14-alpha Demethylase Research Articles

Synthesis, Antifungal Ergosterol Inhibition, Antibiofilm Activities, and Molecular Docking on β-Tubulin and Sterol 14-Alpha Demethylase along with DFT-Based Quantum Mechanical Calculation of Pyrazole Containing Fused Pyridine-Pyrimidine Derivatives.

Multidrug-resistant fungal infections have become much more common in recent years, especially in immune-compromised patients. Therefore, researchers and pharmaceutical professionals have focused on the development of novel antifungal agents that can tackle the problem of resistance. In continuation to this, a novel series of pyrazole-bearing pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione derivatives (4a-4o) have been developed. These compounds have been screened against Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus clavatus. The synthesized compounds were characterized by well-known spectroscopic techniques, i.e., IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometry. In vitro antifungal results revealed that compound 4n showed activity against C. albicans having MIC value of 200 μg/mL. To know the plausible mode of action, the active derivatives were screened for anti-biofilm and ergosterol biosynthesis inhibition activities. The compounds 4h, 4j, 4k, and 4n showed greater ergosterol biosynthesis inhibition than the control DMSO. To comprehend how molecules interact with the receptor, studies of molecular docking of 4k and 4n have been performed on the homology-modeled protein of β-tubulin. The molecular docking revealed that the active compounds 4h, 4j, 4k, 4l, and 4n interacting with the active site amino acid of sterol 14-alpha demethylase (PDB ID: 5v5z) indicate one of the possible modes of action of ergosterol inhibition activity. The synthesized compounds 4c, 4e, 4h, 4i, 4j, 4k, 4l, and 4n inhibited biofilm formation and possessed the potential for anti-biofilm activity. DFT-based quantum mechanical calculations were carried out to optimize, predict, and compare the vibration modes of the molecule 4a.

New piperazine-hydrazone derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents: Synthesis, characterization, biological evaluation, and in silico investigations

In this work, the synthesis and biological activity of a new series of piperazine-hydrazone derivatives have been reported. The titled compounds were prepared in good yields from 1-methylpiperazine and 2-chloro-5-nitropyridine as starting materials via a five-step process. The newly synthesized compounds were fully characterized using spectral analyses such as IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and MS spectra. Furthermore, DFT (density functional theory) calculations were performed to better understand the molecular geometry and electronic properties of the synthesized compounds. The primary antimicrobial activity of all synthesized compounds was evaluated against four pathogenic microorganisms. As a result, compound 6 was identified as the best candidate for selectively inhibiting Candida krusei. Compound 7e was also found to be a good inhibitor of Bacillus subtilis and Candida krusei. Docking studies revealed that compounds 6 and 7e exhibit good affinity for the active site of sterol 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51) of Candida krusei, which may explain their promising antimicrobial activity.

Synthesis, single crystal, TD-DFT, molecular dynamics simulation and DNA binding studies of carbothioamide analog

In this work, analog 3b (5-(4-(dimethylamino) phenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothioamide) of pyrazoline derivative was produced based on the active site (CYP51) analysis. To elucidate its molecular structure, various techniques including FT-IR, UV–visible, NMR, mass spectrometry and X-ray crystallography were utilised. The bond lengths and bond angles occur in monoclinic with P21/n space group for 3b, and z = 8 corresponds to compound 3b, and the lattice parameters show, a = 14.5480(14) Å, b = 17.0119(17) Å, c = 14.6257(14) Å, α = 90˚, β = 98.646(3)˚, γ = 90˚ per unit cell. Analog 3b also showed significant antifungal activity against candida strains, C. albicans, C. glabrata, and C. tropicalis and molecular docking performed at the active site of 14-alpha demethylase, and an estimated ADME assay was calculated. In addition, simulation of the CYP51 protein-ligand complexes at a time scale of 100 ns showed that the mean RMSD is 0.31 nm. According to the simulation and MMGBSA data, protein-ligand complexes are stable and exhibit stable interactions up to 100 ns of simulation time. The DNA binding was revealed by using UV–vis, fluorescence and cyclic voltammetry measurements. TD-DFT calculation was used to study several computational structural characteristics of molecule. We also used Hirshfeld surface analysis (HSA), FTIR, UV–Vis. and NMR spectra to compare the structural features of theoretical and experimental findings of the molecule 3b. The comprehensive in-silico and experimental study confirm the synthesised pyrazoline analog's antifungal, antioxidant, and DNA binding properties.

