Synthesis and Evaluation of N-substituted (Z)-5-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5- ylmethylene)-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-one Derivatives and 5-Substituted- Thioxothiazolidindione Derivatives as Potent Anticonvulsant Agents

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 798-807
Author(s):  
Shiyang Dong ◽  
Yanhua Liu ◽  
Jun Xu ◽  
Yue Hu ◽  
Limin Huang ◽  
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Background: Epilepsy is a serious and common neurological disorder threatening the health of humans. Despite enormous progress in epileptic research, the anti-epileptic drugs present many limitations. These limitations prompted the development of more safer and effective AEDs. Methods: series of N-substituted (Z)-5-(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethylene)- 2-thioxothiazolidin-4- one derivatives and 5-substituted-thioxothiazolidindione derivatives were designed, synthesized and tested for anticonvulsant activity against maximal electroshock (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (scPTZ). Neurotoxicity was determined by the rotarod test. Results: Among them, the most potent 4e displayed high protection against MES-induced seizures with an ED50 value of 9.7 mg/kg and TD50 value of 263.3 mg/kg, which provided 4e with a high protective index (TD50/ED50) of 27.1 comparable to reference antiepileptic drugs. 4e clearly inhibits the NaV1.1 channel in vitro. The molecular docking study was conducted to exploit the results. Conclusion: Stiripentol is a good lead compound for further structural modification. Compound 4e was synthesized, which displayed remarkable anticonvulsant activities, and the NaV1.1 channel inhibition was involved in the mechanism of action of 4e.

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 757-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimisha jain ◽  
Pradeep Kumar Singour

Background: According to the World Health Organization, 50 million people worldwide are suffering from epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. 2,3 disubstituted quinazolinone-4-one derivatives endowed with various pharmacological activity, particularly having anticonvulsant action. Objectives: The aim of this study was to synthesize 3-Substituted-2,3-Dihydro-2-thioxoquinazolin- 4-(1H)-one derivative and evaluate for anticonvulsant activity and neurotoxicity in order to find an efficient, compound with lesser side effects. Methods: A novel series of 3-[4-(2-amino-5, 6-dihydro-4(substituted phenyl)-4H-1, 3-oxazin /thiazin-6yl) phenyl]-2, 3-dihyro-2-thioxoquinazolin-4(1H)-one derivatives (4a-4p) were synthesized. The structures of the synthesized compounds were assigned on the basis of spectral data (UV, IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR and MS) and performed anticonvulsant activity against maximal electroshock test and Subcutaneous Pentylenetetrazole model. Neurotoxicity was assessed using a rotarod apparatus test. The molecular docking study was performed to assess their binding affinities towards Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid type A receptor. A quantitative estimate of drug-likeness was also performed, which calculates the molecular properties and screen the molecules based on drug-likeness rules. Results: Compounds 4b, 4e, 4j and 4m have shown the highest anticonvulsant activity against tonic seizure with decreased mean duration of tonic hind leg extension of 8.31, 7.35, 8.61 and 8.99 s, respectively in maximal electroshock model and increased onset time clonic convulsion duration of 94.45, 96.65, 93.51 and 91.86 s in Subcutaneous Pentylenetetrazole model. Molecular docking study revealed a better binding affinity with Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid type A receptor. Conclusion: The compound 4b and 4e emerged out as the pilot molecule with a better anticonvulsant activity without any neurotoxicity. The obtained results showed that compounds 4b and 4e could be useful as a template for future design, optimization, and investigation to produce more active analogs.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 713-724
Author(s):  
Shi-Ben Wang ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Guang-Yong Li ◽  
Kang Lei ◽  
Xiao-Jing Li ◽  
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Background: Although Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs) acting on various targets have been applied in the clinic, the efficacy and tolerance of AEDs in the treatment of epilepsy have not significantly improved. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop some novel chemical moieties with a better safety profile and greater efficacy. We designed and synthesized twenty-seven 4- phenylpiperidin-2-one derivatives. This study aimed to investigate the potential use of a series of 4- phenylpiperidin-2-one derivatives as anticonvulsant drugs. Methods: Two experimental methods, Maximal Electroshock (MES) and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (scPTZ), were used to evaluate the anticonvulsant activity of the target compounds. Moreover, neurotoxicity (NT) was tested using the rotarod test. Results: Compound 7-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-b]pyridin-5-(4H)-one (11; MES, ED50 = 23.7 mg/kg, PI > 33.7; PTZ, ED50 = 78.1 mg/kg, PI > 10.0) showed the best anticonvulsant activity. The results of in vivo γ-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) estimation showed that compound 11 may have an effect on the GABA system. Compound 11 showed significant interactions with residues at the benzodiazepine (BZD)-binding site on GABAA receptors. Most target compounds have favorable blood brain barrier (BBB) permeability and oral bioavailability in predictions using silico molecular properties. Conclusion: According to the in vivo and in silico studies, compound 11 stand out as potential anticonvulsant agents for further studies.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishan K. Verma ◽  
Umesh K. Singh ◽  
Jainendra Jain

