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In reaction to the expanding predominance of diabetes mellitus, curcumin nanoparticles stacked on carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) composite were effectively synthesized, characterized, and examined utilizing UV/Vis and FTIR spectroscopy combined with transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The bioactivity of curcumin (Cur), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and curcumin nanoparticles stacked with carboxymethyl cellulose (CUR-CMC) was tried through atomic docking approval as an α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitor. The conclusion illustrated that the curcumin-supported CMC is more potent than CUR itself self the validation presented is compared with acarbose as a reference molecule and then CUR-CMC can presented as promising in curing hyperglycemia by decreasing the absorption of glucose.

TCS/ZnCl2 is presented as a new catalyst for achieving the Michael addition adduct 5a-g by the reaction of phenyl pyrazolone 4 as the Michael donor and arylidene derivatives 3a-g as the Michael acceptor. The one-pot multi-component reaction of the same fragments' scaffolds as aldehydes 1a-g, malononitrile (2), and phenyl pyrazolone 4 with the same catalyst gives pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole derivatives 6a-g as final products. The prepared compounds undergo docking validation as COVID-19 protease inhibitors and are compared with hydroxychloroquine as a reference drug. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this innovative research, we aim to reveal pyrazole-based Schiff bases as new multi-target agents. In this context, we re-synthesized three sets of pyrazole-based Schiff bases, 5a–f, 6a–f, and 7a–f, to evaluate their biological applications. The data from in vitro biological assays (including antioxidant and scavenging activities, anti-diabetes, anti-Alzheimer's, and anti-inflammatory properties) of the pyrazole-based Schiff bases 5a–f, 6a–f, and 7a–f showed that the six pyrazole-based Schiff bases 5a, 5d, 5e, 5f, 7a, and 7f possess the highest biological properties among the compounds evaluated. The cytotoxicity against lung (A549) and colon (Caco-2) human cancer types, as well as normal lung (WI-38) cell lines, was evaluated. The data from the cytotoxicity investigation demonstrated that the three Schiff bases 5d, 5e, and 7a are active against lung (A549) cells, while the two Schiff bases 5e and 7a exhibited the highest cytotoxicity towards colon (Caco-2) cells. Additionally, the enzymatic activities against caspase-3 and Bcl-2 of the six pyrazole-based Schiff bases 5a, 5d, 5e, 5f, 7a, and 7f were evaluated. Furthermore, we assessed the in silico absorption, distribution, metabolism, and toxicity (ADMT) properties of the more potent pyrazole-based Schiff bases. After modifying the structures of the six pyrazole-based Schiff bases, we plan to further extend the studies in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SILVER and gold have long been utilized as currency; they have also been used for clinical instruments for their antibacterial properties, which occur in metallic and salt structures. The utilization of metallic nanoparticles for restorative and sterile applications has become more acceptable recently because of advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Expanding the utilization of metallic nanoparticles in human well-being is an essential issue. As a general rule, the potential harmfulness of metallic nanoparticles requires safe application tactics. Nanocomposites are an excellent solution since the flexibility of the nano-objects is limited, but their mobility is maintained. This review aims to enhance the current understanding of the effectiveness of nanomaterials in eliminating dangerous bacterial species, improving human health and eliminating many diseases that may appear in the future. These materials will significantly and effectively reduce the future spread of diseases caused by the main bacteria that are resistant to traditional antibiotic treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Complexes of the type [ML'L(OH)(H2O)] {where M= Ni(II), Co(II) or Mn(II), L'= isatin and HL= 3-(2-phenylhydrazono)acetylacetone, 3-(2-(4-chlorophenyl)hydrazono)acetylacetone or 3-(2-(4-bromophenyl)hydrazono)-acetylacetone} have been synthesized by equimolar reaction of a metal(II) chloride with isatin and 3-(2-(aryl)hydrazono)acetylacetone. The resulting complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivity, spectral data (IR, 1H NMR, mass) and magnetic moments. Furthermore, the ligands and their metal complexes have been screened for their cytotoxicity against different human cancer cell lines by using SRB assay. The results showed that most of the mixed ligand metal complexes have high cytotoxicity in comparison with the reference drugs used.

