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This study evaluated the influence of gabapentin on sedation, propofol dosage, and physiological variables in cats premedicated with acepromazine and methadone. Thirty-four cats were randomly assigned to receive 100 mg of oral gabapentin (Gabapentin group) or placebo (Control group) 100 min before intramuscular premedication with acepromazine (0.05 mg/kg) plus methadone (0.3 mg/kg). Variables recorded included sedation, using the Dynamic Interactive Visual Analog Scale (DIVAS, range 0–100 mm) and a Numeric Descriptive Scale (NDS, range 0–14), heart rate, respiratory rate and Doppler systolic arterial pressure (SAP). All variables were measured before (T0), 100 min after administration of gabapentin or placebo (T1), and 30 min after premedication (T2). Physiological variables were also recorded after anesthetic induction with propofol (T3). At T2, NDS scores were higher in Gabapentin than the Control group [median (interquartile range): 4 (2–5) versus 2 (1–4), p = 0.028], whereas DIVAS scores were not significantly different [Control: 9 (4–13); Gabapentin: 12 (5–32)]. Despite the significant difference between groups in NDS scores, overall sedation scores were mild at T1 and T2 regardless of gabapentin administration. The propofol dosage did not differ between groups. The most concerning adverse effect was arterial hypotension (SAP < 90 mmHg), recorded only at T3 in 71% of cats in the Control group and 100% in the Gabapentin group, without significant difference between groups. Administration of gabapentin before premedication with acepromazine and methadone in healthy cats did not result in a clinically significant influence on sedation levels, physiological variables, or propofol dosage required for anesthesia induction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The six-membered N,S-heterocyclic 1,3-thiazines and their derivatives are widely acknowledged as pharmaceutical molecules with a wide range of biological activities. In this study, we developed a unique thiol-involved cascade reaction that enables the efficient construction of the 5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazine scaffold through consecutive intermolecular thiol-isothiocyanate and intramolecular thiol-halogen click reactions. Structurally diverse 2-mercapto dihydrothiazines including three antitumour candidates of bis-dihydrothiazines were readily obtained in high yields from the readily available thiols and 3-chloroisothiocyanate in the green solvent EtOH/H2O (1:1) using K2CO3 (0.6 equiv.) as the base. Between the two synthesis procedures investigated, the microwave-assisted reaction generally behaved more efficiently than that under routine heating conditions. Furthermore, DFT calculation confirmed the sequential addition–substitution mechanism. This cascade C–S coupling reaction methodology offers several advantages, including rapid completion, high reliability, easy purification, and benign conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT This work investigated the one‐pot multicomponent reactions of guanidine, isothiocyanates, and unsaturated 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds in an aqueous media at room temperature using catalytic quantities of Ag/ZnO@MWCNTs which was produced bis‐pyrimidothiazines with high yields. This field of study uses diphenyl‐picrylhydrazine (DPPH) radical trapping to investigate the antioxidant properties of some generated bis‐pyrimidothiazines. Academic studies that are now in progress have focused on investigating the antibacterial properties of compounds that have been created. An experimental process that produced the bis‐pyrimidothiazines showed a number of noteworthy characteristics, including quick reaction kinetics, high product yields, and simple catalyst separation from the reaction mixture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT A series of new 4a,7a‐diarylperhydroimidazo[4,5‐e][1,2,4]triazine‐3‐thiones were synthesized from 4,5‐diaryl‐4,5‐dihydroxyimidazolidin‐2‐ones and thiosemicarbazide in high yields, and their interaction with ethyl phenylpropiolate was studied. An effective method for the regioselective synthesis of imidazo[4,5‐e][1,3]thiazino[3,2‐b][1,2,4]triazines as new heterocycic system derivatives was proposed based on the reaction of aforementioned imidazotriazinethiones with ethyl phenylpropiolate in the presence of MeONa in methanol. The reaction is initiated by a Michael‐type addition of the imidazotriazinethiones to the triple bond of ethyl phenylpropiolate followed by intramolecular cyclization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, the synthesis, structural analysis and anticancer properties of 5-methyl-9-trifluoromethyl-12H-quino[3,4-b][1,4]benzothiazinium chloride (3) are described. Compound 3 was synthesized by reacting 1-methyl-4-butylthio-3-(benzoylthio)quinolinium chloride with 4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline, respectively. The structure of the resulting product was determined using 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectroscopy as well as HR-MS spectrometry. The spatial geometry of agent 3 and the arrangement of molecules in the crystal (unit cell) were also confirmed using X-ray diffraction. The tetracyclic quinobenzothiazinium system is fairly planar because the dihedral angle between the planes formed by the benzene ring and the quinoline system is 173.47°. In order to obtain insight into the electronic charge distribution of the investigated molecule, electronic structure calculations employing the Density Functional Theory (DFT) were performed. Moreover, antiproliferative activity against a set of pancreatic cancer cell lines was tested, with compound 3 showing IC50 values against human primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma BxPC-3 and human epithelioid pancreatic carcinoma Panc-1 of 0.051 µM and 0.066 µM, respectively. The IC50 value of cytotoxicity/cell viability of the investigated compound assessed on normal human lung fibroblasts WI38 was 0.36 µM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dimers of dipyridothiazines with an m-xylene moiety are presented in terms of a comparative analysis with anticancer active structural analogs containing a lutidine system. The synthesis of new isomeric dimers was described, the structure of which was confirmed by 1H, 13C and 2D NMR, and HR MS spectroscopic methods. The preliminary prediction of the pharmacological profile using the Way2Drug server indicated the anticancer potential of the tested derivatives. In vitro biological activity tests were performed on a normal skin cell line (HaCaT) and five cancer cell lines, including human primary colon cancer (SW480), human metastatic colon cancer (SW620), human breast adenocarcinoma (MDA-MB-231), human lung carcinoma (A-549), and human glioblastoma (LN-229), which indicated low cytotoxic activity. In order to explain the surprisingly low activity, a comparative structural analysis of the tested analogs compared to the dimers with the lutidine system was performed using quantum mechanics and