Phytochemical profiling of Piper crocatum and its antifungal mechanism action as Lanosterol 14alpha demethylase CYP51 inhibitor: a review.

Mycoses or fungal infections are a general health problem that often occurs in healthy and immunocompromised people in the community. The development of resistant strains in Fungi and the incidence of azole antibiotic resistance in the Asia Pacific which reached 83% become a critical problem nowadays. To control fungal infections, substances and extracts isolated from natural resources, especially in the form of plants as the main sources of drug molecules today, are needed. Especially from Piperaceae, which have long been used in India, China, and Korea to treat human ailments in traditional medicine. The purpose of this review is to describe the antifungal mechanism action from Piper crocatum and its phytochemical profiling against lanosterol 14a demethylase CYP51. The methods used to search databases from Google Scholar to find the appropriate databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Flow Diagram as a clinical information retrieval method. From 1.150.000 results searched by database, there is 73 final results article to review. The review shows that P. crocatum contains flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, saponins, polyphenols, eugenol, alkaloids, quinones, chavibetol acetate, glycosides, triterpenoids or steroids, hydroxychavikol, phenolics, glucosides, isoprenoids, and non-protein amino acids. Its antifungal mechanisms in fungal cells occur due to ergosterol, especially lanosterol 14a demethylase (CYP51) inhibition, which is one of the main target sites for antifungal activity because it functions to maintain the integrity and function of cell membranes in Candida. P. crocatum has an antifungal activity through its phytochemical profiling against fungal by inhibiting the lanosterol 14a demethylase, make damaging cell membranes, fungal growth inhibition, and fungal cell lysis.

Design, synthesis, antimicrobial activity, DFT, and molecular docking studies of pyridine-pyrazole-based dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazoles against various bacterial and fungal targets.

Antimicrobial resistance which is increasing at an alarming rate is a severe public health issue worldwide. Hence, the development of novel antibiotics is an urgent need as microbes have developed resistance against available antibiotics. In search of novel antimicrobial agents, a convenient route for the preparation of substituted 3-(1-phenyl-3-(p-tolyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(2-phenyl-5-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-3(2H)-yl)prop-2-en-1-ones (6a-6o) has been adopted by using pyridine-3-carbohydrazide and various aromatic aldehydes. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by using various spectral techniques, for example, IR, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, and mass spectroscopy. Synthesized hybrids were studied for in vitro antimicrobial potency against various bacterial and fungal strains. Antibacterial results revealed that compounds 6e, 6h, 6i, 6l, and 6m were found to be most active against bacterial strains as they showed minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) value of 62.5 μg/mL while compounds 6d, 6e, and 6h showed MIC value of 200 μg/mL against Candidaalbicans. The quantum parameters that relate to the bioavailability of the compounds were computed, followed by docking with different bacterial and fungal targets like sortase A, dihydrofolate reductase, thymidylate kinase, gyrase B, sterol 14-alpha demethylase. The experimental and computational results are in good agreement.

Insight into the phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activities of Amomum subulatum and Amomum xanthioides: an in vitro and in silico study.

