Lipase-mediated multicomponent synthesis of 1H-Pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-dione derivatives in a binary solvent medium.

A new method for the synthesis of 1H-pyrazolo[1,2-b]phthalazine-5,10-dione derivatives via lipase from the Aspergillus niger-catalyzed multicomponent reaction of aldehydes, malononitrile, and phthalhydrazide is reported herein for the first time. This novel method holds several advantages, including its efficiency, environmental friendliness, simple workup procedure, and good yield (70-86%). The effects of temperature, organic solvents, and water content were investigated. This protocol has the potential to replace traditional chemical synthesis routes for the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Induction of enantio-selective apoptosis in human leukemia HL-60 cells by (S)-erypoegin K, an isoflavone isolated from Erythrina poeppigiana.

Erypoegin K, an isoflavone isolated from the stem bark of Erythrina poeppigiana, has potent apoptosis-inducing effect on human leukemia HL-60 cells. Erypoegin K has a chiral carbon at the C-2'' position of its furan ring and naturally occurs as a racemic mixture of (S)- and (R)-isomers. In the present study, we semi-synthesized (RS)-erypoegin K from genistein and separated the optical isomers by HPLC using a chiral column to characterize its apoptosis-inducing activity. Apoptotic cell death was assessed by analyzing caspase-3 and caspase-9 activation, nuclear fragmentation, and genomic DNA ladder formation. (S)-erypoegin K showed exclusive anti-proliferative and apoptosis-inducing activity, with an IC50 value of 90 nM, about 50% lower than that of its racemic mixture (175 nM). By contrast, no apoptosis-inducing activity was shown by the (R)-isomer. In addition, methylglyoxal accumulation in the culture medium was observed only in cells treated with (S)-erypoegin K. These results demonstrated that (S)-erypoegin K is a unique bioactive component that has potent apoptosis-inducing activity on HL-60 cells.

Exploration of highly selective fluorogenic 'on-off' chemosensor for H2 PO4 - ions: ICT-based sensing and ATPase activity profiling.

In this study, the recognition contour of Chemosensor 1 was investigated using semiaqueous methanol (XH , mole fraction = 0.31) for a range of anions and bioactive species. Host-receptor signalling based on the internal charge transfer mechanism for Chemosensor 1 was explored and reported. Structure of Chemosensor 1 and its plausible anion coordination based on hydrogen bonding is complemented with density functional theory. Consequently, we investigated the applicability of the synthesized probe in blood plasma, urine, tap water samples, and for monitoring of ATP in lysosomes by apyrase enzyme.

Rats and rabbits as pharmacokinetic screening tools for long acting intramuscular depots: case study with paliperidone palmitate suspension.

Development of prodrug of 9-hydroxyrisperidone (paliperidone) long-acting intramuscular injection has enabled delivery over four-week time period with improved compliance. The key aim of this work was to establish a reliable preclinical model which may potentially serve as a screening tool for judging the pharmacokinetics of paliperidone formulation(s) prior to human clinical work. Sparse sampling composite study was used in rats, (Wistar/Sprague-Dawley (SD; n = 10)) and a serial blood sampling study design was used in rabbits (n = 4). Animals received intramuscular injection of paliperidone palmitate in the thigh muscle at dose of 16 (rats) and 4.5 mg/kg (rabbits). Samples were drawn in rats (retro-orbital sinus) and rabbits (central ear artery) and were analysed for paliperidone using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/ mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) assay. The plasma data was subjected to pharmacokinetic analysis. Following intramuscular injection of depot formulation in Wistar/SD rats and rabbits, absorption of paliperidone was slow and gradual with median value of time to reach maximum concentration (Tmax) occurring on day 7. The exposures (i.e. area under the curve (AUC; 0-28) days) were 18,597, 21,865 and 18,120 ng.h/mL, in Wistar, SD and rabbits, respectively. The clearance was slow and supported long half-life (8-10 days). Either one of the two models can serve as a research tool for establishing pharmacokinetics of paliperidone formulation(s).

Selective transfer semihydrogenation of alkynes with nanoporous gold catalysts.

