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ArticleAnti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry2024

Design, Synthesis,

Nahid Ahmadi, Mona Khoramjouy, Mahsa Azami Movahed, Salimeh Amidi, Mehrdad Faizi, Afshin Zarghi

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Article in Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Imidazo[1,2‑ACS omega · 2026
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  2. CMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nahid AhmadiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mona KhoramjouyPhytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mahsa Azami MovahedDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Salimeh AmidiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehrdad FaiziDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Afshin ZarghiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-2477-9533
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

Funding

Research Deputy of the School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Grant Number 33252
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCyclooxygenase-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.

objectiveThe 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.

methodsDocking 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.

resultsThe 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 IC

conclusionThe 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.

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Cyclooxygenase 2Cyclooxygenase 2 InhibitorsDrug DesignPyridinesAnalgesicsAnimalsDose-Response Relationship, DrugHumansImidazolesMaleMiceMolecular Docking SimulationMolecular StructurePlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsRatsStructure-Activity RelationshipAnalgesicsCyclooxygenase 2Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitorsimidazo(1,2-a)pyridineImidazolesPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsPyridines2-a]pyridineaggregationantiplatelet activityCOX-2cyclooxygenase enzyme.diaryl imidazo[1writhing test

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