Medicinal plants have been considered as potential source of therapeutics or as starting materials in drugs formulation. The current study aims to shed light on the therapeutic potential of the Amomum subulatom and Amomum xanthioides Fruits by analyzing the phytochemical composition of their seeds and fruits using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques to determine the presence of bioactive components such as flavonoids, phenols, vitamins, steroids, and essential oils. The protein content is usually higher than the total lipids in both species except the fruit of A. subulatum which contain more lipids than proteins. The total protein contents for A. subulatum were 235.03 ± 21.49 and 227.49 ± 25.82 mg/g dry weight while for A. xanthioides were 201.9 ± 37.79 and 294.99 ± 37.93 mg/g dry weight for seeds and fruit, respectively. The Carvacrol levels in A. subulatum is 20 times higher than that in A. xanthioides. Lower levels of α-Thujene, Phyllanderenes, Ascaridole, and Pinocarvone were also observed in both species. According to DPPH (2,2-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl) assay, seed the extract of A. subulatum exhibited the highest antioxidant activity (78.26±9.27 %) followed by the seed extract of A. xanthioides (68.21±2.56 %). Similarly, FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) assay showed that the highest antioxidant activity was exhibited by the seed extract of the two species; 20.14±1.11 and 21.18±1.04 µmol trolox g-1 DW for A. subulatum and A. xanthioides, respectively. In terms of anti-lipid peroxidation, relatively higher values were obtained for the fruit extract of A. subulatum (6.08±0.35) and the seed extract of A. xanthioides (6.11±0.55). Ethanolic seed extracts of A. subulatum had the highest efficiency against four Gram-negative bacterial species which causes serious human diseases, namely Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Enterobacter aerogenes, and Salmonella typhimurium. In addition, P. aeruginosa was also inhibited by the fruit extract of both A. subulatum and A. xanthioides. For the seed extract of A. xanthioides, large inhibition zones were formed against P. vulgaris and the fungus Candida albicans. Finally, we have in silico explored the mode of action of these plants by performing detailed molecular modeling studies and showed that the antimicrobial activities of these plants could be attributed to the high binding affinity of their bioactive compounds to bind to the active sites of the sterol 14-alpha demethylase and the transcriptional regulator MvfR. These findings demonstrate the two species extracts possess high biological activities and therapeutical values, which increases their potential value in a number of therapeutic applications.

Phytochemical profiling of Piper crocatum and its antifungal mechanism action as Lanosterol 14alpha demethylase CYP51 inhibitor: a review.

Mycoses or fungal infections are general health problem that often occurs in healthy and immunocompromised people in the community. The development of resistant strains in Fungi and the incidence of azole antibiotic resistance in the Asia Pacific which reached 83% become a critical problem nowadays. To control fungal infections, substances and extracts isolated from natural resources, especially in the form of plants as the main sources of drug molecules today, are needed. Especially from Piperaceae, which have long been used in India, China, and Korea to treat human ailments in traditional medicine. The purpose of this review is to describe the antifungal mechanism action from Piper crocatum and its phytochemical profiling against lanosterol 14a demethylase CYP51. The methods used to search databases from Google Scholar to find the appropriate databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Flow Diagram as a clinical information retrieval method. From 1.150.000 results searched by database, there is 73 final results article to review. The review shows that P. crocatum contains flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, saponins, polyphenols, eugenol, alkaloids, quinones, chavibetol acetate, glycosides, triterpenoids or steroids, hydroxychavikol, phenolics, glucosides, isoprenoids, and non-protein amino acids. Its antifungal mechanisms in fungal cells occur due to ergosterol especially lanosterol 14a demethylase (CYP51) inhibition, which is one of the main target sites for antifungal activity because it functions to maintain the integrity and function of cell membranes in Candida. P. crocatum has an antifungal activity through its phytochemical profiling against fungal by inhibiting the lanosterol 14a demethylase, make damaging cell membranes, fungal growth inhibition, and fungal cell lysis.

