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Lone MN, Gul S, Mehraj U, Sofi S, Dar AH, Ganie SA, Wani NA, Mir MA, Zargar MA. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Uracil Derivatives as Thymidylate Synthase Inhibitors. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:6212-6231. [PMID: 36849711 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04367-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Cell division is driven by nucleic acid metabolism, and thymidylate synthase (TYMS) catalyzes a rate-limiting step in nucleotide synthesis. As a result, thymidylate synthase has emerged as a critical target in chemotherapy. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is currently being used to treat a wide range of cancers, including breast, pancreatic, head and neck, colorectal, ovarian, and gastric cancers The objective of this study was to establish a new methodology for the low-cost, one-pot synthesis of uracil derivatives (UD-1 to UD-5) and to evaluate their therapeutic potential in BC cells. One-pot organic synthesis processes using a single solvent were used for the synthesis of drug analogues of Uracil. Integrated bioinformatics using GEPIA2, UALCAN, and KM plotter were utilized to study the expression pattern and prognostic significance of TYMS, the key target gene of 5-fluorouracil in breast cancer patients. Cell viability, cell proliferation, and colony formation assays were used as in vitro methods to validate the in silico lead obtained. BC patients showed high levels of thymidylate synthase, and high expression of thymidylate synthase was found associated with poor prognosis. In silico studies indicated that synthesized uracil derivatives have a high affinity for thymidylate synthase. Notably, the uracil derivatives dramatically inhibited the proliferation and colonization potential of BC cells in vitro. In conclusion, our study identified novel uracil derivatives as promising therapeutic options for breast cancer patients expressing the augmented levels of thymidylate synthase.
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- Mohammad Nadeem Lone
- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical & Chemical Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India
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- Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India
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- Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India
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- Division of Basic Sciences and Humanities FoA, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, J&K, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India.
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- Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J&K, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India.
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Mehraj U, Mushtaq U, Mir MA, Saleem A, Macha MA, Lone MN, Hamid A, Zargar MA, Ahmad SM, Wani NA. Chemokines in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Heterogeneity: New Challenges for Clinical Implications. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:769-783. [PMID: 35278636 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Tumor heterogeneity is a hallmark of cancer and one of the primary causes of resistance to therapies. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which accounts for 15% to 20% of all breast cancers and is the most aggressive subtype, is very diverse, connected to metastatic potential and response to therapy. It is a very diverse disease at the molecular, pathologic, and clinical levels. TNBC is substantially more likely to recur and has a worse overall survival rate following diagnosis than other breast cancer subtypes. Chemokines, low molecular weight proteins that stimulate chemotaxis, have been shown to control the cues responsible for TNBC heterogeneity. In this review, we have focused on tumor heterogeneity and the role of chemokines in modulating tumor heterogeneity, since this is the most critical issue in treating TNBC. Additionally, we examined numerous cues mediated by chemokine networks that contribute to the heterogeneity of TNBC. Recent developments in our knowledge of the chemokine networks that regulate TNBC heterogeneity may pave the door for developing difficult-to-treat TNBC treatment options.
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- Umar Mehraj
- Department of Bioresources, School of Life Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India
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- Department of Bioresources, School of Life Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India
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- Division of Animal Biotechnology Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Shuhama Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, India
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- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine, Islamic University of Science & Technology Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical & Chemical Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal J & K, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India
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- Division of Animal Biotechnology Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Shuhama Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K, India.
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Faizi MSH, Lone MN, Dege N, Iskenderov T, Malinkin S. ( Z)-3-Butyl-5-(4-nitrobenzylidene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione. IUCr Data 2019. [DOI: 10.1107/s2414314619000944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In the title compound, C14H14N2O4S, the benzene and thiazolidine rings are almost coplanar with a dihedral angle of 2.98 (14)°. The butyl chain is directed almost perpendicular to the plane of the rest of the molecule. In the crystal, a combination of C—H...O hydrogen bonds and offset π–π interactions leads to the formation of a three-dimensional structure.
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Ali I, Mukhtar SD, Lone MN, Ali HS, Aboul-Enein HY. Recent Advances in Mesoporous Silica and Gold Based Nanovectors in Anticancer Drug Delivery System. CURR ORG CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272820666161025161853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taibah University, Al-Medina Al-Munawara - 41477, Saudi Arabia
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- Dubai Pharmacy College, Muhaisnah 1, P.O Box 19099, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12311, Egypt
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Ali I, Lone MN, Aboul-Enein HY. Imidazoles as potential anticancer agents. Medchemcomm 2017; 8:1742-1773. [PMID: 30108886 PMCID: PMC6084102 DOI: 10.1039/c7md00067g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Cancer is a black spot on the face of humanity in this era of science and technology. Presently, several classes of anticancer drugs are available in the market, but issues such as toxicity, low efficacy and solubility have decreased the overall therapeutic indices. Thus, the search for new promising anticancer agents continues, and the battle against cancer is far from over. Imidazole is an aromatic diazole and alkaloid with anticancer properties. There is considerable interest among scientists in developing imidazoles as safe alternatives to anticancer chemotherapy. The present article describes the structural, chemical, and biological features of imidazoles. Several classes of imidazoles as anticancer agents based on their mode of action have been critically discussed. A careful observation has been made into pharmacologically active imidazoles with better or equal therapeutic effects compared to well-known imidazole-based anticancer drugs, which are available on the market. A brief discussion of the toxicities of imidazoles has been made. Finally, the current challenges and future perspectives of imidazole based anticancer drug development are conferred.
