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RSC Advances

Molecular cosensitization is favorable for manipulating solar radiation through the judicious cho... more Molecular cosensitization is favorable for manipulating solar radiation through the judicious choice of cosensitizers having complementary absorption spectra.

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Materials, 2022

To identify new candidate anticancer compounds, we here report the synthesis of benzimidazole der... more To identify new candidate anticancer compounds, we here report the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives: diethyl 2,2′-(2-oxo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1,3(2H)-diyl) diacetate and its arylideneacetohydrazide derivatives, using ultrasonic irradiation and conventional heating. The compounds were confirmed by Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) (JEOL, Tokyo, Japan) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectroscopy (Thermoscientific, Waltham, MA, USA). The molecular structure and electronic properties of the studied compounds were predicted for the acetohydrazide hydrazones. These compounds exist as a mixture of configurational and conformational isomerism as well as amido-amidic acid tautomerism. The NMR spectral data proved the predominance of syn-E amido isomers. In addition, density functional theory (DFT) predicted stability in the gas phase and showed that syn-E amido isomers are the most stable in the presence of an electron donating group, while the anti-isomer is the mos...

3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1<i>H</i>)-one <b>1</b&... more 3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1<i>H</i>)-one <b>1</b>, and its <i>S</i>-alkylated products <b>2–6</b>, were effectively synthesized under ultrasonic irradiation under greener reaction condition with lower amount of solvent and in shorter reaction time to afford higher yield of the targeted compounds. ¹H and ¹³C NMR, %CHN and FT-IR confirmed the structure of the synthesized products. The theoretical DFT calculations were carried out to study the electronic effect of the <i>S</i>-alkylated group on the structural as well as the thermal parameters for the investigated compounds. Further, the partition coefficient and other molecular properties of compounds <b>1–6</b> and their molecular docking studies were carried out with the target protein VEGFR-2 to determine the specific binding preferences at the target site. Structure–activity relationship ...

Molecules, 2020

New five rings architecture of 1:1 supramolecular hydrogen bonded (H-bonded) complexes were forme... more New five rings architecture of 1:1 supramolecular hydrogen bonded (H-bonded) complexes were formed between 4-(2-(pyridin-4-yl)diazenyl-3-methylphenyl 4-alkoxybenzoates and 4-n-alkoxyphenyliminobenzoic acids. Mesomorphic and optical behaviors of three systems designed complexes were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). H-bonded interactions were confirmed via FT-IR spectroscopy. Computational calculations were carried out by density functional theory (DFT) estimation for all formed complexes. Experimental evaluations were correlated with the theoretical predictions and results revealed that, all prepared complexes possessing enantiotropic tri-mesophases with induced smectic C (SmC) and nematic temperature ranges. Moreover, DFT predicted for all formed supramolecular complexes possessing a non-linear bent geometry. Moreover, the π–π stacking of the aromatic rings plays an important role in the mesomorphic properties and therm...

Molecules, 2021

The fabrication of colorless and see-through dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) requires the photo... more The fabrication of colorless and see-through dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) requires the photosensitizers to have little or no absorption in the visible light region of the solar spectrum. However, a trade-off between transparency and power conversion efficiency (PCE) has to be tackled, since most transparent DSCs are showing low PCE when compared to colorful and opaque DSCs. One strategy to increase PCE is applying two cosensitizers with selective conversion of the UV and NIR radiation, therefore, the non-visible part only is absorbed. In this study, we report synthesis of novel five UV-selective absorbers, based on diimide and Schiff bases incorporating carboxyl and pyridyl anchoring groups. A systematic computational investigation using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT approaches was employed to evaluate their prospect of application in transparent DSCs. Experimental UV/Vis absorption spectra showed that all dyes exhibit an absorption band covering the mi...

