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2. Pyrazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidine as a Prominent Framework for Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase (Trk) Inhibitors—Synthetic Strategies and SAR Insights.
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Mahajan, Amol T., Shivani, Datusalia, Ashok Kumar, Coluccini, Carmine, Coghi, Paolo, and Chaudhary, Sandeep
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CELL communication , *PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *TROPOMYOSINS , *CHEMISTS , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
Tropomyosin receptor kinases (Trks) are transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinases named TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC and encoded by the NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes, respectively. These kinases have attracted significant attention and represent a promising therapeutic target for solid tumor treatment due to their vital role in cellular signaling pathways. First-generation TRK inhibitors, i.e., Larotrectinib sulfate and Entrectinib, received clinical approval in 2018 and 2019, respectively. However, the use of these inhibitors was significantly limited because of the development of resistance due to mutations. Fortunately, the second-generation Trk inhibitor Repotrectinib (TPX-0005) was approved by the FDA in November 2023, while Selitrectinib (Loxo-195) has provided an effective solution to this issue. Another macrocycle-based analog, along with many other TRK inhibitors, is currently in clinical trials. Two of the three marketed drugs for NTRK fusion cancers feature a pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidine nucleus, prompting medicinal chemists to develop numerous novel pyrazolopyrimidine-based molecules to enhance clinical applications. This article focuses on a comprehensive review of chronological synthetic developments and the structure–activity relationships (SAR) of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives as Trk inhibitors. This article will also provide comprehensive knowledge and future directions to the researchers working in the field of medicinal chemistry by facilitating the structural modification of pyrazolo [1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives to synthesize more effective novel chemotherapeutics as TRK inhibitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Nitrogen-Centered Radicals Derived from Azidonucleosides.
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Reyes, Yahaira, Adhikary, Amitava, and Wnuk, Stanislaw F.
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RADICALS (Chemistry) , *BIOCHEMISTRY , *PYRIMIDINE nucleotides , *AZIDO group , *CLICK chemistry , *RIBONUCLEOSIDE diphosphate reductase - Abstract
Azido-modified nucleosides have been extensively explored as substrates for click chemistry and the metabolic labeling of DNA and RNA. These compounds are also of interest as precursors for further synthetic elaboration and as therapeutic agents. This review discusses the chemistry of azidonucleosides related to the generation of nitrogen-centered radicals (NCRs) from the azido groups that are selectively inserted into the nucleoside frame along with the subsequent chemistry and biological implications of NCRs. For instance, the critical role of the sulfinylimine radical generated during inhibition of ribonucleotide reductases by 2′-azido-2′-deoxy pyrimidine nucleotides as well as the NCRs generated from azidonucleosides by radiation-produced (prehydrated and aqueous) electrons are discussed. Regio and stereoselectivity of incorporation of an azido group ("radical arm") into the frame of nucleoside and selective generation of NCRs under reductive conditions, which often produce the same radical species that are observed upon ionization events due to radiation and/or other oxidative conditions that are emphasized. NCRs generated from nucleoside-modified precursors other than azidonucleosides are also discussed but only with the direct relation to the same/similar NCRs derived from azidonucleosides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Synthesis of 4′-Thionucleoside Analogues Bearing a C2′ Stereogenic All-Carbon Quaternary Center.
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Eymard, Carla, Manchoju, Amarender, Almazloum, Abir, Dostie, Starr, Prévost, Michel, Nemer, Mona, and Guindon, Yvan
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KINETIC resolution , *VINYL polymers , *ISOMERS , *RING formation (Chemistry) , *PYRIMIDINES , *AZATHIOPRINE - Abstract
The design of novel 4′-thionucleoside analogues bearing a C2′ stereogenic all-carbon quaternary center is described. The synthesis involves a highly diastereoselective Mukaiyama aldol reaction, and a diastereoselective radical-based vinyl group transfer to generate the all-carbon stereogenic C2′ center, along with different approaches to control the selectivity of the N-glycosidic bond. Intramolecular SN2-like cyclization of a mixture of acyclic thioaminals provided analogues with a pyrimidine nucleobase. A kinetic bias favoring cyclization of the 1′,2′-anti thioaminal furnished the desired β-D-4′-thionucleoside analogue in a 7:1 ratio. DFT calculations suggest that this kinetic resolution originates from additional steric clash in the SN2-like transition state for 1′,4′-trans isomers, causing a significant decrease in their reaction rate relative to 1′,4′-cis counterparts. N-glycosylation of cyclic glycosyl donors with a purine nucleobase enabled the formation of novel 2-chloroadenine 4′-thionucleoside analogues. These proprietary molecules and other derivatives are currently being evaluated both in vitro and in vivo to establish their biological profiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Serendipitous Identification of Azine Anticancer Agents Using a Privileged Scaffold Morphing Strategy.
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Cesarini, Silvia, Vicenti, Ilaria, Poggialini, Federica, Filippi, Silvia, Mancin, Eleonora, Fiaschi, Lia, De Marchi, Elisa, Giammarino, Federica, Vagaggini, Chiara, Bizzarri, Bruno Mattia, Saladino, Raffaele, Dreassi, Elena, Zazzi, Maurizio, and Botta, Lorenzo
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ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *DRUG discovery , *TRIAZINE derivatives , *CHEMICAL libraries , *CYTOTOXINS , *PYRIDINE derivatives , *ANTIVIRAL agents , *BIOACTIVE compounds - Abstract
The use of privileged scaffolds as a starting point for the construction of libraries of bioactive compounds is a widely used strategy in drug discovery and development. Scaffold decoration, morphing and hopping are additional techniques that enable the modification of the chosen privileged framework and better explore the chemical space around it. In this study, two series of highly functionalized pyrimidine and pyridine derivatives were synthesized using a scaffold morphing approach consisting of triazine compounds obtained previously as antiviral agents. Newly synthesized azines were evaluated against lymphoma, hepatocarcinoma, and colon epithelial carcinoma cells, showing in five cases acceptable to good anticancer activity associated with low cytotoxicity on healthy fibroblasts. Finally, ADME in vitro studies were conducted on the best derivatives of the two series showing good passive permeability and resistance to metabolic degradation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Synthesis and Antioxidant Activities of Novel Pyrimidine Acrylamides as Inhibitors of Lipoxygenase: Molecular Modeling and In Silico Physicochemical Studies.
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Saragatsis, Michail and Pontiki, Eleni
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PYRIMIDINES , *AMIDES , *DRUG discovery , *CINNAMIC acid derivatives , *CINNAMIC acid , *PTERIDINES - Abstract
The pyrimidine ring is present in various biomolecules such as DNA and RNA bases, aminoacids, vitamins, etc. Additionally, many clinically used drugs including methotrexate and risperidone contain the pyrimidine heterocyclic scaffold as well. Pyrimidine derivatives present diverse biological activities including antioxidant and anticancer activities and can be considered as privileged scaffolds in drug discovery for the treatment of various diseases. Piperidine pyrimidine amides have gained significant attention due to their enzymatic inhibitory activity. Based on our experience and ongoing investigation on cinnamic acid derivatives, their hybrids and substituted pteridines acting as lipoxygenase inhibitors, antioxidants, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory agents a series of novel piperidine pyrimidine cinnamic acids amides have been designed and synthesized. The novel hybrids were studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. They exhibit moderate antioxidant activity in the DPPH assay which may be related to their bulkiness. Moreover, moderate to good lipid peroxidation inhibition potential was measured. With regards to their lipoxygenase inhibitory activity, however, two highly potent inhibitors out of the nine tested derivatives were identified, demonstrating IC50 values of 10.7 μM and 1.1 μM, respectively. Molecular docking studies to the target enzyme lipoxygenase support the experimental results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. Designing Potent Anti-Cancer Agents: Synthesis and Molecular Docking Studies of Thieno[2,3- d ][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidine Derivatives.
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Elsenbawy, Eman S. M., Alshehri, Zafer S., Babteen, Nouf A., Abdel-Rahman, Adel A.-H., El-Manawaty, Mai A., Nossier, Eman S., Arafa, Reem K., and Hassan, Nasser A.
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MOLECULAR docking , *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *PYRIMIDINES , *CYTOTOXINS , *CELL lines - Abstract
A new series of thieno[2,3-d][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines was designed and synthesized using readily available starting materials, specifically, β-enaminoester. Their cytotoxicity was screened against three cancer cell lines, namely, MCF-7, HCT-116, and PC-3. 2-(4-bromophenyl)triazole 10b and 2-(anthracen-9-yl)triazole 10e afforded excellent potency against MCF-7 cell lines (IC50 = 19.4 ± 0.22 and 14.5 ± 0.30 μM, respectively) compared with doxorubicin (IC50 = 40.0 ± 3.9 μM). The latter derivatives 10b and 10e were further subjected to in silico ADME and docking simulation studies against EGFR and PI3K and could serve as ideal leads for additional modification in the field of anticancer research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of 2-Substituted Aniline Pyrimidine Derivatives as Potent Dual Mer/c-Met Inhibitors.