Objective: In the present study, we synthesized fifteen 4, 5-disubstituted 1, 2, 4-triazol- 3-thione derivatives and evaluated for anticonvulsant activity with neurotoxicity determination. Method: The synthesized compounds were characterized using FTIR, 1H-NMR and MS. The molecular docking study was also performed to study the interactions of compounds with LYS329 residue of gamma amino butyric acid aminotransferase (GABA-AT) using Autodock 4.2 software. The anticonvulsant activity was assessed by maximal electroshock (MES) test and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazol (scPTZ) tests. The neurotoxicity was assessed by rotarod ataxia test. Results: In MES test, compounds 5a, 8a and 9a were found active at 100 mg/kg and five compounds were found active at 300 mg/kg dose after 1 hr of administration. After 4 hr of drug administration, only two compounds 8a and 9a exhibited protection at 100 mg/kg. In scPTZ test, three compounds 2a, 6a and 8a were found active at 100 mg/kg and 7a was active at 300 mg/kg after 1 hr of test drug administration. Most of the compounds were found active in MES test with 8a and 9a being the most active among all. In docking study, 2a was found to be best compound based on the binding energy of -6.5 kcal/mol and estimated inhibition constant of 17.2 µM. Conclusion: Majority of synthesized compounds were found active in MES test, whereas only few were found to possess anti scPTZ activity. Among all compounds, only 14a caused motor coordination impairment in rotarod ataxia test at 300 mg/kg 1 hr duration.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-213
Author(s):  
Nimisha Jain ◽  
Pradeep Kumar Singour

