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Papers by Carlo Mustazza

PubMed, Sep 1, 2007

Cell proliferation control plays a key role in tumor development. The basic Fibroblast Growth Fac... more Cell proliferation control plays a key role in tumor development. The basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF), as well as other growth factors, is involved in several pathologies characterized by dysregulation of cell proliferation. In the present work the effects of PD166866, a very potent and selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor were evaluated. Cultured murine fibroblasts (the cell line 3T6) were used to assess the FGFR-1 inhibition mediated by PD166866. Evaluation of cell viability and molecular biology techniques were adopted. PD166866 controls negatively the bFGF/FGFR-1 system thus promoting a significant reduction of cell proliferation and loss of viability in 3T6 cells. The drug possibly controls proliferation via induction of apoptosis as evidenced by a relevant chromatin degradation. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that PD166866 might be used in the control of fibrotic proliferative diseases, as well as in other tumor pathologies.

Current Medicinal Chemistry, Oct 8, 2020

Prion pathologies are fatal neurodegenerative diseases caused by the misfolding of the physiologi... more Prion pathologies are fatal neurodegenerative diseases caused by the misfolding of the physiological prion protein (PrP C). That leads to a β-structure rich isoform (PrP Sc) which is in fact an infective agent, as it transmits its misfolding to other normally folded PrP C molecules. Misfolded molecules then aggregate into fibrils, whose fragmentation leads to a seeding process resulting in the replication of the agent. Moreover, binding of PrP C to other proteinaceous fibrillary aggregates is involved in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. To date there is no available cure for prion diseases and just a few clinical trials have been made. The initial approach in the search of anti-prion agents had PrP Sc as a target. However, there are different prion strains, that should arise from alternative conformations of PrP Sc , so often the efficacy of the ligands is strain-dependent. That has shifted research to PrP C ligands, which either stabilize the native conformation (chaperones), or inhibit its interaction with PrP Sc. The role of transition-metal mediated oxidation process in prion misfolding has also been investigated. Another approach which seems rather promising is the indirect action via other cellular targets, like membrane domains or the protein-folding activity of ribosomes (PFAR). Also, new prion-specific high throughput screening techniques have been developed. However, so far no substance has been found to be able to extend satisfactorily survival time in animal models of prion diseases. This review describes the main features of the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of the various chemical classes of anti prion agents.

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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Nov 1, 1996

This paper describes the synthesis of some 10‐amino‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,6]naphthyridines... more This paper describes the synthesis of some 10‐amino‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,6]naphthyridines and of the new 13‐amino‐6,6a,7,8,9,10‐hexahydro‐12H‐benzo[b]pyrido[1,2‐g][1,6]naphthyridines starting from isatins and 4‐piperidones or quinolizidin‐2‐one.

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European journal of medicinal chemistry, 1996

Some 1,3,7-trisubstituted-8-styrylxanthine analogues, with the aryl group replaced by a heterocyc... more Some 1,3,7-trisubstituted-8-styrylxanthine analogues, with the aryl group replaced by a heterocycle or cyclohexane ring, were prepared and evaluated for their interaction with the A1 and A2a adenosine receptors. The highest degree of activity was displayed by the 1,3-dipropyl-7-methyl-8-[2-(3-thienyl)ethenyl]xanthine 4cdi, which was found to be a potent and selective A2a antagonist in binding assays (Ki = 19 nM, A1/A2a ratio =

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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Sep 1, 2001

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Archiv Der Pharmazie, Jun 1, 2003

