scholarly journals Design, Synthesis and Molecular Modeling Studies of Thiosemicarbazone & Thiazole Derivatives as Potential Anti-Malarial Agents

Author(s):  
Kamalpreet Kaur ◽  
Vivek Asati

Abstract A series of novel thiosemicarbazone & thiazole derivatives (Kp1-10) have been designed, synthesized and evaluated for potential anti-malarial activity. The antimalarial activity of the synthesized thiazole derivatives (Kp1-10) was assessed against human pathogenic malarial strain viz. Plasmodium falciparum while quinine was taken as the standard drug. compound Kp-9 was found to be most promising which exhibited strongest inhibitory activity against P. falciparumwith an IC50 value of 0.29µg/mL which was higher than the reference drug quinine (1.26µg/mL). The SAR studyrevealed that thesubstitution with electron withdrawing group at phenyl increases anti-malarial activity as shown in compound Kp-9. The result of molecular docking studies showed that compounds Kp-9, Kp-1, Kp-3, Kp-4 showed good docking scores with protein (PDB code: 5TBO). The compound Kp-9 showed highest docking score (-9.519). Whereas, compounds Kp-1, Kp-3, Kp-4 and Kp-10 showed good docking scores (-8.764, -8.406, -9.062, -9.435 respectively) with critical interactions with the amino acid residues such as VAL532, ILE237, LEU531, HIE185, TYR528, ASN274, ARG265. The results of biological activity and docking study revealed that the presence of electron withdrawing group at 4th position of phenyl ring attached is crucial for better anti-malarial activity and favorable drug-like profile which can emerge as a potential drug molecule in further development.

Author(s):  
Sirisha Kalam ◽  
Sai Krishn G ◽  
Kumara Swamy D ◽  
Sai Santhoshi K ◽  
Durga Prasad K

Pharmacological agents that kills parasites are essential drugs in some tropical countries. In this study, a series of 2-amino substituted 4-phenyl thiazole derivatives (4a-e) have been synthesized by the conventional method. The thiazole derivatives were synthesized by three steps. The obtained five derivatives were purified by recrystallization using methanol as a solvent or column chromatography. They were characterized by melting point, TLC, FTIR, 1H NMR and MASS spectral data. Compounds 4a-e were evaluated in silico by using different software’s (Lipinski’s Rule of 5, OSIRIS molecular property explorer, Molsoft molecular property explorer, and PASS & docking studies). These compounds were then evaluated for their possible anthelmintic activity against Indian adult earth worms (Pherituma postuma). All the compounds displayed significant anthelmintic activity. Compound 4c and 4e were more potent compounds when compared with the standard drug (mebendazole). Molecular docking studies guided and proved the biological activity against beta tubulin protein (1OJ0). In conclusions, these new molecules have promising potential as anthelmintic for treatment of parasites.   


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 788-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sobhi M. Gomha ◽  
Zeinab A. Muhammad ◽  
Elham Ezz El-Arab ◽  
Amira M. Elmetwally ◽  
Abdelaziz A. El-Sayed ◽  
...  

Objective: The reaction of bis(4-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol) with hydrazonoyl halides and α-halo-ketones gave a new series of bis-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]thiadiazine derivatives. Methods: The structure of the new products was established on the basis of their elemental and spectral data (mass, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and IR) and an alternate method. Results: Several of the synthesized products were subjected to in vitro anticancer screening against human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG-2) and the results showed that compounds 16, 14 and 12 have promising activities (IC50 value of 24.8±9.1, 28.3±0.5, and 31±2.9μM, respectively) compared with Harmine reference drug (IC50 value of 22.4±1.11 μM). Conclusion: Moreover, molecular docking studies were performed to analyze the binding modes of the discovered hits into the active site of DYRK1A using iGEMDOCK.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Amuthavalli A ◽  
Prakash B ◽  
Velmurugan R

New hetero annulated indoles were synthesized and structurally characterized by spectral means. In order to understand the nature of interactions of these molecules, we carried out molecular docking studies using the protein kinase CK2 inhibitors. The docking results provided some useful information for the futuredesign of more potent inhibitors. The in vitro cytotoxicity was evaluated for all the new compounds by MTT assay against HeLa and compared with the standard drug ellipticine. All the compounds showed moderate to potent activity against the cell lines. The preliminary structure–activity relationships were carried out.


