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1295
Author(s):  
Mourad A. M. Aboul-Soud ◽  
Abdelkader E. Ashour ◽  
Jonathan K. Challis ◽  
Atallah F. Ahmed ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Control Cell ◽  
Annexin V ◽  
Fluorescence Signal ◽  
Facs Analysis ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Anticancer Properties ◽  
Organic Fractions

Organic fractions and extracts of willow (Salix safsaf) leaves, produced by sequential solvent extraction as well as infusion and decoction, exhibited anticancer potencies in four cancerous cell lines, including breast (MCF-7), colorectal (HCT-116), cervical (HeLa) and liver (HepG2). Results of the MTT assay revealed that chloroform (CHCl3) and ethyl acetate (EtOAc)-soluble fractions exhibited specific anticancer activities as marginal toxicities were observed against two non-cancerous control cell lines (BJ-1 and MCF-12). Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry Q-Exactive™ HF Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap™ coupled with liquid chromatography (UHPLC) indicated that both extracts are enriched in features belonging to major phenolic and purine derivatives. Fluorescence-activated cell sorter analysis (FACS), employing annexin V-FITC/PI double staining indicated that the observed cytotoxic potency was mediated via apoptosis. FACS analysis, monitoring the increase in fluorescence signal, associated with oxidation of DCFH to DCF, indicated that the mechanism of apoptosis is independent of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Results of immunoblotting and RT-qPCR assays showed that treatment with organic fractions under investigation resulted in significant up-regulation of pro-apoptotic protein and mRNA markers for Caspase-3, p53 and Bax, whereas it resulted in a significant reduction in amounts of both protein and mRNA of the anti-apoptotic marker Bcl-2. FACS analysis also indicated that pre-treatment and co-treatment of human amniotic epithelial (WISH) cells exposed to the ROS H2O2 with EtOAc fraction provide a cytoprotective and antioxidant capacity against generated oxidative stress. In conclusion, our findings highlight the importance of natural phenolic and flavonoid compounds with unparalleled and unique antioxidant and anticancer properties.

scholarly journals Design, Synthesis and Pharmacological Screening of β-Amino-, Thiadiazole/Thiadiazine-Phosphonate Based Triazole Motifs as Antimicrobial/Cytotoxic Agents

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafaa M. Abdou ◽  
Neven A. Ganoub ◽  
Eman Sabry
Keyword(s):  
Antitumor Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Carcinoma Cell ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Cytotoxic Agents ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Anticancer Properties ◽  
Carcinoma Cell Lines

Abstract Three different series of phosphonate derivatives, b-aminoand fused thiadiazolo/thiadiazine-phosphonates have been synthesized using the addition and/or addition-cyclization protocol of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) reagents to 1,2,4-triazole-3-thiols. The design of potentially antimicrobial and anticancer phosphor esters relied on the results of computer-assisted molecular modeling. All synthesized phosphonates were evaluated for their in vitro antimicrobial activities while anticancer properties were determined for eight out of twenty new phosphonates. The tested phosphonates, except for compounds that have a nitrile moiety, exhibited moderate to significant antimicrobial activity. Nevertheless, the most active compounds were fused thiadiazole-phosphonates, which inhibited the growth of both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria better than b-aminophosphonates and fused thiadiazolophosphonates. In parallel, the antitumor activity screenings of selected phosphonates from each series and substrate 1 were also done. Their antitumor properties against ten carcinoma cell lines, including breast (MCF7, MDA-MB- 231/ ATCC, MDA-MB-435, BT-549), ovarian (IGROVI, OVCAR-3, SK-OV-3), prostate (PX-3, PU-145), and liver (HEPG2), were investigated. The results showed that all synthesized compounds reflected remarkable antitumor activity against breast (especially MDA-MB-231/ATCC and BT-549), and prostate carcinoma cell lines (PC-3 and DU-145), whereas a moderate to good effect on ovarian and liver cancer cells was observed.

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