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An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 2019

The aim of this work was to determine the composition of the hydro-distilled essential oil of Sch... more The aim of this work was to determine the composition of the hydro-distilled essential oil of Schinus molle L. (Anacardiaceae) fruits, leaves and flowers grown in Ghor-Jordan (75 mm total precipitation per year) and Izmir-Turkey (725 mm total precipitation per year) by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass-spectrometry(GC/MS) and to report the actual composition of the emitted volatile substances from the different organs using solid phase micro-extraction (SPME). This is the first description of the aroma profile of S. molle grown in two different regions. Despite quantitative differences α-phellandrene was detected as the major volatile component in all studied samples. Limonene, the second major component in all samples from Turkey was absent in the oils from Jordan; instead β-phellandrene was detected as the second major component of the hydro-distilled oils of fresh and dry fruits', leaves' and flowers' oils from Jordan. The fruits obtained from the dry desert regions of Jordan yielded about 8-fold more volatile oils, compared to the fruits of S. molle grown in Turkey (2.5 ml and 0.3 ml/100 g fresh plants, respectively). Additionally, the essential oil, water, ethylacetate and chloroform extracts of S. molle, grown in Jordan were assayed for their inhibitory effect against acetyl-cholinesterase (AChE) and butyryl-cholinesterase (BChE). Most of the extracts revealed moderate to strong inhibitory activities and the chloroform extract showed the strongest inhibitory activity against both, AChE and BChE with IC 50 's of 6.54 x 10-2 ± 0.15 x 10-2 and 8.13 x 10-2 ± 0. 27 x 10-2 μg/μL, respectively, compared to Tacrine, the positive control.

Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 1989

A Peptostreptococcus magnus strain demonstrated binding activity for albumin preparations from hu... more A Peptostreptococcus magnus strain demonstrated binding activity for albumin preparations from humans, mice, and dogs, but not for rabbit or bovine albumin. The albumin binding site appeared to be heat stable and of protein nature. Treatment of P. magnus cells with trypsin under specified conditions enhanced this albumin binding. Electron micrographs and kinetic analyses revealed that this enhancement was the result of the removal of some cell wall associated proteins leading to a higher binding affinity without significant changes in binding site numbers. The albumin-binding proteins could be readily solu-bilized and purified by affinity chromatography. Upon gel electrophoresis the molecular mass of the albumin-binding proteins was estimated as 130 kilodaltons.Key words: Peptostreptococcus magnus, albumin binding, trypsin enhancement.

Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters, Aug 24, 2023

16.9% against clinical MSSA strains, and 18.0% against MRSA: whereas only 4.2% against Esherichia... more 16.9% against clinical MSSA strains, and 18.0% against MRSA: whereas only 4.2% against Esherichia coli, 3.2% against Klebsiella pneumonia, 2.7% against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and 10.0% against clinical Candida albicans. Three isolates were selected for further identification due to their antibacterial activity against S. aureus, MRSA, and MSSA. These isolates were identified as follows; Streptomyces aburaviensis DSa3, Streptomyces alboniger SAb7 and Streptomyces misionensis ZAb2, based on cultural, biochemical characteristics and molecular analysis of the 16S rRNA.

Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology, 2019

Biotechnology-based pharmaceutical products as an essential portion of the marketed therapeutic a... more Biotechnology-based pharmaceutical products as an essential portion of the marketed therapeutic agents are continuously evolving due to the increased number of approved products as well as products entering clinical trials. Biotechnology involves the use of a living organism or their products for human use including medical purposes. Production of therapeutic agents through biotechnology is a complex multistep process that requires careful considerations in various aspects. Therefore it is essential to understand the differences between biotechnologybased drugs and conventional drugs. Currently, different classes of therapeutic agents are produced via biotechnology, such as antibiotics, enzymes, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. In this chapter, the general production process of biotechnology-based pharmaceutical products is discussed along with their pharmacokinetic properties with particular emphasis on the common problems associated with these products. Finally, biotechnology-based therapeutic approaches such as gene therapy and pharmacogenomics are also briefly discussed.

Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 2018

The genus Salvia (Lamiaceae) is represented by more than 900 species distributed worldwide [1]. I... more The genus Salvia (Lamiaceae) is represented by more than 900 species distributed worldwide [1]. In Algeria, there are 23 species from which S. jaminiana, S. verbenaca subsp., S. clandestina, S. barrilieri, and S. argentea subsp. aurasiaca were the subject of our studies [2-7]. We present here the first report on the essential oil composition, the antioxidant, anticholinesterase, and the antibacterial activities of the species Salvia buchananii Hedge which has been previously investigated for its phytochemicals [8, 9]. Extraction. The hydrodistillation, in a Clenvenger-type apparatus, of fresh aerial parts (200 g) of Salvia buchananii, collected at Constantine in August 2015 (Voucher number: LOST Sb08.16), yielded 0.9% of a yellow fragrant essential oil. GC and GC-MS Analyses. GC analysis was performed on a Hewlett Packard 6890 gas chromatograph equipped with an FID and HP-5MS capillary column. The GC/MS was performed using a Hewlett Packard 6890 gas chromatograph coupled with a Hewlett Packard HP (Agilent technologies) MSD 5973 selective detector, using an HP-INNOWax column (30 m u 0.25 mm, film thickness 0.25 Pm) [10]. Identification of Components. Essential oil components were identified based on their retention indices (determined with reference to a homologous series of normal alkanes) and by comparison of their mass spectral fragmentation patterns with those reported in the literature [11, 12] and with authentic compounds, especially for major components. Thirteen components, representing 95.9% of the total oil content, were identified with 1,8-cineole (23.3%), D-pinene (19.8%), camphene (16.5%), E-pinene (11.5%), and bornyl acetate (5.5%) as the major components (Table 1). This is the first report on the essential oil of S. buchananii. In previous studies of the essential oils of the genus, 1,8-cineole was found to be the major component of S. potentillifolia (19.3%) [13], S. fructicosa (47.5%) [14], S. apiana (71.7%) [15], and S. macrochlamys (27.0%) [16] essential oils. In agreement with the literature, the present oil contains high amounts of bicyclic monoterpenes. D-Pinene and E-pinene have been found as major components of the essential oil of S. potentillifolia (29.3%, 14.8%) [17]. It is noteworthy that E-caryophyllene (16.0%, 24.8%, 19.0%) was mainly present in the essential oils of S. verticillata, S. aethiopis, and S. nemorosa [18]. Moreover, camphene and camphor (8.5%, 43.8%) were mainly identified in the essential oils of S. officinalis from Albania [19]. Antioxidant Activity. The antioxidant activity was assessed using the E-carotene-linoleic acid test [20]. The essential oil showed good antioxidant activity, with 50.48% inhibition at 4 mg/mL, 50.27% at 2 mg/mL and 42.96% at 1 mg/mL.

Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2019

A2A receptor belongs to the family of GPCRs, which are the most abundant membrane protein family.... more A2A receptor belongs to the family of GPCRs, which are the most abundant membrane protein family. Studies in the last few decades have shown the therapeutic applications of A2A receptor in various diseases. In the present mini-review, we have discussed the recent progress in the in-silico studies of the A2A receptor. Herein, we described the different structures of A2A receptor, the discovery of new agonists and antagonists using virtualscreening/ docking, pharmacophore modeling, and QSAR based pharmacophore modeling. We have also discussed various molecular dynamics (MD) simulations studies of A2A receptor in complex with ligands.

Frontiers in Pharmacology of Neurotransmitters, 2020

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in a variety of physiological f... more Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in a variety of physiological functions. Cholinergic neurons synthesize, store, and release acetylcholine and are also responsible for sympathetic and parasympathetic responses of the autonomous nervous system. The wide range of functions that the cholinergic system plays explains the diverse range of therapeutic potential that targets this system. Over the decades, cholinergic and anticholinergic drugs are utilized as treatment options for various conditions including ophthalmology, neurogenic bladder, myasthenia gravis, dementia, postoperative urinary retention, xerostomia, anticholinergic overdose, snakebites, Parkinson's disease, and

Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 2021

Abstract The new cyclic polyketide 7,9,11-trihydroxytetracos-2-eneoic acid δ-lactone (1), togethe... more Abstract The new cyclic polyketide 7,9,11-trihydroxytetracos-2-eneoic acid δ-lactone (1), together with other eleven known compounds, were isolated from Ononis spinosa, growing wildly in Jordan. All isolated compounds were identified by thorough investigation of their spectral data including NMR and HRESIMS. Antioxidant activity testing of puerol B, specionin and the new cyclic polyketide revealed that puerol B had the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 0.09 ± 0.006 mg/ml) as compared to α-tocopherol (IC50 0.039 ± 0.0006 mg/ml), while specionin had the highest ABTS radical scavenging power (IC50 0.013 ± 0.0008 mg/ml) as compared to α-tocopherol and ascorbic acid (IC50 0.042 ± 0.0004; 0.026 ± 0 .0007 mg/ml; respectively).

Drug Delivery Systems, 2020

Abstract The rapid development in the pharmaceutical aerosol technology together with its various... more Abstract The rapid development in the pharmaceutical aerosol technology together with its various associated advantages has created massive attention among scientists and researchers for further development of this vital medical technology. Even though aerosolized dosage forms have countless benefits, several ecological and health apprehensions were also extensively reported. Therefore novel aerosols have been developed in recent years in the pursuit of improving the delivery of inhalational therapies as well as to overcome the limitations associated with other reported conventional therapeutic approaches. This chapter expounds a number of the important concepts regarding the inhalational therapeutics, the different mechanisms by which the aerosolized particles deposit in the target site of the airways along with the factors affecting their deposition. Other sections also focus on the existing containers, the manufacturing technologies as well as the diverse types of inhalers along with their distinctive characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. The principles of the quality control tests for aerosol are also discussed at sufficient length in this chapter. Further, the novel models developed to test the efficiency of deposition of the aerosolized formulations, in addition to the role of the next-generation impactor in the aerosol-based e-cigarette, have also been emphasized.

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Archiv der Pharmazie, 2014

A series of substituted 4‐oxopyrido[2,3‐a]phenothiazine‐3‐carboxylic acids (6a–d) were prepared v... more A series of substituted 4‐oxopyrido[2,3‐a]phenothiazine‐3‐carboxylic acids (6a–d) were prepared via cyclization of the corresponding ethyl 7‐(arylthioxy)‐8‐nitro(or azido)‐4‐oxoquinoline‐3‐carboxylates (3a–d/4a–d), followed by hydrolysis of the resultant esters (5a–d). Among these tetracyclics, compound 6a with unsubstituted terminal benzo‐ring D was the most active against representative Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacterial strains. These compounds were also active against methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with very low toxicity to normal cells. Virtual screening using ligand–protein docking modeling predicted that the compounds 6a–d are potential inhibitors of the topoisomerase IV enzyme and that hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds are the major molecular interactions between these compounds and the residues of the active site of topoisomerase IV.

Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology, 2019

Abstract Hyperthermia, sometimes known as thermotherapy or thermal ablation, is a new emerging th... more Abstract Hyperthermia, sometimes known as thermotherapy or thermal ablation, is a new emerging therapeutic technique that depends on heating the target cells or tissues up to sufficient temperature to destroy them without affecting nearby cells. Hyperthermia is considered as one of the promising treatment regimens for cancer, which works via mechanism believed to be through the damage of microtubules. Many techniques and methods of hyperthermia have been utilized in cancer, especially the superficial, whole body, indocavity, deep and partial body hyperthermia. In addition to being an alternative to the conventional thermal ablation and chemotherapy for cancer treatment, hyperthermia is considered as one of the choices for the treatment of arthritis, wounds, and pain. Research interest on hyperthermia as a treatment procedure is growing from day to day, as a result of which various new possible therapeutic applications are emerging such as heat-controlled gene therapy, heat-enhanced immunotherapy, and vaccination, because these applications depend on the fact that heat interferes with the regulation of cell cycle, DNA repair, and cell apoptosis. Although many materials have been utilized as hyperthermia agents, biomaterials are being considered as an excellent choice due to their significant thermal conductivity, high photothermal conversion efficacy, and many other attractive properties. On the other hand, adequate accumulation of nanoparticles inside tumor cells has also been linked with a successful hyperthermia therapy. This chapter extensively discusses hyperthermia as a treatment strategy, covering various types and techniques of hyperthermia, the possible applications to tackle cancer and the concomitant use of biomaterials and nanoparticles for hyperthermia.

Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 2018

The composition of hydro-distilled oils of Achillea fragrantissima inflorescence (fresh and dry) ... more The composition of hydro-distilled oils of Achillea fragrantissima inflorescence (fresh and dry) at the pre-and flowering stages was evaluated by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). Additionally, the essential oil and solvent extracts of the dried inflorescence were assayed for their inhibitory effect against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). All essential oils were rich oxygenated monoterpenes especially in the flowering stage (69.27% fresh, 81.72% dry). The hydro-distilled oil of the dried inflorescence showed low activity as AChE inhibitor (IC50 0.05 ± 0.01 μg μL−1). The ethyl acetate fraction (IC50 0.063 ± 0.02 μg μL−1) showed the highest AChE inhibitor activity, whereas the hydro-alcoholic fraction had the highest BChE inhibitory effect (IC50 0.037 ± 0.010 μg μL−1). Results proposed the possible applications of A. fragrantissima flower extracts as coadjuvants in the treatment of cognitive diseases including Alzheimer's disease.

Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2019

Adenosine is a naturally occurring nucleoside and an essential component of the energy production... more Adenosine is a naturally occurring nucleoside and an essential component of the energy production and utilization systems of the body. Adenosine is formed by the degradation of adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) during energy-consuming processes. Adenosine regulates numerous physiological processes through activation of four subtypes of G-protein coupled membrane receptors viz. A1, A2A, A2B and A3. Its physiological importance depends on the affinity of these receptors and the extracellular concentrations reached. ATP acts as a neurotransmitter in both peripheral and central nervous systems. In the peripheral nervous system, ATP is involved in chemical transmission in sensory and autonomic ganglia, whereas in central nervous system, ATP, released from synaptic terminals, induces fast excitatory postsynaptic currents. ATP provides the energetics for all muscle movements, heart beats, nerve signals and chemical reactions inside the body. Adenosine has been traditionally considered an inhibi...

Heliyon, 2019

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that can cause problems with... more Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that can cause problems with memory and thinking skills. It is characterized by loss of cognitive ability and severe behavioral abnormalities, and could lead to death. Cholinesterases (ChEs) play a crucial role in the control of cholinergic transmission, and subsequently, the acetylcholine level in the brain is upgraded by inhibition of ChEs. Coumarins have been shown to display potential cholinesterase inhibitory action, where the aromatic moiety has led to the design of new candidates that could inhibit Ab aggregation. Accordingly, the present work is an in vitro activity, along with docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation studies of synthesized coumarin derivatives, to explore the plausible binding mode of these compounds inside the cholinesterase enzymes. For this purpose, a series of previously prepared N1-(coumarin-7-yl) derivatives were

Steroids, 2017

Derivatives of spironolactone (1), a diuretic and antihypertensive drug, were synthesized by usin... more Derivatives of spironolactone (1), a diuretic and antihypertensive drug, were synthesized by using fungal cells for the first time. Ten different fungi were screened for their ability to biotransform 1, four of which were able to produce metabolites 2-8. Gibberella fujikuroi produced canrenone (2), 1-dehydrocanrenone (3), Curvularia lunuta provided compound 2, and 7α-thio-spironolactone (4), Fusarium lini yielded compounds 2, 3, 1β-hydroxycanrenone (5), 1α-hydroxycanrenone (6), 1-dehydro-15α-hydroxycanrenone (7), and 15α-hydroxycanrenone (8), while Aspergillus alliaceus was able to produce all the seven metabolites. Metabolites 5, 6, and 7 were identified as new compounds. Their structures were elucidated by using different spectroscopic techniques. Substrate 1 and its metabolites 2, 3, and 5-8 were also evaluated for α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in vitro. Substrate 1 was found to be strongly active with IC50 = 335 ± 4.3 μM as compared to the standard drug acarbose IC50 = 840 ±...

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 2015

Aim: To investigate the binding mode of synthesized adamantly derivatives inside of cholinesteras... more Aim: To investigate the binding mode of synthesized adamantly derivatives inside of cholinesterase enzymes using molecular docking simulations. Methods: A series of hybrid compounds containing adamantane and hydrazide moieties was designed and synthesized. Their inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and (butyrylcholinesterase) BChE were assessed in vitro. The binding mode of the compounds inside cholinesterase enzymes was investigated using Surflex-Dock package of Sybyl7.3 software. Results: A total of 26 adamantyl derivatives were synthesized. Among them, adamantane-1-carboxylic acid hydrazide had an almost equal inhibitory activity towards both enzymes, whereas 10 other compounds exhibited moderate inhibitory activity against BChE. The molecular docking studies demonstrated that hydrophobic interactions between the compounds and their surrounding residues in the active site played predominant roles, while hydrophilic interactions were also found. When the compounds were docked inside each enzyme, they exhibited stronger interactions with BChE over AChE, possibly due to the larger active site of BChE. The binding affinities of the compounds for BChE and AChE estimated were in agreement with the experimental data. Conclusion: The new adamantly derivatives selectively inhibit BChE with respect to AChE, thus making them good candidates for testing the hypothesis that BChE inhibitors would be more efficient and better tolerated than AChE inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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ChemInform, 2015

Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Novel 6-O-Substituted Erythromycin A Derivatives.-The syn... more Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Novel 6-O-Substituted Erythromycin A Derivatives.-The synthesis of a series of 23 6-O-substituted erythromycin A derivatives, e.g. (III), is described and their antibacterial activities are studied. Side chains containing aromatic groups show the most potent antibacterial effects including marked activity increases against resistant organisms.-(CLARK, RICHARD F.; ET AL.; Bioorg.

