QSAR and Pharmacophore Studies of Thiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid Derivatives as Novel Influenza Neuraminidase Inhibitors Using HQSAR, Topomer CoMFA and CoMSIA

In order to understand the chemical-biological interactions governing their activities toward neuraminidase （NA）, QSAR models of 28 thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives with inhibitory influenza A virus were developed. The obtained HQSAR （hologram quantitative structure activity relationship）, Topomer CoMFA and CoMSIA （comparative molecular similarity indices analysis） models were robust and had good exterior predictive capabilities. Moreover, QSAR modeling results elucidated that hydrogen bonds highly contributed to the inhibitory activity, then electrostatic and hydrophobic factors. Squared multiple correlation coefficients （R2） of HQSAR, Topomer CoMFA and CoMSIA models were 0.994, 0.978 and 0.996, respectively. Squared cross-validated correlation coefficients （Q2） of HQSAR, Topomer CoMFA and CoMSIA models were in turn 0.951, 919 and 0.820. Furthermore, squared multiple correlation coefficients for the test set （R2test） of HQSAR, CoMFA and CoMSIA models were 0.879, 0.912 and 0.953, respectively. Squared cross-validated correlation coefficients for the test set （Q2ext） of HQSAR, Topomer CoMFA and CoMSIA models were 0.867, 0.884 and 0.899, correspondingly.

Synthesis of phenol-class azo derivatives of 4-aminosalicylic acid

To explore the better prodrug of 4-aminosalicylic acid（4-ASA）with higher activity and less side effects against the inflammatory bowel disease.4-ASA,after a succession of synthesis process,was conjugated with various carder molecules to get seven azo derivatives of 4-ASA.All compounds were characterized by FT-IR,^1H NMR,^13C NMR spectras in detail.New derivatives of 4-ASA were definituded.

Synthesis of azo derivatives of 4-aminosalicylic acid

For searching a better 4-aminosalicylic acid derivative with higher activity and less side effects against the inflammatory bowel disease, 4-aminosalicylic acid (4-ASA) was protected by benzyloxycarbonyl and acetyl, respectively. The resultant was hydrogenized to remove protective group of amino group, then the product was reacted with NaNO2 to give diazonium salt, which was conjugated with salicylic acid, hydroxybenzene, N-salicyloyl glycine acid to get azo derivatives of 4-ASA. The azo derivatives were hydrolyzed under the alkaline condition to get the target products. All compounds were characterized by FT-IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR spectra in details. New derivatives of 4-ASA were characterized. The synthetic route was reasonable and feasible.

Transdermal delivery of 4-aminopyridine accelerates motor functional recovery and improves nerve morphology following sciatic nerve crush injury in mice

Oral 4-aminopyridine(4-AP)is clinically used for symptomatic relief in multiple sclerosis and we recently demonstrated that systemic 4-AP had previously unknown clinically-relevant effects after traumatic peripheral nerve injury including the promotion of re-myelination,improvement of nerve conductivity,and acceleration of functional recovery.We hypothesized that,instead of oral or injection administration,transdermal 4-AP(TD-4-AP)could also improve functional recovery after traumatic peripheral nerve injury.Mice with surgical traumatic peripheral nerve injury received TD-4AP or vehicle alone and were examined for skin permeability,pharmacokinetics,functional,electrophysiological,and nerve morphological properties.4-AP showed linear pharmacokinetics and the maximum plasma 4-AP concentrations were proportional to TD-4-AP dose.While a single dose of TD-4-AP administration demonstrated rapid transient improvement in motor function,chronic TD-4-AP treatment significantly improved motor function and nerve conduction and these effects were associated with fewer degenerating axons and thicker myelin sheaths than those from vehicle controls.These findings provide direct evidence for the potential transdermal applicability of 4-AP and demonstrate that 4-AP delivered through the skin can enhance in-vivo functional recovery and nerve conduction while decreasing axonal degeneration.The animal experiments were approved by the University Committee on Animal Research(UCAR)at the University of Rochester(UCAR-2009-019)on March 31,2017.

