RSC Advances
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Aminoguanidine-based bioactive proligand as AIEE probe for anticancer and anticovid studies
An anticancer proligand, with AIEE features, demonstrates exceptional binding efficiencies with DNA and SARS-CoV-2 and offers as a promising bioprobe.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13654-13668
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00554F
Synthesis of novel phthalazine-based derivatives with potent cytotoxicity against HCT-116 cells through apoptosis and VEGFR2 inhibition
A novel phthalazine derivative exhibited potent cytotoxicity against HCT-116 cells as VEGFR2 inhibitor and apoptosis cell death.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13027-13043
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02103G
The conjugates of 5′-deoxy-5-fluorocytidine and hydroxycinnamic acids – synthesis, anti-pancreatic cancer activity and molecular docking studies
New conjugates 1–6 containing 5-dFCR and selected hydroxycinnamic acids were synthesized and tested in vitro against pancreatic cancer (PDAC) lines. The ADME properties and molecular docking to CES2 or human albumin were discussed.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13129-13141
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01683A
Bioactive O^N^O^ Schiff base appended homoleptic titanium(IV) complexes: DFT, BSA/CT-DNA interactions, molecular docking and antitumor activity against HeLa and A549 cell lines
Five new homoleptic derivatives of titanium(IV) have been developed and characterized by physicochemical techniques.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 13062-13082
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08574K
Design, synthesis and antiproliferative evaluation of tetrahydro-β-carboline histone deacetylase inhibitors bearing an aliphatic chain linker
The use of histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACis) is an effective approach for cancer treatment.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12762-12771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01672F
pH-responsive niosome-based nanocarriers of antineoplastic agents
Modified niosomes possessing pH-responsive properties were developed for delivery of antineoplastic agents.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11124-11140
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01334D
Design, synthesis and cytotoxic activity of molecular hybrids based on quinolin-8-yloxy and cinnamide hybrids and their apoptosis inducing property
A sequence of novel quinoline-8-yloxy and cinnamide hybrids has been synthesized and evaluated for in vitro cytotoxicity against HepG2 liver cancer cells.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11443-11451
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01911C
Anticancer potential of novel symmetrical and asymmetrical dihydropyridines against breast cancer via EGFR inhibition: molecular design, synthesis, analysis and screening
Our study introduces novel symmetrical and asymmetrical dihydropyridines as breast cancer inhibitors, showing cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells and EGFR kinase inhibition. Molecular docking and dynamics validate superior binding to Lapatinib.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11368-11387
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01424C
Synthesis of novel bioactive pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives with potent cytotoxicity through apoptosis as PIM-1 kinase inhibitors
Novel bioactive pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives with potent apoptotic inducers as PIM-1 kinase inhibitors.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11098-11111
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00902A
Review on anti-alzheimer drug development: approaches, challenges and perspectives
Alzheimer has many crucial factors that should be considered in order to get better results from clinical trials. Benzimidazole and its isosteres represent significant scaffolds for designing potential multi-target anti-alzheimer molecules.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11057-11088
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08333K
Exploitation of the multitarget role of new ferulic and gallic acid derivatives in oxidative stress-related Alzheimer's disease therapies: design, synthesis and bioevaluation
Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) inhibitors could decrease reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, enhance mono-aminergic neural transmission, and have major therapeutic benefits for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10304-10321
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00766B
ADME profiling, molecular docking, DFT, and MEP analysis reveal cissamaline, cissamanine, and cissamdine from Cissampelos capensis L.f. as potential anti-Alzheimer's agents
Proaporphine alkaloids—cissamaline, cissamanine, and cissamdine—show promise against AD, with in silico studies highlighting their potential as new therapeutics.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9878-9891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01070A
Exploring acetaminophen prodrugs and hybrids: a review
The new classification of APAP combinations (prodrugs, codrugs, and hybrids) was proposed. It makes a better understanding of the SAR studies for new pain relievers research and the design development for the analgesic APAP-based compounds.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9691-9715
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00365A
Recent advances in DDAH1 inhibitor design and discovery: insights from structure–activity relationships and X-ray crystal structures
DDAH1 inhibitors with diverse chemical structures are needed for the development of new therapeutics in NO related disorders.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9619-9630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08210E
Exploring Cassia mimosoïdes as a promising natural source of steroids with potent anti-cancer, urease inhibition, and antimicrobial properties
The current research discusses the spectroscopic elucidation of the structure and enzymatic activity in silico and in vitro of fifteen known compounds, as well as a new unidentified avenasterol derivative called 21-methylene-24-ethylidene lophenol, from the genus Cassia.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9159-9168
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08913D
Viral peptide conjugates for metal-warhead delivery to chromatin
Chromatin-targeting viral peptide–gold(I) conjugates display cancer cell selectivity and localize to the nucleosome acidic patch, forming histone site-specific protein adducts.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8718-8725
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01617C
Facile sonochemically-assisted bioengineering of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and deciphering their potential in treating breast and lung cancers: biological, molecular, and computational-based investigations
Combining sonochemistry with phytochemistry is a modern trend in the biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs), which contributes to the sustainability of chemical processes and minimizes hazardous effects.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8583-8601
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08908H
Analysing the effect caused by increasing the molecular volume in M1-AChR receptor agonists and antagonists: a structural and computational study
Two QSAR models which correlates the interaction energy and structural features of agonists and antagonists of M1-AChR.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8615-8640
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07380G
Heterocyclic (pyrazine)carboxamide Ru(II) complexes: structural, experimental and theoretical studies of interactions with biomolecules and cytotoxicity
The heterocyclic (pyrazine)carboxamide Ru(II) complexes interact with CT-DNA through minor groove binding and partial intercalation modes and exhibit significant cytotoxicity and selectivity against A549, PC-3, and Caco-2 cell lines.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8322-8330
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00525B
Anticancer evaluations of iodoquinazoline substituted with allyl and/or benzyl as dual inhibitors of EGFRWT and EGFRT790M: design, synthesis, ADMET and molecular docking
Fifteen new iodoquinazoline derivatives, 5a,b to 18, are reported in this study and their anticancer evaluation as dual inhibitors of EGFRWT and EGFRT790M.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7964-7980
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00502C
Synthesis, biological activities, and evaluation molecular docking-dynamics studies of new phenylisoxazole quinoxalin-2-amine hybrids as potential α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitors
New phenylisoxazole quinoxalin-2-amine hybrids 5a–i were successfully synthesised with yields of 53–85% and characterised with various spectroscopy methods.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7684-7698
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08642A
Novel sulfonamide derivatives as multitarget antidiabetic agents: design, synthesis, and biological evaluation
A series of new sulfonamide derivatives connected through an imine linker to five or seven membered heterocycles were designed and synthesized.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7664-7675
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01060D
Design, synthesis, and inhibitory activity of hydroquinone ester derivatives against mushroom tyrosinase
Tyrosinase is a widely distributed copper-containing enzyme found in various organisms, playing a crucial role in the process of melanin production.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6085-6095
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00007B
New pyrazolylindolin-2-one based coumarin derivatives as anti-melanoma agents: design, synthesis, dual BRAFV600E/VEGFR-2 inhibition, and computational studies
New pyrazolylindolin-2-one linked coumarin derivatives were designed as dual BRAFV600E/VEGFR-2 inhibitors targeting melanoma cells A375. Docking simulation showed various interactions with the binding residues in BRAFV600E and VEGFR-2 active sites.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 5907-5925
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00157E
Synthesis, computational chemical study, antiproliferative activity screening, and molecular docking of some thiophene-based oxadiazole, triazole, and thiazolidinone derivatives
Some thiophene-based heterocycles were constructed, examined for their antiproliferative activity, and supported by in silico studies.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 5926-5940
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07048D
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