molecular docking in relation to histone deacetylase. Molecular docking indicated the different binding sites of the analyzed dimers, which explained the differences in the activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For the performing this research multicomponent reaction of isatin, electron-deficient acetylenic compounds, α-haloketones, ammonium acetate, isothiocyanates and methyl aziridine in aqueous at room temperature was investigated for the production of novel derivatives of azepinothiazine in excellent yields. The synthesized azepinothiazines have OH, NH2 and NH functional groups that have acidic hydrogen and show high antioxidant activity. These synthesized compounds also displayed antimicrobial activity by using the disk diffusion procedure and two Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Also, to better understanding reaction mechanism density functional theory-based quantum chemical methods have been applied. The employed process for the production of azepinothiazine has some benefits such as short time of reactions, excellent efficiency of the product, easy separation of products. Green chemistry is the use of a set of principles to reduce or eliminate the use or generation of unsafe materials in the design, fabrication and applications of chemical products. Among solvents, water is a green solvents and very suitable for performing organic reaction. The present procedure avoids the use of toxic solvent. MCRs open diverse avenues to create novel concatenations in one pot fashion leading to diverse biologically potent heterocyclic scaffolds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drug that is often used in mice. However, doses of 1 to 5 mg/kg given twice daily were recently reported to provide inadequate analgesia. Some studies suggest that doses of up to 20 mg/kg may be necessary for adequate pain management. We investigated the analgesia provided by a high-dose of meloxicam in female CD1 mice. Pharmacokinetic analyses demonstrated that a subcutaneous injection of 10 mg/kg or 20 mg/kg of meloxicam produced therapeutic plasma concentrations for at least 12 h. Ovariectomies via ventral laparotomy were performed to assess analgesic efficacy. Mice were treated immediately before surgery with a high-dose of 10 mg/kg, a low-dose of 2.5 mg/kg, or saline, followed by every 12 h for 36 h. At 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery, mice were assessed for pain based on the following behaviors: distance traveled, time mobile, grooming, rearing, hunched posture, orbital tightening, and von Frey. Initially, some mice received a 20-mg/kg loading dose followed by 10 mg/kg every 12 h. This regimen caused severe morbidity and mortality in 2 mice. Subsequently, this regimen was abandoned, and mice assigned to the high-dose group received 10 mg/kg every 12 h. Mice that received the 10-mg/kg dose after surgery showed less orbital tightening between 3 to 6 h and reduced frequency of hunched posture for 48 h compared with mice that received either the low-dose or saline. However, mice were significantly less mobile for 6 to 12 h after surgery regardless of treatment. These data indicate that a meloxicam dose of 10 mg/kg every 12 h provides better analgesia than a 2.5-mg/kg dose but does not completely alleviate pain.

Lipophilicity is one of the principal parameters that describe the pharmacokinetic behavior of a drug, including its absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and toxicity. In this study, the lipophilicity and other physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and toxicity properties that affect the bioavailability of newly synthesized dialkylaminoalkyldiquinothiazine hybrids as potential drug candidates are presented. The lipophilicity, as RM0, was determined experimentally by the RP-TLC method using RP18 plates and acetone–TRIS buffer (pH 7.4) as the mobile phase. The chromatographic parameters of lipophilicity were compared to computationally calculated partition coefficients obtained by various types of programs such as iLOGP, XLOGP3, WLOGP, MLOGP, SILCOS-IT, LogP, logP, and milogP. In addition, the selected ADMET parameters were determined in silico using the SwissADME and pkCSM platforms and correlated with the experimental lipophilicity descriptors. The results of the lipophilicity study confirm that the applied algorithms can be useful for the rapid prediction of logP values during the first stage of study of the examined drug candidates. Of all the algorithms used, the biggest similarity to the chromatographic value (RM0) for certain compounds was seen with iLogP. It was found that both the SwissADME and pkCSM web tools are good sources of a wide range of ADMET parameters that describe the pharmacokinetic profiles of the studied compounds and can be fast and low-cost tools in the evaluation of examined drug candidates during the early stages of the development process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A sustainable approach has been successfully developed for the synthesis of thiazine derivatives, utilizing an efficient catalytic method. ZnO nanoparticles have demonstrated remarkable catalytic prowess, offering cost-effectiveness, heightened yields, and reduced reaction durations. This method presents a direct, environmentally conscious, gentle, and easily applicable pathway to producing a range of thiazine compounds. Following the completion of the reaction, the catalyst can be reused without a discernible decrease in its effectiveness, thereby establishing this process as both cost-efficient and ecofriendly. The structural authenticity of all synthesized compounds (3a-j) has been proved through ¹H-NMR, elemental analysis, FT-IR, 13C NMR, and mass spectral data. This innovative and green approach toward synthesizing the thiazine derivatives emphasizes a perspective by controlling the catalytic potential of ZnO nanoparticles. Its noteworthy advantages lie in its ability to enhance shortens reaction times, yield, and reduce costs, while also promoting environmental sustainability. The ease and simplicity of implementation further highlight its potential as a viable method in the production of thiazine compounds. The recycling capability of the catalyst ensures sustained costeffectiveness by reducing the ecological impact of the overall process thus providing a significant advantage to the synthetic pathway. This eco-friendly method not only contributes to a more sustainable chemical synthesis approach but also offers a promising pathway for further developments in the production of thiazine derivatives, proving its efficacy through both in its verification of synthesized compound structures and environmental considerations. The antimicrobial screening as antibacterial and antifungal were tested against the three pathogenic bacteria and two fungal pathogens. The antimicrobial properties of the compounds range from strong to moderate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lipophilicity is one of the most important properties of compounds required to estimate the absorption, distribution, and transport in biological