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Huang, Daowei, Chen, Ying, Yang, Jixia, Zhao, Bingyang, Wang, Shouying, Chai, Tingting, Cui, Jie, Zhou, Xiaolei, and Shang, Zhenhua
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ANILINE derivatives , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *PYRIMIDINES , *CANCER cell migration , *CYTOTOXINS , *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents - Abstract
Mer and c-Met kinases, which are commonly overexpressed in various tumors, are ideal targets for the development of antitumor drugs. This study focuses on the design, synthesis, and evaluation of several 2-substituted aniline pyrimidine derivatives as highly potent dual inhibitors of Mer and c-Met kinases for effective tumor treatment. Compound 18c emerged as a standout candidate, demonstrating robust inhibitory activity against Mer and c-Met kinases, with IC50 values of 18.5 ± 2.3 nM and 33.6 ± 4.3 nM, respectively. Additionally, compound 18c displayed good antiproliferative activities on HepG2, MDA-MB-231, and HCT116 cancer cells, along with favorable safety profiles in hERG testing. Notably, it exhibited exceptional liver microsomal stability in vitro, with a half-life of 53.1 min in human liver microsome. Compound 18c also exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity and hindered migration of HCT116 cancer cells, as demonstrated in apoptosis and migration assays. These findings collectively suggest that compound 18c holds promise as a dual Mer/c-Met agent for cancer treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Diverse Methods with Stereoselective Induction in the Asymmetric Biginelli Reaction
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Marcos Díaz-Fernández, Manuel Algarra, Saturnino Calvo-Losada, José-Joaquín Quirante, Francisco Sarabia, and María-Soledad Pino-González
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pyrimidines ,multicomponent reactions ,asymmetric ,enantioselective ,N-heterocycles ,Biginelli reaction ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The relevance of the asymmetric Biginelli reaction (ABR) has been increased in this century, due to the pharmacological application of its products. This review focuses predominantly on articles published in the period from 2015 to 2024 on asymmetric synthetic advances in the formation of dihydropyrimidinones (DHPMs), dihydropyrimidinethiones (DHPMTs), and related compounds. The relevant bibliography on general processes in the Biginelli reaction and some methods of separation of isomers have also been referenced.
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10. Aza Analogs of the TRPML1 Inhibitor Estradiol Methyl Ether (EDME).
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Rühl, Philipp and Bracher, Franz
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METHYL ether , *ESTRADIOL , *BIOISOSTERES - Abstract
Estradiol methyl ether (EDME) has recently been described by us as a very potent and subtype-specific inhibitor of the lysosomal cation channel TRPML1. Following the principle of bioisosteres, we worked out efficient synthetic approaches to ring-A aza-analogs of EDME, namely a methoxypyridine and a methoxypyrimidine analog. Both target compounds were obtained in good overall yields in six and eight steps starting from 19-nortestosterone via the oxidative cleavage of ring A followed over several intermediates and with the use of well-selected protective groups by re-cyclization to provide the desired hetero-analogs. The methoxypyridine analog largely retained its TRPML1-inhibitory activity, whereas the methoxypyrimidine analog significantly lost activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Synthesis, Herbicidal Activity, Mode of Action, and In Silico Analysis of Novel Pyrido[2,3- d ]pyrimidine Compounds.
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Min, Lijing, Liang, Wei, Bajsa-Hirschel, Joanna, Ye, Peng, Wang, Qiao, Sun, Xinpeng, Cantrell, Charles L., Han, Liang, Sun, Nabo, Duke, Stephen O., and Liu, Xinghai
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PYRIMIDINES , *PROTOPORPHYRINOGEN oxidase , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *WHEAT , *LETTUCE , *TURNIPS - Abstract
Natural products are a main source of new chemical entities for use in drug and pesticide discovery. In order to discover lead compounds with high herbicidal activity, a series of new pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidine derivatives were designed and synthesized using 2-chloronicotinic acid as the starting material. Their structures were characterized with 1H NMR, 13C NMR and HRMS, and the herbicidal activities against dicotyledonous lettuce (Lactuca sativa), field mustard (Brassica campestris), monocotyledonous bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) were determined. The results indicated that most of the pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidine derivatives had no marked inhibitory effect on lettuce at 1 mM. However, most of the pyrido[2,3-d] pyrimidine derivatives possessed good activity against bentgrass at 1 mM. Among them, the most active compound, 3-methyl-1-(2,3,4-trifluorophenyl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (2o), was as active as the positive controls, the commercial herbicides clomazone and flumioxazin. Molecular simulation was performed with molecular docking and DFT calculations. The docking studies provided strong evidence that 2o acts as an herbicide by inhibition of protoporphyrinogen oxidase. However, the physiological results indicate that it does not act on this target in vivo, implying that it could be metabolically converted to a compound with a different molecular target. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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12. NMR-Verified Dearomatization of 5,7-Substituted Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines.
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Novikova, Daria, Al Mustafa, Ammar, Grigoreva, Tatyana, Vorona, Svetlana, Selivanov, Stanislav, and Tribulovich, Vyacheslav
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BIOACTIVE compounds , *PYRIMIDINES , *SMALL molecules , *DIPOLE-dipole interactions , *PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry , *CONFORMATIONAL analysis - Abstract
Tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (THPP) is an attractive scaffold for designing biologically active compounds. The most obvious way to obtain such compounds is to reduce pyrazolopyrimidines with complex hydrides, because the pyrimidine ring is reduced in the preference over the pyrazole ring. The presence of substituents at positions five and seven of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines complicates the set of reaction products but makes it more attractive for medicinal chemistry because four possible stereoisomers can be formed during reduction. However, the formation of only syn-isomers has been described in the literature. This article is the first report on the formation of anti-configured isomers along with syn-isomers in the reduction of model 5,7-dimethylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine, which was confirmed by NMR. The bicyclic core in the syn-configuration was shown to be conformationally stable, which was used to estimate the long-range interproton distances using NOESY data. At the same time, long-range dipole–dipole interactions corresponding to a distance between protons of more than 6 Å were first registered and quantified. In turn, the bicyclic core in the trans-configuration represents a conformationally labile system. For these structures, an analysis of conformations observed in solutions was carried out. Our results indicate the significant potential of trans-configured tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines for the development of active small molecules. While possessing structural lability due to the low energy of the conformational transition, they have the ability to adjust to the active site of the desired target. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Synthesis, Antifungal, and Antibacterial Activities of Novel Benzoylurea Derivatives Containing a Pyrimidine Moiety.
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An, Jiansong, Lan, Wenjun, Fei, Qiang, Li, Pei, and Wu, Wenneng
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PYRIMIDINES , *ANTIBACTERIAL agents , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *XANTHOMONAS campestris , *BOTRYTIS cinerea , *SUCCINATE dehydrogenase - Abstract
To explore more efficient and less toxic antibacterial and antifungal pesticides, we utilized 2,6-difluorobenzamide as a starting material and ultimately synthesized 23 novel benzoylurea derivatives containing a pyrimidine moiety. Their structures were characterized and confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 19F NMR, and HRMS. The bioassay results demonstrated that some of the title compounds exhibited moderate to good in vitro antifungal activities against Botrytis cinerea in cucumber, Botrytis cinerea in tobacco, Botrytis cinerea in blueberry, Phomopsis sp., and Rhizoctonia solani. Notably, compounds 4j and 4l displayed EC50 values of 6.72 and 5.21 μg/mL against Rhizoctonia solani, respectively, which were comparable to that of hymexazol (6.11 μg/mL). Meanwhile, at 200 and 100 concentrations, the target compounds 4a–4w exhibited lower in vitro antibacterial activities against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola and Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, respectively, compared to those of thiodiazole copper. Furthermore, the molecular docking simulation demonstrated that compound 4l formed hydrogen bonds with SER-17 and SER-39 of succinate dehydrogenase (SDH), providing a possible explanation for the mechanism of action between the target compounds and SDH. This study represents the first report on the antifungal and antibacterial activities of novel benzoylurea derivatives containing a pyrimidine moiety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Supramolecular Motifs in the Crystal Structures of Triethylbenzene Derivatives Bearing Pyridinium Subunits in Combination with Pyrimidinyl or Pyridinyl Groups.
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Weiße, Andrea, Seichter, Wilhelm, and Mazik, Monika
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CRYSTAL structure , *SYNTHETIC receptors , *INTERMOLECULAR interactions , *MOLECULES , *ANIONS , *PYRIMIDINES , *MOLECULAR recognition - Abstract
A series of mono- and dicationic 1,3,5-trisubstituted 2,4,6-triethylbenzenes containing pyridinium groups in combination with aminopyrimidine-/aminopyridine-based recognition units were synthesized and crystallographically studied. The combination of neutral and ionic building blocks represents a promising strategy for the development of effective and selective artificial receptors for anionic substrates. In the crystalline state, the investigated compounds show a tendency to bind the counterion PF6− in the cavity formed by the three functionalized side-arms. The intermolecular interactions with the PF6− ion comprise N-H∙∙∙F and C-H∙∙∙F bonds. Detailed analysis of various supramolecular motifs, including interactions with solvent molecules, provides deeper insights into the processes of molecular recognition. The information obtained is useful in the development of new receptor molecules for anions and in the selection of the most appropriate counterion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. 2-Alkyl-Substituted-4-Amino-Thieno[2,3- d ]Pyrimidines: Anti-Proliferative Properties to In Vitro Breast Cancer Models.
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Iliev, Ivan, Mavrova, Anelia, Yancheva, Denitsa, Dimov, Stefan, Staneva, Galya, Nesheva, Alexandrina, Tsoneva, Iana, and Nikolova, Biliana
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PYRIMIDINES , *BREAST cancer , *CELL cycle , *ZETA potential , *INTESTINAL absorption , *PROLACTIN - Abstract
Thienopyrimidines are structural analogs of quinazolines, and the creation of new 2-alkyl derivatives of ethyl 4-aminothienopyrimidine-6-carboxylates for the study of their anti-proliferative properties is of great pharmacological interest. Some 2-alkyl-4-amino-thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines 2–5 were synthesized, and their cyto- and phototoxicity against BALB 3T3 cells were established by an in vitro 3T3 NRU test. The obtained results indicate that the tested compounds are not cytotoxic or phototoxic, and that they are appropriate to be studied for their anti-proliferative and anti-tumor properties. The anti-proliferative potential of the compounds was investigated on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cancer cells, as well as a MCF-10A cell line (normal human mammary epithelial cells). The most toxic to MCF-7 was thienopyrimidine 3 with IC50 13.42 μg/mL (IC50 0.045 μM), followed by compound 4 (IC50 28.89 μg/mL or IC50 0.11 μM). The thienopyrimidine 4 revealed higher selectivity to MCF-7 and lower activity (IC50 367 μg/mL i.e., 1.4 μM) than compound 3 with MCF-10A cells. With respect to MDA-MB-231 cells, ester 2 manifested the highest effect with IC50 52.56 μg/mL (IC50 0.16 μM), and 2-ethyl derivative 4 revealed IC50 62.86 μg/mL (IC50 0.24 μM). It was estimated that the effect of the substances on the cell cycle progression was due to cell cycle arrest in the G2 stage for MDA-MB-231, while arrest in G1 was detected for the estrogen (ER)-positive MCF-7 cell line. The tested compound's effects on the change of the zeta potential in the tumorigenic cells utilized in this study were determined. The calculation which we performed of the physicochemical properties and pharmacokinetic parameters influencing the biological activity suggested high intestinal absorption, as well as drug-likeness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. The Importance of the Pyrazole Scaffold in the Design of Protein Kinases Inhibitors as Targeted Anticancer Therapies.
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Nitulescu, George Mihai, Stancov, Gheorghe, Seremet, Oana Cristina, Nitulescu, Georgiana, Mihai, Dragos Paul, Duta-Bratu, Cosmina Gabriela, Barbuceanu, Stefania Felicia, and Olaru, Octavian Tudorel
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PROTEIN kinases , *SCAFFOLD proteins , *AURORA kinases , *PROTEIN engineering , *PYRAZOLES , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
The altered activation or overexpression of protein kinases (PKs) is a major subject of research in oncology and their inhibition using small molecules, protein kinases inhibitors (PKI) is the best available option for the cure of cancer. The pyrazole ring is extensively employed in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug development strategies, playing a vital role as a fundamental framework in the structure of various PKIs. This scaffold holds major importance and is considered a privileged structure based on its synthetic accessibility, drug-like properties, and its versatile bioisosteric replacement function. It has proven to play a key role in many PKI, such as the inhibitors of Akt, Aurora kinases, MAPK, B-raf, JAK, Bcr-Abl, c-Met, PDGFR, FGFRT, and RET. Of the 74 small molecule PKI approved by the US FDA, 8 contain a pyrazole ring: Avapritinib, Asciminib, Crizotinib, Encorafenib, Erdafitinib, Pralsetinib, Pirtobrutinib, and Ruxolitinib. The focus of this review is on the importance of the unfused pyrazole ring within the clinically tested PKI and on the additional required elements of their chemical structures. Related important pyrazole fused scaffolds like indazole, pyrrolo[1,2-b]pyrazole, pyrazolo[4,3-b]pyridine, pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine, or pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine are beyond the subject of this work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Serendipitous Identification of Azine Anticancer Agents Using a Privileged Scaffold Morphing Strategy
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Silvia Cesarini, Ilaria Vicenti, Federica Poggialini, Silvia Filippi, Eleonora Mancin, Lia Fiaschi, Elisa De Marchi, Federica Giammarino, Chiara Vagaggini, Bruno Mattia Bizzarri, Raffaele Saladino, Elena Dreassi, Maurizio Zazzi, and Lorenzo Botta
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privileged scaffold ,triazines ,pyrimidines ,pyridines ,scaffold morphing ,anticancer activity ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The use of privileged scaffolds as a starting point for the construction of libraries of bioactive compounds is a widely used strategy in drug discovery and development. Scaffold decoration, morphing and hopping are additional techniques that enable the modification of the chosen privileged framework and better explore the chemical space around it. In this study, two series of highly functionalized pyrimidine and pyridine derivatives were synthesized using a scaffold morphing approach consisting of triazine compounds obtained previously as antiviral agents. Newly synthesized azines were evaluated against lymphoma, hepatocarcinoma, and colon epithelial carcinoma cells, showing in five cases acceptable to good anticancer activity associated with low cytotoxicity on healthy fibroblasts. Finally, ADME in vitro studies were conducted on the best derivatives of the two series showing good passive permeability and resistance to metabolic degradation.
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18. Synthesis and Antioxidant Activities of Novel Pyrimidine Acrylamides as Inhibitors of Lipoxygenase: Molecular Modeling and In Silico Physicochemical Studies
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Michail Saragatsis and Eleni Pontiki
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pyrimidines ,acrylic acids ,antioxidants ,lipoxygenase ,molecular docking ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The pyrimidine ring is present in various biomolecules such as DNA and RNA bases, aminoacids, vitamins, etc. Additionally, many clinically used drugs including methotrexate and risperidone contain the pyrimidine heterocyclic scaffold as well. Pyrimidine derivatives present diverse biological activities including antioxidant and anticancer activities and can be considered as privileged scaffolds in drug discovery for the treatment of various diseases. Piperidine pyrimidine amides have gained significant attention due to their enzymatic inhibitory activity. Based on our experience and ongoing investigation on cinnamic acid derivatives, their hybrids and substituted pteridines acting as lipoxygenase inhibitors, antioxidants, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory agents a series of novel piperidine pyrimidine cinnamic acids amides have been designed and synthesized. The novel hybrids were studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. They exhibit moderate antioxidant activity in the DPPH assay which may be related to their bulkiness. Moreover, moderate to good lipid peroxidation inhibition potential was measured. With regards to their lipoxygenase inhibitory activity, however, two highly potent inhibitors out of the nine tested derivatives were identified, demonstrating IC50 values of 10.7 μM and 1.1 μM, respectively. Molecular docking studies to the target enzyme lipoxygenase support the experimental results.
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19. Design, Synthesis, Molecular Modeling, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Pyrimidine Derivatives as Potential Calcium Channel Blockers.
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Zohny, Yasser M., Awad, Samir M., Rabie, Maha A., and Alsaidan, Omar Awad
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ACYL chlorides , *CALCIUM antagonists , *PYRIMIDINES , *ETHYL acetoacetate , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *CALCIUM channels , *CARBOXYLIC acid derivatives - Abstract
Pyrimidines play an important role in modern medical fields. They have a wide spectrum of biological activities such as antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-allergic, anti-leishmanial, antioxidant agents and others. Moreover, in recent years, 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)ones have attracted researchers to synthesize them via Biginelli reaction and evaluate their antihypertensive activities as bioisosters of Nifedipine, which is a famous calcium channel blocker. Our new target compounds were prepared through one-pot reaction of thiourea 1, ethyl acetoacetate 2 and/or 1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde, 2-chloroquinoline-3-carbaldehyde, 1,3-diphenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde, 3a–c in acid medium (HCl) yielding pyrimidines 4a–c, which in turn were hydrolyzed to carboxylic acid derivatives 5a–c which were chlorinated by SOCl2 to give acyl chlorides 6a–c. Finally, the latter were reacted with some selected aromatic amines, namely, aniline, p-toluidine and p-nitroaniline, producing amides 7a–c, 8a–c, and 9a–c. The purity of the prepared compounds was examined via TLC monitoring, and structures were confirmed by different spectroscopic techniques such as IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, and mass spectroscopy. The in vivo evaluation of the antihypertensive activity revealed that compounds 4c, 7a, 7c, 8c, 9b and 9c had comparable antihypertensive properties with Nifedipine. On the other hand, the in vitro calcium channel blocking activity was evaluated by IC50 measurement and results revealed that compounds 4c, 7a, 7b, 7c, 8c, 9a, 9b, and 9c had comparable calcium channel blocking activity with the reference Nifedipine. Based on the aforementioned biological results, we selected compounds 8c and 9c to be docked onto Ryanodine and dihydropyridine receptors. Furthermore, we developed a structure–activity relationship. The designed compounds in this study show promising activity profiles in reducing blood pressure and as calcium channel blockers, and could be considered as new potential antihypertensive and/or antianginal agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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20. Triethylamine-Promoted Oxidative Cyclodimerization of 2 H -Azirine-2-carboxylates to Pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylates: Experimental and DFT Study.