Kajian in Silico Daun Sungkai (Peronema canescens) dalam Menghambat Enzim lanosterol 14-α demethylase Jamur Candida albicans

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a fungus that causes candidiasis. C. albicans has the enzyme Lanosterol 14- α demethylase. Lanosterol 14-α-demethylase has bioactivity in converting lanosterol to ergosterol, a special sterol found in fungal membranes, which mediates membrane permeability and fluidity. One way to treat candidiasis is to use traditional medicinal plants. Sungkai (Peronema canescens) can be used as an anti-fungal medicine. Drug development efforts can be done using the In silico method. Objectives of this study was to determine the interaction between terpenoid, flavonoid, and phenol compounds in Sungkai leaves against Lanosterol 14-α demethylase in Candida albicans. The research design used was a pre-experimental one-shot case study. Toxtree software was used to test the toxicity of compounds. Test for compound potency using the Pass Online webserver. Docking molecular using PyRx software. Visualization of docking results using Discovery Studio 2019 Software. Physicochemical test of compounds using Lipinski Test. The results showed that the compounds that had a low risk of toxicity were butanoic, catechol, guaiacol, hydroquinone, isopropanol, methanoic acid, palmitic acid, and phytol. Compounds that have anti-fungal activity based on Pharma-expert analysis are butanoic acid, genkwanin, guaiacol, hydroquinone, isopropanol, palmitic acid, and phytol. Compounds that have hydrogen bonds and binding affinity value 10 and RMSD value 2 are butanoic acid, catechol, genkwanin, guaiacol, hydroquinone, isopropanol, methanoic acid, palmitic acid, and quinic acid compounds. These compounds are thought to inhibit the Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase enzyme in C. albicans. Compounds that comply with Lipinski's rules are anthocyanin and genkwanin compounds. The groups of compounds found in Sungkai leaves that have antifungal activity are the terpenoids, flavonoids, and phenols.

In silico and in vitro investigation of the antifungal activity of trimetallic Cu–Zn-magnetic nanoparticles against Fusarium oxysporum with stimulation of the tomato plant's drought stress tolerance response

Fusarium oxysporum is the fungus responsible for Fusarium wilt. Tomatoes and other plants acquire Fusarium wilt through their root systems. Occasionally, fungicides applied to the soil are used to combat the disease; however, some strains have developed resistance. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) trimetallic magnetic zinc and copper nanoparticles CMC-Cu-Zn-FeMNPs are one of the most promising antifungal agents against a wide range of fungi. One of the most important aspects of using magnetic nanoparticles is their ability to target cells, which confirms the drug's potent fungicidal activity. Using a UV-spectrophotometer, the characterization of synthesized CMC-Cu-Zn-FeMNPs revealed four peaks at226,271, 321 and 335 nm, as well as spherical nanoparticles with a mean size of 5.905 nm and a surface potential of −61.7 mv. In this study, CMC-Cu-Zn-FeMNPs were used to inhibit the growth of F. oxysporum by interfering with the ergosterol production metabolic pathway. Molecular docking experiments demonstrated that the nanoparticles were able to bind to sterol 14-alpha demethylase responsible for inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis. Real-time PCR analysis showed that the nanoparticles upregulated tomato plants and other assessed parameters under drought stress and downregulated the velvet complex and virulence factors of F. oxysporum on plants. The study results indicate that CMC-Cu-Zn-FeMNPs may be a promising and eco-friendly solution with low potential of accumulation and easy to collected alternative to conventional chemical pesticides that can have negative impacts on the environment and human health. Furthermore, it could provide a sustainable solution for managing Fusarium wilt disease, which can significantly reduce tomato yield and quality.

5,6-Dihydrotetrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines: Toxicity prediction, synthesis, antimicrobial activity, molecular docking, and perspectives.