systems, in addition to solubility, stability, and acid–base nature. It is crucial in predicting the ADME profile of bioactive compounds. The study assessed the usefulness of computational and chromatographic methods (thin-layer chromatography in a reversed-phase system, RP-TLC) for estimating the lipophilicity of 21 newly synthesized compounds belonging to diquinothiazines and quinonaphthiazines. In order to obtain reliable values of the relative lipophilicities of diquinothiazines and quinonaphthiazines, the partition coefficients obtained using different algorithms such as AlogPs, AClogP, AlogP, MLOGP, XLOGP2, XLOGP3, logP, and ClogP were compared with the chromatographic RM0 values of all the tested compounds measured by the experimental RP-TLC method (logPTLC). Additionally, logPTLC values were also correlated with other descriptors, as well as the predicted ADME and drug safety profiling parameters. The linear correlations of logPTLC values of the tested compounds with other calculated molecular descriptors such as molar refractivity, as well as ADME parameters (Caco-2 substrates, P-gp inhibitors, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4) generally show poor predictive power. Therefore, in silico ADME profiling can only be helpful at the initial step of designing these new candidates for drugs. The compliance of all discussed diquinothiazines and naphthoquinothiazines with the rules of Lipiński, Veber, and Egan suggests that the tested pentacyclic phenothiazine analogs have a chance to become therapeutic drugs, especially orally active drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herein, the direct covalent functionalization of single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) is presented with an amino‐decorated phenyl‐phenothiazine (PTH‐NH2) organophotocatalyst through the diazonium chemistry protocol. Three different SWNT‐PTH hybrids are prepared by varying the amount of PTH‐NH2 and diazonium agent and are fully characterized. These hybrids differ not only in the degree of functionalization, but also in the chemical structure and the photophysical properties. The study shows that these features affect the photoredox activity of the materials in the photo‐debromination of aromatic halides. Thus, sample SWNT‐PTH‐5, a functionalized nanotube with a 5% wt loading of PTH, surpasses the catalytic performance of homogeneous PTH in 11 different substrates, finishing the reaction in shorter times, in a recyclable manner and without catalyst leaching. This study demonstrates the importance of controlling the functionalization degree of SWNT with photocatalysts to prepare photocatalytic materials with even higher catalytic activity than that presented by the homogeneous PTH catalyst. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The base-catalyzed reaction between 4-phenyl-1H-imidazole-2-thiol and 1,5-diaryl-substituted (E)-pent-2-en-4-yn-1-ones proceeded with the involvement of the C≡CCH=CH moiety of the substrate and HS, HN groups of the reagents to give 5H-imidazo[2,1-b]-[1,3]thiazine derivatives (6-endo-trig cyclization). Under the same conditions, the reactions of these linearly conjugated enynones with 4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazole-2-thiol proceeded with the furan ring closure (5-exo-dig cyclization). The difference in the reaction pathways involving 4-phenyl- and 4,5-diphenyl-substituted 1H-imidazole-2-thiols was explained by the steric effects arising in the transition state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The six-membered N,S-heterocyclic 1,3-thiazines and their derivatives are widely acknowledged as pharmaceutical molecules with a wide range of biological activities. In this study, we developed a unique thiol-involved cascade reaction that enables the efficient construction of the 5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazine scaffold through consecutive intermolecular thiol-isothiocyanate and intramolecular thiol-halogen click reactions. Structurally diverse 2-mercapto dihydrothiazines including three antitumour candidates of bis-dihydrothiazines were readily obtained in high yields from the readily available thiols and 3-chloroisothiocyanate in the green solvent EtOH/H2O (1:1) using K2CO3 (0.6 equiv.) as the base. Between the two synthesis procedures investigated, the microwave-assisted reaction generally behaved more efficiently than that under routine heating conditions. Furthermore, DFT calculation confirmed the sequential addition–substitution mechanism. This cascade C–S coupling reaction methodology offers several advantages, including rapid completion, high reliability, easy purification, and benign conditions.

We report the substrate and conditions switchable synthetic methods for the preparation of benzothiazoles, benzothiazines and benzothiazepines based on the reactions of o‐aminothiophenol with hetareno[e]pyrrole‐2,3‐diones, 1H‐pyrrole‐2,3‐diones fused at the [e]‐side to heterocycles. The series of novel five‐, six‐ and seven‐membered N,S‐heterocycles were prepared in fair to excellent yields. The reported reactions proceeded under mild, catalyst‐free conditions, and the products were isolated by simple workup procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new generation of soluble phenothiazinyl merocyanine substituted polyacetylenes can be readily synthesized by rhodium‐catalyzed polymerization of the corresponding 3‐ethynyl phenothiazines, accessible by Sonogashira coupling and Knoevenagel condensation. UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy of 7‐acceptor‐substituted phenothiazinyl polyacetylenes reveal that these polyacetylenes with conjugatively ligated merocyanines are luminescent in solution with positive emission solvatochromism and, in some cases, with distinct solid‐state luminescence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Difluorocarbene is a simple, readily prepared, and versatile difluorinated one‐carbon synthon. It can be applied as both the difluoromethylating reagent in the carbene insertion and the difluoromethylenating reagent in various cycloadditions and annulations. This concept article provides an account of applications of difluorocarbene in cycloadditions and annulations for synthesis of gem‐difluorocarbocycles and gem‐difluoroheterocycles. The synthesized gem‐difluorocarbocycles include 2,2‐difluorobicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes, 4,4‐/5,5‐difluoro‐cyclopentenes, 2,2‐difluorocyclopentanones, and 5,5‐difluorocyclopent‐2‐enones via tandem [2+1] cycloaddition and ring‐expansion or [4+1] annulations. The prepared gem‐difluoroheterocycles involve 2,2‐/3,3‐difluoro‐2,3‐dihydrofurans, 2,2‐difluoro‐2,3‐dihydrobenzofurans, 2,2‐difluoro‐2,3‐dihydrobenzothiophenes, 2,2‐difluorobenzofuran‐3(2H)‐ones, 2,2‐difluorobenzothiophen‐3(2H)‐ones, 2,2‐difluoro‐2,3‐dihydrothieno[2,3‐b]pyridines, 2,2‐difluorothieno[2,3‐b]pyridine‐3(2H)‐ones, 5,5‐difluorooxazolines and thiazolines, and spirocyclic 2,2‐difluorobenzo[d][1,3]aza/phosphaborol‐1‐ium‐3‐yliums via [4+1] annulations, 1,1‐difluoro‐1,4,5,9b‐tetrahydro‐2H‐[1,2]diazeto[4,1‐a]isoquinolines