scholarly journals Nontoxic Cobalt(III) Schiff Base Complexes with Broad‐Spectrum Antifungal Activity

Author(s):  
Angelo Frei ◽  
A. Paden King ◽  
Gabrielle J. Lowe ◽  
Amy K. Cain ◽  
Francesca L. Short ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelo Frei ◽  
A. Paden King ◽  
Gabrielle J. Lowe ◽  
Amy K. Cain ◽  
Francesca L. Short ◽  
...  

Resistance to currently available antifungal drugs has quietly been on the rise but overshadowed by the alarming spread of antibacterial resistance. There is a striking lack of attention to the threat of drug resistant fungal infections, with only a handful of new drugs currently in development. Given that metal complexes have proven to be useful new chemotypes in the fight against diseases such as cancer, malaria, and bacterial infections, it stands to reason to explore their possible utility in treating fungal infections. Herein we report a series of cobalt(III) Schiff base complexes with broad spectrum antifungal activity. Some of these complexes (1-3) show minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) in the low micro- to nanomolar range against a series of Candida and Cryptococcus yeasts. Additionally, we demonstrate that these compounds show no cytotoxicity against both bacterial and human cells. Finally, we report first in vivo toxicity data on these compounds in Galleria mellonella, showing that doses as high as 266 mg/kg are tolerated without adverse effects, paving the way for further in vivo studies of these complexes. <br>


Author(s):  
Angelo Frei ◽  
A. Paden King ◽  
Gabrielle J. Lowe ◽  
Amy K. Cain ◽  
Francesca L. Short ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelo Frei ◽  
A. Paden King ◽  
Gabrielle J. Lowe ◽  
Amy K. Cain ◽  
Francesca L. Short ◽  
...  

Resistance to currently available antifungal drugs has quietly been on the rise but overshadowed by the alarming spread of antibacterial resistance. There is a striking lack of attention to the threat of drug resistant fungal infections, with only a handful of new drugs currently in development. Given that metal complexes have proven to be useful new chemotypes in the fight against diseases such as cancer, malaria, and bacterial infections, it stands to reason to explore their possible utility in treating fungal infections. Herein we report a series of cobalt(III) Schiff base complexes with broad spectrum antifungal activity. Some of these complexes (1-3) show minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) in the low micro- to nanomolar range against a series of Candida and Cryptococcus yeasts. Additionally, we demonstrate that these compounds show no cytotoxicity against both bacterial and human cells. Finally, we report first in vivo toxicity data on these compounds in Galleria mellonella, showing that doses as high as 266 mg/kg are tolerated without adverse effects, paving the way for further in vivo studies of these complexes. <br>


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 648-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manzoor Ahmad Malik ◽  
Shabir Ahmad Lone ◽  
Parveez Gull ◽  
Ovas Ahmad Dar ◽  
Mohmmad Younus Wani ◽  
...  

Background: The increasing incidence of fungal infections, especially caused by Candida albicans, and their increasing drug resistance has drastically increased in recent years. Therefore, not only new drugs but also alternative treatment strategies are promptly required. Methods: We previously reported on the synergistic interaction of some azole and non-azole compounds with fluconazole for combination antifungal therapy. In this study, we synthesized some non-azole Schiff-base derivatives and evaluated their antifungal activity profile alone and in combination with the most commonly used antifungal drugs- fluconazole (FLC) and amphotericin B (AmB) against four drug susceptible, three FLC resistant and three AmB resistant clinically isolated Candida albicans strains. To further analyze the mechanism of antifungal action of these compounds, we quantified total sterol contents in FLC-susceptible and resistant C. albicans isolates. Results: A pyrimidine ring-containing derivative SB5 showed the most potent antifungal activity against all the tested strains. After combining these compounds with FLC and AmB, 76% combinations were either synergistic or additive while as the rest of the combinations were indifferent. Interestingly, none of the combinations was antagonistic, either with FLC or AmB. Results interpreted from fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) and isobolograms revealed 4-10-fold reduction in MIC values for synergistic combinations. These compounds also inhibit ergosterol biosynthesis in a concentration-dependent manner, supported by the results from docking studies. Conclusion: The results of the studies conducted advocate the potential of these compounds as new antifungal drugs. However, further studies are required to understand the other mechanisms and in vivo efficacy and toxicity of these compounds.


2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 749-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmut Ulusoy ◽  
Hasan Karabıyık ◽  
Rafet Kılınçarslan ◽  
Muhittin Aygün ◽  
Bekir Çetinkaya ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 1232 ◽  
pp. 129975
Author(s):  
Murat Tuna ◽  
Salih Zeki Yildiz ◽  
Gulnur Arabaci ◽  
Zeynep Denli ◽  
Nagihan Çaylak Delibaş ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 772-784
Author(s):  
Moamen S. Refat ◽  
Ahmed Gaber ◽  
Walaa F. Alsanie ◽  
Mohamed I. Kobeasy ◽  
Rozan Zakaria ◽  
...  

Abstract This article aimed at the synthesis and molecular docking assessment of new diimine Schiff base ligand, namely 2-((E)-(2-((Z)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyvinyl)hydrazono) methyl)-6-methoxyphenol (methoxy-diim), via the condensation of 1-(4-chloro-phenyl)-2-hydrazino-ethenol compound with 2-((E)-(2-((Z)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy vinyl) hydrazono)methyl)-6-methoxyphenol in acetic acid as well as the preparation of new binuclear complexes of Co(ii), Ni(ii), Cu(ii), and Zn(ii). The following synthesized complexes were prepared in a ratio of 2:1 (metal/ligand). The 1H-NMR, UV-Vis, and FTIR spectroscopic data; molar conductivity measurements; and microanalytical, XRD, TGA/DTG, and biological studies were carried out to determine the molecular structure of these complexes. According to the spectroscopic analysis, the two central metal ions were coordinated with the diamine ligand via the nitrogen of the hydrazine and oxygen of the hydroxyl groups for the first metal ions and via the nitrogen of the hydrazine and oxygen of the phenol group for the second metal ions. Molecular docking for the free ligand was carried out against the breast cancer 3hb5-oxidoreductase and the 4o1v-protein binding kidney cancer and COVID-19 protease, and good results were obtained.


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