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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.

Graphical abstract: Aminoguanidine-based bioactive proligand as AIEE probe for anticancer and anticovid studies
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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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of novel phthalazine-based derivatives with potent cytotoxicity against HCT-116 cells through apoptosis and VEGFR2 inhibition
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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.

Graphical abstract: The conjugates of 5′-deoxy-5-fluorocytidine and hydroxycinnamic acids – synthesis, anti-pancreatic cancer activity and molecular docking studies
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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.

Graphical abstract: 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
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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.

Graphical abstract: Design, synthesis and antiproliferative evaluation of tetrahydro-β-carboline histone deacetylase inhibitors bearing an aliphatic chain linker
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pH-responsive niosome-based nanocarriers of antineoplastic agents

Modified niosomes possessing pH-responsive properties were developed for delivery of antineoplastic agents.

Graphical abstract: pH-responsive niosome-based nanocarriers of antineoplastic agents
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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.

Graphical abstract: Design, synthesis and cytotoxic activity of molecular hybrids based on quinolin-8-yloxy and cinnamide hybrids and their apoptosis inducing property
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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.

Graphical abstract: Anticancer potential of novel symmetrical and asymmetrical dihydropyridines against breast cancer via EGFR inhibition: molecular design, synthesis, analysis and screening
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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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of novel bioactive pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives with potent cytotoxicity through apoptosis as PIM-1 kinase inhibitors
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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.

Graphical abstract: Review on anti-alzheimer drug development: approaches, challenges and perspectives
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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).

Graphical abstract: Exploitation of the multitarget role of new ferulic and gallic acid derivatives in oxidative stress-related Alzheimer's disease therapies: design, synthesis and bioevaluation
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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.

Graphical abstract: ADME profiling, molecular docking, DFT, and MEP analysis reveal cissamaline, cissamanine, and cissamdine from Cissampelos capensis L.f. as potential anti-Alzheimer's agents
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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.

Graphical abstract: Exploring acetaminophen prodrugs and hybrids: a review
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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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.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in DDAH1 inhibitor design and discovery: insights from structure–activity relationships and X-ray crystal structures
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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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.

Graphical abstract: Exploring Cassia mimosoïdes as a promising natural source of steroids with potent anti-cancer, urease inhibition, and antimicrobial properties
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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.

Graphical abstract: Viral peptide conjugates for metal-warhead delivery to chromatin
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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.

Graphical abstract: Facile sonochemically-assisted bioengineering of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and deciphering their potential in treating breast and lung cancers: biological, molecular, and computational-based investigations
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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.

Graphical abstract: Analysing the effect caused by increasing the molecular volume in M1-AChR receptor agonists and antagonists: a structural and computational study
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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.

Graphical abstract: Heterocyclic (pyrazine)carboxamide Ru(ii) complexes: structural, experimental and theoretical studies of interactions with biomolecules and cytotoxicity
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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.

Graphical abstract: Anticancer evaluations of iodoquinazoline substituted with allyl and/or benzyl as dual inhibitors of EGFRWT and EGFRT790M: design, synthesis, ADMET and molecular docking
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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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis, biological activities, and evaluation molecular docking-dynamics studies of new phenylisoxazole quinoxalin-2-amine hybrids as potential α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitors
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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.

Graphical abstract: Novel sulfonamide derivatives as multitarget antidiabetic agents: design, synthesis, and biological evaluation
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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.

Graphical abstract: Design, synthesis, and inhibitory activity of hydroquinone ester derivatives against mushroom tyrosinase
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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.

Graphical abstract: New pyrazolylindolin-2-one based coumarin derivatives as anti-melanoma agents: design, synthesis, dual BRAFV600E/VEGFR-2 inhibition, and computational studies
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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.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis, computational chemical study, antiproliferative activity screening, and molecular docking of some thiophene-based oxadiazole, triazole, and thiazolidinone derivatives
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