and 1,1‐difluoro‐1,4,5,9b‐tetrahydro‐2H‐[1,2]diazeto[1,4‐a]pyrrolo[2,1‐c]pyrazines via [3+1] annulation, 1,1‐difluoro‐1,9a‐dihydropyrido[2,1‐c][1,4]thiazines and 3,3‐difluorobenzo[e][1,4,2]oxaza/phosphaborinin‐4‐ium‐2‐uides via [5+1] annulations, 9,9‐difluoro‐8‐azabicyclo[5.2.0]nona‐2,4,6‐trienes via [8+1] annulation, 4,4‐difluorooxazolidines and 3,3‐difluoropyrrolidines via [2+2+1] annulations. Difluorocarbene generated from different readily available precursors proceeds these cycloadditions and annulations well. The substrate scopes, proposed mechanisms, selected product examples and their applications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, we developed a process for the [2+1+3] cyclization of 2‐methylbenzothiazole salts, aldehydes and amidine hydrochlorides, which allows rapid synthesis of 1,3‐diazaphenothiazines with moderate to good yields. The use of ethanol as solvent, oxygen as the terminal oxidant, mild reaction conditions, good functionality tolerance show the promising application in organic synthesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

1,3-thiazines were synthesised using Schiff base and 3-mercaptopropanoic acid and characterised. Using the Gaussian 09W program, the current investigation utilised the Hartree-Fock approximation (HF) to compute diverse molecular characteristics, comprising optimisation, hardness, EHOMO, ELUMO, and energy gap, for a collection of synthesised molecules. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hypochlorous acid (HClO/ClO−) is one of the important reactive oxygen species (ROS). It acts as a second signaling molecule within and between cells and is an indispensable active molecule in living organisms to regulate physiological and pathological processes. In this article, two fluorescent probes (PTF and PTA) for highly selective fluorescent recognition of ClO− were successfully synthesized based on the ICT mechanism by condensing phenothiazines with two hydrazides via the hydrazide structure (). PTF can identify different concentrations of ClO− in two steps. Due to its ClO− two site recognition, the probe exhibited good selectivity (specific recognition of ClO− over a wide concentration range), a fast time response (rapid recognition in seconds), a sufficiently low detection limit (3.6 and 11.0 nM), and large Stokes shifts (180 and 145 nm). Furthermore, the recognition of ClO− by contrasting probes with different substituents exhibited different fluorescence changes of ratiometric type and turn‐off. PTF successfully achieves the detection of exogenous and endogenous ClO− in aqueous solution and living cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The kinetochore links chromosomes to spindle microtubules to drive chromosome segregation at cell division. While we know nearly all mammalian kinetochore proteins, how these give rise to the strong yet dynamic microtubule attachments required for function remains poorly understood. Here, we focus on the Astrin-SKAP complex, which localizes to bioriented kinetochores and is essential for chromosome segregation but whose mechanical role is unclear. Live imaging reveals that SKAP depletion dampens the movement and decreases the coordination of metaphase sister kinetochores and increases the tension between them. Using laser ablation to isolate kinetochores bound to polymerizing versus depolymerizing microtubules, we show that without SKAP, kinetochores move slower on both polymerizing and depolymerizing microtubules and that more force is needed to rescue microtubules to polymerize. Thus, in contrast to the previously described kinetochore proteins that increase the grip on microtubules under force, Astrin-SKAP reduces the grip, increasing attachment dynamics and force responsiveness and reducing friction. Together, our findings suggest a model where the Astrin-SKAP complex effectively "lubricates" correct, bioriented attachments to help preserve them.

In this work, the synthesis, structural analysis and anticancer properties of 5-methyl-9-trifluoromethyl-12H-quino[3,4-b][1,4]benzothiazinium chloride (3) are described. Compound 3 was synthesized by reacting 1-methyl-4-butylthio-3-(benzoylthio)quinolinium chloride with 4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline, respectively. The structure of the resulting product was determined using 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectroscopy as well as HR-MS spectrometry. The spatial geometry of agent 3 and the arrangement of molecules in the crystal (unit cell) were also confirmed using X-ray diffraction. The tetracyclic quinobenzothiazinium system is fairly planar because the dihedral angle between the planes formed by the benzene ring and the quinoline system is 173.47°. In order to obtain insight into the electronic charge distribution of the investigated molecule, electronic structure calculations employing the Density Functional Theory (DFT) were performed. Moreover, antiproliferative activity against a set of pancreatic cancer cell lines was tested, with compound 3 showing IC50 values against human primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma BxPC-3 and human epithelioid pancreatic carcinoma Panc-1 of 0.051 µM and 0.066 µM, respectively. The IC50 value of cytotoxicity/cell viability of the investigated compound assessed on normal human lung fibroblasts WI38 was 0.36 µM.

Dimers of dipyridothiazines with an m-xylene moiety are presented in terms of a comparative analysis with anticancer active structural analogs containing a lutidine system. The synthesis of new isomeric dimers was described, the structure of which was confirmed by 1H, 13C and 2D NMR, and HR MS spectroscopic methods. The preliminary prediction of the pharmacological profile using the Way2Drug server indicated the anticancer potential of the tested derivatives. In vitro biological activity tests were performed on a normal skin cell line (HaCaT) and five cancer cell lines, including human primary colon cancer (SW480), human metastatic colon cancer (SW620), human breast adenocarcinoma (MDA-MB-231), human lung carcinoma (A-549), and human glioblastoma (LN-229), which indicated low cytotoxic activity. In order to explain the surprisingly low activity, a comparative structural analysis of the tested analogs compared to the dimers with the lutidine system was performed using quantum mechanics and molecular docking in relation to histone deacetylase. Molecular docking indicated the different binding sites of the analyzed dimers, which explained the differences in the activity.

A series of imidazo[4,5-e][1,3]thiazino[2,3-c][1,2,4]triazines was synthesized via a cascade sequence of hydrolysis and skeletal rearrangement of imidazo[4,5-e]thiazolo[2,3-c][1,2,4]triazin-7(8H)-ylidene)acetic acid esters in methanol upon treatment with excess KOH. Imidazo[4,5-e]thiazolo[3,2-b][1,2,4]triazin-6(7H)-ylidene)acetic acid esters are also suitable substrates for the reaction. In this case hydrolysis and thiazole ring expansion were accompanied with the change of the thiazolotriazine junction type from thiazolo[3,2-b][1,2,4]triazine to thiazino[2,3-c][1,2,4]triazine.

