Gabriele Murineddu
Università di Sassari, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty Member
Research Interests: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, and 15 moreClinical Biochemistry, Medicine, Humans, Sulfonamide, Receptor, Bioorganic and medicinal Chemistry, Structure activity Relationship, Ligands, Cannabinoid, Molecular Structure, Rimonabant, Cannabinoid Receptor, Docking Studies, Inverse AGONIST, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
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Research Interests: Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Aldose Reductase Inhibitors (ARIs), Enzyme Inhibitors, Medicine, and 12 moreDiabetic complications, Animals, Stereochemistry, Enzyme, Cattle, Medicinal, Carboxylic Acids, Acetic Acid, Structure activity Relationship, Halogen, aldose reductase, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
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ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full... more
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A series of novel 1,3,4-oxadiazoles was synthesized and evaluated for their cytotoxic activity in in vitro tumor models. Four of the new compounds (2d, 2j, 2k, and 2n) showed growth inhibition in the XTT dye assay. The most active agent,... more
A series of novel 1,3,4-oxadiazoles was synthesized and evaluated for their cytotoxic activity in in vitro tumor models. Four of the new compounds (2d, 2j, 2k, and 2n) showed growth inhibition in the XTT dye assay. The most active agent, 2j, showed high potency against human cancer cells with IC50s ranging from 0.05 to 1.7 μM. Preliminary SAR correlations suggested that the nature of chains on the oxadiazole is important for antitumor potency in vitro. Compound 2j determined a G2/M arrest of the cell cycle and also activated a strong apoptotic response. The β-tubulin immunofluorescence analysis indicated that compound 2j effectively inhibited the microtubule organization in all cancer cell lines, causing the formation of abnormal spindle, which did not affect the normal human fibroblast cells NB1, Mrc-5 and IBR3. For all these reasons, compound 2j could be a good candidate in chemopreventive or chemotherapeutic strategies.
Research Interests: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Cell Cycle, Cytotoxicity, and 12 moreMedicine, Cell Culture, Cell line, In Vitro, Humans, Tubulin, Cell Proliferation, Structure activity Relationship, Antineoplastic Agents, Potency, Molecular Structure, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
Research Interests: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and 15 moreHeterocyclic chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Fluorine Chemistry, Medicine, Dogs, Mice, Animals, Male, Ibuprofen, Edema, Carrageenan, Anti Inflammatory Activity, Analgesic, Acetylsalicylic Acid, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
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Research Interests: Genetics, Biology, Cell Cycle, Transcriptome, KEGG, and 4 moreMolecular sciences, Cancer Cell, Tubulin, and HeLa
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1,3,4‐Oxadiazole derivatives are widely used in research on antineoplastic drugs. Recently, we discovered a novel unsymmetrical 1,3,4‐oxadiazole compound with antiproliferative properties called 2j. To further investigate its possible... more
1,3,4‐Oxadiazole derivatives are widely used in research on antineoplastic drugs. Recently, we discovered a novel unsymmetrical 1,3,4‐oxadiazole compound with antiproliferative properties called 2j. To further investigate its possible targets and molecular mechanisms, RNA‐seq was performed and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were obtained after treatment. Data were analyzed using functional (Gene Ontology term) and pathway (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) enrichment of the DEGs. The hub genes were determined by the analysis of protein‐protein interaction networks. The connectivity map (CMap) information provided insight into the model action of antitumor small molecule drugs. Hub genes have been identified through function gene networks using STRING analysis. The small molecular targets obtained by CMap comparison showed that 2j is a tubulin inhibitor and it acts mainly affecting tumor cells through the cell cycle, FoxO signaling pathway, apoptotic, and p53 signaling pathways. The possible targets of 2j could be TUBA1A and TUBA4A. Molecular docking results indicated that 2j interacts at the colchicine‐binding site on tubulin.
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ABSTRACT The chemistry underlying how diazabicycloheptanes are assembled is described, subdivided according to chemical structure of two types, the 3,6 diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane and the 2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane ring system.... more
ABSTRACT The chemistry underlying how diazabicycloheptanes are assembled is described, subdivided according to chemical structure of two types, the 3,6 diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane and the 2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane ring system. Detailed information on myriad of activities of compounds derived from the two scaffolds are reported.