Synthesis of Calix[4] arene Thia Derivative and Extraction Effect of Substituents on Mercury( Ⅱ) and Lead( Ⅱ)

Calix[4]arene derivatives have been reported to possess high selectivity for metal ions.In order to analyze the extraction effect of substituents on Hg^(2+)and Pb^(2+),calix[4]arene derivatives containing hydroxyl,bromoethoxy and 1,11-dioxa-4,8-dithiahendecene were successfully synthesized,with their extraction effectiveness towards Hg^(2+)and Pb^(2+)were evaluated respectively.The results indicated that the phenolic hydroxyl in calix[4]arene improved the extraction ability on Hg^(2+)by promoting the formation of the negative oxygen ions that could bind with Hg^(2+)by coordination and ionic bonds.The extraction ability of 5,17-dinitro-26,28-(1’,11’-dioxa-4’,8’-dithiahendecene)-calix[4]arene(calix[4]arene thia derivative)was improved slightly due to the better coordination capacity for metal ions after introduction of 1,11-dioxa-4,8-dithiahendecene,which was a chelate-binding centre.Regarding to Pb^(2+),only 1,11-dioxa-4,8-dithiahendecene on molecule contributed to extraction due to the coordination bond.Since the metal ion with higher charge-to-radius ratio could coordinate with one ligand more stably,Pb^(2+)with higher charge-to-radius ratio than Hg^(2+)was coordinated and extracted by the calix[4]arene thia derivative more easily.Furthermore,extraction rates of the calix[4]arene thia derivative on both ions(Hg^(2+)and Pb^(2+))increased with the increase of pH value in acidic aqueous system(pH<7).

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Properties of One Zinc(Ⅱ) Complex Based on 4-Acyl Pyrazolone Derivative

[Zn（L）（CH3OH）3]（H2L = N-（1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-propenylidene-5-pyrazolone）-salicylidene hydrazide） has been synthesized by the reaction of zinc nitrate and ligand H2 L. The complex crystallizes in orthorhombic system, space group Pbca with a = 5.888（15）, b = 14.564（14）, c = 22.20（2） , V = 5137（8） 3, Z = 8 and F（000） = 2184. The ligand serves as a negative bivalent tridentate chelating agent to coordinate with the central zinc（II） atom. DNA-binding was studied by UV-Vis spectral analysis and ethidium bromide（EB） displacement experiments. The results showed that the DNA-binding constant of the complex is 5.1×104 M–1. Antitumor activity of [Zn（L）（CH3OH）3] and the ligand have been investigated by MTT assay, which indicated that the complex has better cytotoxicity to Eca-109 and He La than free ligand.

Inhibition of Na^+,K^+-ATPase in Housefly (Musca domestica L.) by Terpinen-4-ol and Its Ester Derivatives

To reveal the insecticidal mechanism of terpinen-4-ol, the activity of Na＋,K＋-ATPase in insects tested were determined in vivo and in vitro. The results showed that terpinen-4-ol and its ester derivatives had strong contact activity to housefly and the contact toxicities of its derivatives except Z3 were all superior or equivalent to terpinen-4-ol. All the 7 compounds had strong inhibition towards activity of Na＋,K＋-ATPase. With poisoning symptom exacerbating, the inhibition rates were gradually increased. In vitro, the IC50 of terpinen-4-ol, Z1, Z2, Z4, Z5, and Z6 was 155.89, 197.98, 96.02, 121.36, 124.85, and 153.74 μg mL% respectively. There was well correlation between the LDs0 of terpinen-4-ol derivatives to housefly and the IC50 of terpinen-4-ol derivatives to Na＋,K＋-ATPase in housefly. In conclusion, Na＋,K＋-ATPase was likely the target of terpinen-4-ol against insects.

Synthesis of thiourea derivatives as CCR4 antagonists

A series of thiourea derivatives have been synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by MS and 1H NMR. Several compounds showed potent activities as antagonists of CCR4 receptor.

Quantum Chemical Studies on the Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel by Piperidin-4-One Derivatives in 1 M H₃PO₄

The corrosion inhibition properties of 2,6-diphenylpiperidin-4-one (DPP) (1A) and 2,6-diphenyldihydro-2H-thiopyran-4(3H)-one (DPDT) (1B) for mild steel in 1 M phosphoric acid were studied using weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic techniques. The effect of temperature on the corrosion behavior of mild steel has been examined in the temperature range 303 - 328 K. The inhibition efficiency increases with increasing inhibitor concentration but decreases with increasing temperature. Potentiodynamic polarization studies indicated the mixed nature of inhibitors. The adsorption of the inhibitors on mild steel surface obeyed the Langmuir adsorption isotherms. The density functional theory (DFT) at the B3LYP/6- 31G (d) basis set level was performed on 1A and 1B to investigate the correlation between molecular structure and the corresponding inhibition efficiency (%). The quantum chemical parameters such as EHOMO, ELUMO, the energy gap (E), hardness (η), softness (S), dipole moment (μ), electron affinity (A), ionization potential (I), the absolute electronegativity (χ), the fraction of electron transferred (N), electrophilicity index (ω), the back-donation (EBack-donation) and Mulliken population analysis have been calculated.