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2022

This paper reports quinoline-based BODIPYs as potential EGFR/VEGFR-2 inhibitors and their antican... more This paper reports quinoline-based BODIPYs as potential EGFR/VEGFR-2 inhibitors and their anticancer activities against Hela cells. Lipinski's drug likeness of compounds 1-3 was predicted revealing that they might exhibit promising physicochemical properties for oral bioavailability. The HOMO and LUMO energies were also calculated using DFT/RCAM-B3LYP method at CC-pVTZ. The EGFR/VEGFR-2 interaction was examined by molecular docking, suggesting that all compounds fitted into the pocket of VEGFR-2 within the key residues-Glu885, Cys919 and Asp1046. The binding energies calculated were in the order 3˃2˃1. The results suggested a greater binding affinity of VEGFR-2 in comparison to EGFR. The in vitro anticancer activity of the compounds 1 and 3 on the HeLa cells was evaluated, revealing significant reduction in cell viability as compared to control.

Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2021

1,3-Bis-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-on-2-thioxopropane (C), a quinazoline deri... more 1,3-Bis-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-on-2-thioxopropane (C), a quinazoline derivative was synthesized and well-characterized in order to evaluate its potential to act as VEGFR-2 a...

Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2021

3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one 1, and its S-alkylated products 2–6,... more 3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one 1, and its S-alkylated products 2–6, were effectively synthesized under ultrasonic irradiation under greener reaction condition with low...

Crystals, 2020

Two new 1:2 supramolecular H-bonded liquid crystalline complexes (SMHBCs) were prepared through d... more Two new 1:2 supramolecular H-bonded liquid crystalline complexes (SMHBCs) were prepared through double H-bond interactions between either isophthalic acid (A) or terephthalic acid (B) and a nicotinate Schiff base (I6). The formed complexes were thermally investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and their phases were identified by polarized optical microscopy (POM) and UV-spectroscopy. The formation of 1:2 hydrogen-bonded complexes was confirmed through their Fermi-bands observed by FT-IR spectroscopy. The first system (I6/A) was found to possess enantiotropic smectic A and nematic mesophases. Induced broad range of smectic A phase was observed in I6/A complex which is not shown by their individual components. The second complex system (I6/B) was purely nematogenic. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were applied to predict their geometrical parameters. Theoretical studies revealed that the isophthalic complex adopted the W-shape; while the U-shape was adopt...

ChemistrySelect, 2020

Misfit sidechains in protein crystal structures are a stumbling block in using those structures t... more Misfit sidechains in protein crystal structures are a stumbling block in using those structures to direct further scientific inference. Problems due to surface disorder and poor electron density are very difficult to address, but a large class of systematic errors are quite common even in well-ordered regions, resulting in sidechains fit backwards into local density in predictable ways. The MolProbity web site is effective at diagnosing such errors, and can perform reliable automated correction of a few special cases such as 180°flips of Asn or Gln sidechain amides, using all-atom contacts and H-bond networks. However, most at-risk residues involve tetrahedral geometry, and their valid correction requires rigorous evaluation of sidechain movement and sometimes backbone shift. The current work extends the benefits of robust automated correction to more sidechain types. The Autofix method identifies candidate systematic, flipped-over errors in Leu, Thr, Val, and Arg using MolProbity quality statistics, proposes a corrected position using real-space refinement with rotamer selection in Coot, and accepts or rejects the correction based on improvement in MolProbity criteria and on v angle change. Criteria are chosen conservatively, after examining many individual results, to ensure valid correction. To test this method, Autofix was run and analyzed for 945 representative PDB files and on the 50S ribosomal subunit of file 1YHQ. Over 40% of Leu, Val, and Thr outliers and 15% of Arg outliers were successfully corrected, resulting in a total of 3,679 corrected sidechains, or 4 per structure on average. Summary Sentences: A common class of misfit sidechains in protein crystal structures is due to systematic errors that place the sidechain backwards into the local electron density. A fully automated method called ''Autofix'' identifies such errors for Leu, Val, Thr, and Arg and corrects over one third of them, using MolProbity validation criteria and Coot realspace refinement of rotamers.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2020