A facile, highly chemo- and stereoselective transfer semihydrogenation of alkynes to Z-olefins has been achieved by use of unsupported nanoporous gold (AuNPore) as a heterogeneous catalyst together with formic acid as a hydrogen donor. A variety of terminal/internal and aromatic/aliphatic alkynes were reduced to the corresponding alkenes in high chemical yields with good functional-group tolerance. The catalyst is robust enough to be reused without leaching.

An efficient synthesis of 3-indolyl-3-hydroxy oxindoles and 3,3-di(indolyl)indolin-2-ones catalyzed by sulfonated ß-CD as a supramolecular catalyst in water.

Sulfonated-ß-cyclodextrin (ß-CD-SO3H) promoted efficient and fast electrophilic substitution reaction of indoles with various isatins reflux in water is reported affording various 3-indolyl-3-hydroxy oxindoles and 3,3-di(indolyl)indolin-2-ones in good to excellent yields in short reaction time.

In-Silico Aided Screening and Characterization Results in Stability Enhanced Novel Roxadustat Co-Crystal.

Roxadustat (RXD) is an approved drug substances for the treatment of renal anemia. It has poor aqueous solubility and photochemical stability. This study employs a comprehensive approach to enhance the stability and physicochemical properties RXD through coformer selection and characterization. The investigation integrates delta pKa analysis, molecular complementary assessment, molecular electrostatic potential surface analysis, and machine learning techniques to predict potential co-crystal formation and binding interactions between drug molecules and coformers. The co-crystal screening which lead to in a novel RXD-nicotinamide co-crystal (RXD-NA). Experimental characterization underscores the physical and chemical stability of the co-crystals. To elucidate the supramolecular synthons and understand the intermolecular interactions in the RXD-NA co-crystal, Hirshfeld surfaces analysis, quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) analysis and non-covalent interaction (NCI) analysis were performed. Computational analysis of photo-isomer formation aligns with experimental observations, further enhancing our understanding of RXD-coformer interactions. RXD-NA co-crystal was found photo-chemically stable as compared to free base API drug substance. This integrated methodology provides a systematic framework for informed co-crystal design, holding promise for optimizing RXD formulations based on molecular interactions and stability considerations. Consequently, this study contributes valuable insights to the field of rational drug design and formulation optimization.

Determination of Acephate, Dinotefuran, and Emamectin Benzoate in a Pesticide Formulation: A Single-Laboratory Validation.

BACKGROUND: The advantage of simultaneous separation and quantification is the reduction of analysis time and consumption of solvents and reagents. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present investigation was to optimize and validate a novel, rapid, and simple reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of acephate, dinotefuran, and emamectin benzoate in a pesticide formulation. METHOD: The chromatographic separation and quantification were accomplished by using Kromasil CN column (250 mm × 4.6 mm; 5 µm) with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and water [0.1% (v/v) triethylamine, pH 2.7 with 10% (v/v) orthophosphoric acid] in the ratio of 50:50 (v/v) with a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min and diode array detection at the wavelength of (215 nm and 245 nm). RESULTS: The HPLC method was able to separate and quantify all the actives in the formulation by isocratic elution within 10 min. The method was fully validated in accordance with the SANCO and Collaborative International Pesticide Analytical Council guidelines concerning system suitability, specificity, linearity, precision, accuracy, and robustness. All the analytical parameters are within the range of acceptable limits in the guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: The validated method was successfully applied to a pesticide formulation. HIGHLIGHTS: The novelty of the current research work lies in the development of the simple and rapid HPLC method for simultaneous determination of acephate, dinotefuran, and emamectin benzoate in wettable granular formulation.

Palladium-catalyzed carbon-monoxide-free aminocarbonylation of aryl halides using N-substituted formamides as an amide source.

A carbon-monoxide-free aminocarbonylation of various N-substituted formamides with aryl iodides and aryl bromides using palladium acetate and Xantphos is described. The developed methodology is applicable for a wide range of formamides and aryl halides containing different functional groups furnishing good to excellent yield of the corresponding products. N-substituted formamides are used as an amide source wherein a Vilsmeier-type intermediate plays a major role, thus eliminating the need of toxic carbon monoxide gas.