Human equivalent dose of oral 4-aminopyridine differentiates nerve crush injury from transection injury and improves post-injury function in mice

4-Aminopyridine(4-AP), an FDA-approved drug for the symptomatic treatment of multiple sclerosis, is used to improve neuromuscular function in patients with diverse demyelinating disorders. We recently demonstrated that local, transdermal or injectable forms of 4-AP improve myelination, nerve conduction velocity, muscle atrophy, and motor function after traumatic peripheral nerve injury in mice. While oral 4-AP is most commonly used in the clinic, it is unknown whether human equivalent oral doses of 4-AP have effects on traumatic peripheral nerve injury differentiation, myelination, muscle atrophy, functional recovery, and post-injury inflammatory processes in animals. Mice with sciatic nerve crush or denervation injury received oral or intraperitoneal 4-AP(10 μg) or vehicle alone and were examined for pharmacokinetics, motor function, muscle mass, intrinsic muscle force, nerve morphological and gene expression profiles. 4-AP showed linear pharmacokinetics and the maximum plasma 4-AP concentrations were proportional to 4-AP dose. Acute single dose of oral 4-AP administration induced a rapid transient improvement in motor function that was different in traumatic peripheral nerve injury with or without nerve continuity, chronic daily oral 4-AP treatment significantly enhanced post crush injury motor function recovery and this effect was associated with improved myelination, muscle mass, and ex vivo muscle force. Polymerase chain reaction array analysis with crushed nerve revealed significant alterations in gene involved in axonal inflammation and regeneration. These findings provide convincing evidence that regardless of the route of administration, 4-AP can acutely differentiate traumatic peripheral nerve injury with or without nerve continuity and can enhance in vivo functional recovery with better preservation of myelin sheaths, muscle mass, and muscle force. The animal experiments were approved by the University Committee on Animal Research(UCAR) at the University of Rochester(UCAR-2009-019) on March 31, 2017.

Use of Ultrasound and Microwave Irradiation for Clean and Efficient Synthesis of 3,3’-(Arylmethylene)bis (2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione) Derivatives

Nine 3,3’-(arylmethylene)bis(2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione) derivatives were synthesized through the reaction between 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalen-1,4-dione and different aromatic alde-hydes in water applying ultrasonic irradiation for 5 min at room temperature and microwave irradiation for 15 min at 70°;C. Two of the nine derivatives, compounds 3-e and 3-i, obtained from 3-bromo-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 5-methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde, respectively, are previously unpublished. The structures of all compounds were established on the basis of their spectral data and mass analysis. The attractive features of this synthesis protocol include mild conditions, high atom-economy and excellent yields with the elimination of water as the only by-product.

STUDIES ON THE SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF 1-ARYLOXYACETYL-4-AROYLTHIOSEMICARBAZIDE DERIVATIVES

A series of new 1-aryloxyacetyl-4-aroylthiosemicarbazides were synthesized by means of solid-liguid phase transfer catalysis. The promoting effects of these new compounds on wheat growth were observed.

Synthesis of 4″-benzyloxyimino-4″-deoxyavermectin Bla derivatives

Six new 4＂-benzyloxyimino-4＂-deoxyavermectin B la derivatives were synthesized from avermectin Bla by the selective protection of C-5-hydroxy group, oxidation of C-4＂-hydroxy group, and deprotection followed by reaction with O-substituted hydroxylamine hydrochlorides. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and MS. Insecticidal activities of the derivatives against Phopalosiphum pseudobrassicae, Spodoptera exigua and Pluteua xylosteua were evaluated.

Synthesis and Characterization of Thiacalix[4] arene Derivatives with Polymerisable Groups

Introduction Calixarenes are versatile host molecules for molecular recognition and supramolecular assembly because its functional groups can be readily introduced into the phenolic OH or the para position to realize a wide variety of functions calixarenes-based polymers tion as these polymers can During the past decade, received increasing attenbe used to synthesize the materials that are suitable for the preparation of chemical sensor devices such as ion-selective electrodes or transport membranes.

Synthesis and activities of new 4-hydroxybenzoxazolone derivatives

A series of new 4-substituted benzoxazolone derivatives were synthesized according to a convenient method,their anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities in vivo were evaluated.All of them were new compounds,the structures of all the synthesized compounds were confirmed by ~1H NMR,^(13)C NMR,ESI-MS and HR-MS.Most of the compounds exhibited anti-inflammatory activity.