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Zakharov, Timofei N., Sakharov, Pavel A., Novikov, Mikhail S., Khlebnikov, Alexander F., and Rostovskii, Nikolai V.
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An unprecedented oxidative cyclodimerization reaction of 2H-azirine-2-carboxylates to pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylates under heating with triethylamine in air is described. In this reaction, one azirine molecule undergoes formal cleavage across the C-C bond and another across the C=N bond. According to the experimental study and DFT calculations, the key steps of the reaction mechanism include nucleophilic addition of N,N-diethylhydroxylamine to an azirine to form an (aminooxy)aziridine, generation of an azomethine ylide, and its 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition to the second azirine molecule. The crucial condition for the synthesis of pyrimidines is generation of N,N-diethylhydroxylamine in the reaction mixture in a very low concentration, which is ensured by the slow oxidation of triethylamine with air oxygen. Addition of a radical initiator accelerated the reaction and resulted in higher yields of the pyrimidines. Under these conditions, the scope of the pyrimidine formation was elucidated, and a series of pyrimidines was synthesized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Three Component One-Pot Synthesis and Antiproliferative Activity of New [1,2,4]Triazolo[4,3- a ]pyrimidines.
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Ben Hassen, Manel, Msalbi, Dhouha, Jismy, Badr, Elghali, Fares, Aifa, Sami, Allouchi, Hassan, Abarbri, Mohamed, and Chabchoub, Fakher
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PYRIMIDINES , *ETHYL acetoacetate , *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *AROMATIC aldehydes , *CISPLATIN , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives - Abstract
A series of new [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidine derivatives was prepared using a one-pot three-component synthesis from 5-amino-1-phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazoles, aromatic aldehydes and ethyl acetoacetate. The compound structures were confirmed by IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, HRMS and X-ray analyses. The biological activity of these compounds as antitumor agents was evaluated. Their antitumor activities against cancer cell lines (MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7) were tested by the MTT in vitro method. Among them, compounds 4c and 4j displayed the best antitumor activity with IC50 values of 17.83 μM and 19.73 μM against MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines, respectively, compared to the Cisplatin reference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Novel Pyrimidine Derivatives as Antioxidant and Anticancer Agents: Design, Synthesis and Molecular Modeling Studies.
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Myriagkou, Malama, Papakonstantinou, Evangelia, Deligiannidou, Georgia-Eirini, Patsilinakos, Alexandros, Kontogiorgis, Christos, and Pontiki, Eleni
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PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *PYRIMIDINES , *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *KETONES , *CHEMICAL synthesis , *PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry - Abstract
The heterocyclic ring system of pyrido [2,3-d]pyrimidines is a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry, possessing several biological activities. The synthesis of the pyrimidine derivatives was performed via the condensation of a suitable α,β-unsaturated ketone with 4-amino-6-hydroxy-2-mercaptopyrimidine monohydrate in glacial acetic acid. Chalcones were synthesized, as starting materials, via the Claisen–Schmidt condensation of an appropriately substituted ketone and an appropriately substituted aldehyde in the presence of aqueous KOH 40% w/v in ethanol. All the synthesized compounds were characterized using IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, LC-MS and elemental analysis. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antioxidant (DPPH assay), anti-lipid peroxidation (AAPH), anti-LOX activities and ability to interact with glutathione. The compounds do not interact significantly with DPPH but strongly inhibit lipid peroxidation. Pyrimidine derivatives 2a (IC50 = 42 μΜ), 2f (IC50 = 47.5 μΜ) and chalcone 1g (IC50 = 17 μM) were the most potent lipoxygenase inhibitors. All the tested compounds were found to interact with glutathione, apart from 1h. Cell viability and cytotoxicity assays were performed with the HaCaT and A549 cell lines, respectively. In the MTT assay towards the HaCaT cell line, none of the compounds presented viability at 100 μM. On the contrary, in the MTT assay towards the A549 cell line, the tested compounds showed strong cytotoxicity at 100 μM, with derivative 2d presenting the strongest cytotoxic effects at the concentration of 50 μΜ. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. New Indazol-Pyrimidine-Based Derivatives as Selective Anticancer Agents: Design, Synthesis, and In Silico Studies.
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Al-Tuwaijri, Hanaa M., Al-Abdullah, Ebtehal S., El-Rashedy, Ahmed A., Ansari, Siddique Akber, Almomen, Aliyah, Alshibl, Hanan M., Haiba, Mogedda E., and Alkahtani, Hamad M.
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ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *CELL lines , *CHEMICAL synthesis , *MOLECULAR dynamics , *LEAD compounds , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
In this research study, the authors successfully synthesized potent new anticancer agents derived from indazol-pyrimidine. All the prepared compounds were tested for in vitro cell line inhibitory activity against three different cancerous cell lines. Results demonstrated that five of the novel compounds—4f, 4i, 4a, 4g, and 4d—possessed significant cytotoxic inhibitory activity against the MCF-7 cell line, with IC50 values of 1.629, 1.841, 2.958, 4.680, and 4.798 μM, respectively, compared to the reference drug with an IC50 value of 8.029 μM, thus demonstrating promising suppression power. Compounds 4i, 4g, 4e, 4d, and 4a showed effective cytotoxic activity stronger than the standard against Caco2 cells. Moreover, compounds 4a and 4i exhibited potent antiproliferative activity against the A549 cell line that was stronger than the reference drug. The most active products, 4f and 4i, werr e further examined for their mechanism of action. It turns out that they were capable of activating caspase-3/7 and, therefore, inducing apoptosis. However, produced a higher safety profile than the reference drug, towards the normal cells (MCF10a). Furthermore, the dynamic nature, binding interaction, and protein–ligand stability were explored through a Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation study. Various analysis parameters (RMSD, RMSF, RoG, and SASA) from the MD simulation trajectory have suggested the stability of the compounds during the 20 ns MD simulation study. In silico ADMET results revealed that the synthesized compounds had low toxicity, good solubility, and an absorption profile since they met Lipinski's rule of five and Veber's rule. The present research highlights the potential of derivatives with indazole scaffolds bearing pyrimidine as a lead compound for designing anticancer agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. A Sulfonic Acid Polyvinyl Pyridinium Ionic Liquid Catalyzes the Multi-Component Synthesis of Spiro-indoline-3,5′-pyrano[2,3- d ]-pyrimidines and -Pyrazines.
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Khalaj, Mehdi, Taherkhani, Mahboubeh, Payen, Leo, and Klein, Axel
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IONIC liquids , *PYRAZINES , *SULFONIC acids , *COLUMN chromatography , *PYRIMIDINES , *PYRAZOLES , *POLYMER solutions - Abstract
A sulfonated poly-4-vinyl pyridinium (PVPy-IL-B-SO3H) containing an acidic pyridinium/HSO3− ionic liquid moiety was prepared and used as a catalyst for the three-component reaction of malononitrile with 1-alkylindoline-2,3-diones and 1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione or methyl 5-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate, leading to methyl 6′-amino-5′-cyano-2-oxo-2′H-spiro[indoline-3,4′-pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole]-3′-carboxylates or -3,4′-pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-6′-carbonitrile derivatives under ultrasonic irradiation conditions. The solid catalyst allows easy separation, is cheap, produces high yields under mild conditions, and does not require column chromatography for product isolation and purification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. 4,5-Dihydro-5-Oxo-Pyrazolo[1,5-a]Thieno[2,3-c]Pyrimidine: A Novel Scaffold Containing Thiophene Ring. Chemical Reactivity and In Silico Studies to Predict the Profile to GABA A Receptor Subtype.
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Crocetti, Letizia, Guerrini, Gabriella, Melani, Fabrizio, Vergelli, Claudia, and Giovannoni, Maria Paola
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GABA receptors , *THIOPHENES , *PYRIMIDINES , *PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry , *DYNAMIC simulation , *MOLECULAR docking , *KETONES - Abstract
The isosteric replacement of the benzene with thiophene ring is a chemical modification widely applied in medicinal chemistry. Several drugs containing the thiophene ring are marketed for treating various pathologies (osteoporosis, peripheral artery disorder, psychosis, anxiety and convulsion). Taking into account this evidence and as a continuation of our study in the GABAA receptor modulators field, we designed and synthesized new compounds containing the thiophene ring with 4,5-dihydro-5-oxo-pyrazolo[1,5-a]thieno[2,3-c]pyrimidine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]thieno[2,3-c] pyrimidine scaffold. Moreover, these cores, never reported in the literature, are isosteres of pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinazolines (PQ), previously published by us as GABAAR subtype ligands. We introduced in the new scaffold those functions and groups (esters, ketones, alpha/beta-thiophene) that in our PQ derivatives were responsible for the activity, and at the same time, we have extensively investigated the reactivity of the new nucleus regarding the alkylation, reduction, halogenation and hydrolyses. On the six final designed compounds (12c–f, 22a,b) molecular docking and dynamic simulation studies have been performed. The analysis of dynamic simulation, applying our reported model 'Proximity Frequencies', collocates with high probability 12c, 22b, in the agonist class towards α1β2γ2-GABAAR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. A Simple and Easily Implemented Method for the Regioselective Introduction of Deuterium into Azolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidines Molecules.