An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule cr... more An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world's repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available from the CCDC and typically includes 3D coordinates, cell parameters, space group, experimental conditions and quality measures.

Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 2019

The aim of this work was to determine the composition of the hydro-distilled essential oil of Sch... more The aim of this work was to determine the composition of the hydro-distilled essential oil of Schinus molle L. (Anacardiaceae) fruits, leaves and flowers grown in Ghor-Jordan (75 mm total precipitation per year) and Izmir-Turkey (725 mm total precipitation per year) by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass-spectrometry(GC/MS) and to report the actual composition of the emitted volatile substances from the different organs using solid phase micro-extraction (SPME). This is the first description of the aroma profile of S. molle grown in two different regions. Despite quantitative differences α-phellandrene was detected as the major volatile component in all studied samples. Limonene, the second major component in all samples from Turkey was absent in the oils from Jordan; instead β-phellandrene was detected as the second major component of the hydro-distilled oils of fresh and dry fruits', leaves' and flowers' oils from Jordan. The fruits obtained from the dry desert regions of Jordan yielded about 8-fold more volatile oils, compared to the fruits of S. molle grown in Turkey (2.5 ml and 0.3 ml/100 g fresh plants, respectively). Additionally, the essential oil, water, ethylacetate and chloroform extracts of S. molle, grown in Jordan were assayed for their inhibitory effect against acetyl-cholinesterase (AChE) and butyryl-cholinesterase (BChE). Most of the extracts revealed moderate to strong inhibitory activities and the chloroform extract showed the strongest inhibitory activity against both, AChE and BChE with IC 50 's of 6.54 x 10-2 ± 0.15 x 10-2 and 8.13 x 10-2 ± 0. 27 x 10-2 μg/μL, respectively, compared to Tacrine, the positive control.

Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 1989

A Peptostreptococcus magnus strain demonstrated binding activity for albumin preparations from hu... more A Peptostreptococcus magnus strain demonstrated binding activity for albumin preparations from humans, mice, and dogs, but not for rabbit or bovine albumin. The albumin binding site appeared to be heat stable and of protein nature. Treatment of P. magnus cells with trypsin under specified conditions enhanced this albumin binding. Electron micrographs and kinetic analyses revealed that this enhancement was the result of the removal of some cell wall associated proteins leading to a higher binding affinity without significant changes in binding site numbers. The albumin-binding proteins could be readily solu-bilized and purified by affinity chromatography. Upon gel electrophoresis the molecular mass of the albumin-binding proteins was estimated as 130 kilodaltons.Key words: Peptostreptococcus magnus, albumin binding, trypsin enhancement.

Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters, Aug 24, 2023

16.9% against clinical MSSA strains, and 18.0% against MRSA: whereas only 4.2% against Esherichia... more 16.9% against clinical MSSA strains, and 18.0% against MRSA: whereas only 4.2% against Esherichia coli, 3.2% against Klebsiella pneumonia, 2.7% against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and 10.0% against clinical Candida albicans. Three isolates were selected for further identification due to their antibacterial activity against S. aureus, MRSA, and MSSA. These isolates were identified as follows; Streptomyces aburaviensis DSa3, Streptomyces alboniger SAb7 and Streptomyces misionensis ZAb2, based on cultural, biochemical characteristics and molecular analysis of the 16S rRNA.

Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology, 2019

Biotechnology-based pharmaceutical products as an essential portion of the marketed therapeutic a... more Biotechnology-based pharmaceutical products as an essential portion of the marketed therapeutic agents are continuously evolving due to the increased number of approved products as well as products entering clinical trials. Biotechnology involves the use of a living organism or their products for human use including medical purposes. Production of therapeutic agents through biotechnology is a complex multistep process that requires careful considerations in various aspects. Therefore it is essential to understand the differences between biotechnologybased drugs and conventional drugs. Currently, different classes of therapeutic agents are produced via biotechnology, such as antibiotics, enzymes, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. In this chapter, the general production process of biotechnology-based pharmaceutical products is discussed along with their pharmacokinetic properties with particular emphasis on the common problems associated with these products. Finally, biotechnology-based therapeutic approaches such as gene therapy and pharmacogenomics are also briefly discussed.

Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 2018

The genus Salvia (Lamiaceae) is represented by more than 900 species distributed worldwide [1]. I... more The genus Salvia (Lamiaceae) is represented by more than 900 species distributed worldwide [1]. In Algeria, there are 23 species from which S. jaminiana, S. verbenaca subsp., S. clandestina, S. barrilieri, and S. argentea subsp. aurasiaca were the subject of our studies [2-7]. We present here the first report on the essential oil composition, the antioxidant, anticholinesterase, and the antibacterial activities of the species Salvia buchananii Hedge which has been previously investigated for its phytochemicals [8, 9]. Extraction. The hydrodistillation, in a Clenvenger-type apparatus, of fresh aerial parts (200 g) of Salvia buchananii, collected at Constantine in August 2015 (Voucher number: LOST Sb08.16), yielded 0.9% of a yellow fragrant essential oil. GC and GC-MS Analyses. GC analysis was performed on a Hewlett Packard 6890 gas chromatograph equipped with an FID and HP-5MS capillary column. The GC/MS was performed using a Hewlett Packard 6890 gas chromatograph coupled with a Hewlett Packard HP (Agilent technologies) MSD 5973 selective detector, using an HP-INNOWax column (30 m u 0.25 mm, film thickness 0.25 Pm) [10]. Identification of Components. Essential oil components were identified based on their retention indices (determined with reference to a homologous series of normal alkanes) and by comparison of their mass spectral fragmentation patterns with those reported in the literature [11, 12] and with authentic compounds, especially for major components. Thirteen components, representing 95.9% of the total oil content, were identified with 1,8-cineole (23.3%), D-pinene (19.8%), camphene (16.5%), E-pinene (11.5%), and bornyl acetate (5.5%) as the major components (Table 1). This is the first report on the essential oil of S. buchananii. In previous studies of the essential oils of the genus, 1,8-cineole was found to be the major component of S. potentillifolia (19.3%) [13], S. fructicosa (47.5%) [14], S. apiana (71.7%) [15], and S. macrochlamys (27.0%) [16] essential oils. In agreement with the literature, the present oil contains high amounts of bicyclic monoterpenes. D-Pinene and E-pinene have been found as major components of the essential oil of S. potentillifolia (29.3%, 14.8%) [17]. It is noteworthy that E-caryophyllene (16.0%, 24.8%, 19.0%) was mainly present in the essential oils of S. verticillata, S. aethiopis, and S. nemorosa [18]. Moreover, camphene and camphor (8.5%, 43.8%) were mainly identified in the essential oils of S. officinalis from Albania [19]. Antioxidant Activity. The antioxidant activity was assessed using the E-carotene-linoleic acid test [20]. The essential oil showed good antioxidant activity, with 50.48% inhibition at 4 mg/mL, 50.27% at 2 mg/mL and 42.96% at 1 mg/mL.

Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2019

A2A receptor belongs to the family of GPCRs, which are the most abundant membrane protein family.... more A2A receptor belongs to the family of GPCRs, which are the most abundant membrane protein family. Studies in the last few decades have shown the therapeutic applications of A2A receptor in various diseases. In the present mini-review, we have discussed the recent progress in the in-silico studies of the A2A receptor. Herein, we described the different structures of A2A receptor, the discovery of new agonists and antagonists using virtualscreening/ docking, pharmacophore modeling, and QSAR based pharmacophore modeling. We have also discussed various molecular dynamics (MD) simulations studies of A2A receptor in complex with ligands.

Frontiers in Pharmacology of Neurotransmitters, 2020

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in a variety of physiological f... more Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in a variety of physiological functions. Cholinergic neurons synthesize, store, and release acetylcholine and are also responsible for sympathetic and parasympathetic responses of the autonomous nervous system. The wide range of functions that the cholinergic system plays explains the diverse range of therapeutic potential that targets this system. Over the decades, cholinergic and anticholinergic drugs are utilized as treatment options for various conditions including ophthalmology, neurogenic bladder, myasthenia gravis, dementia, postoperative urinary retention, xerostomia, anticholinergic overdose, snakebites, Parkinson's disease, and

Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 2021

Abstract The new cyclic polyketide 7,9,11-trihydroxytetracos-2-eneoic acid δ-lactone (1), togethe... more Abstract The new cyclic polyketide 7,9,11-trihydroxytetracos-2-eneoic acid δ-lactone (1), together with other eleven known compounds, were isolated from Ononis spinosa, growing wildly in Jordan. All isolated compounds were identified by thorough investigation of their spectral data including NMR and HRESIMS. Antioxidant activity testing of puerol B, specionin and the new cyclic polyketide revealed that puerol B had the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 0.09 ± 0.006 mg/ml) as compared to α-tocopherol (IC50 0.039 ± 0.0006 mg/ml), while specionin had the highest ABTS radical scavenging power (IC50 0.013 ± 0.0008 mg/ml) as compared to α-tocopherol and ascorbic acid (IC50 0.042 ± 0.0004; 0.026 ± 0 .0007 mg/ml; respectively).