A new axially chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent dye, 4,4-difluoro-2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5,7-... more A new axially chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent dye, 4,4-difluoro-2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-8-phenyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene, 3, has been synthesized. Its molecular structure confirmed by FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, 13 C-NMR, 19 F-NMR, mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The 19 F NMR spectrum is consistent with the presence of a 1:1 mixture of the chiral, anti-diastereoisomer and the meso, syn isomer which do not interconvert on heating to 100°C in d 8-toluene. Geometry minimization by density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm the expected non-coplanarity caused by steric interactions between the 2methoxyphenyl substituents and the methyl groups on the BODIPY core and predict a 7.46 Kcal mol −1 barrier to diastereomer conversion by rotation around the BODIPY-aryl bond. The syn isomer is predicted to be more stable than the anti-isomer by only 0.13931 Kcal mol −1. The theoretical potential of the present compound to act as an antibacterial agent has been explored by molecular docking studies. From the partition coefficient value, it can be inferred that the compound 3 could exhibit potential antibacterial activity. Furthermore, molecular docking results provided details of the binding site and the energy of the compound 3 with selected target molecules. The results of which revealed its potential to inhibit bacterial target enzymes viz., DNA gyrase, enzymes in the type II fatty acid synthesis and Ddl in peptidoglycan synthesis.

Crystals, 2020

Binary mixtures of the laterally substituted Schiff base/ester derivatives, namely 4-((2- or 3-) ... more Binary mixtures of the laterally substituted Schiff base/ester derivatives, namely 4-((2- or 3-) substituted phenyl imino methyl) phenyl-4”-alkoxy benzoates, Ia–d, were prepared and mesomorphically studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and their mesophases identified by polarized optical microscopy (POM). The lateral group (1-naphthyl, 2-F, 2-Br, 3-F in Ia–d, respectively) is attached to different positions of the phenyl Schiff moiety. The mixtures investigated were made from two differently shaped compounds that differ from each other in the polarity, size, orientation, and relative positions of the lateral group. The results revealed that the binary mixture Ia/Ib (bearing the naphthyl and 2-flouro substituents) exhibited the SmA phase, which covered the whole composition range. For the mixtures Ib/Id (2-F and 2-Br), the isomeric lateral F-group in compound Ib distributed the SmA arrangement of Id. In the Ic/Id mixture bearing two positionally and structurally differen...

Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2019

A new chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent compound, 5-bromo-4,4-difluoro-3(S)-1phenylethyl)amino)BODI... more A new chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent compound, 5-bromo-4,4-difluoro-3(S)-1phenylethyl)amino)BODIPY, 4 was synthesized for biomedical applications. Optical, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties of the compound 4 are investigated. The partition coefficient suggested that the compound 4 has the potential to be developed as an active antibacterial and antioxidant candidate. In this context, antibacterial assay was carried out for compound 4 against various bacterial strains, revealing maximum inhibition zone (24±2.19 mm) in Escherichia coli. Moreover, results of antioxidant activity of compound 4 revealed IC50 values to be greater than ascorbic acid. Molecular docking has given brief insight about the binding of the compound 4, suggesting that it has a strong potential to inhibit bacterial target enzymes viz., DNA gyrase, enzymes in the type II fatty acid synthesis and Ddl (D-alanine:D-alanine ligase) in peptidoglycan synthesis. The molecular geometry and electrostatic potential of compound 4, was established by DFT (Density Functional Theory) calculations.

ACS Omega, 2019

Binding effect and interaction of N,N′-dialkyl cystine based gemini surfactant (GS); 2(C 12 Cys) ... more Binding effect and interaction of N,N′-dialkyl cystine based gemini surfactant (GS); 2(C 12 Cys) with human serum albumin (HSA) were systematically investigated by the techniques such as surface tension measurement, UV−visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, and molecular docking studies. The surface tension measurement exhibited that HSA shifted the critical micelle concentration of the 2(C 12 Cys) GS to the higher side that confirms the complex formation among 2(C 12 Cys) GS and HSA which was also verified by UV− visible, fluorescence, and CD spectroscopy. Increase in the concentration of 2(C 12 Cys) GS increases the absorption of the HSA protein but has a reverse effect on the fluorescence intensity. The analysis of UV−visible study with the help of a static quenching method showed that the value acquired for the bimolecular quenching constant (k q) quenches the intrinsic fluorescence of the HSA protein. Synchronous fluorescence spectrometry declared that the induced-binding conformational changes in HSA and CD results explained the variations in the secondary arrangement of the protein in presence of 2(C 12 Cys) GS. The present study revealed that the interaction between 2(C 12 Cys) GS and HSA is important for the preparation and properties of medicines. Molecular docking study provides insight into the specific binding site of 2(C 12 Cys) GS into the sites of HSA.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), Jan 27, 2018