Background: According to WHO, the 50 million people worldwide are suffering from epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Epilepsy is often characterized by neurobiological, cognitive, psychological and behavioral changes and that may enhance the susceptibility to seizures and affect the quality of life. Objective: The aim of the present work was to develop 2, 3 disubstituted 4-(3H)-quinazolinone derivatives in order to find an effective and highly lipophilic compound with lesser side effects and to evaluate them for anticonvulsant and neurotoxic activity. Methods: A novel series of 3-4-[2-amino-4-(substitutedphenyl)-2H-[1.3] oxazin/thiazin-6-yl 2- phenyl-3H-quinazolin-4-one derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their anticonvulsant activity. The structures of the compound have been confirmed by spectral analysis. The molecular docking study was performed for finding the binding affinity with GABAA receptor in order to rationalize their anticonvulsant activities in a qualitative way. Quantitative estimate of drug-likeness was also performed which calculate the molecular properties and screen the molecules based on drug-likeness rules. Anticonvulsant activities of synthesized compounds were done by using (Maximal electroshock) MES induced seizures and subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (scPTZ) induced seizure models in Wistar rats of either sex. None of the compounds demonstrated any sign of neurotoxicity. Results: Compounds 3-4-[2-amino-4-(fluorophenyl)-2H- [1, 3] oxazin-6-yl 2-phenyl-3H quinazolin-4-one (5i) and 3-4-[2-amino-4-(fluorophenyl)-2H- [1, 3] thiazin -6-yl 2-phenyl-3H quinazolin-4-one (5n) have shown significant activity against tonic seizure by the MES model and clonic seizure by scPTZ induced seizure model. Conclusion: These ten novels synthesized compounds had significant anticonvulsant activity. As a result, the compound (5i) and (5n) emerged out as the pilot molecule with a better anticonvulsant activity without any neurotoxicity, while the other compounds have moderate activity. QED analysis of compounds (5i) and (5n) also indicated that these compounds will have good oral absorption. The proposed work is to make efforts towards the development and identification of novel molecules as anticonvulsant agents by the synthesis of some novel quinazolinone derivatives with improved biological activity.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adinath D. Badar ◽  
Shubham M. Sulakhe ◽  
Mahesh B. Muluk ◽  
Naziya N. M. A. Rehman ◽  
Prashant P. Dixit ◽  
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Background: Thiosemicarbazone, 1,2,3-triazole and their derivatives received great pharmaceutical importance due to their prominent biological activities. In the present study, the molecular hybrid thiosemicarbazone-1,2,3-triazoles derivatives were synthesized and screened for their antimicrobial activities. Methods: A series of thiosemicarbazone clubbed with 1,2,3-triazole derivatives were synthesized via click chemistry approach in good yields. The structures of synthesized compounds were assigned by their spectral data. The in vitro antimicrobial activity was performed by the agar well diffusion method. A molecular docking study was performed to identify the possible mode of action of synthesized derivatives. Results: The compounds 5d, 5h, 5i and 5k have exhibited excellent antimicrobial activities against both antibacterial and antifungal pathogens. The active thiosemicarbazone-1,2,3-triazole derivatives have shown excellent binding affinity towards DNA gyrase. Conclusion: The molecular hybrid thiosemicarbazone-1,2,3-triazole derivatives were synthesized. The newly synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities. Few of the thiosemicarbazone-1,2,3-triazoles derivatives have exhibited good antimicrobial activities. They have been shown excellent binding affinity towards DNA gyrase.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 892-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Iraji ◽  
Mahsima Khoshneviszadeh ◽  
Pegah Bakhshizadeh ◽  
Najmeh Edraki ◽  
Mehdi Khoshneviszadeh

Background: Melanogenesis is a process of melanin synthesis, which is a primary response for the pigmentation of human skin. Tyrosinase is a key enzyme, which catalyzes a ratelimiting step of the melanin formation. Natural products have shown potent inhibitors, but some of these possess toxicity. Numerous synthetic inhibitors have been developed in recent years may lead to the potent anti– tyrosinase agents. Objective: A number of 4-hydroxy-N'-methylenebenzohydrazide analogues with related structure to chalcone and tyrosine were constructed with various substituents at the benzyl ring of the molecule and evaluate as a tyrosinase inhibitor. In addition, computational analysis and metal chelating potential have been evaluated. Methods: Design and synthesized compounds were evaluated for activity against mushroom tyrosinase. The metal chelating capacity of the potent compound was examined using the mole ratio method. Molecular docking of the synthesized compounds was carried out into the tyrosine active site. Results: Novel 4-hydroxy-N'-methylenebenzohydrazide derivatives were synthesized. The two compounds 4c and 4g showed an IC50 near the positive control, led to a drastic inhibition of tyrosinase. Confirming in vitro results were performed via the molecular docking analysis demonstrating hydrogen bound interactions of potent compounds with histatidine-Cu+2 residues with in the active site. Kinetic study of compound 4g showed competitive inhibition towards tyrosinase. Metal chelating assay indicates the mole fraction of 1:2 stoichiometry of the 4g-Cu2+ complex. Conclusion: The findings in the present study demonstrate that 4-Hydroxy-N'- methylenebenzohydrazide scaffold could be regarded as a bioactive core inhibitor of tyrosinase and can be used as an inspiration for further studies in this area.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph C. Gomes ◽  
Renata P. Sakata ◽  
Wanda P. Almeida ◽  
Fernando Coelho