Synthesis of 1-Methyl-5-(pyrazol-3-and-5-yl-and 1,2,4-triazol-3-and 5-yl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrid... more Synthesis of 1-Methyl-5-(pyrazol-3-and-5-yl-and 1,2,4-triazol-3-and 5-yl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine Derivatives and Their Evaluation as Muscarinic Receptor Ligands.-Reaction of diketones (I) with hydrazine hydrate affords the pyrazolyl derivatives (II), which upon alkylation furnish the regioisomers (IV) and (V) in a ratio of about 4:1. Quaternization of the pyridine moiety with methyl iodide and subsequent reduction of the pyridinium salts yield the tetrahydropyridines (VI) and (VII). The corresponding triazoles are obtained similarly. The title compounds, structurally related to arecoline, are evaluated on M1, M2, and M3 muscarinic receptors. Compounds showing the most interesting affinity are further evaluated in tests on isolated organ. Pyrazolyl derivatives (VIb) and (VIIc) exhibit good M1 and M3 antagonistic properties in vivo and are devoid of cholinergic side effects in vivo.

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Synthesis of 5-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,7]naphthyridines and 2,3,4,4a,5,6-hexahydrobenzo[c][2,6]naphthyridines

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Jul 1, 1998

This paper describes the synthesis of some 5‐amino‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,7]naphthyridines ... more This paper describes the synthesis of some 5‐amino‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,7]naphthyridines and 2,3,4,4a,5,6‐hexahydrobenzo[c][2,6] naphthyridines starting from anilines and 1‐benzyl‐4‐ethoxycarbonylpiperidin‐3‐one. The compounds were prepared in order to study their potential acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity.

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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Sep 1, 1994

This paper describes the preparation of 2‐aryl‐8‐fluorobenzyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[5,1‐i]purines 2, sta... more This paper describes the preparation of 2‐aryl‐8‐fluorobenzyl‐1,2,4‐triazolo[5,1‐i]purines 2, starting from 2‐aryl‐7,8‐diamino‐1,2,4‐triazolo[1,5‐c]pyrimidines 9. Our synthetic procedure represents the first example of a feasible approach for the synthesis of 2,8‐disubstituted triazolo[5,1‐i]purines. New syntheses of 5‐amino‐3‐arylpyrimido[5,4‐e]1,2,4‐triazines 12 and 8‐fluorobenzyl‐6‐hydrazinopurines 15 are also reported.

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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Nov 1, 1995

European journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr 1, 2011

Bivalent ligands constituted by two identical pharmacophores structurally related to the Nocicept... more Bivalent ligands constituted by two identical pharmacophores structurally related to the Nociceptin Opioid Receptor (NOPr) antagonist JTC-801 were synthesized and their binding affinities for NOPr were evaluated. The novel ligands are formed by two modified JTC-801 units linked by di-iminic and di-aminic spacers with length ranging from three to ten methylene units. Moreover, the synthesis and the pharmacological characterization were extended to the corresponding univalent ligands. The latter compounds consisted in a single modified JTC-801 unit and an alkyl or alkylamino or alkylimino tail. The purpose of this study is to feature the location and surroundings of the allosteric binding site(s) of pharmacophores containing the 4-aminoquinoline structure. Most important, the bivalent ligands were exploited to reveal the eventual occurrence of a supramolecular receptorial architecture of the NOPr. All the bivalent derivatives 4 and 5 proved to be active in the nanomolar range with no outstanding dependence on the chain length. They showed potencies from three to ten times higher than the corresponding monomers. Consequently, results clearly indicated a positive role of the second pharmacophore in the ligand-protein interaction. The pharmacological profile of the monomers 7 and 8 clarified the contribution of the linker chain to NOP receptor affinity and suggested the presence of a lipophilic acidic site neighbouring the binding site of the JTC-like ligands. Selectivity of saturated compounds 5, 7, and 8 was tested by binding experiments on δ, κ and μ opioid receptors. Results indicated a general loss of selectivity as compared to JTC-801. In the [(35)S]GTPγS binding assay, all the compounds revealed antagonistic properties at the NOP Receptor. In conclusion the present study set the basis for a systematic investigation on the structural modifications that can be introduced into novel ligands for NOPr and helped to feature the surrounds of the allosteric site of NOPr.