The inhibition of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) main protease (Mpro) and papain-like protease (PLpro) prevents viral multiplications. Molecular docking, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) studies of pyrazole-indole molecules 6a, b, Schiff bases 8a, b, and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines 10a, b were performed and done. Based on the molecular docking study verified that the presented structures (6a, 6b, 8a, 8b, 10a, and 10b) give promised attached bonds with the active site in the COVID-19 main protease (Mpro). The results of in silico ADMET prediction study revealed that these compounds may be considered candidates for the discovery or development of new series of COVID-19 drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The strategy of utilizing nitrogen compounds in various biological applications has recently emerged as a powerful approach to exploring novel classes of therapeutics to face the challenge of diseases. A series of pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine‐based compounds 3a–l and 5a–f were prepared by the direct cyclo‐condensation reaction of 5‐amino‐1H‐pyrazoles 1a, b with 2‐(arylidene)malononitriles and 3‐(dimethylamino)‐1‐aryl‐prop‐2‐en‐1‐ones, respectively. The structures of the new pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidine compounds were confirmed via spectroscopic techniques. The in vitro biological activities of all pyrazolo[1,5‐a]pyrimidines 3a–l and 5a–f were evaluated by assaying total antioxidant capacity, iron‐reducing power, the scavenging activity against 1‐diphenyl‐2‐picryl‐hydrazyl (DPPH) and 2, 2'‐azinobis‐(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radicals, anti‐diabetic, anti‐Alzheimer, and anti‐arthritic biological activities. All compounds displayed good to potent bioactivity, and three compounds 3g, 3h, and 3l displayed the most active derivatives. Among these derivatives, compound 3l exhibited the highest antioxidant (total antioxidant capacity [TAC] = 83.09 mg gallic acid/g; iron‐reducing power [IRP] = 47.93 µg/ml) and free radicals scavenging activities with (DPPH = 18.77 µg/ml; ABTS = 40.44%) compared with ascorbic acid (DPPH = 4.28 µg/ml; ABTS = 38.84%). Furthermore, compound 3l demonstrated the strongest inhibition of α‐amylase with a percent inhibition of 72.91 ± 0.14 compared to acarbose = 67.92 ± 0.09%. Similarly, it displayed acetylcholinesterase inhibition of 62.80 ± 0.06%. However, compound 3i showed a significantly higher inhibition percentage for protein denaturation and proteinase at 20.66 ± 0.00 and 26.42 ± 0.06%, respectively. Additionally, some in silico ADMET properties were predicted and studied. Finally, molecular docking simulation was performed inside the active site of α‐amylase and acetylcholinesterase to study their interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reaction of isoquinoline 1 with hydrazonoyl chlorides 2A–E gave the corresponding triazoloisoquinolines 4A–E. The latter products 4A–E were reacted with 4-(piperidin-1-yl)benzaldehyde 5a and 4-morpholinobenzaldehyde 5b to afford the corresponding chalcones 6a,b. Some of chalcones 6 were reacted with hydrazine hydrate in refluxing ethanol to give the corresponding 8,9-dimethoxy-1-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-yl-1,5,6,10b-tetrahydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-a]isoquinoline derivatives 7A–C. Antimicrobial studies were performed using gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) and (Klebsiella pneumonia), a gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) and (Staphylococcus aureus), filamentous fungus (Asperagillus Nigar) and yeast (Candida albicans). Data revealed that chalcone 6Aa achieved the lowest MIC values (high efficient derivative) against the sensitive bacterial strain E. coli with MIC value 130 µg/ml. The most effective compound 6Aa, which demonstrated the highest binding affinity toward tested protein [thymidine phosphorylase enzyme, (PDB ID:4EAD)], was docked using MOE 2014.09 software. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copper-based oxide glass-ceramic was successfully synthesized through the single-step melt annealing technique. Synthesized glass-ceramics was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) supported with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and mapping. Pyrazolo[1,5- a]pyrimidines 5a-f were synthesized via the reaction of 5-amino-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (1) with enaminones 2a-f in the presence of synthesized oxide glass-ceramic catalyst powder under solvent-free condition. The molecular docking study demonstrated that the COVID-19 main protease (MPro) inhibitor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The metal complexes {Ni (II), Co (II) and Mn (II)} of 3-(2-(aryl)hydrazono)acetylacetone with isatin were synthesized and screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against four pathogenic microorganisms {two Gram-positive and two Gram negative}. The results of antibacterial activities revealed that all the metal complexes 1-9 exhibited moderate activities. Also, Lipinski's rule of five (RO5) of the mixed ligand metal complexes were calculated by SwissADME website. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An efficient and facile approach for the synthesis of 5-aminopyrazoles from ketene S,N-acetal and hydrazine hydrate via catalytic reaction under solvent free condition has been described. V2O5/SiO2 as a heterogeneous catalyst was prepared and characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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