A sustainable approach has been successfully developed for the synthesis of thiazine derivatives, utilizing an efficient catalytic method. ZnO nanoparticles have demonstrated remarkable catalytic prowess, offering cost-effectiveness, heightened yields, and reduced reaction durations. This method presents a direct, environmentally conscious, gentle, and easily applicable pathway to producing a range of thiazine compounds. Following the completion of the reaction, the catalyst can be reused without a discernible decrease in its effectiveness, thereby establishing this process as both cost-efficient and eco-friendly. The structural authenticity of all synthesized compounds (3a-j) has been proved through 1H-NMR, elemental analysis, FT-IR, 13C NMR, and mass spectral data. This innovative and green approach toward synthesizing the thiazine derivatives emphasizes a perspective by controlling the catalytic potential of ZnO nanoparticles. Its noteworthy advantages lie in its ability to enhance shortens reaction times, yield, and reduce costs, while also promoting environmental sustainability. The ease and simplicity of implementation further highlight its potential as a viable method in the production of thiazine compounds. The recycling capability of the catalyst ensures sustained cost-effectiveness by reducing the ecological impact of the overall process thus providing a significant advantage to the synthetic pathway. This eco-friendly method not only contributes to a more sustainable chemical synthesis approach but also offers a promising pathway for further developments in the production of thiazine derivatives, proving its efficacy through both in its verification of synthesized compound structures and environmental considerations. The antimicrobial screening as antibacterial and antifungal were tested against the three pathogenic bacteria and two fungal pathogens. The antimicrobial properties of the compounds range from strong to moderate.

This document provides information on the synthesis and characterization of various compounds belonging to the imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazine family. The compounds were synthesized using a specific method and characterized using various techniques such as NMR and HRMS. The document includes details on the physical properties, yields, and spectral data of each compound. The document also acknowledges the contribution of M. Malikėnas for HRMS measurements and provides a link to supporting information. [Extracted from the article]

The limitations of current cancer therapies, including the increasing prevalence of multidrug resistance, underscore the urgency for more effective treatments. One promising avenue lies in the repurposing of existing drugs. This review explores the impact of phenothiazines, primarily used as antipsychotic agents, on key mechanisms driving tumor growth and metastasis. The cationic and amphiphilic nature of phenothiazines allows interaction with the lipid bilayer of cellular membranes, resulting in alterations in lipid composition, modulation of calcium channels, fluidity, thinning, and integrity of the plasma membrane. This is especially significant in the setting of increased metabolic activity, a higher proliferative rate, and the invasiveness of cancer cells, which often rely on plasma membrane repair. Therefore, properties of phenothiazines such as compromising plasma membrane integrity and repair, disturbing calcium regulation, inducing cytosolic K-RAS accumulation, and sphingomyelin accumulation in the plasma membrane might counteract multidrug resistance by sensitizing cancer cells to membrane damage and chemotherapy. This review outlines a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms driving the anticancer activities of phenothiazines derivates such as trifluoperazine, prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, promethazine, thioridazine, and fluphenazine. The repurposing potential of phenothiazines paves the way for novel approaches to improve future cancer treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: Among the most malignant cancers, oral squamous cell carcinoma stands out as the most common malignant head and neck tumor, with high prevalence around the world, mainly in developing countries. Despite advances in the field of treatment, the prognosis of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma remains poor, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 50%. Aiming to overcome the limitations of currently existing therapies, the present work proposes to investigate the potential of photodynamic therapy with methylene blue or toluidine blue. We found higher incorporation rates of both drugs in tumor cells compared to the non-tumor cell line. In addition, photodynamic therapy increases cytotoxic activity of both compounds for all lineages evaluated. Moreover, combination of both compounds promotes a synergistic effect on the viability of oral squamous cell carcinoma, opening up possibilities for the use of photodynamic therapy against other cancer cell types using combinations of these photosensitizers. Among the most malignant cancers, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) stands out as the most common malignant head and neck tumor. Despite advances in the field of treatment, the prognosis of patients with OSCC remains poor. Aiming to overcome the limitations of the currently existing therapies against OSCC, the present work aims to investigate the potential of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with phenothiazine derivatives used alone or in combination. The incorporation of methylene blue (MB) and toluidine blue (TB) was evaluated in OSCC cell lines (HSC-3 and SCC-9) and a nontumor cell line (Hfib). Both compounds exhibited concentration and time-dependent incorporation, with higher rates observed in tumor cells. Regarding dark-phase cytotoxic activity, SCC-9 cells were the most sensitive cell line with an IC50 value of 362.6 µM and 41.4 µM for MB and TB, respectively. Using PDT, all lineages showed greater sensitivity, presenting lower IC50 values when compared to the dark phase values. The combination index values of 0.69 (dark phase) and 0.73 (clear phase) associated with concave isobolograms, in both phases, revealed that MB and TB have synergistic effects when combined against SCC-9 cells. These findings suggest that MB or TB assisted with PDT holds promise for OSCC treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many new isomeric dipyridothiazine dimers have been presented as molecules with anticancer potential. These compounds were obtained in efficient syntheses of 1,6-, 1,8-, 2,7- and 3,6-diazaphenothiazines with selected alkylaromatic linkers. The structures of these compounds has been proven with two-dimensional spectroscopic techniques (COSY, NOESY, HSQC and HMBC) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS). In silico analyses of probable molecular targets were performed using the Way2Drug server. All new dimers were tested for anticancer activity against breast cancer line MCF7 and colon cancer line SW480. Cytotoxicity was assessed on normal L6 muscle cells. The tested dimers had high anticancer potential expressed as IC50 and the selectivity index SI. The most active derivative, 4c, showed an IC50 activity of less than 1 µM and an SI selectivity index higher than 100. Moreover, the compounds were characterized by low toxicity towards normal cells, simultaneously indicating a high cytostatic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An ultrasensitive and broad-specific monoclonal antibody recognising cyproheptadine hydrochloride and six phenothiazines was produced. The 50% inhibition concentration against cyproheptadine hydrochloride was 0.036 ng/mL, and the cross-reactivities for six phenothiazines were from 6.33% to 63.16%. Based on the developed monoclonal antibody, an immunochromatographic strip was established, with the visual detection limits (cut-off values) of seven drugs ranging from 5 to 100 ng/g in feedstuffs. With the strip reader, the 