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Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Jan 31, 2008

Introduction: Both subtypes of sigma (σ) receptors, σ 1 and σ 2 , are over-expressed in many canc... more Introduction: Both subtypes of sigma (σ) receptors, σ 1 and σ 2 , are over-expressed in many cancers with σ 2 proposed as a biomarker of tumor proliferation. We are interested in developing a high affinity selective σ 2 radioligand for in vivo monitoring of proliferative status of solid tumors and response to anti-cancer therapies. 1-Cyclohexyl-4-[3-(5-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)propyl]piperazine (PB28) represents one of the lead candidates in the development of σ receptor ligands for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. However, the utility of PB28 is limited due to its relatively high lipophilicity. Methods: A more hydrophilic analogue (-)-(S)-1 was radiolabeled with 11 C via standard O-alkylation. In vitro autoradiography with [ 11 C](-)-(S)-1 was done using rat brain slices. PET imaging was performed in mice bearing EMT6, C6 or PC-3 tumors after i.v. injection of [ 11 C](-)-(S)-1. Results: [ 11 C](-)-(S)-1 was produced in 53% ± 7% isolated decay-corrected yield with radiochemical and chemical purity over 99% and specific activity greater than 100 GBq/μmol. In vitro autoradiography with [ 11 C(-)-(S)-1 resulted in a heterogeneous binding of the tracer in the rat brain with the highest radioactivity signals in the cortex region followed by cerebellum. This binding was successfully blocked by 10 μM of either haloperidol, (+)-(R)-1 or PB28. For C6 xenografts low target-to-nontarget ratio and high non-specific binding did not allow clear tumor visualization. No accumulation was visible in EMT6 tumor or in PC-3 tumor. Rat and mouse brain uptake was low and homogeneous while stronger signal was detected in the spinal cord. High accumulation of radioactivity was observed in liver and intestine suggesting hepatobiliary clearance. Conclusions: Despite excellent in vitro properties, [ 11 C](-)-(S)-1 did not provide high enough specific binding in vivo and is, therefore, not a useful PET tracer for imaging σ 2 expression in tumors.

MedChemComm, 2012

ABSTRACT The research into selective ligands of misfolded protein plaques in Alzheimer's ... more ABSTRACT The research into selective ligands of misfolded protein plaques in Alzheimer's disease and in transmissible spongiform encephalopathies led to compound 3, based on the Congo Red framework and bearing two trifluoromethoxygroups. Histochemical experiments on human brain tissues showed intense fluorescent staining of fibrillary deposits in both pathologies.

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, Sep 1, 2020

Iberin (IBR) is an isothiocyanate (ITC) with chemopreventive properties on different types of can... more Iberin (IBR) is an isothiocyanate (ITC) with chemopreventive properties on different types of cancer. The need of quantifying IBR either in natural products or in food supplements makes the availability of suitable and stable analytical standards necessary. The choice of proper solvents for ITCs storage and experiment setup is a critical point due to ITCs reactivity. As IBR reference standard is sometimes supplied in ethanol, methanol is also frequently utilised as a solvent in ITCs analysis. A study on IBR stability in the most common solvents used in liquid chromatography and at different pH is presented. A fast UHPLC-PDA-ESI/MS analysis was used to separate IBR from degradation products, to monitor IBR stability at three temperatures and at different pH. The fastest degradation was observed in methanol/water mixture. IBR degraded always faster in methanol than in ethanol. At 20°C, the degradation in ethanol and in water was comparable. At 30°C and 40°C the degradation in water was faster than either in ethanol or methanol. Ethyl thiocarbamate, methyl thiocarbamate and disubstituted thiourea degradation products, in ethanol, methanol and water respectively, were tentatively assigned. IBR was stable in acetonitrile and at acidic pH but it was unstable at alkaline pH.