Magnetic Nano Cobalt Ferrite Catalyzed Synthesis of 4H-Pyrano[3,2-h]quinoline Derivatives under Microwave Irradiation

A microwave irradiated magnetically separable nano cobalt ferrite catalyzed green method for the synthesis of 4-phenyl-4H-pyrano[3,2-h]quinolin-2-amine and 2-amino-4-phenyl-4H-pyrano[3,2-h] quinoline-3-carbonitrile derivatives through cyclization of aromatic aldehyde, acetonitrile/malononitrile and 8-hydoxyquinoline is developed and presented in this paper. The cubic magnetic cobalt ferrite nano particles were synthesized by sol-gel citrate precursor method and characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM and TEM techniques and the structures of the synthesized pyranoquinoline derivatives were assigned by IR, MASS and 1H NMR techniques. The reaction is carried out in a domestic microwave oven with a heat-resistant microwave safe glass container with a lid.

Design, Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of 6-Fluoro-3,3a,4,5-tetrahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]-quinoline-2-carboxamide Derivatives

A series of 6-fluoro-3,3a,4,5-tetrahydro-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinoline-2-carboxamide derivatives was designed based on the bioisosterism and combination principle in drug design. The target compounds were synthesized from substituted aniline through Michael addition, cyclization, Mannich reaction and condensation with 4-substituted semicarbazides, and the structures were confirmed by mass spectrometry（MS） and 1H NMR. The antifungal assay was carried out in vitro by two-fold dilution. The result shows that all the compounds are of antifungal activities against the tested fungi at different levels.

Crystal Structure and Properties of the Calix[4]arene Derivative Containing Ethyl 2-Diazo-3-(ethylamino)-3-oxopropanoate Moieties

The target compound （C58H74N6010） has been structurally determined by single- crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal is in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c, with a = 22.08（3）, b = 12.628（19）, c- 21.73（3）A, β= 106.78（3）°, C58H74N6010, Mr= 1015.23, Dc = 1.16239 g/cm^3, V = 5801（14） A3, Z = 4, F（000） = 2176, μ（MoKa） = 0.080 mm^-1, T = 293（2） K, 5107 independent reflections with 3125 observed ones （1〉 20（I））, R = 0.0768 and wR = 0.2305 with GOF = 1.025 （R = 0.1129 and wR = 0.2674 for all data）. The calixarene moiety maintains the symmetric cone conformation through intramolecular O-H…O and N-H…O hydrogen bonds. The thermal analysis showed that the decomposition mechanism of compound 3 is complex. Fluorescence spectra of 3 exhibited an emission band at 423 nm when excited with 360 nm radiation at room temperature in DMF.

Design and Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrrolo[2, 1-c][1, 4]oxazin-1-oneand its 7-Acyl Derivatives

Starting from 1H-pyrrole, unreported 3, 4-dihydropyrrolo[2, 1-c][l, 4]oxazin-1-one 4, 7-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3, 4-dihydropyrrolo[2, 1-c][1, 4]oxazin-1-one 5 and 7-benzoyl-3, 4-dihydro-pyrrolo [2, 1-c][1, 4]oxazin-1-one 9 were designed and synthesized. They may have antipyretic and analgesic activities.

Functional recovery and muscle atrophy in pre-clinical models of peripheral nerve transection and gap-grafting in mice:effects of 4-aminopyridine

We recently demonstrated a repurposing beneficial effect of 4-aminopyridine(4-AP),a potassium channel blocker,on functional recove ry and muscle atrophy after sciatic nerve crush injury in rodents.However,this effect of 4-AP is unknown in nerve transection,gap,and grafting models.To evaluate and compare the functional recovery,nerve morphology,and muscle atrophy,we used a novel stepwise nerve transection with gluing(STG),as well as 7-mm irreparable nerve gap(G-7/0)and 7-mm isografting in 5-mm gap(G-5/7)models in the absence and presence of 4-AP treatment.Following surgery,sciatic functional index was determined wee kly to evaluate the direct in vivo global motor functional recovery.After 12 weeks,nerves were processed for whole-mount immunofluorescence imaging,and tibialis anterior muscles were harvested for wet weight and quantitative histomorphological analyses for muscle fiber crosssectional area and minimal Feret's diameter.Average post-injury sciatic functional index values in STG and G-5/7 models were significantly greater than those in the G-7/0 model.4-AP did not affect the sciatic functional index recovery in any model.Compared to STG,nerve imaging revealed more misdirected axons and distorted nerve architecture with isografting.While muscle weight,cross-sectional area,and minimal Feret's diameter were significantly smaller in G-7/0 model compared with STG and G-5/7,4-AP treatment significantly increased right TA muscle mass,cross-sectional area,and minimal Feret's diameter in G-7/0 model.These findings demonstrate that functional recovery and muscle atrophy after peripheral nerve injury are directly related to the intervening nerve gap,and 4-AP exerts diffe rential effects on functional recove ry and muscle atrophy.