The present work describes the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) via a solution pr... more The present work describes the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) via a solution process with the aim of applying the nano-adsorbent for the reduction of methylene blue (MB) dye in alkaline media. These NPs were characterized via Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction, high-resolution Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultra violet UV-visible spectroscopy to confirm their morphology and crystalline and optical properties in order to design an adsorption-degradation process. The photocatalytic CuONPs exhibited dynamic properties, great adsorption affinity during the chemisorption process, and operated at various modes with a strong interaction between the adsorbent and the adsorptive species, and equilibrium isotherm, kinetic isotherm, and thermodynamic activities in the presence of UV light. All basic quantities, such as concentration, pH, adsorbent dose, time, and temperature, were determined by an optimization process. The be...

The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2017

A small series of boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes has been synthesized whereby the boron atom ... more A small series of boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes has been synthesized whereby the boron atom is constrained in a 5-membered ring formed from either orthodihydroxypyridine or ortho-aminophenol. In the latter case, the amino group has been converted into the corresponding amide derivative so as to curtail the possibility for light-induced charge transfer from strap to BODIPY. These compounds are weakly emissive in fluid solution but cleavage of the strap, by treatment with a photo-acid generator, restores strong fluorescence. Surprisingly, the same compounds remain weakly fluorescent in a rigid glass at 80K where lightinduced charge transfer is most unlikely. In fluid solution, the fluorescence quantum yield increases with increasing temperature due to a thermally-activated step, but does not correlate with the thermodynamics for intramolecular charge transfer. It is proposed that the strap causes rupture of the potential energy surface for the excited state, creating traps that provide new routes by which the wave-packet can return to the ground state. Access to the trap from the excited state is reversible, leading to the delayed emission. Analysis of the temperature-dependent emission intensities allows estimation of the kinetic parameters associated with entering and leaving the trap.

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2017

Palladium catalysed amination of a 2-iodoBODIPY with a range of anilines and a primary alkylamine... more Palladium catalysed amination of a 2-iodoBODIPY with a range of anilines and a primary alkylamine has been used as the basis for a ‘switch-on’ fluorescence sensor for phosgene.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), Jan 11, 2015

Helically chiral N,N,O,O-boron chelated dipyrromethenes show solution-phase circularly polarized ... more Helically chiral N,N,O,O-boron chelated dipyrromethenes show solution-phase circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) in the red region of the visible spectrum (λem(max) from 621 to 663 nm). The parent dipyrromethene is desymmetrised through O-chelation of boron by the 3,5-ortho-phenolic substituents, inducing a helical chirality in the fluorophore. The combination of high luminescence dissymmetry factors (|glum| up to 4.7 x10-3) and fluorescence quantum yields (ΦF up to 0.73) results in exceptionally efficient circularly polarized red emission from these simple small organic fluorophores, enabling future application in CPL-based bioimaging.

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2015

Copper catalysed vicarious nucleophilic substitution of 2-halogeno BODIPYs with alkyl amines, ani... more Copper catalysed vicarious nucleophilic substitution of 2-halogeno BODIPYs with alkyl amines, anilines and an amide produces the corresponding 3-aminoBODIPY derivatives.