Archiv Der Pharmazie, 2007

Quinoline derivatives R 0410 Synthesis of New 4-Heteroaryl-2-phenylquinolines and Their Pharmacol... more Quinoline derivatives R 0410 Synthesis of New 4-Heteroaryl-2-phenylquinolines and Their Pharmacological Activity as NK-2/NK-3 Receptor Ligands.-The 2-imidazolyl substituted compound (IV) shows affinity mainly towards the NK-3 receptors, while 3-pyrazolyl substituted compound (VIII) displays a preferential interaction with the NK-2 receptor.-(BORIONI*, A.

European journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec 1, 2004

A series of 4-amino-2-methylquinoline and 4-aminoquinazoline derivatives, including the reference... more A series of 4-amino-2-methylquinoline and 4-aminoquinazoline derivatives, including the reference NOP antagonist JTC-801, were synthesized by an alternative pathway and their in vitro pharmacological properties were investigated. 3-Substitution of the quinoline ring resulted very critical for affinity. So 3-methyl derivative 4j showed a similar potency compared with the reference 4h while bulky lipophilic or electron withdrawing groups in the same position strongly decreased affinity. Structural and conformational requirements for affinity were outlined by NOE NMR and computational methods and suggestions for a pharmacophore model design were provided.

Synthesis of 9-amino-, 9-aminomethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- and 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroacridine derivatives

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Nov 1, 1997

This paper describes the synthesis of 9‐amino‐2‐ and 4‐hydroxy‐ and 2,4‐dihydroxy‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahy... more This paper describes the synthesis of 9‐amino‐2‐ and 4‐hydroxy‐ and 2,4‐dihydroxy‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydro‐acridines 2 and of 9‐aminomethyl‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydro‐ and 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8‐octahydroacridines 3 starting from the corresponding 9‐carboxamido derivatives. A new synthetical pathway to 9‐amino‐2‐hydroxyacri‐dine 9 is also reported.

Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Jun 1, 2016

Commission regulation (EU) No 358/2014 amending the new regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetics... more Commission regulation (EU) No 358/2014 amending the new regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetics has prohibited the use of isopropyl-, isobutyl-, phenyl-, benzyl-and pentylparaben. Furthermore, Commission regulation (EU) No 1004/2014 has lowered the maximum permitted concentration of butyl-and propylparaben in cosmetics and it has also banned them in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. A HPLC-PDA-ESI/MS method has been developed herein for the detection of seventeen preservatives, both the most utilised and the recently forbidden by the new EU regulations. The separation of these compounds, including benzoic acid and its derivatives in a 1.10-3.04 log Pow range, has been performed with a gradient elution on a Symmetry® C18 column (250×4.6 mm i.d., particle size 5μm) with water and acetonitrile (0.1% formic acid) as mobile phase. Quantification has been carried out by HPLC-PDA. The method has been validated and successfully applied to the analysis of a large number of cosmetics with different functions like rinse-off and leave-on, or composition like skin, hair, face and oral products.

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New [g]-fused [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidines: Synthesis of pyrido[3,2-e] and [4,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine, pyrimido[5,4-e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pteridine derivatives

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Nov 1, 1994

A number of 2‐aryl‐substituted pyrido[3,2‐e] and [4,3‐e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐c]pyrimidines and [1,... more A number of 2‐aryl‐substituted pyrido[3,2‐e] and [4,3‐e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐c]pyrimidines and [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐c]pteridines 11,12a,b,e, their corresponding 5‐carbonyl derivatives 7,8a,b,e and some pyrimido[5,4‐e][1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐c]pyrimidin‐5‐ones 7,8c,d have been synthesized, according to different pathways. The new tricyclic heterocycles were prepared with the aim of studying their possible benzodiazepine receptors affinity.

Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 1993

... the lactim and the lactim forms of 3-hydroxypyridine (which are present in comparable amounts... more ... the lactim and the lactim forms of 3-hydroxypyridine (which are present in comparable amounts in aqueous solution) was shown to be markedly affected by the inclusion process with a preferential complexation of the latter tautomer. Key words: Cyclodextrin complexes, pyridine ...