Drug Delivery Systems, 2020

Abstract The rapid development in the pharmaceutical aerosol technology together with its various... more Abstract The rapid development in the pharmaceutical aerosol technology together with its various associated advantages has created massive attention among scientists and researchers for further development of this vital medical technology. Even though aerosolized dosage forms have countless benefits, several ecological and health apprehensions were also extensively reported. Therefore novel aerosols have been developed in recent years in the pursuit of improving the delivery of inhalational therapies as well as to overcome the limitations associated with other reported conventional therapeutic approaches. This chapter expounds a number of the important concepts regarding the inhalational therapeutics, the different mechanisms by which the aerosolized particles deposit in the target site of the airways along with the factors affecting their deposition. Other sections also focus on the existing containers, the manufacturing technologies as well as the diverse types of inhalers along with their distinctive characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. The principles of the quality control tests for aerosol are also discussed at sufficient length in this chapter. Further, the novel models developed to test the efficiency of deposition of the aerosolized formulations, in addition to the role of the next-generation impactor in the aerosol-based e-cigarette, have also been emphasized.

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Archiv der Pharmazie, 2014

A series of substituted 4‐oxopyrido[2,3‐a]phenothiazine‐3‐carboxylic acids (6a–d) were prepared v... more A series of substituted 4‐oxopyrido[2,3‐a]phenothiazine‐3‐carboxylic acids (6a–d) were prepared via cyclization of the corresponding ethyl 7‐(arylthioxy)‐8‐nitro(or azido)‐4‐oxoquinoline‐3‐carboxylates (3a–d/4a–d), followed by hydrolysis of the resultant esters (5a–d). Among these tetracyclics, compound 6a with unsubstituted terminal benzo‐ring D was the most active against representative Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacterial strains. These compounds were also active against methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with very low toxicity to normal cells. Virtual screening using ligand–protein docking modeling predicted that the compounds 6a–d are potential inhibitors of the topoisomerase IV enzyme and that hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds are the major molecular interactions between these compounds and the residues of the active site of topoisomerase IV.

Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology, 2019

Abstract Hyperthermia, sometimes known as thermotherapy or thermal ablation, is a new emerging th... more Abstract Hyperthermia, sometimes known as thermotherapy or thermal ablation, is a new emerging therapeutic technique that depends on heating the target cells or tissues up to sufficient temperature to destroy them without affecting nearby cells. Hyperthermia is considered as one of the promising treatment regimens for cancer, which works via mechanism believed to be through the damage of microtubules. Many techniques and methods of hyperthermia have been utilized in cancer, especially the superficial, whole body, indocavity, deep and partial body hyperthermia. In addition to being an alternative to the conventional thermal ablation and chemotherapy for cancer treatment, hyperthermia is considered as one of the choices for the treatment of arthritis, wounds, and pain. Research interest on hyperthermia as a treatment procedure is growing from day to day, as a result of which various new possible therapeutic applications are emerging such as heat-controlled gene therapy, heat-enhanced immunotherapy, and vaccination, because these applications depend on the fact that heat interferes with the regulation of cell cycle, DNA repair, and cell apoptosis. Although many materials have been utilized as hyperthermia agents, biomaterials are being considered as an excellent choice due to their significant thermal conductivity, high photothermal conversion efficacy, and many other attractive properties. On the other hand, adequate accumulation of nanoparticles inside tumor cells has also been linked with a successful hyperthermia therapy. This chapter extensively discusses hyperthermia as a treatment strategy, covering various types and techniques of hyperthermia, the possible applications to tackle cancer and the concomitant use of biomaterials and nanoparticles for hyperthermia.

Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 2018

The composition of hydro-distilled oils of Achillea fragrantissima inflorescence (fresh and dry) ... more The composition of hydro-distilled oils of Achillea fragrantissima inflorescence (fresh and dry) at the pre-and flowering stages was evaluated by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). Additionally, the essential oil and solvent extracts of the dried inflorescence were assayed for their inhibitory effect against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). All essential oils were rich oxygenated monoterpenes especially in the flowering stage (69.27% fresh, 81.72% dry). The hydro-distilled oil of the dried inflorescence showed low activity as AChE inhibitor (IC50 0.05 ± 0.01 μg μL−1). The ethyl acetate fraction (IC50 0.063 ± 0.02 μg μL−1) showed the highest AChE inhibitor activity, whereas the hydro-alcoholic fraction had the highest BChE inhibitory effect (IC50 0.037 ± 0.010 μg μL−1). Results proposed the possible applications of A. fragrantissima flower extracts as coadjuvants in the treatment of cognitive diseases including Alzheimer's disease.

Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2019

Adenosine is a naturally occurring nucleoside and an essential component of the energy production... more Adenosine is a naturally occurring nucleoside and an essential component of the energy production and utilization systems of the body. Adenosine is formed by the degradation of adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) during energy-consuming processes. Adenosine regulates numerous physiological processes through activation of four subtypes of G-protein coupled membrane receptors viz. A1, A2A, A2B and A3. Its physiological importance depends on the affinity of these receptors and the extracellular concentrations reached. ATP acts as a neurotransmitter in both peripheral and central nervous systems. In the peripheral nervous system, ATP is involved in chemical transmission in sensory and autonomic ganglia, whereas in central nervous system, ATP, released from synaptic terminals, induces fast excitatory postsynaptic currents. ATP provides the energetics for all muscle movements, heart beats, nerve signals and chemical reactions inside the body. Adenosine has been traditionally considered an inhibi...

Heliyon, 2019

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that can cause problems with... more Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that can cause problems with memory and thinking skills. It is characterized by loss of cognitive ability and severe behavioral abnormalities, and could lead to death. Cholinesterases (ChEs) play a crucial role in the control of cholinergic transmission, and subsequently, the acetylcholine level in the brain is upgraded by inhibition of ChEs. Coumarins have been shown to display potential cholinesterase inhibitory action, where the aromatic moiety has led to the design of new candidates that could inhibit Ab aggregation. Accordingly, the present work is an in vitro activity, along with docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation studies of synthesized coumarin derivatives, to explore the plausible binding mode of these compounds inside the cholinesterase enzymes. For this purpose, a series of previously prepared N1-(coumarin-7-yl) derivatives were

Steroids, 2017

Derivatives of spironolactone (1), a diuretic and antihypertensive drug, were synthesized by usin... more Derivatives of spironolactone (1), a diuretic and antihypertensive drug, were synthesized by using fungal cells for the first time. Ten different fungi were screened for their ability to biotransform 1, four of which were able to produce metabolites 2-8. Gibberella fujikuroi produced canrenone (2), 1-dehydrocanrenone (3), Curvularia lunuta provided compound 2, and 7α-thio-spironolactone (4), Fusarium lini yielded compounds 2, 3, 1β-hydroxycanrenone (5), 1α-hydroxycanrenone (6), 1-dehydro-15α-hydroxycanrenone (7), and 15α-hydroxycanrenone (8), while Aspergillus alliaceus was able to produce all the seven metabolites. Metabolites 5, 6, and 7 were identified as new compounds. Their structures were elucidated by using different spectroscopic techniques. Substrate 1 and its metabolites 2, 3, and 5-8 were also evaluated for α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in vitro. Substrate 1 was found to be strongly active with IC50 = 335 ± 4.3 μM as compared to the standard drug acarbose IC50 = 840 ±...

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 2015

Aim: To investigate the binding mode of synthesized adamantly derivatives inside of cholinesteras... more Aim: To investigate the binding mode of synthesized adamantly derivatives inside of cholinesterase enzymes using molecular docking simulations. Methods: A series of hybrid compounds containing adamantane and hydrazide moieties was designed and synthesized. Their inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and (butyrylcholinesterase) BChE were assessed in vitro. The binding mode of the compounds inside cholinesterase enzymes was investigated using Surflex-Dock package of Sybyl7.3 software. Results: A total of 26 adamantyl derivatives were synthesized. Among them, adamantane-1-carboxylic acid hydrazide had an almost equal inhibitory activity towards both enzymes, whereas 10 other compounds exhibited moderate inhibitory activity against BChE. The molecular docking studies demonstrated that hydrophobic interactions between the compounds and their surrounding residues in the active site played predominant roles, while hydrophilic interactions were also found. When the compounds were docked inside each enzyme, they exhibited stronger interactions with BChE over AChE, possibly due to the larger active site of BChE. The binding affinities of the compounds for BChE and AChE estimated were in agreement with the experimental data. Conclusion: The new adamantly derivatives selectively inhibit BChE with respect to AChE, thus making them good candidates for testing the hypothesis that BChE inhibitors would be more efficient and better tolerated than AChE inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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ChemInform, 2015

Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Novel 6-O-Substituted Erythromycin A Derivatives.-The syn... more Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Novel 6-O-Substituted Erythromycin A Derivatives.-The synthesis of a series of 23 6-O-substituted erythromycin A derivatives, e.g. (III), is described and their antibacterial activities are studied. Side chains containing aromatic groups show the most potent antibacterial effects including marked activity increases against resistant organisms.-(CLARK, RICHARD F.; ET AL.; Bioorg.