Background: The most important cause of dementia affecting elderly people is the Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Patients affected by this progressive and neurodegenerative disease have severe memory and cognitive function impairments. Some medicines used for treating this disease in the early stages are based on inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. Population aging should contribute to increase the cases of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, thus requiring the development of new therapeutic entities for the treatment of this disease. Methods: The objective of this work is to identify new substances that have spatial structural similarity with donepezil, an efficient commercial drug used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and to evaluate the capacity of inhibition of these new substances against the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Results: Based on a previous results of our group, we prepared a set of 11 spirocyclohexadienones with different substitutions patterns in three steps and overall yield of up to 59%. These compounds were evaluated in vitro against acetylcholinesterase. We found that eight of them are able to inhibit the acetylcholinesterase activity, with IC50 values ranging from 0.12 to 12.67 µM. Molecular docking study indicated that the spirocyclohexadienone, 9e (IC50 = 0.12 µM), a mixedtype AChE inhibitor, showed a good interaction at active site of the enzyme, including the cationic (CAS) and the peripheral site (PAS). Conclusion: We described the first study aimed at investigating the biological properties of spirocyclohexadienones as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Thus, we have identified an inhibitor, which provided valuable insights for further studies aimed at the discovery of more potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Mollazadeh ◽  
Maryam Mohammadi-Khanaposhtani ◽  
Yousef Valizadeh ◽  
Afsaneh Zonouzi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Faramarzi ◽  
...  

Background: α-Glucosidase is a hydrolyze enzyme that plays a crucial role in degradation of carbohydrates and starch to glucose. Hence, α-glucosidase is an important target in the carbohydrate mediated diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Objective: In this study, novel coumarin containing dithiocarbamate derivatives 4a-n were synthesized and evaluated against α-glucosidase in vitro and in silico. Methods: These compounds were obtained of reaction between 4-(bromomethyl)-7-methoxy-2H-chromen-2-one 1, carbon disulfide 2, and primary or secondary amines 3a-n in the presence potassium hydroxide and ethanol at room temperature. In vitro α-glucosidase inhibition and kinetic study of these compounds were performed. Furthermore, docking study of the most potent compounds was also performed by Auto Dock Tools (version 1.5.6). Results: Obtained results showed that all the synthesized compounds exhibited prominent inhibitory activities (IC50 = 85.0 ± 4.0-566.6 ± 8.6 μM) in comparison to acarbose as standard inhibitor (IC50 = 750.0 ± 9.0 µM). Among them, secondary amine derivative 4d with pendant indole group was the most potent inhibitor. Enzyme kinetic study of the compound 4d revealed that this compound compete with substrate to connect to the active site of α-glucosidase and therefore is a competitive inhibitor. Also, molecular docking study predicted that this compound as well interacted with α-glucosidase active site pocket. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the coumarin-dithiocarbamate scaffold can be a promising lead structure for design potent α-glucosidase inhibitors for treatment of type 2 diabetes.


Author(s):  
Devidas G. Anuse ◽  
Suraj N. Mali ◽  
Bapu R. Thorat ◽  
Ramesh S. Yamgar ◽  
Hemchandra K. Chaudhari

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is major global health problem, which is being rapidly deteriorating the quality of human health. Series of substituted N-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-2-(4-(6-fluorobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl)acetamide (3a-j) were synthesized from substituted N-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-2-chloroacetamide/bromopropanamide (2a-j) and 6-fluoro-3-(piperidin-4-yl)benzo[d]isoxazole (2) and further evaluated for their docking properties and antimicrobial activity. Methods: All synthesized compounds were characterized by FT-IR, NMR and Mass spectral analysis. All compounds were allowed to dock against different antimicrobial targets having PDB ID: 1D7U and against common antifungal target having PDB ID: 1EA1. Results: The compounds 3d and 3h were showed good activity against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, resistance Gram-positive bacteria). All synthesized compounds showed good to moderate activity against selected bacterial and fungal microbial strains. If we compared the actual in-vitro antimicrobial activity and in-silico molecular docking study, we found that molecules 3i and 3h were more potent than the others. Conclusion: Our current study would definitely pave the new way towards designing and synthesis of more potent 2-aminobenzothiazoles derivatives.


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