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021

A new selection of supramolecular liquid crystal complexes based on complementary molecules forme... more A new selection of supramolecular liquid crystal complexes based on complementary molecules formed via hydrogen-bonding interactions is reported. All prepared complexes were prepared from 4-n-alkoxybenzoic acid (An) and N-4-cyanobenzylidene-4-n-(hexyloxy)benzenamine (I). FT-IR, temperature gradient NMR, Mass Spectrometer and Chromatography spectroscopy were carried out to confirm the -CN and −COOH H-bonded complexation by observing their Fermi-bands and the effects of the 1H-NMR signals as well as its elution signal from HPLC. Moreover, binary phase diagrams were established for further confirmation. All formed complexes (I/An) were studied by the use of differential scanning calorimetry and their phase properties were validated through the use of polarized optical microscopy Results of mesomorphic characterization revealed that all presented complexes exhibited enantiotropic mesophases and their type was dependent on the terminal lengths of alkoxy chains. Also, the mesomorphic temp...

RSC Advances

Molecular cosensitization is favorable for manipulating solar radiation through the judicious cho... more Molecular cosensitization is favorable for manipulating solar radiation through the judicious choice of cosensitizers having complementary absorption spectra.

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Materials, 2022

To identify new candidate anticancer compounds, we here report the synthesis of benzimidazole der... more To identify new candidate anticancer compounds, we here report the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives: diethyl 2,2′-(2-oxo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-1,3(2H)-diyl) diacetate and its arylideneacetohydrazide derivatives, using ultrasonic irradiation and conventional heating. The compounds were confirmed by Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) (JEOL, Tokyo, Japan) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectroscopy (Thermoscientific, Waltham, MA, USA). The molecular structure and electronic properties of the studied compounds were predicted for the acetohydrazide hydrazones. These compounds exist as a mixture of configurational and conformational isomerism as well as amido-amidic acid tautomerism. The NMR spectral data proved the predominance of syn-E amido isomers. In addition, density functional theory (DFT) predicted stability in the gas phase and showed that syn-E amido isomers are the most stable in the presence of an electron donating group, while the anti-isomer is the mos...

3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1<i>H</i>)-one <b>1</b&... more 3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1<i>H</i>)-one <b>1</b>, and its <i>S</i>-alkylated products <b>2–6</b>, were effectively synthesized under ultrasonic irradiation under greener reaction condition with lower amount of solvent and in shorter reaction time to afford higher yield of the targeted compounds. ¹H and ¹³C NMR, %CHN and FT-IR confirmed the structure of the synthesized products. The theoretical DFT calculations were carried out to study the electronic effect of the <i>S</i>-alkylated group on the structural as well as the thermal parameters for the investigated compounds. Further, the partition coefficient and other molecular properties of compounds <b>1–6</b> and their molecular docking studies were carried out with the target protein VEGFR-2 to determine the specific binding preferences at the target site. Structure–activity relationship ...

Molecules, 2020

New five rings architecture of 1:1 supramolecular hydrogen bonded (H-bonded) complexes were forme... more New five rings architecture of 1:1 supramolecular hydrogen bonded (H-bonded) complexes were formed between 4-(2-(pyridin-4-yl)diazenyl-3-methylphenyl 4-alkoxybenzoates and 4-n-alkoxyphenyliminobenzoic acids. Mesomorphic and optical behaviors of three systems designed complexes were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarizing optical microscopy (POM). H-bonded interactions were confirmed via FT-IR spectroscopy. Computational calculations were carried out by density functional theory (DFT) estimation for all formed complexes. Experimental evaluations were correlated with the theoretical predictions and results revealed that, all prepared complexes possessing enantiotropic tri-mesophases with induced smectic C (SmC) and nematic temperature ranges. Moreover, DFT predicted for all formed supramolecular complexes possessing a non-linear bent geometry. Moreover, the π–π stacking of the aromatic rings plays an important role in the mesomorphic properties and therm...