Antimicrobial resistance is a never-ending challenge, which should be considered seriously, especially when using unprescribed "over-the-counter" drugs. The synthesis and investigation of novel biologically active substances is among the directions to overcome this problem. Hence, 18 novel 5,6-dihydrotetrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines were synthesized, their identity, purity, and structure were elucidated by elemental analysis, IR, LC-MS, 1 Н, and 13 C NMR spectra. According to the computational estimation, 15 substances were found to be of toxicity Class V, two of Class IV, and only one of Class II. The in vitro serial dilution method of antimicrobial screening against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans determined b3, c1, c6, and c10 as the "lead-compounds" for further modifications to increase the level of activity. Substance b3 demonstrated antibacterial activity that can be related to the calculated high affinity toward all studied proteins: 50S ribosomal protein L19 (PDB ID: 6WQN), sterol 14-alpha demethylase (PDB ID: 5TZ1), and ras-related protein Rab-9A (PDB ID: 1WMS). The structure-activity and structure-target affinity relationships are discussed. The targets for further investigations and the anatomical therapeutic chemical codes of drug similarity are predicted.

In silico prediction of Antifungal compounds from Natural sources towards Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51) using Molecular docking and Molecular dynamic simulation

An increase in the occurrence of fungal infections throughout the world, as well as the rise of novel fungal strains and antifungal resistance to commercially available drugs, suggests that new therapeutic choices for fungal infections are needed. The purpose of this research was to find new antifungal candidates or leads of secondary metabolites derived from natural sources that could effectively inhibit the enzymatic activity of Candida albicans lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51) while also having good pharmacokinetics. In silico prediction of the drug-likeness, chemo-informatics and enzyme inhibition indicate that the 46 compounds derived from fungi, sponges, plants, bacteria and algae sources have a high novelty to meet all five requirements of Lipinski's rules and impede enzymatic function. Among the 15 candidate molecules with strong binding affinity to CYP51 investigated by molecular docking simulation, didymellamide A-E compounds demonstrated the strongest binding energy against the target protein at −11.14, −11.46, −11.98, −11.98, and −11.50 kcal/mol, respectively. Didymellamide molecules bind to comparable active pocket sites of antifungal ketoconazole and itraconazole medicines by hydrogen bonds forming to Tyr132, Ser378, Met508, His377 and Ser507, and hydrophobic interactions with HEM601 molecule. The stability of the CYP51-ligand complexes was further investigated using molecular dynamics simulations that took into account different geometric features and computed binding free energy. Using the pkCSM ADMET descriptors tool, several pharmacokinetic characteristics and the toxicity of candidate compounds were assessed. The findings of this study revealed that didymellamides could be a promising inhibitor against these CYP51 protein. However, there is still a need for further in vivo and in vitro studies to support these findings.

Management of Black Root Disease-Causing Fungus Fusarium solani CRP1 by Endophytic Bacillus siamensis CNE6 through Its Metabolites and Activation of Plant Defense Genes.

Black root rot disease of Cicer arietinum L. is accountable for substantial loss in chickpea production worldwide. Endophytic Bacillus siamensis CNE6 has previously shown multifaceted plant growth-promoting, broad-spectrum antifungal, and chickpea plant-colonizing potential. In the present study, the strain Bacillus siamensis CNE6 was used for controlling black root rot disease caused by Fusarium solani CRP1 in chickpea. CNE6 showed strong antagonistic potential against CRP1 both in vivo and in vitro. Scanning electron microscopic studies indicated cellular deformation of CRP1 due to production of β-glucanase, protease, and other secondary metabolites. A total of five compounds were detected from the cell-free supernatant (CFS) of the ethyl acetate (EA) fraction of CNE6 through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. A confocal microscopic study demonstrated strong inhibition of biofilm formation of the pathogen CRP1 by the EA fraction of CFS of CNE6. Molecular docking analysis revealed that one compound, (2E)-6-methoxy-2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one, may inhibit the activity of lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase, which is involved in ergosterol biosynthesis and beta-tubulin assembling. In vivo experiments also showed the efficacy of CNE6 for increasing chickpea growth as well as upregulation of four defense genes (CHI1, PAMP, PR2B, and TF1082) upon pathogenic challenge. Thus, our results strongly suggest a positive role for CNE6 as a prospective biocontrol agent for combating Fusarium solani in chickpea. IMPORTANCE The present work was undertaken to explore an effective biocontrol agent against the destructive black root rot disease of chickpea. We have used an efficient bacterial endophyte, CNE6, which can colonize in the chickpea root system, produce secondary metabolites and enzymes to degrade pathogenic cellular integrity, inhibit pathogenic establishment by rupturing biofilm formation, and induce host immunity upon treatment. Interaction of the bacterial metabolite was also observed with lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase, which is an important component in fungal membrane functioning. Being an endophyte, Bacillus siamensis CNE6 fulfills a suitable criterion as a biocontrol agent to control black root rot disease in chickpea and has huge prospects for use commercially.