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Here we report the investigation of diazabicycloalkane cores as potential new scaffolds for the development of novel analogues of the previously reported diazatricyclodecane selective delta (δ) opioid agonists, as conformationally... more
Here we report the investigation of diazabicycloalkane cores as potential new scaffolds for the development of novel analogues of the previously reported diazatricyclodecane selective delta (δ) opioid agonists, as conformationally constrained homologues of the reference δ agonist (+)-4-[(αR)-α((2S,5R)-4-allyl-2,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-3-methoxybenzyl]-N,N-diethylbenzamide (SNC80). In particular, we have simplified the diazatricyclodecane motif of δ opioid agonist prototype 1a with bridged bicyclic cores. 3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 3,9-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, 3,9-diazabicyclo[4.2.1]nonane, and 3,10-diazabicyclo[4.3.1]decane were adopted as core motifs of the novel derivatives. The compounds were synthesized and biologically assayed as racemic (3-5) or diastereoisomeric (6,7) mixtures. All the novel compounds 3-7 showed δ agonism behaviour and remarkable affinity to δ receptors. Amongst the novel derivatives, 3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane based compound 4 evidenced improved δ affinity and selectivity relative to SNC80.
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Research Interests: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicine, Synthesis, Cell line, and 13 moreHumans, Animals, Agonism, Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors, Rats, Receptor, Cholinergic Systems, Pyridine, Structure activity Relationship, Ligands, Molecular Structure, aniline Compounds, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
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Cannabinoids comprise different classes of compounds, which aroused interest in recent years because of their several pharmacological properties. Such properties include analgesic activity, bodyweight reduction, the antiemetic effect, the... more
Cannabinoids comprise different classes of compounds, which aroused interest in recent years because of their several pharmacological properties. Such properties include analgesic activity, bodyweight reduction, the antiemetic effect, the reduction of intraocular pressure and many others, which appear correlated to the affinity of cannabinoids towards CB1 and/or CB2 receptors. Within the search aiming to identify novel chemical scaffolds for cannabinoid receptor interaction, the CB1 antagonist/inverse agonist pyrazole-based derivative rimonabant has been modified, giving rise to several tricyclic pyrazole-based compounds, most of which endowed of high affinity and selectivity for CB1 or CB2 receptors. The aim of this review is to present the synthesis and summarize the SAR study of such tricyclic pyrazole-based compounds, evidencing, for some derivatives, their potential in the treatment of neuropathic pain, obesity or in the management of glaucoma.
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Cannabinoids, endogenous and exogenously administered, are known to positively regulate food intake and energy balance. Since CB1 receptor antagonists reduce food intake and antagonize overweight, we developed a new CB1 receptor... more
Cannabinoids, endogenous and exogenously administered, are known to positively regulate food intake and energy balance. Since CB1 receptor antagonists reduce food intake and antagonize overweight, we developed a new CB1 receptor antagonist in an attempt to identify a compound with potential application in overeating disorders. The newly developed SM-11 compound dose-dependently decreases food intake in rats by 15-20%. Moreover, SM-11 reduces self-administration of palatable food in both food restricted and ad libitum fed rats, suggesting an action on the hedonic component of food intake. Thus, we next tested the effect of SM-11 on the stimulating properties of the CB1 receptor agonist WIN55,212-2 (WIN) on the electrophysiological activity of Nucleus Accumbens-projecting dopaminergic neurons of the ventral tegmental area (VTA). SM-11 fully and readily antagonized the WIN-induced increments in single spiking and burst firing of antidromically-identified dopamine neurons. When administered to naïve (no WIN-pretreated) rats, SM-11 did not alter basal neuronal activity, thereby suggesting a pure antagonistic profile. SM-11 thus appears as a promising candidate in the search of potential anti-obesity medications.