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Danagulyan, Gevorg G., Panosyan, Henrik A., Gharibyan, Vache K., and Hasratyan, Ani H.
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A method for the technically easy-to-implement synthesis of deuterium-labeled pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines and 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines have been developed. The regioselectivity of such transformations has been shown. 1H NMR and mass spectrometric methods have proved the quantitative nature of such transformations and the kinetics of deuterium exchange has been studied. Spectrally, at different temperatures (+30 °C, −10 °C and −15 °C), the kinetics of the process was studied both in CD3OD and in deuterated alkali. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Novel Steroidal[17,16- d ]pyrimidines Derived from Epiandrosterone and Androsterone: Synthesis, Characterization and Configuration-Activity Relationships.
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Yang, Fei, Liu, Fang, Min, Yong, Shi, Liqiao, Liu, Manli, Wang, Kaimei, Ke, Shaoyong, Gong, Yan, and Yang, Ziwen
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Two series of novel steroidal[17,16-d]pyrimidines derived from natural epiandrosterone and androsterone were designed and synthesized, and these compounds were screened for their potential anticancer activities. The preliminary bioassay indicated that some of these prepared compounds exhibited significantly good cytotoxic activities against human gastric cancer (SGC-7901), lung cancer (A549), and hepatocellular liver carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines compared with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), epiandrosterone, and androsterone. Especially the respective pairs from epiandrosterone and androsterone showed significantly different inhibitory activities, and the possible configuration-activity relationships have also been summarized and discussed based on kinase assay and molecular docking, which indicated that the inhibition activities of these steroidal[17,16-d]pyrimidines might obviously be affected by the configuration of the hydroxyl group in the part of the steroidal scaffold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Synthesis of Phosphorus(V)-Substituted Six-Membered N -Heterocycles: Recent Progress and Challenges.
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Volkova, Yulia and Zavarzin, Igor
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BIOACTIVE compounds , *PYRIDAZINES , *PYRAZINES , *PYRIMIDINES , *ORGANOPHOSPHORUS compounds , *PHOSPHINE oxides - Abstract
Heterocycles functionalized with pentavalent phosphorus are of great importance since they include a great variety of biologically active compounds and pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and valuable reactive intermediates for organic synthesis. Significant progress in synthesis of P(O)R2-substituted six-membered heterocycles has been made in the past decade. This review covers the synthetic strategies towards aromatic monocyclic six-membered N-heterocycles, such as pyridines, pyridazines, pyrimidines, and pyrazines bearing phosphonates and phosphine oxides, which were reported from 2012 to 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Exploration of Pyrido[3,4- d ]pyrimidines as Antagonists of the Human Chemokine Receptor CXCR2.
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Van Hoof, Max, Claes, Sandra, Boon, Katrijn, Van Loy, Tom, Schols, Dominique, Dehaen, Wim, and De Jonghe, Steven
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Upregulated CXCR2 signalling is found in numerous inflammatory, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as in cancer. Consequently, CXCR2 antagonism is a promising therapeutic strategy for treatment of these disorders. We previously identified, via scaffold hopping, a pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidine analogue as a promising CXCR2 antagonist with an IC50 value of 0.11 µM in a kinetic fluorescence-based calcium mobilization assay. This study aims at exploring the structure–activity relationship (SAR) and improving the CXCR2 antagonistic potency of this pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidine via systematic structural modifications of the substitution pattern. Almost all new analogues completely lacked the CXCR2 antagonism, the exception being a 6-furanyl-pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidine analogue (compound 17b) that is endowed with similar antagonistic potency as the original hit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Red Light Absorption of [Re I (CO) 3 (α-diimine)Cl] Complexes through Extension of the 4,4′-Bipyrimidine Ligand's π-System.
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Meitinger, Nicolas, Mandal, Subrata, Sorsche, Dieter, Pannwitz, Andrea, and Rau, Sven
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LIGHT absorption , *LIGANDS (Biochemistry) , *VISIBLE spectra , *REDSHIFT , *SINGLE crystals , *METAL complexes , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
Rhenium(I) complexes of type [Re(CO)3(NN)Cl] (NN = α-diimine) with MLCT absorption in the orange-red region of the visible spectrum have been synthesized and fully characterized, including single crystal X-ray diffraction on two complexes. The strong bathochromic shift of MLCT absorption was achieved through extension of the π-system of the electron-poor bidiazine ligand 4,4′-bipyrimidine by the addition of fused phenyl rings, resulting in 4,4′-biquinazoline. Furthermore, upon anionic cyclization of the twisted bidiazine, a new 4N-doped perylene ligand, namely, 1,3,10,12-tetraazaperylene, was obtained. Electrochemical characterization revealed a significant stabilization of the LUMO in this series, with the first reduction of the azaperylene found at E 1 / 2 (0 / −) = −1.131 V vs. Fc+/Fc, which is the most anodic half-wave potential observed for N-doped perylene derivatives so far. The low LUMO energies were directly correlated to the photophysical properties of the respective complexes, resulting in a strongly red-shifted MLCT absorption band in chloroform with a λmax = 586 nm and high extinction coefficients (ε586nm > 5000 M−1 cm−1) ranging above 700 nm in the case of the tetraazaperylene complex. Such low-energy MLCT absorption is highly unusual for Re(I) α-diimine complexes, for which these bands are typically found in the near UV. The reported 1,3,10,12-tetraazaperylene complex displayed the [Re(CO)3(α-diimine)Cl] complex with the strongest MLCT red shift ever reported. UV–Vis NIR spectroelectrochemical investigations gave further insights into the nature and stability of the reduced states. The electron-poor ligands explored herein open up a new path for designing metal complexes with strongly red-shifted absorption, thus enabling photocatalysis and photomedical applications with low-energy, tissue-penetrating red light in future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Amino Derivatives of Diaryl Pyrimidines and Azolopyrimidines as Protective Agents against LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury.
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Spasov, Alexander, Ovchinnikova, Irina, Fedorova, Olga, Titova, Yulia, Babkov, Denis, Kosolapov, Vadim, Borisov, Alexander, Sokolova, Elena, Klochkov, Vladlen, Skripka, Maria, Velikorodnaya, Yulia, Smirnov, Alexey, Rusinov, Gennady, and Charushin, Valery
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LUNG injuries , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *TRIAZINE derivatives , *NATURAL immunity , *ANTI-inflammatory agents , *PYRIMIDINES , *ASYMMETRIC dimethylarginine - Abstract
The problem of lung damage originating from excessive inflammation and cytokine release during various types of infections remains relevant and stimulates the search for highly effective and safe drugs. The biological activity of the latter may be associated with the regulation of hyperactivation of certain immune cells and enzymes. Here, we propose the design and synthesis of amino derivatives of 4,6- and 5,7-diaryl substituted pyrimidines and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines as promising double-acting pharmacophores inhibiting IL-6 and NO. The anti-inflammatory activity of 14 target compounds was studied on isolated primary murine macrophages after LPS stimulation. Seven compounds were identified to inhibit the synthesis of nitric oxide and interleukin 6 at a concentration of 100 µM. The most active compounds are micromolar inhibitors of IL-6 secretion and NO synthesis, showing a minimal impact on innate immunity, unlike the reference drug dexamethasone, along with acceptable cytotoxicity. Evaluation in an animal model of acute lung injury proved the protective activity of compound 6e, which was supported by biochemical, cytological and morphological markers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Synthesis and Molecular Docking Study of Novel Pyrimidine Derivatives against COVID-19.
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Alamshany, Zahra M., Khattab, Reham R., Hassan, Nasser A., El-Sayed, Ahmed A., Tantawy, Mohamed A., Mostafa, Ahmed, and Hassan, Allam A.
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MOLECULAR docking , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *COVID-19 , *CHEMICAL synthesis , *CHEMICAL amplification , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
A novel series of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines; pyrido[3,2-e][1,3,4]triazolo; and tetrazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidines were synthesized via different chemical transformations starting from pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)-N,N-dimethylcarbamimidic chloride 3b (prepared from the reaction of o-aminonitrile 1b and phosogen iminiumchloride). The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were elucidated based on spectroscopic data and elemental analyses. Designated compounds are subjected for molecular docking by using Auto Dock Vina software in order to evaluate the antiviral potency for the synthesized compounds against SARS-CoV-2 (2019-nCoV) main protease M pro. The antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 showed that tested compounds 7c, 7d, and 7e had the most promising antiviral activity with lower IC50 values compared to Lopinavir, "the commonly used protease inhibitor". Both in silico and in vitro results are in agreement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Fighting Antibiotic Resistance: New Pyrimidine-Clubbed Benzimidazole Derivatives as Potential DHFR Inhibitors.
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Haque, M. Akiful, Marathakam, Akash, Rana, Ritesh, Almehmadi, Samar J, Tambe, Vishal B., Charde, Manoj S., Islam, Fahadul, Siddiqui, Falak A., Culletta, Giulia, Almerico, Anna Maria, Tutone, Marco, and Khan, Sharuk L.
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BENZIMIDAZOLE derivatives , *DRUG resistance in bacteria , *GRAM-positive bacteria , *TETRAHYDROFOLATE dehydrogenase , *STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus , *BENZIMIDAZOLES - Abstract
The present work describes the design and development of seventeen pyrimidine-clubbed benzimidazole derivatives as potential dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitors. These compounds were filtered by using ADMET, drug-likeness characteristics calculations, and molecular docking experiments. Compounds 27, 29, 30, 33, 37, 38, and 41 were chosen for the synthesis based on the results of the in silico screening. Each of the synthesized compounds was tested for its in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities using a variety of strains. All the compounds showed antibacterial properties against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus pyogenes) as well as Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Most of the compounds either had a higher potency than chloramphenicol or an equivalent potency to ciprofloxacin. Compounds 29 and 33 were effective against all the bacterial and fungal strains. Finally, the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2-thiol derivatives with a 6-chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole moiety are potent enough to be considered a promising lead for the discovery of an effective antibacterial agent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Permeability of New Antifungal Fluconazole Derivatives through a Lipophilic Membrane: Experiment and Modeling.
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Volkova, Tatyana V. and Perlovich, German L.
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ANTIFUNGAL agents , *PERMEABILITY , *IMPACT ionization , *FLUCONAZOLE , *DRUG solubility , *DRUG design , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
Relationships between the structures of molecules and their properties form the basis of modern chemistry and lay the foundation for structure-based drug design. Being the main two determinants of bioavailability, solubility and permeability of drugs are widely investigated experimentally and predicted from physicochemical parameters and structural descriptors. In the present study, we measure the passive diffusion permeability of a series of new fluconazole derivatives with triazole and thiazolo-pyrimidine moieties connected by different linker bridges through the PermeaPad barrier—a relatively new biomimetic lipophilic membrane that has been increasingly used in recent years. The permeability coefficients of new derivatives are shown to be dependent both on the structure of the linker fragment and on the substituent in the phenyl ring of the thiazolo-pyrimidine moiety. The impact of the compound ionization state on the permeability is revealed. Reliable correlations of the permeability with the antifungal activity and distribution coefficient are found. In addition, the solubility–diffusion approach is shown to be able to successfully predict the permeability of the studied derivatives. The obtained results can be considered another step in the development of permeability databases and design of schemes for in vitro permeability prediction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. 6-(Tetrazol-5-yl)-7-aminoazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidines as Novel Potent CK2 Inhibitors.
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Urakov, Grigoriy V., Savateev, Konstantin V., Kotovskaya, Svetlana K., Rusinov, Vladimir L., Spasov, Alexandr A., Babkov, Denis A., and Sokolova, Elena V.
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In this work, we describe the design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationship of 6-(tetrazol-5-yl)-7-aminoazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines as inhibitors of Casein kinase 2 (CK2). At first, we optimized the reaction conditions for the azide-nitrile cycloaddition in the series of 6-cyano-7-aminoazolopyridimines and sodium azide. The regioselectivity of this process has been shown, as the cyano group of the pyrimidine cycle was converted to tetrazole while the nitrile of the azole fragment did not react. The desired tetrazolyl-azolopyrimidines were obtained in a moderate to excellent yields (42–95%) and converted further to water soluble sodium salts by the action of sodium bicarbonate. The obtained 6-(tetrazol-5-yl)-7-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 2a–k and their sodium salts 3a–c, 3g–k showed nano to low micromolar range of CK2 inhibition while corresponding [1,2,4]triazolopyrimidines 10a–k were less active (IC50 > 10 µM). The leader compound 3-phenyl-6-(tetrazol-5-yl)-7-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine 2i as CK2 inhibitor showed IC50 45 nM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Novel Nanomolar Allosteric Modulators of AMPA Receptor of Bis(pyrimidine) Series: Synthesis, Biotesting and SAR Analysis.
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Sedenkova, Kseniya N., Zverev, Denis V., Nazarova, Anna A., Lavrov, Mstislav I., Radchenko, Eugene V., Grishin, Yuri K., Gabrel'yan, Alexey V., Zamoyski, Vladimir L., Grigoriev, Vladimir V., Averina, Elena B., and Palyulin, Vladimir A.
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AMPA receptors , *MOLECULAR dynamics , *PYRIMIDINES , *MOLECULAR docking , *DRUG development , *NEUROPROTECTIVE agents , *LIGAND binding (Biochemistry) - Abstract
Positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of AMPA receptors represent attractive candidates for the development of drugs for the treatment of cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders. Dimeric molecules have been reported to have an especially potent modulating effect, due to the U-shaped form of the AMPA receptor's allosteric binding site. In the present work, novel bis(pyrimidines) were studied as AMPA receptor modulators. A convenient and flexible preparative approach to bis(pyrimidines) containing a hydroquinone linker was elaborated, and a series of derivatives with varied substituents was obtained. The compounds were examined in the patch clamp experiments for their influence on the kainate-induced currents, and 10 of them were found to have potentiating properties. The best potency was found for 2-methyl-4-(4-((2-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinazolin-4-yl)oxy)phenoxy)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-cyclohepta[d]pyrimidine, which potentiated the kainate-induced currents by up to 77% in all tested concentrations (10−12–10−6 M). The results were rationalized via the modeling of modulator complexes with the dimeric ligand binding domain of the GluA2 AMPA receptor, using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation. The prediction of ADMET, physicochemical, and PAINS properties of the studied bis(pyrimidines) confirmed that PAMs of this type may act as the potential lead compounds for the development of neuroprotective drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Pyrimidine Amine Derivatives Bearing Bicyclic Monoterpene Moieties.
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Zhang, Mingguang, Wang, Yunyun, Wang, Shifa, and Wu, Hongyan
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A series of novel pinanyl pyrimidine amine derivatives (1e~1n) and camphoryl pyrimidine amine derivatives (2b~2f) bearing bicyclic monoterpene moieties were designed and synthesized from natural and renewable nopinone and camphor. All chemical structures of target compounds were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and HRMS spectra analyses, and the antimicrobial activities were evaluated. The results indicated that most compounds showed considerable antibacterial and antifungal activities against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Bacillus cereus and Candida albicans. Among them, 1f showed potent antibacterial activity against all tested bacteria, 1i exhibited excellent inhibition against Streptococcus pneumoniae (1 μg/mL) and Escherichia coli (1 μg/mL), which was better than the control drug amikacin (2 μg/mL). As to antifungal activity against Candida albicans (C. albicans), compound 1l showed comparable activity (16 μg/mL) to the control drug ketoconazole. Furthermore, five active compounds with better antimicrobial activities also showed anti-inflammatory potencies against mouse mononuclear macrophages leukemia cells (RAW). Especially, 1f (IC50 = 1.37 μM) and 2f (IC50 = 1.87μM) are more potent than the control drug aspirin (IC50 = 1.91 μM). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Structure-Activity Relationship Studies Based on 3D-QSAR CoMFA/CoMSIA for Thieno-Pyrimidine Derivatives as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Inhibitors.
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Kim, Jin-Hee and Jeong, Jin-Hyun
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TRIPLE-negative breast cancer , *PYRIMIDINES , *STRUCTURE-activity relationships , *METASTATIC breast cancer , *COMPARATIVE molecular field analysis , *PROGESTERONE receptors , *EPIDERMAL growth factor receptors - Abstract
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is defined as a kind of breast cancer that lacks estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptors (HER2). This cancer accounts for 10–15% of all breast cancers and has the features of high invasiveness and metastatic potential. The treatment regimens are still lacking and need to develop novel inhibitors for therapeutic strategies. Three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) analyses, based on a series of forty-seven thieno-pyrimidine derivatives, were performed to identify the key structural features for the inhibitory biological activities. The established comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) presented a leave-one-out cross-validated correlation coefficient q2 of 0.818 and a determination coefficient r2 of 0.917. In comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA), a q2 of 0.801 and an r2 of 0.897 were exhibited. The predictive capability of these models was confirmed by using external validation and was further validated by the progressive scrambling stability test. From these results of validation, the models were determined to be statistically reliable and robust. This study could provide valuable information for further optimization and design of novel inhibitors against metastatic breast cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Synthesis, Self-Assembly in Crystalline Phase and Anti-Tumor Activity of 2-(2-/4-Hydroxybenzylidene)thiazolo[3,2- a ]pyrimidines.
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Agarkov, Artem S., Nefedova, Anna A., Gabitova, Elina R., Ovsyannikov, Alexander S., Amerhanova, Syumbelya K., Lyubina, Anna P., Voloshina, Alexandra D., Dorovatovskii, Pavel V., Litvinov, Igor A., Solovieva, Svetlana E., and Antipin, Igor S.
