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Bozdag M, Mertens F, Matheeussen A, Van Pelt N, Foubert K, Hermans N, De Meyer GRY, Augustyns K, Martinet W, Caljon G, Van der Veken P. Design and Synthesis of 1,3-Diarylpyrazoles and Investigation of Their Cytotoxicity and Antiparasitic Profile. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4693. [PMID: 38731916 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Herein, we report a series of 1,3-diarylpyrazoles that are analogues of compound 26/HIT 8. We previously identified this molecule as a 'hit' during a high-throughput screening campaign for autophagy inducers. A variety of synthetic strategies were utilized to modify the 1,3-diarylpyrazole core at its 1-, 3-, and 4-position. Compounds were assessed in vitro to identify their cytotoxicity properties. Of note, several compounds in the series displayed relevant cytotoxicity, which warrants scrutiny while interpreting biological activities that have been reported for structurally related molecules. In addition, antiparasitic activities were recorded against a range of human-infective protozoa, including Trypanosoma cruzi, T. brucei rhodesiense, and Leishmania infantum. The most interesting compounds displayed low micromolar whole-cell potencies against individual or several parasitic species, while lacking cytotoxicity against human cells.
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- Murat Bozdag
- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Natural Products and Food Research and Analysis-Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Natural Products and Food Research and Analysis-Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Infla-Med Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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Pyrazole‐Clubbed Piperazinyl Urea Derivatives: Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies toward Generating an Antibiotic/Antifungal Resistance Sensor. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Skrylkova AS, Egorov DM, Tarabanov RV. Reaction of Hexamethylene Diisocyanate with Amines. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363222100176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Messaad M, Dhouib I, Abdelhedi M, Khemakhem B. Synthesis, bioassay and molecular docking of novel pyrazole and pyrazolone derivatives as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ebenezer O, Shapi M, Tuszynski JA. A Review of the Recent Development in the Synthesis and Biological Evaluations of Pyrazole Derivatives. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10051124. [PMID: 35625859 PMCID: PMC9139179 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10051124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Pyrazoles are five-membered heterocyclic compounds that contain nitrogen. They are an important class of compounds for drug development; thus, they have attracted much attention. In the meantime, pyrazole derivatives have been synthesized as target structures and have demonstrated numerous biological activities such as antituberculosis, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. This review summarizes the results of published research on pyrazole derivatives synthesis and biological activities. The published research works on pyrazole derivatives synthesis and biological activities between January 2018 and December 2021 were retrieved from the Scopus database and reviewed accordingly.
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- Oluwakemi Ebenezer
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Science, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban 4026, South Africa; (O.E.); (M.S.)
- Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Science, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban 4026, South Africa; (O.E.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada
- Department of Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, (DIMEAS), Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
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