50% inhibition concentration of the developed immunochromatographic strip for seven drugs ranged from 0.570 to 7.750 ng/g. The intra-assay recoveries were from 79.8% to 103.4% with the highest coefficient of variation of 11.3%. The inter-assay recoveries were from 79.0% to 96.6% with the highest coefficient of variation of 12.7%. In summary, the proposed immunochromatographic strip was considered suitable for simultaneously monitoring cyproheptadine hydrochloride and phenothiazines in feedstuffs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the results of the study on the interaction of azido(benz)imidazo[2,l-b][l,3]thiazines with acetylene carboxylates under non-catalytic conditions according to Huguesgen. It was established that the [3+2]-cyclocondensation of the specified reagents occurs regioselectively upon heating and without the use of a catalyst with the formation of a 1,4-addition product, alkyl l-((benzo)imidazo[2,l-b][l,3]thiazine-6-yl)-lH-l,2,3-triazole-5-carboxylates 4a--g, the structure of which was thoroughly proved by the methods of *H (13C) NMR spectroscopy and chromatography-mass spectrometry. All obtained compounds were investigated in vitro experiments for antibacterial and antifungal activity. Based on the results of bioscreening, methyl l-(2,3-diphenyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[2,l-b][l,3]thiazin-6-yl)-lH-l,2,3-triazole-5-carboxylate 4b, ethyl l-(2,3-diphenyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-imi dazo[2,l-b][ l,3]thiazin-6-yl)- 1H- 1,2,3- triazole- 5-carboxylate 4c, methyl l-(3,4-dihydro-2H- benz[4,5]imidazo[2,l-b][l,3]thiazin-3-yl)-lH- l,2,3-triazole-5- carboxylate 4e, tert-butyl l-(3,4-dihydro-2H- benz[4,5]imidazo[2, l-b][l,3]thiazine-3-yl)-lH-1,2,3-triazole-5- carboxylate 4g showed a bactericidal effect at a concentration of 31.25 mg/ml against the bacterium Proteus mirabilis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phenothiazine and its derivatives exhibit many properties. Hence they are the starting structures for many new potential drugs, biologically active compounds, dyes, etc. In this paper, we investigated a series of five fluphenazine analogs synthesized exhibiting inhibition of multidrug resistance (MDR) in tumor cells. During the drug discovery process, the determination of physicochemical properties of new compounds, such as dissociation constant values (pKa), is essential because it directly affects their pharmacokinetic profile. Thus, this study aimed to determine the pKa values of fluphenazine and its derivatives from the mobile phase pH dependence of the retention factor with the reverse phase liquid chromatographic method. Binary mixtures of phosphate buffer (pH 2.3-11.5) and acetonitrile (40-55%) in different percentages and the Gemini NX C18 column as the stationary phase were used in the tests. The pKa' values of fluphenazine derivatives at experimental concentrations of organic solvent were determined based on the obtained sigmoidal k curves as a function of pH. Then these values were extrapolated to 0% acetonitrile to obtain the actual pKa values. Moreover, a comparative evaluation of chromatographically obtained and computationally calculated pKa parameters was carried out.

Lipophilicity is one of the principal parameters that describe the pharmacokinetic behavior of a drug, including its absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and toxicity. In this study, the lipophilicity and other physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and toxicity properties that affect the bioavailability of newly synthesized dialkylaminoalkyldiquinothiazine hybrids as potential drug candidates are presented. The lipophilicity, as RM0, was determined experimentally by the RP-TLC method using RP18 plates and acetone–TRIS buffer (pH 7.4) as the mobile phase. The chromatographic parameters of lipophilicity were compared to computationally calculated partition coefficients obtained by various types of programs such as iLOGP, XLOGP3, WLOGP, MLOGP, SILCOS-IT, LogP, logP, and milogP. In addition, the selected ADMET parameters were determined in silico using the SwissADME and pkCSM platforms and correlated with the experimental lipophilicity descriptors. The results of the lipophilicity study confirm that the applied algorithms can be useful for the rapid prediction of logP values during the first stage of study of the examined drug candidates. Of all the algorithms used, the biggest similarity to the chromatographic value (RM0) for certain compounds was seen with iLogP. It was found that both the SwissADME and pkCSM web tools are good sources of a wide range of ADMET parameters that describe the pharmacokinetic profiles of the studied compounds and can be fast and low-cost tools in the evaluation of examined drug candidates during the early stages of the development process.

Lipophilicity is one of the most important properties of compounds required to estimate the absorption, distribution, and transport in biological systems, in addition to solubility, stability, and acid–base nature. It is crucial in predicting the ADME profile of bioactive compounds. The study assessed the usefulness of computational and chromatographic methods (thin-layer chromatography in a reversed-phase system, RP-TLC) for estimating the lipophilicity of 21 newly synthesized compounds belonging to diquinothiazines and quinonaphthiazines. In order to obtain reliable values of the relative lipophilicities of diquinothiazines and quinonaphthiazines, the partition coefficients obtained using different algorithms such as AlogPs, AClogP, AlogP, MLOGP, XLOGP2, XLOGP3, logP, and ClogP were compared with the chromatographic RM0 values of all the tested compounds measured by the experimental RP-TLC method (logPTLC). Additionally, logPTLC values were also correlated with other descriptors, as well as the predicted ADME and drug safety profiling parameters. The linear correlations of logPTLC values of the tested compounds with other calculated molecular descriptors such as molar refractivity, as well as ADME parameters (Caco-2 substrates, P-gp inhibitors, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4) generally show poor predictive power. Therefore, in silico ADME profiling can only be helpful at the initial step of designing these new candidates for drugs. The compliance of all discussed diquinothiazines and naphthoquinothiazines with the rules of Lipiński, Veber, and Egan suggests that the tested pentacyclic phenothiazine analogs have a chance to become therapeutic drugs, especially orally active drugs.

The limitations of current cancer therapies, including the increasing prevalence of multidrug resistance, underscore the urgency for more effective treatments. One promising avenue lies in the repurposing of existing drugs. This review explores the impact of phenothiazines, primarily used as antipsychotic agents, on key mechanisms driving tumor growth and metastasis. The cationic and amphiphilic nature of phenothiazines allows interaction with the lipid bilayer of cellular membranes, resulting in alterations in lipid composition, modulation of calcium channels, fluidity, thinning, and integrity of the plasma membrane. This is especially significant in the setting of increased metabolic activity, a higher proliferative rate, and the invasiveness of cancer cells, which often rely on plasma membrane repair. Therefore, properties of phenothiazines such as compromising plasma membrane integrity and repair, disturbing calcium regulation, inducing cytosolic K-RAS accumulation, and sphingomyelin accumulation in the plasma membrane might counteract multidrug resistance by sensitizing cancer cells to membrane damage and chemotherapy. This review outlines a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms driving the anticancer activities of phenothiazines derivates such as trifluoperazine, prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, promethazine, thioridazine, and fluphenazine. The repurposing potential of phenothiazines paves the way for novel approaches to improve future cancer treatment.