Author(s):  
RAMESH BS ◽  
LOKESH RAVI

Objective: Aim of this study is to evaluate theanti-diabetic activity of Pseuderanthemum bicolor commonly called limang-sugat by inhibiting alpha-amylase protein. Methods: Leaves of P. bicolor were extracted with methanol, chloroform, and ethyl acetate. The extracts were subjected for alpha-amylase inhibition assay and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis. Phytochemical compounds identified by GC-MS were subjected for protein-ligand docking study against alpha-amylase protein. Acarbose was used as a positive standard drug. Results: The major bioactive compounds obtained from methanol, chloroform, and ethyl acetate extracts were 1,6;2,3-Dianhydro-4-Deoxy-Beta-D-Ribo-Hexopyranose, Pseduosarsasapogenin-5,20-Dien, methyl ether/Hexatriacontane, Di-N-decylsulfone/Octadecanal, and squalene, respectively. A total of 19 secondary metabolites were subjected for protein–ligand docking study against the alpha-amylase protein. The reference drug acarbose demonstrated binding energy of −7.8 Kcal/mol and formed 20 hydrogen bonds with the enzyme. Acarbose signified high polar interaction with the amylase enzyme. Among the 19 test ligands, “2,2-Dibromocholestanone” from ethyl acetate extract exemplified the highest binding energy of −9.3 Kcal/mol. The next highest remarkable inhibition was showed by “Pseduosarsasapogenin-5,20-Dien Methyl Ether” present in the methanol extract, with a binding energy of -9.3 Kcal/mol with the formation of 2 hydrogen bonds. Conclusion: From the result, it could be concluded that the P. bicolor leaves contain various bioactive compounds which are considered as a good anti-diabetic drug.


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 776-782
Author(s):  
Ravindra S. Sonawane ◽  
Kiran D. Patil ◽  
Avinash V. Patil

A series of novel imidazopyridine derivatives as proton pump inhibitors was designed with compounds of CID data base and explored considering AZD0865 as standard. Many compounds were identified and docked in proton pump ATPase pocket (PDB ID: 4ux2). Molecular docking studies revealed that many compounds showed good proton pump ATPase inhibitory activity. The docking poses revealed the interaction of ligands with amino acid. The standard drug AZD0865 had docking score of -7.112302 and displayed interactions with Asn138 and Asp137. A series of novel imidazopyridine derivatives as proton pump inhibitors were docked, synthesized and characterized by IR, NMR, CHN and MS spectral analysis. The target imidazopyridines were prepared from substituted 2-aminonicotinic acid and 2-bromo-1-substituted ethanone. in vitro Studies explained that few compounds exhibited moderate to good proton pump ATPase inhibitory activity in comparison with the reference drugs i.e. AZD0865. Compounds 11 and 12 shown higher activities with the IC50 4.3. Compounds 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 13 showed weak anti-ulcer activity with its IC50 5.2, 5.8, 5.5, 5.1, 4.9, 4.6 and 5.9 and positive control AZD0865 shown IC50 2.0.


2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpy Aggarwal ◽  
Deepika Paliwal ◽  
Dhirender Kaushik ◽  
Girish Kumar Gupta ◽  
Ajay Kumar

Background: Malaria is one of the most vital infectious diseases caused by protozoan parasites of the Plasmodium genus. As P. falciparum, the cause of most of the severe cases of malaria, is increasingly resistant to available drugs such as amodioquine, chloroquine, artemisinin, and antifolates, there is an urgent need to identify new targets for chemotherapy. Objective: This study screened novel pyrazole derivatives carrying iminium & benzothiazole group for antimalarial potential against P. falciparum chloroquine sensitive (3D7) strain. Materials & Methods: Several pyrazole schiff base hybrids with a wide range of substitution have been synthesized via condensation of substituted aniline with substituted 4-formylpyrazole and evaluated for their in vitro antimalarial activity against asexual blood stages of human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. The interaction of these conjugate hybrids was also investigated by molecular docking studies in the binding site of P. falciparum cystein protease falcipain-2. The pharmacokinetic properties were also studied using ADME prediction. Results: Among all compounds, 6bf and 6bd were found to be potential molecules with EC50 1.95µg/ml and 1.98µg/ml respectively. Docking study results reveal that the pyrazole schiff base derivatives occupy the PfFP binding sites and they show good interactions with significant values of binding energies. Conclusion: We provide evidence which implicates pyrazole Schiff base hybrids as potential prototypes for the development of antimalarial agents.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Monika Kakadiya ◽  
Singh Ramiya ◽  
Malleshappa Noolvi ◽  
T.Y. Pasha

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, with high level of mortality worldwide, currently with approximately 10 million cases of tuberculosis. These rate of incidence are due to several factors such as bacterial resistance, AIDS, latent tuberculosis that reoccur in patient. Deazaflavin dependent nitroreductase (Ddn) is an emerging target in the field of antitubercular agent. Ddn catalyses the reduction of nitroimidazoles resulting in intra-cellular release of lethal reactive nitrogen species. Nitroimidazole class drug- delamanid and pretonamid are used in the treatment of MDR-TB. In this present study, 26 new nitroimidazole derivatives were designed and docked into Ddn enzyme. In docking study, compounds 3, 5, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21 showed similar interaction with amino acid residues such as Tyr 65, Ser 78, Tyr 136 as pretonamid reference drug and highest docking score and better ADMET compatibility. The ADMET prediction docking study of new designed compound revealed that the compounds 3, 16, 17 and 21 showed good binding with Ddn. In future it may be good and effective lead for development of antitubercular agent.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1385-1396

Currently, the entire globe is under the deadliest pandemic of Covid-19 caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). At present, no specific treatment is available to combat COVID-19 infection. Euphorbia hirta (Euphorbiaceae) have been reported for a variety of biological activities, including antiviral. The present investigation aimed to identify potential phytoconstituents of the plant E. hirta from the category flavonoids and coumarins against the SARS-CoV-2 using in silico approach. The molecular docking studies were performed using two different targets of SARS-CoV-2, namely Main protease (Mpro; PDB ID: 6M2N) and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp; PDB ID: 7BW4). Based on the molecular docking study in comparison with standard drug, four compounds, namely Euphrobianin, Quercetin, 3-o-alpha-rhamnoside, Isoquercitrin, and rutin, were screened against the target Mpro. Three phytoconstituents, euphorbianin, myricetin, and rutin, were screened against the target RdRp. In the in silico toxicity studies of screened phytoconstituents, except myrectin all were predicted safe. Results of euphorbianin and rutin were found more interesting as both compounds had high binding affinity against both targets. Finally, we want to conclude that euphrobianin, quercetin 3-o-alpha-rhamnoside, isoquercitrin, and rutin could be further explored rapidly as they may have the potential to fight against COVID-19.


Author(s):  
Amar Shankar ◽  
S.M. Gopinath ◽  
Shiva Prasad Kollur ◽  
P. Sushma ◽  
Anisha S. Jain ◽  
...  

Computational databases and tools in recent times have been proved to provide an essential aid for anticancer studies in the field of oncology. Molecular docking studies facilitate the structural diversity of plant-derived phytomolecules having anticancer properties against receptor proteins involved in cancer signaling pathways. The current study involves the investigation of phytocompounds-agasthisflavone, anacardic acid, zoapatanolide A, a purified product of the plant extract Amarogopinois546 were subjected to docking studies on p38-α MAPK and EGFR Kinase domain. The effectiveness of this study was evaluated by comparing the docking interactions of a standard drug, doxorubicin against the receptor molecules. The docking study is analyzed by compound estimated with lowest binding energy is considered to have the highest affinity towards the active site of the receptor proteins. The isolated plant compound Amarogopinois546 displayed the least binding score with a large number of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions towards the P38α MAP kinase receptor in comparison with the EGFR kinase domain. This preliminary result can strongly be supported for carrying out experimental evaluation in near future.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 452
Author(s):  
Endang Astuti ◽  
Tri Joko Raharjo ◽  
Putra Boang Manalu ◽  
Ilham Satria Putra ◽  
Stephanus Satria Waskitha ◽  
...  

This research involves the synthesis, antimalarial evaluation, and molecular docking of several curcumin analogs. A total of six curcumin analog compounds were synthesized using aldol condensation using hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide catalysts. The synthesized compounds were elucidated using FTIR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and LC-MS/MS. Subsequently, all curcumin analogs were tested as an antimalarial agent against Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 strain, and their mechanism of action was evaluated through a molecular docking study. Six curcumin analogs, i.e. 2,6-bis(2-hydroxybenzylidene)cyclohexanone; 2,6-bis(2-hydroxybenzylidene)cyclopentanone; 1.5-bis(2-hydroxyphenyl)penta-1,4-diene-3-one; 2,6-bis(3-hydroxybenzylidene)cyclo-hexanone; 2,6-bis(3-hydroxybenzylidene)cyclopentanone; and 1,5-bis(3-hydroxy-phenyl)penta-1,4-diene-3-one have been successfully synthesized. In addition, 2,6-bis(2-hydroxybenzylidene) cyclopentanone demonstrated the lowest IC50 value and binding affinity of 0.04 µM and -7.6 kcal/mol, respectively. Based on molecular docking studies, this compound also showed the most potent antimalarial activity targeted at PfATP6.


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