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New analogues (3a-l) of the previously described α4β2 selective ligand 3-(6-halopyridin-3-yl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes (2a,b) have been synthesized and their binding activity for neuronal acetylcholine receptor subtypes α4β2 and α7... more
New analogues (3a-l) of the previously described α4β2 selective ligand 3-(6-halopyridin-3-yl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes (2a,b) have been synthesized and their binding activity for neuronal acetylcholine receptor subtypes α4β2 and α7 were assayed. Six of these compounds (3a,b,c,j,k and l) showed high affinity and selectivity for α4β2 receptors. The phenylpyridyl-diazabicycloheptane 3c displayed Ki value of 11.17 pM for α4β2, in line with that of the halogenated homologues 3a,b, although it was characterized by an improved selectivity (Ki = 17 μM for α7 receptors). The influence of substitutions on the phenylpyridyl moiety on binding at both α4β2 and α7 receptors has been examined through the Topliss decision tree analysis. Substitution with electron-donating groups (as CH3 and OCH3) resulted in a good affinity for α4β2 receptors and substantially no affinity for α7. Amongst all the tested phenyl-substituted compounds, the p-NO2-phenyl substituted analogue 3j exhibited the highest α4β2 affinity, with Ki value comparable to that of 3c. Intrinsic α4β2 receptor mediated activity in [(3)H]-DA release assay was showed by compound 3a as well as by the reference analogue 2a, whereas phenyl substituted derivative 3c exhibited α4β2 antagonist activity.
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in industrialized nations. Cancer chemotherapy commonly involved the use of cytotoxic agents that destroy rapidly dividing cells. Within the past decade, advances in our understanding of the... more
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in industrialized nations. Cancer chemotherapy commonly involved the use of cytotoxic agents that destroy rapidly dividing cells. Within the past decade, advances in our understanding of the cell cycle have presented new targets that may allow the development of more selective chemotherapeutic agents able to target only cancer cells. Despite this progress, cytotoxic agents will remain a mainstay in cancer chemotherapy for the near future [1]. In this context we have recently synthesized a series of compounds of general structure (1) [2]. Among them the compound 1a (X= CH=CH, R = H, R1= 5-phenyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazole) was evaluated in vitro by the National Cancer Institute (NCI Bethesda) against 60 tumor cell lines derived from nine cancer cell types. Biological results showed a very interesting antitumor activity in particular against leukemia, colon and breast cancer.
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Opioid analgesics are clinically used to relieve severe pain in acute postoperative and cancer pain, and also in the long term in chronic pain. The analgesic action is mediated by μ-, δ-, and κ-receptors, but currently, with few... more
Opioid analgesics are clinically used to relieve severe pain in acute postoperative and cancer pain, and also in the long term in chronic pain. The analgesic action is mediated by μ-, δ-, and κ-receptors, but currently, with few exceptions for k-agonists, μ-agonists are the only ones used in therapy. Previously synthesized compounds with diazotricyclodecane cores (DTDs) have shown their effectiveness in binding opioid receptors. Fourteen novel diazatricyclodecanes belonging to the 9-propionyl-10-substituted-9,10-diazatricyclo[4.2.1.12,5]decane (compounds 20–23, 53, 57 and 59) and 2-propionyl-7-substituted-2,7-diazatricyclo[4.4.0.03,8]decane (compounds 24–27, 54, 58 and 60) series, respectively, have been synthesized and their ability to bind to the opioid μ-, δ- and κ-receptors was evaluated. Five of these derivatives, compounds 20, 21, 24, 26 and 53, showed μ-affinity in the nanomolar range with a negligible affinity towards δ- and κ-receptors and high μ-receptor selectivity. The s...
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ABSTRACT Considering the interesting pharmacological profile of the delta (δ) selective opioid agonist compound SNC-80, conformationally constrained analogs containing two diazatricyclodecane ring systems in place of dimethylpiperazine... more
ABSTRACT Considering the interesting pharmacological profile of the delta (δ) selective opioid agonist compound SNC-80, conformationally constrained analogs containing two diazatricyclodecane ring systems in place of dimethylpiperazine core motif were synthesized. The compounds showed subnanomolar or low nanomolar δ opioid receptor binding affinity. Depending upon the substituents on the diazatricyclodecane ring, these compounds displayed varying selectivity for δ opioid receptor over μ and κ receptors. Amongst the novel compounds, 1Aa showed the more interesting biological profile, with higher δ affinity and selectivity compared to SNC-80. The δ receptor agonist profile and antinociceptive activity of 1Aa were confirmed using ex-vivo (isolated mouse vas deferens) and in vivo (tail flick) assays.
