Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives

The synthesis and evaluation of the biological activity of a series of 5-nitroimidazole hybrids is described. The structures of the synthesized hybrids were confirmed by spectral analysis FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS, and by Elemental Analysis. The toxicity (ADME/Tox) assessment study were carried out...

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Main Authors: Miguel A. Rodríguez, Ali Mijoba, Nereida J. Parra-Giménez, Zuleyma Blanco, Katiuska Chávez, Alirica I. Suárez, Esteban Fernandez-Moreira, Hegira Ramírez, Jaime E. Charris
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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author Miguel A. Rodríguez
Ali Mijoba
Nereida J. Parra-Giménez
Zuleyma Blanco
Katiuska Chávez
Alirica I. Suárez
Esteban Fernandez-Moreira
Hegira Ramírez
Jaime E. Charris
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Ali Mijoba
Nereida J. Parra-Giménez
Zuleyma Blanco
Katiuska Chávez
Alirica I. Suárez
Esteban Fernandez-Moreira
Hegira Ramírez
Jaime E. Charris
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description The synthesis and evaluation of the biological activity of a series of 5-nitroimidazole hybrids is described. The structures of the synthesized hybrids were confirmed by spectral analysis FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS, and by Elemental Analysis. The toxicity (ADME/Tox) assessment study were carried out to predict the molecular properties associated with pharmacokinetic aspects of novel compounds. The trypanocidal and leishmanicidal activities of all synthesized hybrids were evaluated, compounds 7a and 8b were active against the epimastigote form of T. cruzi. Compound 10b showed marginal activity against the promastigote form of L. donovani. Sulfonyl derivative 8b was the most promising compound with IC50: 9.58 ± 2.02 μM and with a selectivity index (SI) greater than 31.31, that justifies the description as a promising hit for further study as a possible antichagasic agent.
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spelling doaj-art-11987cc337e647309a61d305f04d4dd72025-02-07T04:48:32ZengElsevierEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports2772-41742025-04-0113100248Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivativesMiguel A. Rodríguez0Ali Mijoba1Nereida J. Parra-Giménez2Zuleyma Blanco3Katiuska Chávez4Alirica I. Suárez5Esteban Fernandez-Moreira6Hegira Ramírez7Jaime E. Charris8Laboratorio de Síntesis Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Apartado 47206, Los Chaguaramos, 1041-A, Caracas, VenezuelaLaboratorio de Síntesis Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Apartado 47206, Los Chaguaramos, 1041-A, Caracas, Venezuela; Laboratorio de Fisiología de Parásitos. Centro de Biofísica y Bioquímica, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC), Altos de Pipe, Caracas, VenezuelaLaboratorio de Fisiología de Parásitos. Centro de Biofísica y Bioquímica, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC), Altos de Pipe, Caracas, Venezuela; Corresponding author.Laboratorio de Síntesis Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Apartado 47206, Los Chaguaramos, 1041-A, Caracas, VenezuelaLaboratorio de Productos Naturales, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Los Chaguaramos, 1041-A, Caracas, VenezuelaLaboratorio de Productos Naturales, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Los Chaguaramos, 1041-A, Caracas, VenezuelaEscuela de Medicina, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, 092301, EcuadorUniversidad ECOTEC, Km. 13.5 Vía Samborondón, Samborondón, Guayas, 092302, Ecuador; Corresponding author.Laboratorio de Síntesis Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Apartado 47206, Los Chaguaramos, 1041-A, Caracas, Venezuela; Corresponding author.The synthesis and evaluation of the biological activity of a series of 5-nitroimidazole hybrids is described. The structures of the synthesized hybrids were confirmed by spectral analysis FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS, and by Elemental Analysis. The toxicity (ADME/Tox) assessment study were carried out to predict the molecular properties associated with pharmacokinetic aspects of novel compounds. The trypanocidal and leishmanicidal activities of all synthesized hybrids were evaluated, compounds 7a and 8b were active against the epimastigote form of T. cruzi. Compound 10b showed marginal activity against the promastigote form of L. donovani. Sulfonyl derivative 8b was the most promising compound with IC50: 9.58 ± 2.02 μM and with a selectivity index (SI) greater than 31.31, that justifies the description as a promising hit for further study as a possible antichagasic agent.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772417425000044Chagas diseaseLeishmania donovaniTotoxicity assay5-NitroimidazoleHybridation
spellingShingle Miguel A. Rodríguez
Ali Mijoba
Nereida J. Parra-Giménez
Zuleyma Blanco
Katiuska Chávez
Alirica I. Suárez
Esteban Fernandez-Moreira
Hegira Ramírez
Jaime E. Charris
Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports
Chagas disease
Leishmania donovani
Totoxicity assay
5-Nitroimidazole
Hybridation
title Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives
title_full Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives
title_fullStr Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives
title_short Synthesis, evaluation of the biological activity against Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania donovani. Preliminary in silico ADMET studies of 5-nitroimidazole derivatives
title_sort synthesis evaluation of the biological activity against trypanosoma cruzi and leishmania donovani preliminary in silico admet studies of 5 nitroimidazole derivatives
topic Chagas disease
Leishmania donovani
Totoxicity assay
5-Nitroimidazole
Hybridation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772417425000044
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