Antimicrobial Activity of Some Steroidal Hydrazones.

Twelve steroid based hydrazones were in silico evaluated using computer program PASS as antimicrobial agents. The experimental evaluation revealed that all compounds have low to moderate antibacterial activity against all bacteria tested, except for B. cereus with MIC at a range of 0.37-3.00 mg/mL and MBC at 0.75-6.00 mg/mL. The most potent appeared to be compound 11 with MIC/MBC of 0.75/1.5 mg/mL, respectively. The evaluation of antibacterial activity against three resistant strains MRSA, E. coli and P. aeruginosa demonstrated superior activity of compounds against MRSA compared with ampicillin, which did not show bacteriostatic or bactericidal activities. All compounds exhibited good antifungal activity with MIC of 0.37-1.50 mg/mL and MFC of 1.50-3.00 mg/mL, but with different sensitivity against fungi tested. According to docking studies, 14-alpha demethylase inhibition may be responsible for antifungal activity. Two compounds were evaluated for their antibiofilm activity. Finally, drug-likeness and docking prediction were performed.

Virtual Screening Based on Ligand and Structure with in vitro Assessment of Neolignans against Trypanosoma cruzi

Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, occurs most commonly in Latin America. As the treatment is highly toxic and ineffective in the chronic phase of the disease, alternative treatments are needed. Through quantitative structure-activity relationship modeling (QSAR) analysis using ligand-based and structure-based virtual screening methods, we predicted the trypanocidal potential of 47 neolignans against three targets, the enzymes cruzain, trypanothione reductase, and sterol 14-alpha demethylase. A combined analysis allowed for the selection of potent inhibitors against Trypanosoma cruzi. Of these compounds, two were isolated and shown to inhibit the growth of epimastigotes at concentrations of 9.64 and 8.72 μM, and trypomastigote forms at 4.88 and 2.73 μM. Therefore, the compounds (2R, 3R)-2,3-dihydro-2‑(4‑methoxyphenyl)- 3-methyl-5-(E)-propenylbenzofuran (46) and ottomentosa (47) may be a good option of growth inhibitors for the parasite stages and warrant additional study.

SPR Biosensor Based High-Throughput Screening of Low Molecular Weight Compounds for Interaction with Candida krusei CYP51

The opportunistic fungus Candida krusei is the causative agent of nosocomial infections characterized by high mortality and development of resistance to drugs of the azole class. Therefore, develjoment of non-azole antifungal agents against resistant fungal strains is extremly important. Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51) is a well-known antifungal target. The optical SPR biosensor is a universal tool for screening studies in search of new drug prototypes. This paper presents the methodological aspects of high-hroughput SPR based screening of a library of low molecular weight compounds of natural origin for their interaction with C. krusei CYP51. It has been shown that when performing high-throughput screening, a researcher should pay special attention to the degree of a sensorgram curvature in the association phase. The described approaches to the analysis of high throughput screening data can be useful for researchers working with SPR biosensors from various manufacturers.