Molecules, 2021

The fabrication of colorless and see-through dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) requires the photo... more The fabrication of colorless and see-through dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) requires the photosensitizers to have little or no absorption in the visible light region of the solar spectrum. However, a trade-off between transparency and power conversion efficiency (PCE) has to be tackled, since most transparent DSCs are showing low PCE when compared to colorful and opaque DSCs. One strategy to increase PCE is applying two cosensitizers with selective conversion of the UV and NIR radiation, therefore, the non-visible part only is absorbed. In this study, we report synthesis of novel five UV-selective absorbers, based on diimide and Schiff bases incorporating carboxyl and pyridyl anchoring groups. A systematic computational investigation using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT approaches was employed to evaluate their prospect of application in transparent DSCs. Experimental UV/Vis absorption spectra showed that all dyes exhibit an absorption band covering the mi...

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2022

This paper reports quinoline-based BODIPYs as potential EGFR/VEGFR-2 inhibitors and their antican... more This paper reports quinoline-based BODIPYs as potential EGFR/VEGFR-2 inhibitors and their anticancer activities against Hela cells. Lipinski's drug likeness of compounds 1-3 was predicted revealing that they might exhibit promising physicochemical properties for oral bioavailability. The HOMO and LUMO energies were also calculated using DFT/RCAM-B3LYP method at CC-pVTZ. The EGFR/VEGFR-2 interaction was examined by molecular docking, suggesting that all compounds fitted into the pocket of VEGFR-2 within the key residues-Glu885, Cys919 and Asp1046. The binding energies calculated were in the order 3˃2˃1. The results suggested a greater binding affinity of VEGFR-2 in comparison to EGFR. The in vitro anticancer activity of the compounds 1 and 3 on the HeLa cells was evaluated, revealing significant reduction in cell viability as compared to control.

Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2021

1,3-Bis-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-on-2-thioxopropane (C), a quinazoline deri... more 1,3-Bis-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-on-2-thioxopropane (C), a quinazoline derivative was synthesized and well-characterized in order to evaluate its potential to act as VEGFR-2 a...

Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 2021

3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one 1, and its S-alkylated products 2–6,... more 3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-one 1, and its S-alkylated products 2–6, were effectively synthesized under ultrasonic irradiation under greener reaction condition with low...

Crystals, 2020

Two new 1:2 supramolecular H-bonded liquid crystalline complexes (SMHBCs) were prepared through d... more Two new 1:2 supramolecular H-bonded liquid crystalline complexes (SMHBCs) were prepared through double H-bond interactions between either isophthalic acid (A) or terephthalic acid (B) and a nicotinate Schiff base (I6). The formed complexes were thermally investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and their phases were identified by polarized optical microscopy (POM) and UV-spectroscopy. The formation of 1:2 hydrogen-bonded complexes was confirmed through their Fermi-bands observed by FT-IR spectroscopy. The first system (I6/A) was found to possess enantiotropic smectic A and nematic mesophases. Induced broad range of smectic A phase was observed in I6/A complex which is not shown by their individual components. The second complex system (I6/B) was purely nematogenic. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were applied to predict their geometrical parameters. Theoretical studies revealed that the isophthalic complex adopted the W-shape; while the U-shape was adopt...

ChemistrySelect, 2020

Misfit sidechains in protein crystal structures are a stumbling block in using those structures t... more Misfit sidechains in protein crystal structures are a stumbling block in using those structures to direct further scientific inference. Problems due to surface disorder and poor electron density are very difficult to address, but a large class of systematic errors are quite common even in well-ordered regions, resulting in sidechains fit backwards into local density in predictable ways. The MolProbity web site is effective at diagnosing such errors, and can perform reliable automated correction of a few special cases such as 180°flips of Asn or Gln sidechain amides, using all-atom contacts and H-bond networks. However, most at-risk residues involve tetrahedral geometry, and their valid correction requires rigorous evaluation of sidechain movement and sometimes backbone shift. The current work extends the benefits of robust automated correction to more sidechain types. The Autofix method identifies candidate systematic, flipped-over errors in Leu, Thr, Val, and Arg using MolProbity quality statistics, proposes a corrected position using real-space refinement with rotamer selection in Coot, and accepts or rejects the correction based on improvement in MolProbity criteria and on v angle change. Criteria are chosen conservatively, after examining many individual results, to ensure valid correction. To test this method, Autofix was run and analyzed for 945 representative PDB files and on the 50S ribosomal subunit of file 1YHQ. Over 40% of Leu, Val, and Thr outliers and 15% of Arg outliers were successfully corrected, resulting in a total of 3,679 corrected sidechains, or 4 per structure on average. Summary Sentences: A common class of misfit sidechains in protein crystal structures is due to systematic errors that place the sidechain backwards into the local electron density. A fully automated method called ''Autofix'' identifies such errors for Leu, Val, Thr, and Arg and corrects over one third of them, using MolProbity validation criteria and Coot realspace refinement of rotamers.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2020