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ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *PYRIMIDINES , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *LIVER cells , *SINGLE crystals , *MONOMERS - Abstract
A series of new thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidines different by aryl substituents in 2 and 5 positions are synthesized and characterized in solution as well as in the crystalline phase using 1H and 13C NMR-, IR-spectroscopies, mass-spectrometry methods, and single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD). The SCXRD study revealed the role of intermolecular H-bonding in the formation of supramolecular architectures (racemic monomers, centrosymmetric racematic dimers, or homochiral 1D chains) of obtained thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidines derivatives depending on solvents (aprotic DMSO or protic EtOH) used upon the crystallization process. Moreover, the in vitro study of cytotoxicity toward different tumor cells showed their high or moderate efficiency with moderate cytotoxicity against normal liver cells which allows to consider the obtained thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives as promising candidates for application as antitumor agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. SnAr Reactions of 2,4-Diazidopyrido[3,2- d ]pyrimidine and Azide-Tetrazole Equilibrium Studies of the Obtained 5-Substituted Tetrazolo[1,5- a ]pyrido[2,3- e ]pyrimidines.
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Leškovskis, Kristaps, Mishnev, Anatoly, Novosjolova, Irina, and Turks, Māris
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RING formation (Chemistry) , *PYRIMIDINES , *EQUILIBRIUM , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *SINGLE crystals , *TETRAZOLES , *THERMODYNAMIC equilibrium - Abstract
A straightforward method for the synthesis of 5-substituted tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[2,3-e]pyrimidines from 2,4-diazidopyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidine in SnAr reactions with N-, O-, and S- nucleophiles has been developed. The various N- and S-substituted products were obtained with yields from 47% to 98%, but the substitution with O-nucleophiles gave lower yields (20–32%). Furthermore, the fused tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives can be regarded as 2-azidopyrimidines and functionalized in copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne dipolar cycloaddition (CuAAC) and Staudinger reactions due to the presence of a sufficient concentration of the reactive azide tautomer in solution. In total, seven products were fully characterized by their single crystal X-ray studies, while five of them were representatives of the tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[2,3-e]pyrimidine heterocyclic system. Equilibrium constants and thermodynamic values were determined using variable temperature 1H NMR and are in agreement of favoring the tetrazole tautomeric form (ΔG298 = −3.33 to −7.52 (kJ/mol), ΔH = −19.92 to −48.02 (kJ/mol) and ΔS = −43.74 to −143.27 (J/mol·K)). The key starting material 2,4-diazidopyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidine presents a high degree of tautomerization in different solvents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Anti-Mycobacterial Activity of Flavonoid and Pyrimidine Compounds.
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Garg, Saurabh, Kumar, Rakesh, Kunimoto, Dennis, and Rayat, Gina R.
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FLAVONOIDS , *MYCOBACTERIUM tuberculosis , *PYRAZINAMIDE , *PYRIMIDINES , *MYCOBACTERIUM avium , *CYCLOSERINE - Abstract
We evaluated the anti-mycobacterial effect of a flavonoid 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl) 4H-chromen-4-one (1) and two pyrimidines, 4-hydroxy-2-dimethylamino-5-nitroso-6-aminopyrimidine (2) and 2-chloro-5-n-nonylpyrimidine (3) in vitro against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis, H37Ra) and Mycobacterium avium (M. avium), using a Microplate Alamar Blue Assay (MABA). The effects of the compounds 1–3 in combination with first- and second-line anti-TB drugs isoniazid, rifampicin, cycloserine, and clarithromycin on the growth of M. tuberculosis and M. avium were also evaluated in in vitro assays. As a single agent, compounds 1 and 2 exhibited modest activity while compound 3 was the most effective against M. tuberculosis and M. avium. When compounds 1–3 were evaluated at lower than 50% of their inhibitory concentrations in a two-drug combination with isoniazid or rifampicin, they showed additive to synergistic interactions. This inhibitory effect was improved when each of the three compounds was tested together in a three-drug combination with two of the first-line anti-TB drugs. Compounds 1–3 also demonstrated strong synergistic interaction in combination with cycloserine and clarithromycin in inhibiting the growth of M. tuberculosis and M. avium, respectively. This study demonstrated that compounds 1–3 have potential to be developed as effective anti-TB agents with combined use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. A Green Chemical Approach for Iodination of Pyrimidine Derivatives by Mechanical Grinding under Solvent-Free Conditions.
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Balasubramaniyam, Thananjeyan, Kim, Byeong-Seon, Pallavi, Badvel, Jin, Ho-Seong, Kim, Sung Kuk, and Lee, Joon-Hwa
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PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *IODINATION , *ELECTROPHILES , *POISONS , *NITRIC acid , *PYRIMIDINES - Abstract
The iodination of pyrimidines is usually carried out by using toxic reagents under acidic conditions, such as with sulfuric acid and nitric acid. To avoid toxic reagents, we developed a simple and eco-friendly approach for the iodination of pyrimidine derivatives under solvent-free conditions using solid iodine and AgNO3 as an electrophilic iodinating reagent. The advantages of this method are the relatively short reaction time (20–30 min), simple set-up procedure, high yields (70–98%), and environmentally friendly reaction conditions. Our novel approach for the iodination of pyrimidines, as well as a variety of their derivatives, will contribute to the development of nucleobase-related drug candidates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Zika Virus Inhibitors Based on a 1,3-Disubstituted 1 H -Pyrazolo[3,4- d ]pyrimidine-amine Scaffold.
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Jung, Eunkyung, Soto-Acosta, Ruben, Geraghty, Robert J., and Chen, Liqiang
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ZIKA virus , *VIRUS inhibitors , *PYRIMIDINES , *STRUCTURE-activity relationships , *LEAD compounds , *ANTIVIRAL agents - Abstract
To search for Zika virus (ZIKV) antivirals, we have further explored previously reported 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines by examining an alternative substitution pattern of their central scaffold, leading to compound 5 with low micromolar antiviral activity. To circumvent the synthetic difficulties associated with compound 5, we have exploited a 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine scaffold and performed structure-activity relationship studies on its peripheral rings A and B. While ring B is less sensitive to structural modifications, an electron-withdrawing group at the para position of ring A is preferred for enhanced antiviral activity. Overall, we have not only discovered an alternative substitution pattern centered on a 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine scaffold but also generated anti-ZIKV compounds including 6 and 13, which possess low micromolar antiviral activity and relatively low cytotoxicity. These compounds represent new chemotypes that will be further optimized in our continued efforts to discover anti-ZIKV agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of [1,2,4]Triazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidine Indole Derivatives against Gastric Cancer Cells MGC-803 via the Suppression of ERK Signaling Pathway.
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Yu, Guang-Xi, Hu, Ying, Zhang, Wei-Xin, Tian, Xin-Yi, Zhang, Sai-Yang, Zhang, Yan, Yuan, Shuo, and Song, Jian
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PYRIMIDINES , *INDOLE derivatives , *BIOSYNTHESIS , *PYRIMIDINE derivatives , *CELLULAR signal transduction , *CANCER cells - Abstract
[1,2,4]Triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and indole skeletons are widely used to design anticancer agents. Therefore, in this work, a series of [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine indole derivatives were designed and synthesized by the molecular hybridization strategy. The antiproliferative activities of the target compounds H1–H18 against three human cancer cell lines, MGC-803, HCT-116 and MCF-7, were tested. Among them, compound H12 exhibited the most active antiproliferative activities against MGC-803, HCT-116 and MCF-7 cells, with IC50 values of 9.47, 9.58 and 13.1 μM, respectively, which were more potent than that of the positive drug 5-Fu. In addition, compound H12 could dose-dependently inhibit the growth and colony formation of MGC-803 cells. Compound H12 exhibited significant inhibitory effects on the ERK signaling pathway, resulting in the decreased phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2, c-Raf, MEK1/2 and AKT. Furthermore, compound 12 induced cell apoptosis and G2/M phase arrest, and regulated cell cycle-related and apoptosis-related proteins in MGC-803 cells. Taken together, we report here that [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine indole derivatives, used as anticancer agents via the suppression of ERK signaling pathway and the most active compound, H12, might be a valuable hit compound for the development of anticancer agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Synthesis of Pyrimidine Conjugates with 4-(6-Amino-hexanoyl)-7,8-difluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2 H -[1,4]benzoxazine and Evaluation of Their Antiviral Activity.
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Krasnov, Victor P., Musiyak, Vera V., Levit, Galina L., Gruzdev, Dmitry A., Andronova, Valeriya L., Galegov, Georgii A., Orshanskaya, Iana R., Sinegubova, Ekaterina O., Zarubaev, Vladimir V., and Charushin, Valery N.
