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Inhibitors of Matriptase‐2 Based on the Trypsin Inhibitor SFTI‐1
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Inhibitory mikrotubul w terapii przeciwnowotworowej = Inhibitors of microtubule in cancer therapy
PublicationW artykule opisano inhibitory mikrotubul, różnorodne związki chemiczne, znajdujące się w zaawansowanych przedklinicznych i wstępnych badaniach klinicznych. Pośród nich na uwagę zasługują półsyntetyczne analogi taksolu, substancje pochodzenia naturalnego, takie jak: epotilony, kombretastatyny, kolchinoidy, dolastatyny oraz syntetyczne związki o niskim ciężarze czasteczkowym: heterokombretastatyny, sulfonamidy, fenostatyny, pochodne...
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Design of serine proteinase inhibitors by combinatorial chemistry using trypsin inhibitor SFTI‐1 as a starting structure
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Inhibitory activity of double‐sequence analogues of trypsin inhibitor SFTI‐1 from sunflower seeds: an example of peptide splicing
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Truncation of Huia versabilis Bowman-Birk inhibitor increases its selectivity, matriptase-1 inhibitory activity and proteolytic stability
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Introduction of Pro and Its Analogues in the Conserved P1 Position of Trypsin Inhibitor SFTI-1 Retains Its Inhibitory Activity
PublicationA number of monocyclic SFTI-1 analogues modified in the conserved inhibitor P1 position by Pro, its L-hydroxyproline (Hyp) derivative as well as mimetics with different ring size were synthesized by the solid-phase method. Replacement of Ser6 by Pro, Hyp, and a four-member ring, L-azetidine-2-carboxylic acid (Aze), retained trypsin or chymotrypsin inhibitory activity. The determined association equilibrium constants of these analogues...
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Selection of peptomeric inhibitors of bovine α-chymotrypsin and cathepsin G based on trypsin inhibitor SFTI-1 using a combinatorial chemistry approach
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Analogues of trypsin inhibitor SFTI-1 modified in the conserved P1′ position by synthetic or non-proteinogenic amino acids retain their inhibitory activity
PublicationA series of linear and monocyclic (with a disulfide bridge only) analogues of trypsin inhibitor SFTI-1 modified in the P-1 and/or P-1' positions were synthesized by the solid-phase method. In the substrate specificity P-1 position, Phe or N-benzylglycine (Nphe) were introduced, whereas the conserved Ser6 in Bownam-Birk (BBI) inhibitors was replaced by Hse (L-homoserine), Nhse [N-(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine], Sar, and Ala. Kinetic studies...
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Introduction of non-natural amino acid residues into the substrate-specific P1 position of trypsin inhibitor SFTI-1 yields potent chymotrypsin and cathepsin G inhibitors
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Neuroprotective Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors
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Proteinase 3 phosphonic inhibitors
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In silico design of telomerase inhibitors.
PublicationTelomerase is a reverse transcriptase enzyme involved in DNA synthesis at the end of linear chromosomes. Unlike in most other cells, telomerase is reactivated most cancerous cells and, therefore, has become a promising new anticancer target. Despite extensive research, direct telomerase inhibitors have yet not been introduced to the clinics because of the complexity of this enzyme. Structures of this protein from simple organisms...
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Flavonoids as inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase
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Clays as Inhibitors of Polyurethane Foams’ Flammability
PublicationPolyurethanes are a very important group of polymers with an extensive range of applications in different branches of industry. In the form of foams, they are mainly used in bedding, furniture, building, construction, and automotive sectors. Due to human safety reasons, these applications require an appropriate level of flame retardance, often required by various law regulations. Nevertheless, without the proper modifications,...
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New potent cathepsin G phosphonate inhibitors
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ACEI and ARB — Each Unique RAAS Inhibitors
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Catalytic topoisomerase II inhibitors in cancer therapy.
PublicationDNA topoizomeraza II jest jednym z głównych celów molekularnych dla leków stosowanych w terapii przeciwnowotworowej. Wszystkie inhibitory tego enzymu są zdolne do zakłócania w jeden z etapów cyklu katalitycznego topoizomerazy II. Związki, które stabilizują kowalencyjny kompleks DNa i topoizomerazy II (znany jako kompleks rozszczepialny) są nazywane truciznami topoizomerazy, inne związki, które hamują aktywność enzymu na innych...
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COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OF ORGANOPHOSPHORUS INHIBITORS OF UREASE
PublicationBased on the structure of the most potential inhibitor diamidophosphate, various novel groups of inhibitors were developed by knowledge-based design approach with covalent carbon-phosphorus or carbon-phosphorus-carbon bond to improve hydrolytic stability to inhibit the microbial ureases. Designed compounds were evaluated with 10 (LigScore1, LigScore2, PLP1, PLP2, JAIN, PMF, PMF04, LUDI_1, LUDI_2 and LUDI_3) different scoring functions...
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Inhibitors of amino acids biosynthesis as antifungal agents
PublicationFungal microorganisms, including the human pathogenic yeast and filamentous fungi, are able to synthesize all proteinogenic amino acids, including nine that are essential for humans. A number of enzymes catalyzing particular steps of human-essential amino acid biosynthesis are fungi specific. Numerous studies have shown that auxotrophic mutants of human pathogenic fungi impaired in biosynthesis of particular amino acids exhibit...
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HDAC Inhibitors: Innovative Strategies for Their Design and Applications
PublicationHistone deacetylases (HDACs) are a large family of epigenetic metalloenzymes that are involved in gene transcription and regulation, cell proliferation, differentiation, migration, and death, as well as angiogenesis. Particularly, disorders of the HDACs expression are linked to the development of many types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, making them interesting molecular targets for the design of new efficient drugs...
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Therapeutic Potential of Multifunctional Derivatives of Cholinesterase Inhibitors
PublicationThe aim of this work is review of tacrine analogues from the last three years, which were not included in the latest review work, donepezil and galantamine hybrids from 2015 and rivastigmine derivatives from 2014. In this account we summarize the efforts toward the development and characterization of non-toxic inhibitors of cholinesterases based on mentioned drugs with various interesting additional properties such as antioxidant,...
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Low-Molecular-Weight Aldehyde Inhibitors of Cathepsin G
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Inhibitors of cathepsin G: a patent review (2005 to present)
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Direct renin inhibitors in hypertension – Approaching the moment of truth
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Cyclic Peptidic Furin Inhibitors Developed by Combinatorial Chemistry
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Synthesis of the inosine 5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitors
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CDK9 inhibitors in multiple myeloma: a review of progress and perspectives
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An Overview of Several Inhibitors for Alzheimer’s Disease: Characterization and Failure
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Phosphate and Thiophosphate Biphenyl Analogs as Steroid Sulfatase Inhibitors
PublicationIn the present work, we report convenient methods for the synthesis and biological evaluation of phosphate and thiophosphate biphenyl derivatives exhibiting steroid sulfatase (STS) activity. The described synthesis is based on straightforward preparation of biphenyl-4-ol and 40-hydroxybiphenyl- 4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester modified with various phosphate or thiophosphate moieties. The inhibitory effects of these compounds were...
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Synthesis of bicoumarin thiophosphate derivatives as steroid sulfatase inhibitors
PublicationBased on the frameworks of 7-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]chromen-4-one, 3-hydroxy- 7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one and 3-hydroxy-8,9,10,11-tetrahydro-7H-cyclohepta[c] chromen-6-one, a series of bicoumarin thiophosphate analogs have been synthesized and biologically evaluated. Additionally, their binding modes have been modeled using docking techniques. The inhibitory properties of the synthesized compounds...
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Synthesis of anthraquinone-tuftsin analogues as potential topoisomerase inhibitors
PublicationZaprezentowano syntezę nowych analogów antrachinonów z pochodnymi tuftsyny i retro-tuftsyny oraz wstępne badania biologiczne (aktywność cytotoksyczną na wybranych liniach nowotworowych oraz zdolność hamowania topoizomerazy I).
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Inhibitors of angiogenesis in cancer therapy – synthesis and biological activity
PublicationAngiogenesis is the process of formation of new capillaries from preexisting blood vessels. Angiogenesis is involved in normal physiological processes, and plays an important role in tumor invasion and development of metastases. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a key role in angiogenesis. VEGF is a mitogen for vascular endothelial cells and stimulates their proliferation. By inhibiting the biological activity of...
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Synthesis of the inosine 5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitors
PublicationIn this review are summrized newly described IMPDH inhibitors. The article concerns both synthetic pathways and biological activities of the most promising compounds.
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Distance between the Basic Group of the Amino Acid Residue's Side Chain in Position P1of Trypsin Inhibitor CMTI-III and Asp189in the Substrate Pocket of Trypsin Has an Essential Influence on the Inhibitory Activity
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Metylotransferazy ssaków – inhibitory i aktywatory
PublicationWśród metylotransferaz ssaków możemy wyróżnić metylotransferazy histonowe oraz metylotransferazy DNA. Metylacja DNA w obrębie wysp CpG oraz metylacja histonów wpływają na poziom ekspresji genów w komórkach ssaczych. Dodatkowo dzięki metylacji zapewniana jest stabilność i integralność genomu ludzkiego. Metylotransferazy DNA, będące głównym tematem tego artykułu, są często przedmiotem badań, gdyż nieprawidłowa metylacja DNA jest...