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- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry , Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University) , New Delhi-110025 , India . ;
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- Department of Chemistry , Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University) , New Delhi-110025 , India . ;
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- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Department , Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Division , National Research Centre , Dokki , Giza 12622 , Egypt
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Affiliation(s)
- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, (Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, (Central University), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Ali I, Lone MN, Alothman ZA, Alwarthan A. Insights into the pharmacology of new heterocycles embedded with oxopyrrolidine rings: DNA binding, molecular docking, and anticancer studies. J Mol Liq 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2017.03.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Ali I, Lone MN, Suhail M, Mukhtar SD, Asnin L. Advances in Nanocarriers for Anticancer Drugs Delivery. Curr Med Chem 2017; 23:2159-87. [PMID: 27048343 DOI: 10.2174/0929867323666160405111152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2015] [Revised: 01/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Cancer is the most dangerous disease to haunt the mankind in the world today. Generally, the overall cancer mortality rates are similar in both the sexes. The reasons for most of these deaths are inefficacy and failure of the current methods of treatments or the unavailability of treatment options. The researchers of the world are actively integrating nanotechnology of treating of various cancers. The development of smart nanocarriers is one of the most important innovations in this direction. The nanocarriers of the different materials are being developed to improve the efficacy of current treatments. The present article describes the role of nanotechnology in cancer treatment emphasizing cancer nanotherapy, nanocarriers for drug delivery, types and the mechanisms of the nanocarriers. Besides, the efforts are made to discuss the recent advances in the nanocarriers, current challenges and the future prospective.
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- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi-110025, India.
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Ali I, Lone MN, Suhail M, AL-Othman ZA, Alwarthan A. Correction: Enantiomeric resolution and simulation studies of four enantiomers of 5-bromo-3-ethyl-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-piperidine-2,6-dione on a Chiralpak IA column. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra90039b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Correction for ‘Enantiomeric resolution and simulation studies of four enantiomers of 5-bromo-3-ethyl-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-piperidine-2,6-dione on a Chiralpak IA column’ by Imran Ali et al., RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 14372–14380.
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- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Central University
- New Delhi
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Central University
- New Delhi
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh 11451
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh 11451
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ali I, Lone MN, Al-Othman ZA, Al-Warthan A, Sanagi MM. Heterocyclic Scaffolds: Centrality in Anticancer Drug Development. Curr Drug Targets 2016; 16:711-34. [PMID: 25751009 DOI: 10.2174/1389450116666150309115922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cancer has been cursed for human beings for long time. Millions people lost their lives due to cancer. Despite of the several anticancer drugs available, cancer cannot be cured; especially at the late stages without showing any side effect. Heterocyclic compounds exhibit exciting medicinal properties including anticancer. Some market selling heterocyclic anticancer drugs include 5-flourouracil, methortrexate, doxorubicin, daunorubicin, etc. Besides, some natural products such as vinblastine and vincristine are also used as anticancer drugs. Overall, heterocyclic moeities have always been core parts in the expansion of anticancer drugs. This article describes the importance of heterocyclic nuclei in the development of anticancer drugs. Besides, the attempts have been made to discuss both naturally occurring and synthetic heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents. In addition, some market selling anticancer heterocyclic compounds have been described. Moreover, the efforts have been made to discuss the mechanisms of actions and recent advances in heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents. The current challenges and future prospectives of heterocyclic compounds have also been discussed. Finally, the suggestions for syntheses of effective, selective, fast and human friendly anticancer agents are discussed into the different sections.
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- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi-110025, India.
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Ali I, Suhail M, Lone MN, Alothman ZA, Alwarthan A. Chiral resolution of multichiral center racemates by different modalities of chromatography. J LIQ CHROMATOGR R T 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/10826076.2016.1152582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia Central University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia Central University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia Central University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ali I, Lone MN, Suhail M, AL-Othman ZA, Alwarthan A. Enantiomeric resolution and simulation studies of four enantiomers of 5-bromo-3-ethyl-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-piperidine-2,6-dione on a Chiralpak IA column. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra26462f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Enantiomeric resolution and simulation studies of four enantiomers of 5-bromo-3-ethyl-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-piperidine-2,6-dione on a Chiralpak IA column were presented.
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Affiliation(s)
- Imran Ali
- Department of Chemistry
- Jamia Millia Islamia, (Central University)
- New Delhi
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Jamia Millia Islamia, (Central University)
- New Delhi
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh 11451
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh 11451
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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