In this paper, we describe a new method for synthesizing hybrid combinations of 1,2,3-triazoles with a tetracyclic quinobenzothiazinium system. The developed approach allowed for the production of a series of new azaphenothiazine derivatives with the 1,2,3-triazole system in different positions of the benzene ring. In practice, the methodology consists of the reaction of triazole aniline derivatives with thioquinanthrenediinium bis-chloride. The structure of the products was determined by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR spectroscopy, and HR-MS spectrometry, respectively. Moreover, the spatial structure of the molecule and the arrangement of molecules in the crystal (unit cell) were determined by X-ray crystallography. The anticancer activity profiles of the synthesized compounds were tested in vitro against human cancer cells of the A549, SNB-19, and T47D lines and the normal NHDF cell line. Additional tests of antibacterial activity against methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant staphylococci, vancomycin-sensitive and vancomycin-resistant enterococci, and two mycobacterial strains were also performed. In fact, the dependence of anticancer and antibacterial activity on the substituent type and its position in the quinobenzothiazinium system was observed. Furthermore, the distance-guided property evaluation was performed using principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) on the pool of the calculated descriptors. Finally, the theoretically approximated partition coefficients (clogP) were (inter-)correlated with each other and cross-compared with the empirically specified logPTLC parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Even more than 60 years after its introduction into the clinic, cyclophosphamide (CP), which belongs to the group of alkylating cytostatics, is indispensable for the treatment of cancer. This is despite the fact that its exact mechanism of action was unknown until a few years ago, and therefore, all attempts to improve the effectiveness of CP failed. The reason for not knowing the mechanism of action was the uncritical transfer of the chemical processes that lead to the formation of the actual alkylating CP metabolite phosphoreamide mustard (PAM) in vitro to in vivo conditions. In vitro—e.g., in cell culture experiments—PAM is formed by β-elimination of acrolein from the pharmacologically active CP metabolite aldophosphamide (ALD). In vivo, on the other hand, it is formed by enzymatic cleavage of ALD by phosphodiesterases (PDE) with the formation of 3-hydroxypropanal (HPA). The discovery of HPA as a cyclophosphamide metabolite, together with the discovery that HPA is a proapoptotic aldehyde and the discovery that the cell death event in therapy with CP is DNA-alkylation-initiated p53-controlled apoptosis, led to the formulation of a mechanism of action of CP and other oxazaphosphorine cytostatics (OX). This mechanism of action is presented here and is confirmed by newly developed CP-like compounds with lower toxicity and an order of magnitude better effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to remove two phenothiazines, promazine (PRO) and promethazine (PMT), from their individual and binary mixtures using olive tree pruning biochar (BC-OTPR). The impact of individual and combinatory effects of operational variables was evaluated for the first time using central composite design (CCD). Simultaneous removal of both drugs was maximized utilizing the composite desirability function. At low concentrations, the uptake of PRO and PMT from their individual solutions was achieved with high efficiency of 98.64%, 47.20 mg/g and 95.87%, 38.16 mg/g, respectively. No major differences in the removal capacity were observed for the binary mixtures. Characterization of BC-OTPR confirmed successful adsorption and showed that the OTPR surface was predominantly mesoporous. Equilibrium investigations revealed that the Langmuir isotherm model best describes the sorption of PRO/PMT from their individual solutions with maximum adsorption capacities of 640.7 and 346.95 mg/g, respectively. The sorption of PRO/PMT conforms to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Regeneration of the adsorbent surface was successfully done with desorption efficiencies of 94.06% and 98.54% for PRO and PMT, respectively, for six cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It has been reported that biologically active organic probe underwent a highly adaptive, efficient and selective "Click followed by C−N bond coupling" by the use of PEG‐400 in microwave irradiation. In less time and with good to excellent yields, this method enables the synthesis of fused 1,2,3‐triazoles via Cu(I)‐catalyzed cycloaddition and C−N bond coupling. Later, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of the synthesized compounds (5 a–5 o) was determined against three Staphylococcus aureus mutant strains by the broth dilution method. The obtained results were compared with standard drugs Clindamycin and Dicloxacillin. Among the compounds investigated, 1‐(3,5‐dimethoxyphenyl)‐1,4‐dihydroimidazo[2,1‐b] [1,2,3]triazolo[4,5‐d] [1,3] thiazine 5,5‐dioxide (5 c), 1‐(3,4,5‐trimethoxyphenyl)‐1,4‐dihydro imidazo[2,1‐b][1,2,3]triazolo[4,5‐d][1,3]thiazine 5,5‐dioxide (5 d), 1‐(4‐chloro‐3,5‐dimethoxyphenyl)‐1,4‐dihydroimidazo[2,1‐b][1,2,3]triazolo [4,5‐d][1,3]thiazine 5,5‐dioxide (5 e), 1‐(3,5‐dichlorophenyl)‐1,4‐dihydroimidazo[2,1‐b][1,2,3]triazolo[4,5‐d][1,3]thiazine 5,5‐dioxide (5 h), 1‐(4‐(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)‐1,4‐dihydroimidazo[2,1‐b][1,2,3]triazolo [4,5‐d][1,3]thiazine 5,5‐dioxide (5 m), and 1‐(4‐(trifluoromethoxy) phenyl)‐1,4‐dihydroimidazo[2,1‐b][1,2,3]triazolo[4,5‐d][1,3]thiazine 5,5‐dioxide (5 n) demonstrated the most promising Minimum Inhibitory Concentration values comparing to others. The MIC values were ranged from 1.56 μg to 12.5 μg, especially compounds 5 c, 5 d, and 5 e displayed superior activity against tested strains compared to the standards. We also documented the results of anti‐biofilm profiles for the compounds 5 c, 5 d, 5 e, 5 h, 5 m and 5 n. Based on the result, we noted that, the active derivatives 5 c, 5 d, and 5 e were strongly inhibited the biofilm of MSSA and MRSA biofilm growth with BFIC values ranging from 3.34±0.05 to 8.32±0.32 μg/mL. In accordance to the results of antibiofilm property, the compounds 5 c, 5 d and 5 e were further evaluated for bactericidal effect against selected Staphylococcus aureus mutant strains. In concern to the results, we confirmed that, the bactericidal effect was found significant with compound 5 d and followed by 5 c and 5 e. In silico docking simulation studies were performed to evaluate the molecular interactions of 5 c, 5 d, 5 e, 5 h, 5 m and 5 n compounds with the S.aureus (MRSA), Penicillin‐binding protein (PDB ID: 1MWT, co‐crystallised ligand inhibitor Pencillin G). Finally, the in silico pharmacokinetic profile was predicted for potent compounds using SWISS/ADME and pkCSM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The review systematizes literature data on methods for constructing imidazo[2,1-b]thiazines and their hydrogenated analogs. The synthetic approaches are grouped by the degree of research done on the imidazothiazine scaffold, from more to less studied. The bibliography of the review includes 80 sources from the last two decades. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 2-Amino benzothiazol (A) was prepared by reacting Sulfamethoxazole with potassium thiocyanate in the presence of bromine as a catalyst. The 2-amino benzothiazol (A) was reacted with benzaldehyde derivatives in the presence of glacial acetic acid as a catalyst and ethanol as a solvent to produce the Schiff base derivatives (H1-H3). This method was also used to manufacture the Schiff base derivatives (H4-H6). Preparation of thiazines derived from Schiff base derivatives (H1-H3) with the appropriate solvent. The study evaluated the efficacy of several compounds against four bacterial strains, namely E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Klebsiella pneumonia. The findings indicated that the tested compounds exhibited varying degrees of effectiveness against the bacteria at different concentrations (0.1, 1, and 10 mg/ml), with some demonstrating good to moderate activity. The standard antibiotic, Fluconazole, was also included in the experiment at a concentration of 5 mg/ml for comparison purp. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new series of 4H-1,3-benzothiazine dyes were prepared and fully characterized in an aqueous medium. Benzothiazine salts were synthesized either through the classical synthetic pathway using Buchwald–Hartwig amination or through economical and environmentally friendly electrochemical synthesis. The latest synthetic approach employs successful electrochemical intramolecular dehydrogenative cyclization of N-benzylbenzenecarbothioamides to form 4H-1,3-benzothiazines. 4H-1,3-Benzothiazines were evaluated as novel DNA/RNA probes. Through the use of several methods such as UV/vis spectrophotometric titrations, circular dichroism and thermal melting experiments, the binding of four benzothiazine-based molecules to polynucleotides was examined. Compounds 1 and 2 acted as DNA/RNA groove binders, thus suggesting the potential of these compounds as novel DNA/RNA probes. This is a proof-of-concept study and will be expanded to include SAR/QSAR studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Methods for preparation of 5′-substituted spiropyrans, their chemical properties, and the effects of various factors on the relative stabilities of the spiropyrans and their isomeric merocyanine forms are examined, reviewed, and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of acute dizziness. Medication use for its treatment remains common despite guideline recommendations against their use. Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vestibular suppressants in patients with BPPV compared to placebo, no treatment, or canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRMs). Methods: We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception until March 25, 2022. for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing antihistamines, phenothiazines, anticholinergics, and/or benzodiazepines to placebo, no treatment, or a CRM. Results: Five RCTs, enrolling 296 patients, were included in the quantitative analysis. We found that vestibular suppressants may have no effect on symptom resolution at the point of longest follow‐up (14–31 days in four studies) when evaluated as a continuous outcome (standardized mean difference –0.03 points, 95% confidence interval [CI] −0.53 to 0.47). Conversely, CRMs may improve symptom resolution at the point of longest follow‐up as a dichotomous outcome when compared to vestibular suppressants (relative risk [RR] 0.63, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.78). Vestibular suppressants had an uncertain effect on symptom resolution within 24 h (mean difference [MD] 5 points, 95% CI −16.92 to 26.94), repeat emergency department (ED)/clinic visits (RR 0.37, 95% CI 0.12 to 1.15), patient satisfaction (MD 0 points, 95% CI −1.02 to 1.02), and quality of life (MD −1.2 points, 95% CI −2.96 to 0.56). Vestibular suppressants had an uncertain effect on adverse events. Conclusions: In patients with BPPV, vestibular suppressants may have no effect on symptom resolution at the point of longest follow‐up; however, there is evidence toward the superiority of CRM over these medications. Vestibular suppressants have an uncertain effect on symptom resolution within 24 h, repeat ED/clinic visits, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and adverse events. These data suggest that a CRM, and not vestibular suppressants, should be the primary treatment for BPPV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lipophilicity is one of the key properties of a potential drug that determines the solubility, the ability to penetrate through cell barriers, and transport to the molecular target. It affects pharmacokinetic processes such as adsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME). The 10-substituted 1,9-diazaphenothiazines show promising if not impressive in vitro anticancer potential, which is associated with the activation of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway connected with to induction BAX, forming a channel in MOMP and releasing cytochrome c for the activation of caspases 9 and 3. In this publication, the lipophilicity of previously obtained 1,9-diazaphenothiazines was determined theoretically using various computer programs and experimentally using reverse-phase thin-layer chromatography (RP-TLC) and a standard curve. The study presents other physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and toxicological properties affecting the bioavailability of the test compounds. ADME analysis was determined in silico using the SwissADME server. Molecular targets studies were identified in silico using the SwissTargetPrediction server. Lipinski's rule of five, Ghose's, and Veber's rules were checked for the tested compounds, confirming their bioavailability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A series of novel double-angularly condensed diquinothiazines with aminoalkyl, amidoalkyl, sulfonamidoalkyl, and substituted phenyl groups was designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their anticancer activity against four selected human tumor cell lines (HTC116, SH-SY5Y, A549, and H1299). The cytotoxicity of the novel diquinothiazines was investigated against BEAS-2B cells. The activities of the compounds were compared to etoposide. Among them, compounds with aminoalkyl and phenyl groups showed excellent broad-spectrum anticancer activity. The most active 14-(methylthiophenyl)diquinothiazine, 3c, showed low cytotoxicity against BEAS-2B cells and high activity against tumor cell lines HTC116, SH-SY5Y, A549, and H1299, with IC50 values of 2.3 µM, 2.7 µM, 17.2 µM, and 2.7 µM, respectively (etopiside 8.6 µM, 3.9 µM, 44.8 µM, and 0.6, respectively). Live long-term microscopic observations of cell survival using the starting molecule M0 were also performed. Flow cytometry showed the proapoptotic effects of the studied diquinothiazines. Inhibition of the cell cycle in the S phase was observed, which is associated with damage to nucleic acids and connected to DNA replication arrest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]