Design, Synthesis, In vitro and In vivo Evaluation of New Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Derivatives as Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors.
Anticancer Agents Med Chem
; 24(7): 504-513, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), the key enzyme in the arachidonic acid conversion to prostaglandins, is one of the enzymes associated with different pathophysiological conditions, such as inflammation, cancers, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. Therefore, COX-2 inhibitors have emerged as potential therapeutic agents in these diseases.OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to design and synthesize novel imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives utilizing rational design methods with the specific aim of developing new potent COX-2 inhibitors. Additionally, we sought to investigate the biological activities of these compounds, focusing on their COX-2 inhibitory effects, analgesic activity, and antiplatelet potential. We aimed to contribute to the development of selective COX-2 inhibitors with enhanced therapeutic benefits.METHODS:
Docking investigations were carried out using AutoDock Vina software to analyze the interaction of designed compounds. A total of 15 synthesized derivatives were obtained through a series of five reaction steps. The COX-2 inhibitory activities were assessed using the fluorescent Cayman kit, while analgesic effects were determined through writing tests, and Born's method was employed to evaluate antiplatelet activities.RESULTS:
The findings indicated that the majority of the tested compounds exhibited significant and specific inhibitory effects on COX-2, with a selectivity index ranging from 51.3 to 897.1 and IC50 values of 0.13 to 0.05 µM. Among the studied compounds, derivatives 5e, 5f, and 5j demonstrated the highest potency with IC50 value of 0.05 µM, while compound 5i exhibited the highest selectivity with a selectivity index of 897.19. In vivo analgesic activity of the most potent COX-2 inhibitors revealed that 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-[4-(methylsulfonyl) phenyl] imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (5j) possessed the most notable analgesic activity with ED50 value of 12.38 mg/kg. Moreover, evaluating the antiplatelet activity showed compound 5a as the most potent for inhibiting arachidonic acidinduced platelet aggregation. In molecular modeling studies, methylsulfonyl pharmacophore was found to be inserted in the secondary pocket of the COX-2 active site, where it formed hydrogen bonds with Arg-513 and His-90.CONCLUSION:
The majority of the compounds examined demonstrated selectivity and potency as inhibitors of COX-2. Furthermore, the analgesic effects observed of potent compounds can be attributed to the inhibition of the cyclooxygenase enzyme.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Piridinas
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Diseño de Fármacos
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Ciclooxigenasa 2
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Inhibidores de la Ciclooxigenasa 2
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Anticancer Agents Med Chem
Asunto de la revista:
ANTINEOPLASICOS
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QUIMICA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán