Medicinal Chemistry - Volume 14, Issue 6, 2018

Background: In previous reports, the antibacterial properties of certain tetrazole derivatives have been described. We have previously reported the antibacterial properties of aryl 1Htetrazole compounds. Objective: To study the antibacterial activity of 5-substituted heteroaryl, vinyl, benzyl, and alkyl 1H-tetrazole derivatives. Methods: The antibacterial properties of heteroaryl, vinyl, benzylic, and aliphatic tetrazole derivatives wer Read More

Background: Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This illness is found mainly in 21 Latin American countries and an estimated 8 million people are infected worldwide. The unsatisfactory chemotherapy provokes severe toxicity and resistant strains. Medicinal plants constitute a promising source of new drugs and remedies against all kinds of disorders, mainly infectious diseases arousing intere Read More

Background: Leishmaniasis is endemic in 98 countries and is closely associated with poverty. On the basis of current evidence, it may be safely suggested that over time Leishmania spp. have evolved coexistence in different macrophage types and developed adaptations in order to ensure their intracellular survival. Considering new drugs, the need of the hour the present study deals with the synthesis of novel compounds o Read More

Background: Neglected diseases are becoming more prevalent due to globalization. This has inspired active research in the development of new drugs for the treatment of parasitic diseases such as Chagas disease. Objectives: With the aim of finding new trypanocidal agents, we report the in vitro evaluation of a new series of 3-amidocoumarins with or without hydroxyl substituents at position 4 of the coumarin ring. Methods: Read More

Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) usually invalidate powerful antibiotics in the clinic. Pleuromutilin derivatives have been reported to possess antibacterial activity against MRSA. Objective: The antibacterial activities against MRSA of a series of thirteen synthetic pleuromutilin derivatives were investigated through in vitro models. Methods: A series of novel thioehter pleuromutilin derivatives incorp Read More

Background: T-705 (Favipiravir) is a broad spectrum antiviral agent approved for stockpiling in Japan and currently in Phase 3 testing in the United States. Against influenza, it acts as a prodrug, converted intracellularly to selectively inhibit viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase or similar enzymes. This is regarded as a novel antiviral mechanism of action, reducing crossresistance to other existing anti-influenza drugs. Obje Read More

Background: RNase P-mediated cleavage of target RNAs has been proposed as a promising tool for gene silencing. Ets-2 proto-oncogene controls the expression of a wide variety of genes involved in cancer and immunity. Objective: Construction of a functional RNase P-based ribozyme (M1GS303) that targets Ets-2 mRNA. Methods: The accessible sites for targeting of Ets-2 mRNA were identified by footprinting analysis. Read More

Background: Oleanolic acid (OA) is a known natural compound with many important biological activities. Thirteen oleanolic acid derivatives linked at C-3 and C-28 were synthesized and their structures were confirmed by 1H- and 13C NMR and mass spectral analyses. Among them, compounds 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 13 were synthesized for the first time. They were evaluated for their cytotoxic activity. They showed proliferative effect at lo Read More

Background: Designing a novel antagonist against VEGFR-2 is being applied currently to inhibit cancer growth and metastasis. Because of the unexpected side effects incurred by the contemporary anticancer medications, the focus has been laid towards identifying natural compounds that might carry the potential to inhibit tumor progression. VEGR-2 remains an important target for anticancer drug development as it is the Read More

Background: Black carrot is known to be effective against Type 2 diabetes. The phenolic compounds present in black carrot are responsible for this property, but limited information was available about the mechanism of action and target enzymes. Objective: The present study aims at understanding molecular interactions of phenolic compounds of black carrot with enzymes involved in glucose metabolism in human to i Read More