A new axially chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent dye, 4,4-difluoro-2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5,7-... more A new axially chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent dye, 4,4-difluoro-2,6-bis(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-8-phenyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene, 3, has been synthesized. Its molecular structure confirmed by FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, 13 C-NMR, 19 F-NMR, mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The 19 F NMR spectrum is consistent with the presence of a 1:1 mixture of the chiral, anti-diastereoisomer and the meso, syn isomer which do not interconvert on heating to 100°C in d 8-toluene. Geometry minimization by density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm the expected non-coplanarity caused by steric interactions between the 2methoxyphenyl substituents and the methyl groups on the BODIPY core and predict a 7.46 Kcal mol −1 barrier to diastereomer conversion by rotation around the BODIPY-aryl bond. The syn isomer is predicted to be more stable than the anti-isomer by only 0.13931 Kcal mol −1. The theoretical potential of the present compound to act as an antibacterial agent has been explored by molecular docking studies. From the partition coefficient value, it can be inferred that the compound 3 could exhibit potential antibacterial activity. Furthermore, molecular docking results provided details of the binding site and the energy of the compound 3 with selected target molecules. The results of which revealed its potential to inhibit bacterial target enzymes viz., DNA gyrase, enzymes in the type II fatty acid synthesis and Ddl in peptidoglycan synthesis.

Crystals, 2020

Binary mixtures of the laterally substituted Schiff base/ester derivatives, namely 4-((2- or 3-) ... more Binary mixtures of the laterally substituted Schiff base/ester derivatives, namely 4-((2- or 3-) substituted phenyl imino methyl) phenyl-4”-alkoxy benzoates, Ia–d, were prepared and mesomorphically studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and their mesophases identified by polarized optical microscopy (POM). The lateral group (1-naphthyl, 2-F, 2-Br, 3-F in Ia–d, respectively) is attached to different positions of the phenyl Schiff moiety. The mixtures investigated were made from two differently shaped compounds that differ from each other in the polarity, size, orientation, and relative positions of the lateral group. The results revealed that the binary mixture Ia/Ib (bearing the naphthyl and 2-flouro substituents) exhibited the SmA phase, which covered the whole composition range. For the mixtures Ib/Id (2-F and 2-Br), the isomeric lateral F-group in compound Ib distributed the SmA arrangement of Id. In the Ic/Id mixture bearing two positionally and structurally differen...

Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2019

A new chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent compound, 5-bromo-4,4-difluoro-3(S)-1phenylethyl)amino)BODI... more A new chiral BODIPY-based fluorescent compound, 5-bromo-4,4-difluoro-3(S)-1phenylethyl)amino)BODIPY, 4 was synthesized for biomedical applications. Optical, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties of the compound 4 are investigated. The partition coefficient suggested that the compound 4 has the potential to be developed as an active antibacterial and antioxidant candidate. In this context, antibacterial assay was carried out for compound 4 against various bacterial strains, revealing maximum inhibition zone (24±2.19 mm) in Escherichia coli. Moreover, results of antioxidant activity of compound 4 revealed IC50 values to be greater than ascorbic acid. Molecular docking has given brief insight about the binding of the compound 4, suggesting that it has a strong potential to inhibit bacterial target enzymes viz., DNA gyrase, enzymes in the type II fatty acid synthesis and Ddl (D-alanine:D-alanine ligase) in peptidoglycan synthesis. The molecular geometry and electrostatic potential of compound 4, was established by DFT (Density Functional Theory) calculations.