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BENZOXAZINES , *PYRIMIDINES , *ENANTIOMERIC purity , *NUCLEOPHILIC substitution reactions , *CHEMICAL synthesis - Abstract
A series of pyrimidine conjugates containing a fragment of racemic 7,8-difluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2H-[1,4]benzoxazine and its (S)-enantiomer attached via a 6-aminohexanoyl fragment were synthesized by the reaction of nucleophilic substitution of chlorine in various chloropyrimidines. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confirmed by 1H, 19F, and 13C NMR spectral data. Enantiomeric purity of optically active derivatives was confirmed by chiral HPLC. Antiviral evaluation of the synthesized compounds has shown that the replacement of purine with a pyrimidine fragment leads to a decrease in the anti-herpesvirus activity compared to the lead compound, purine conjugate. The studied compounds did not exhibit significant activity against influenza A (H1N1) virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Triethylamine-Promoted Oxidative Cyclodimerization of 2H-Azirine-2-carboxylates to Pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylates: Experimental and DFT Study
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Timofei N. Zakharov, Pavel A. Sakharov, Mikhail S. Novikov, Alexander F. Khlebnikov, and Nikolai V. Rostovskii
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azirines ,pyrimidines ,aziridines ,azomethine ylides ,cycloaddition ,cyclodimerization ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
An unprecedented oxidative cyclodimerization reaction of 2H-azirine-2-carboxylates to pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylates under heating with triethylamine in air is described. In this reaction, one azirine molecule undergoes formal cleavage across the C-C bond and another across the C=N bond. According to the experimental study and DFT calculations, the key steps of the reaction mechanism include nucleophilic addition of N,N-diethylhydroxylamine to an azirine to form an (aminooxy)aziridine, generation of an azomethine ylide, and its 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition to the second azirine molecule. The crucial condition for the synthesis of pyrimidines is generation of N,N-diethylhydroxylamine in the reaction mixture in a very low concentration, which is ensured by the slow oxidation of triethylamine with air oxygen. Addition of a radical initiator accelerated the reaction and resulted in higher yields of the pyrimidines. Under these conditions, the scope of the pyrimidine formation was elucidated, and a series of pyrimidines was synthesized.
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47. Evaluation of Neurotropic Activity and Molecular Docking Study of New Derivatives of pyrano[4″,3″:4′,5′]pyrido[3′,2′:4,5]thieno[3,2- d ]pyrimidines on the Basis of pyrano[3,4- c ]pyridines.
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Dashyan, Shushanik Sh., Babaev, Eugene V., Paronikyan, Ervand G., Ayvazyan, Armen G., Paronikyan, Ruzanna G., and Hunanyan, Lernik S.
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MOLECULAR docking , *CLINICAL chemistry , *GABA receptors , *HETEROCYCLIC compounds , *PYRIMIDINES , *NEUROPHARMACOLOGY , *BIOORGANIC chemistry - Abstract
Background: Heterocyclic compounds and their fused analogs, which contain pharmacophore fragments such as pyridine, thiophene and pyrimidine rings, are of great interest due to their broad spectrum of biological activity. Chemical compounds containing two or more pharmacophore groups due to additional interactions with active receptor centers usually enhance biological activity and can even lead to a new type of activity. The search for new effective neurotropic drugs in the series of derivatives of heterocycles containing pharmacophore groups in organic, bioorganic and medical chemistry is a serious problem. Methods: Modern methodology of drugs involves synthesis, physicochemical study, molecular modeling and selection of active compounds through virtual screening and experimental evaluation of the biological activity of new chimeric compounds with pharmacophore fragments. For the synthesis of new compounds, classical organic methods were used and developed. For the evaluation of neurotropic activity of new synthesized compounds, some biological methods were used according to indicators characterizing anticonvulsant, sedative and antianxiety activity as well as side effects. For docking analysis, various soft ware packages and methods were used. Results: As a result of multistep reactions, 11 new, tri- and tetracyclic heterocyclic systems were obtained. The studied compounds exhibit protection against pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) seizures as well as some psychotropic effects. The biological assays evidenced that nine of the eleven studied compounds showed a high anticonvulsant activity by antagonism with pentylenetetrazole. The toxicity of the compounds is low, and they do not induce muscle relaxation in the studied doses. According to the study of psychotropic activity, it was found that the selected compounds have an activating behavior and anxiolytic effects on the "open field" and "elevated plus maze" (EPM) models. The data obtained indicate the anxiolytic (antianxiety) activity of the derivatives of tricyclic thieno[2,3-b]pyridines and tetracyclic pyridothieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-8-ones, especially pronounced in compounds 3b–f and 4e. The studied compounds increase the latent time of first immobilization on the "forced swimming" (FS) model and exhibit antidepressant effects; compounds 3e and 3f especially exhibit these effects, similarly to diazepam. Docking studies revealed that compounds 3c and 4b bound tightly in the active site of γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors with a value of the scoring function that estimates free energy of binding (∆G) at −10.0 ± 5 kcal/mol. Compound 4e showed the best affinity ((∆G) at −11.0 ± 0.54 kcal/mol) and seems to be an inhibitor of serotonin (SERT) transporter. Compounds 3c–f and 4e practically bound with the groove of T4L of 5HT_1A and blocked it completely, while the best affinity observed was in compound 3f ((∆G) at −9.3 ± 0.46 kcal/mol). Conclusions: The selected compounds have an anticonvulsant, activating behavior and anxiolytic effects and at the same time exhibit antidepressant effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Design, Synthesis, Pharmacodynamic and In Silico Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Some Novel Biginelli-Derived Pyrimidines and Fused Pyrimidines as Calcium Channel Blockers.
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Farghaly, Ahmed M., Rizk, Ola H., Darwish, Inas, Hamza, Manal, Altowyan, Mezna Saleh, Barakat, Assem, and Teleb, Mohamed
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CALCIUM antagonists , *ANTIHYPERTENSIVE agents , *CALCIUM channels , *PHARMACOKINETICS , *HYDRAZONES , *CHEMICAL synthesis , *PYRIMIDINES , *INTRAVENOUS therapy - Abstract
Some new pyrimidine derivatives comprising arylsulfonylhydrazino, ethoxycarbonylhydrazino, thiocarbamoylhydrazino and substituted hydrazone and thiosemicarbazide functionalities were prepared from Biginelli-derived pyrimidine precursors. Heterocyclic ring systems such as pyrazole, pyrazolidinedione, thiazoline and thiazolidinone ring systems were also incorporated into the designed pyrimidine core. Furthermore, fused triazolopyrimidine and pyrimidotriazine ring systems were prepared. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their calcium channel blocking activity as potential hypotensive agents. Compounds 2, 3a, 3b, 4, 11 and 13 showed the highest ex vivo calcium channel blocking activities compared with the reference drug nifedipine. Compounds 2 and 11 were selected for further biological evaluation. They revealed good hypotensive activities following intravenous administration in dogs. Furthermore, 2 and 11 displayed drug-like in silico ADME parameters. A ligand-based pharmacophore model was developed to provide adequate information about the binding mode of the newly synthesized active compounds 2, 3a, 3b, 4, 11 and 13. This may also serve as a reliable basis for designing new active pyrimidine-based calcium channel blockers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Fighting Antibiotic Resistance: New Pyrimidine-Clubbed Benzimidazole Derivatives as Potential DHFR Inhibitors
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M. Akiful Haque, Akash Marathakam, Ritesh Rana, Samar J Almehmadi, Vishal B. Tambe, Manoj S. Charde, Fahadul Islam, Falak A. Siddiqui, Giulia Culletta, Anna Maria Almerico, Marco Tutone, and Sharuk L. Khan
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DHFR ,antifungal ,antibacterial ,pyrimidines ,benzimidazoles ,ADMETlab 2.0 ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The present work describes the design and development of seventeen pyrimidine-clubbed benzimidazole derivatives as potential dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitors. These compounds were filtered by using ADMET, drug-likeness characteristics calculations, and molecular docking experiments. Compounds 27, 29, 30, 33, 37, 38, and 41 were chosen for the synthesis based on the results of the in silico screening. Each of the synthesized compounds was tested for its in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities using a variety of strains. All the compounds showed antibacterial properties against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus pyogenes) as well as Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Most of the compounds either had a higher potency than chloramphenicol or an equivalent potency to ciprofloxacin. Compounds 29 and 33 were effective against all the bacterial and fungal strains. Finally, the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2-thiol derivatives with a 6-chloro-2-(chloromethyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole moiety are potent enough to be considered a promising lead for the discovery of an effective antibacterial agent.
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50. Amino Derivatives of Diaryl Pyrimidines and Azolopyrimidines as Protective Agents against LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury
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Alexander Spasov, Irina Ovchinnikova, Olga Fedorova, Yulia Titova, Denis Babkov, Vadim Kosolapov, Alexander Borisov, Elena Sokolova, Vladlen Klochkov, Maria Skripka, Yulia Velikorodnaya, Alexey Smirnov, Gennady Rusinov, and Valery Charushin
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pyrimidines ,[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines ,inflammation ,lung injury ,cytokine release ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
The problem of lung damage originating from excessive inflammation and cytokine release during various types of infections remains relevant and stimulates the search for highly effective and safe drugs. The biological activity of the latter may be associated with the regulation of hyperactivation of certain immune cells and enzymes. Here, we propose the design and synthesis of amino derivatives of 4,6- and 5,7-diaryl substituted pyrimidines and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines as promising double-acting pharmacophores inhibiting IL-6 and NO. The anti-inflammatory activity of 14 target compounds was studied on isolated primary murine macrophages after LPS stimulation. Seven compounds were identified to inhibit the synthesis of nitric oxide and interleukin 6 at a concentration of 100 µM. The most active compounds are micromolar inhibitors of IL-6 secretion and NO synthesis, showing a minimal impact on innate immunity, unlike the reference drug dexamethasone, along with acceptable cytotoxicity. Evaluation in an animal model of acute lung injury proved the protective activity of compound 6e, which was supported by biochemical, cytological and morphological markers.
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