Molecular Docking of Shallot (Allium ascalonicum) Active Compounds to Lanosterol Enzym 14-Alpha Demethylase and Squalene Monooxygenase for Antifungi Potential Activity

<p>Shallots <em>(Allium ascalonicum</em>) are one of the important horticultural export commodities in Indonesia, but the productivity of shallots has decreased due to the attack of pathogenic fungi. This study was aimed to determine the potential of active shallot compounds as ligands for inhibiting the activity of the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase (ID: 4LXJ) and squalene monooxygenase (ID: 6C6R) enzymes which play an important role in the biosynthesis of ergosterol or fungal cell membranes. The molecular docking used the Autodock Vina (PyRx) program, an analysis of molecule interaction used PyMol, and Discovery Studio 2019 to analyze the types of bonds between molecules. Thirty-nine ligands from shallot compounds are docked to the anti-fungal target protein. The results showed ascalonicoside A1, ascalonicoside A2, ascalonicoside B, quercetin, isorhamnetin, quercetin di glucoside, quercetin tri glucoside, ethyl palmitate and benzyl salicylate have the potential to be anti-fungal to the enzyme lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase and squalene monooxygenase enzyme that responds to the synthesis of fungi cell wall. These ligand compounds bind to the target protein's amino acid residues with hydrogen and hydrophobic bonds. This research showed that shallot was the potential to be replicated as an anti-fungus for many purposes.</p>

THE POTENTIAL OF LANGIR (ALBIZIA SAPONARIA LOUR.) STEM BARK AS ANTI-DANDRUFF: IN SILICO AND IN VITRO STUDIES

Objective: Dandruff is a scalp problem that occurs in almost all people in the world. The main cause of dandruff is the growth of fungus on the scalp. This study aims to evaluate the antifungal activity of the Langir bark against Malassezia furfur, in vitro and in silico. Methods: In vitro testing was carried out using the agar diffusion method with paper disks to calculate the inhibition zones of the Langir stem bark extract and fractions, while the in silico test was carried out using the molecular docking method using Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase receptors with a homology model using 5 compounds from the genus Albizia as ligands. Results: Antifungal activity of Langir bark extract showed significant activity in all concentrations (5-20%), and also for all fractions (p<0.05). However, the water fraction had better activity than others, with an inhibition zone of 17.33 mm at a concentration of 15% and 18.67 mm at a concentration of 20%, while the positive control (ketoconazole 1%) had an inhibition zone of 16.67 mm. Furthermore, the in silico test revealed that the 5 metabolites in Langir plant provide better binding energy than ketoconazole (-10.1 kcal/mol), namely, Tamarixetin 3-rutinoside (-10.7 kcal/mol), Quercetin 3-rhamnosyl-galactoside (-10.4 kcal/mol), Albiziasaponin A (-11.6 kcal/mol), Albiziasaponin C (-11.9 kcal/mol) and Albiziasaponin D (-11.9 kcal/mol). Conclusion: The water fraction of Langir bark has activity in inhibiting the growth of M. furfur so that it can be developed as a therapeutic alternative for anti-dandruff.

Development of new tridentate ligands bearing hydrazone motif and their diorganotin(IV) complexes: Synthesis, spectral, antimicrobial and molecular docking studies

Current antimicrobial drug discovery and advancement attempts are aimed to identify new complexes that can work effectively against the infections caused by microbes. The aim of present study was to synthesize new diorganotin(IV) complexes of N'-((8-hydroxy-1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydropyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-9-yl)methylene)-2-nitrobenzohydrazide (H2L1), N'-((8-hydroxy-1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydropyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-9-yl)methylene)-3-methoxybenzohydrazide (H2L2) and N'-((8-hydroxy-1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydropyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-9-yl)methylene)-4-methylbenzohydrazide (H2L3) Schiff base ligands with formula R2SnL1−3 (where R = Me, Et, Bu and Ph). Various spectral and physico-analytical techniques such as elemental analysis, FT-IR, multinuclear (1H, 13C, 119Sn) NMR, HRMS and XRD were utilized to structurally elucidate the prepared compounds. Based on the spectral data, it was concluded that ligands behave in a tridentate manner and coordinates to the central tin atom through ONO donor atoms. Furthermore, the synthesized compounds were examined for in vitro antimicrobial activity against four bacterial and two fungal strains. Among the examined compounds, Ph2SnL1 complex (MIC = 0.0095 µmol/mL) was found to be the most active. To rationalize the preferred mode of interactions of the most active compound, a molecular docking study of compound Ph2SnL1 was executed in the binding site of 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase 2 (FabF) of E. coli and sterol 14-alpha demethylase of C. albicans. Compound Ph2SnL1 inhibits the microbes effectively and it could be an effective and new candidate for the modulation of various infections. New diorganotin(IV) complexes (4–15) were prepared from tridentate Schiff base hydrazones (1–3). The compounds were examined for in vitro antimicrobial activity. Further, molecular docking study of the most potent compound Ph2SnL1 (7) was performed against the enzyme 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] synthase 2 (FabF) of E. coli and sterol 14-alpha demethylase of C. albicans.