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Background: Coxsackievirus infections are associated with cases of aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, and some chronic disease. Methods: A series of benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1(2)-yl derivatives (here named benzotriazol-1(2)-yl)... more
Background: Coxsackievirus infections are associated with cases of aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, and some chronic disease. Methods: A series of benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1(2)-yl derivatives (here named benzotriazol-1(2)-yl) (4a-i, 5a-h, 6a-e, g, i, j and 7a-f, h-j) were designed, synthesized and in vitro evaluated for cytotoxicity and antiviral activity against two important human enteroviruses (HEVs) members of the Picornaviridae family [Coxsackievirus B 5 (CVB-5) and Poliovirus 1 (Sb-1)]. Results: Compounds 4c (CC50 >100 μM; EC50 = 9 μM), 5g (CC50 >100 μM; EC50 = 8 μM), and 6a (CC50 >100 μM; EC50 = 10 μM) were found active against CVB-5. With the aim of evaluating the selectivity of action of this class of compounds, a wide spectrum of RNA (positive- and negativesense), double-stranded (dsRNA) or DNA viruses were also assayed. For none of them, significant antiviral activity was determined. Conclusion: These results point towards a selective activity against...
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In this work, the synthesis of the cannabinoid receptor 1 neutral antagonists 8-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-piperidin-1-yl-4,5-dihydrobenzo-1H-6-oxa-cyclohepta[1,2-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamide 1a and its deaza N-cyclohexyl analogue 1b has... more
In this work, the synthesis of the cannabinoid receptor 1 neutral antagonists 8-chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-piperidin-1-yl-4,5-dihydrobenzo-1H-6-oxa-cyclohepta[1,2-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamide 1a and its deaza N-cyclohexyl analogue 1b has led to a deepening of the structure-activity studies of this class of compounds. A series of novel 4,5-dihydrobenzo-oxa-cycloheptapyrazoles analogues of 1a,b, derivatives 1c–j, was synthesized, and their affinity towards cannabinoid receptors was determined. Representative terms were evaluated using in vitro tests and isolated organ assays. Among the derivatives, 1d and 1e resulted in the most potent CB1 receptor ligands (KiCB1 = 35 nM and 21.70 nM, respectively). Interestingly, both in vitro tests and isolated organ assays evidenced CB1 antagonist activity for the majority of the new compounds, excluding compound 1e, which showed a CB1 partial agonist behaviour. CB1 antagonist activity of 1b was further confirmed by a mouse gastrointestinal transi...
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1,3,4‐Oxadiazole derivatives are widely used in research on antineoplastic drugs. Recently, we discovered a novel unsymmetrical 1,3,4‐oxadiazole compound with antiproliferative properties called 2j. To further investigate its possible... more
1,3,4‐Oxadiazole derivatives are widely used in research on antineoplastic drugs. Recently, we discovered a novel unsymmetrical 1,3,4‐oxadiazole compound with antiproliferative properties called 2j. To further investigate its possible targets and molecular mechanisms, RNA‐seq was performed and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were obtained after treatment. Data were analyzed using functional (Gene Ontology term) and pathway (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) enrichment of the DEGs. The hub genes were determined by the analysis of protein‐protein interaction networks. The connectivity map (CMap) information provided insight into the model action of antitumor small molecule drugs. Hub genes have been identified through function gene networks using STRING analysis. The small molecular targets obtained by CMap comparison showed that 2j is a tubulin inhibitor and it acts mainly affecting tumor cells through the cell cycle, FoxO signaling pathway, apoptotic, and p53 signal...
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A series of sulfenamide and sulfonamide derivatives was synthesized and evaluated for the affinity at CB and CB receptors. The N-bornyl-S-(5,6-di-p-tolylpyridazin-3-yl)-sulfenamide, compound 11, displayed good affinity and high... more
A series of sulfenamide and sulfonamide derivatives was synthesized and evaluated for the affinity at CB and CB receptors. The N-bornyl-S-(5,6-di-p-tolylpyridazin-3-yl)-sulfenamide, compound 11, displayed good affinity and high selectivity for CB receptors (K values of 44.6 nM for CB receptors and >40 μM for CB receptors, respectively). The N-isopinocampheyl-sulfenamide 12 and its sulfonamide analogue 22 showed similar selectivity for CB receptors with K values of 75.5 and 73.2 nM, respectively. These novel compounds behave as antagonists/inverse agonists at CB receptor in the [S]-GTPγS binding assays, and none showed adequate predictive blood-brain barrier permeation, exhibiting low estimated LD. However, testing compound 12 in a supraspinal analgesic test (hot-plate) revealed that it was as effective as the classic CB receptor antagonist rimonabant, in reversing the analgesic effect of a cannabinoid agonist.