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Synthesis of novel, peptidic kinase inhibitors with cytostatic/cytotoxic activity
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Inhibitors of glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase as potential antifungal drugs.
PublicationPrzedstawiono stan obecny i perspektywy zastosowania inhibitorów enzymu syntazy GlcN-6-P jako leków skutecznych w leczeniu grzybic układowych. Używając metod modelowania molekularnego zaprojektowano struktury inhibitorów enzymu należących do dwóch grup strukturalnych: analogów glutaminy oraz analogów stanu przejściowego reakcji katalizowanej przez enzym. Opracowano metody syntezy pochodnych zoptymalizowanych inhibitorów, wykazujących...
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Steroid Sulfatase Inhibitors Based on Phosphate and Thiophosphate Flavone Analogs
PublicationA series of phosphate and thiophosphate flavone derivatives were synthesized and biologically evaluated in vitro for inhibition of steroid sulfatase (STS) activity. The described synthesis includes the straightforward preparation of 7-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one 3a, 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-7-hydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one 3b, 7-hydroxy-2-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one 3c, 7-hydroxy-2-(p-tolyl)-4H-chromen-4-one 3d modified...
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Procognitive activity of nitric oxide inhibitors and donors in animal models
PublicationNitric oxide is a small gaseous molecule that plays important roles in the majority of biological functions. Impairments of NO-related pathways contribute to the majority of neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and mental disorders, such as schizophrenia. Cognitive decline is one of the most serious impairments accompanying both AD and schizophrenia. In the present study, the activities of NO donors, slow (spermine...
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Chromatographic analysis of extracts isolated from different poplar species as potential inhibitors of enzymatic hydrolysis Analiza chromatograficzna substancji ekstrakcyjnych pozyskanych z różnych odmian topoli jako potencjalnych inhibitorów hydrolizy enzymatycznej
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Antifungal dipeptides incorporating an inhibitor of homoserine dehydrogenase
PublicationThe antifungal activity of 5‐hydroxy‐4‐oxo‐L‐norvaline (HONV), exhibited under conditions mimicking human serum, may be improved upon incorporation of this amino acid into a dipeptide structure. Several HONV‐containing dipeptides inhibited growth of human pathogenic yeasts of the Candida genus in the RPMI‐1640 medium, with minimal inhibitory concentration values in the 32 to 64 μg mL−1 range. This activity was not affected by multidrug...
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The Combination of Beta-Blockers and ACE Inhibitors Across the Spectrum of Cardiovascular Diseases
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: structure-activity relationship and kinetic studies on selected flavonoids
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Computational Selectivity Assessment of Protease Inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2
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N-Alkyl Derivatives of L-Glutamine As Inhibitors of Glutamine - Utilizing Enzymes
PublicationA general facile method to synthesize the N-gamma-alkyl and N-gamma,N-gamma-dialkyl derivatives of L-glutamine (1a-d) from L-glutamic acid as a starting substrate is presented. The obtained compounds are shown to inhibit three diferent glutamine-utilizing enzymes, namely: glutaminase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, and glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase, with inhibitory constants within the milimolar range.
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Carboxylic acids as efficient corrosion inhibitors of aluminium alloys in alkaline media
PublicationThe efficiency of AA5754 aluminium alloy corrosion inhibition achieved with maleic, malic, succinic, tartaric, citric, tricarballylic acids and serine in alkaline environment (pH 11) was examined. Selected corrosion inhibitors are characterized by different numbers and distribution of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups within their molecules. We have proposed and verified a novel approach for determining the adsorption isotherms based...
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Diaryl Sulfide Derivatives as Potential Iron Corrosion Inhibitors: A Computational Study
PublicationThe present work aimed to assess six diaryl sulfide derivatives as potential corrosion inhibitors. These derivatives were compared with dapsone (4,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfone), a common leprosy antibiotic that has been shown to resist the corrosion of mild steel in acidic media with a corrosion efficiency exceeding 90%. Since all the studied compounds possess a common molecular backbone (diphenyl sulfide), dapsone was taken as the...
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Inhibitory endopeptydazy prolinowej pochodzące z białek żywności
PublicationBioaktywne peptydy pochodzące z białek żywności mają nie tylko znaczenie żywieniowe, ale szczególnie profilaktyczne i terapeutyczne w przypadku wielu chorób. Są to małocząsteczkowe fragmenty białek, które po uwolnieniu podczas hydrolizy mogą wykazywać m.in. właściwości przeciwcukrzycowe, przeciwnadciśnieniowe, przeciwdrobnoustrojowe, przeciwutleniające, immunomodulujące...
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Novel Inhibitor-Based Therapies for Thyroid Cancer—An Update
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Overcome the tumor immunotherapy resistance by combination of the HDAC6 inhibitors with antitumor Immunomodulatory agents.
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