Drimane Sesquiterpene Aldehydes Control Candida Yeast Isolated from Candidemia in Chilean Patients.

Drimys winteri J.R. (Winteraceae) produce drimane sesquiterpenoids with activity against Candida yeast. In this work, drimenol, polygodial (1), isotadeonal (2), and a new drimane α,β-unsaturated 1,4-dialdehyde, named winterdial (4), were purified from barks of D. winteri. The oxidation of drimenol produced the monoaldehyde drimenal (3). These four aldehyde sesquiterpenoids were evaluated against six Candida species isolated from candidemia patients in Chilean hospitals. Results showed that 1 displays fungistatic activity against all yeasts (3.75 to 15.0 µg/mL), but irritant effects on eyes and skin, whereas its non-pungent epimer 2 has fungistatic and fungicide activities at 1.9 and 15.0 µg/mL, respectively. On the other hand, compounds 3 and 4 were less active. Molecular dynamics simulations suggested that compounds 1–4 are capable of binding to the catalytic pocket of lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase with similar binding free energies, thus suggesting a potential mechanism of action through the inhibition of ergosterol synthesis. According to our findings, compound 2 appears as a valuable molecular scaffold to pursue the future development of more potent drugs against candidiasis with fewer side effects than polygodial. These outcomes are significant to broaden the alternatives to treat fungal infections with increasing prevalence worldwide using natural compounds as a primary source for active compounds.

Synthesis, and docking studies of novel tetrazole-S-alkyl derivatives as antimicrobial agents

A series of novel tetrazole-S-alkyl-piperazine derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their antifungal activity against C. albicans (ATCC 24433), C. krusei (ATCC 6258) and C. parapsilosis (ATCC 22019) and antibacterial activity against E. coli (ATCC 25922), S. marcescens (ATCC 8100), K. pneumoniae (ATCC 13883), P. aeruginosa (ATCC 27853), E. faecalis (ATCC 2942), B. subtilis (ATCC), S. aureus (ATCC 29213), S. epidermidis (ATCC 12228). Among the synthesized compounds, 1-(4-cycylohexylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-((1-methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)thio)ethan-1-one (2b) (MIC = 7.81 µg/mL) and 1-(4-(4-chlorobenzyl)piperazin-1-yl)-2-((1-methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)thio)ethan-1-one (2f) (MIC = 3.90 µg/mL) displayed significant antifungal activity and compared to reference drugs voriconazole and fluconazole. Besides, compound 2b has showed also higher antibacterial activity against E. faecalis (ATCC 2942) as a reference drug azithromycin, with a MIC value of 3.90 µg/mL, and compound 2d was found to be effective against S. epidermidis (ATCC 12228) as the same reference drug, with a MIC value of 7.81 µg/mL. All the derivatives were efficiently synthesized by a two-step process. The structure of the newly synthesized compounds was elucidated by their 1H NMR, 13C NMR, LC-MS/MS, and elemental analysis. In this study, the detailed synthesis, spectroscopic and biological evaluation data are reported. Molecular docking studies of all compounds were performed with the sterol 14-alpha demethylase enzyme of C. albicans, the target enzyme of azole antifungal drugs.