Research Interests: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, and 11 moreClinical Biochemistry, Medicine, Pergamon, Humans, Bioorganic and medicinal Chemistry, Structure activity Relationship, Ligands, Molecular Structure, Docking Studies, Sulfonamides, and Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
The cholinergic pathways in the central nervous system (CNS) of animals and humans are important for cognitive and behavioural functions. Until a few years ago, it was thought that the key molecules transducing the cholinergic message... more
The cholinergic pathways in the central nervous system (CNS) of animals and humans are important for cognitive and behavioural functions. Until a few years ago, it was thought that the key molecules transducing the cholinergic message were the metabotropic muscarinic receptors, but it is now known that ionotropic neuronal nicotinic receptors (nAChRs) are also involved. Based on recent studies, we prepared a small library of novel 3-substituted-3,6-diazabicyclo [3.1.1]heptanes, whose binding activity and functionality have been assayed. Among the synthesized compounds, the 3-(anilino)pyridine series resulted in the most interesting compounds with αβK values ranging from 0.0225 nM (12g) to 2.06 nM (12o).
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Novel 1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3,4-a]pyrrolizine-, 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-g]indolizine- and 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazolo[3,4-c]pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepine-3-carboxamide-based compounds were designed and synthesized for cannabinoid CB1 and CB2... more
Novel 1,4-dihydropyrazolo[3,4-a]pyrrolizine-, 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-g]indolizine- and 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazolo[3,4-c]pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepine-3-carboxamide-based compounds were designed and synthesized for cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptor interactions. Any of the new synthesized compounds showed high affinity for CB2 receptor with Ki values superior to 314 nm, whereas some of them showed moderate affinity for CB1 receptor with Ki values inferior to 400 nm. 7-Chloro-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-(homopiperidin-1-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-g]indolizine-3-carboxamide (2j) exhibited good affinity for CB1 receptor (Ki CB1 = 81 nm) and the highest CB2 /CB1 selectively ratio (>12). Docking studies carried out on such compounds were performed using the hCB1 X-ray in complex with the close pyrazole analogue AM6538 and disclosed specific pattern of interactions related to the tricyclic pyrrolopyrazole scaffolds as CB1 ligands.
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Pyrazolo[5,1-f][1,6]naphthyridine-carboxamide derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for the affinity at CB1 and CB2 receptors. Based on the AgOTf and proline-cocatalyzed multicomponent methodology, the ethyl... more
Pyrazolo[5,1-f][1,6]naphthyridine-carboxamide derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for the affinity at CB1 and CB2 receptors. Based on the AgOTf and proline-cocatalyzed multicomponent methodology, the ethyl 5-(p-tolyl)pyrazolo[5,1-f][1,6]naphthyridine-2-carboxylate (12) and ethyl 5-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)pyrazolo[5,1-f][1,6]naphthyridine-2-carboxylate (13) intermediates were synthesized from the appropriate o-alkynylaldehydes, p-toluenesulfonyl hydrazide and ethyl pyruvate. Most of the novel compounds feature a p-tolyl (8a-i) or a 2,4-dichlorophenyl (8j) motif at the C5-position of the tricyclic pyrazolo[5,1-f][1,6]naphthyridine scaffold. Structural variation on the carboxamide moiety at the C2-position includes basic monocyclic, terpenoid and adamantine-based amines. Among these derivatives, compound 8h (N-adamant-1-yl-5-(p-tolyl)pyrazolo[5,1-f][1,6]naphthyridine-2-carboxamide) exhibited the highest CB2 receptor affinity (Ki=33nM) and a high degree of selectivity (KiCB1/KiCB2=17...