ACS Omega, 2019

Binding effect and interaction of N,N′-dialkyl cystine based gemini surfactant (GS); 2(C 12 Cys) ... more Binding effect and interaction of N,N′-dialkyl cystine based gemini surfactant (GS); 2(C 12 Cys) with human serum albumin (HSA) were systematically investigated by the techniques such as surface tension measurement, UV−visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy, and molecular docking studies. The surface tension measurement exhibited that HSA shifted the critical micelle concentration of the 2(C 12 Cys) GS to the higher side that confirms the complex formation among 2(C 12 Cys) GS and HSA which was also verified by UV− visible, fluorescence, and CD spectroscopy. Increase in the concentration of 2(C 12 Cys) GS increases the absorption of the HSA protein but has a reverse effect on the fluorescence intensity. The analysis of UV−visible study with the help of a static quenching method showed that the value acquired for the bimolecular quenching constant (k q) quenches the intrinsic fluorescence of the HSA protein. Synchronous fluorescence spectrometry declared that the induced-binding conformational changes in HSA and CD results explained the variations in the secondary arrangement of the protein in presence of 2(C 12 Cys) GS. The present study revealed that the interaction between 2(C 12 Cys) GS and HSA is important for the preparation and properties of medicines. Molecular docking study provides insight into the specific binding site of 2(C 12 Cys) GS into the sites of HSA.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), Jan 27, 2018

The present work describes the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) via a solution pr... more The present work describes the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) via a solution process with the aim of applying the nano-adsorbent for the reduction of methylene blue (MB) dye in alkaline media. These NPs were characterized via Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction, high-resolution Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultra violet UV-visible spectroscopy to confirm their morphology and crystalline and optical properties in order to design an adsorption-degradation process. The photocatalytic CuONPs exhibited dynamic properties, great adsorption affinity during the chemisorption process, and operated at various modes with a strong interaction between the adsorbent and the adsorptive species, and equilibrium isotherm, kinetic isotherm, and thermodynamic activities in the presence of UV light. All basic quantities, such as concentration, pH, adsorbent dose, time, and temperature, were determined by an optimization process. The be...

The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2017

A small series of boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes has been synthesized whereby the boron atom ... more A small series of boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes has been synthesized whereby the boron atom is constrained in a 5-membered ring formed from either orthodihydroxypyridine or ortho-aminophenol. In the latter case, the amino group has been converted into the corresponding amide derivative so as to curtail the possibility for light-induced charge transfer from strap to BODIPY. These compounds are weakly emissive in fluid solution but cleavage of the strap, by treatment with a photo-acid generator, restores strong fluorescence. Surprisingly, the same compounds remain weakly fluorescent in a rigid glass at 80K where lightinduced charge transfer is most unlikely. In fluid solution, the fluorescence quantum yield increases with increasing temperature due to a thermally-activated step, but does not correlate with the thermodynamics for intramolecular charge transfer. It is proposed that the strap causes rupture of the potential energy surface for the excited state, creating traps that provide new routes by which the wave-packet can return to the ground state. Access to the trap from the excited state is reversible, leading to the delayed emission. Analysis of the temperature-dependent emission intensities allows estimation of the kinetic parameters associated with entering and leaving the trap.

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2017

Palladium catalysed amination of a 2-iodoBODIPY with a range of anilines and a primary alkylamine... more Palladium catalysed amination of a 2-iodoBODIPY with a range of anilines and a primary alkylamine has been used as the basis for a ‘switch-on’ fluorescence sensor for phosgene.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), Jan 11, 2015

Helically chiral N,N,O,O-boron chelated dipyrromethenes show solution-phase circularly polarized ... more Helically chiral N,N,O,O-boron chelated dipyrromethenes show solution-phase circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) in the red region of the visible spectrum (λem(max) from 621 to 663 nm). The parent dipyrromethene is desymmetrised through O-chelation of boron by the 3,5-ortho-phenolic substituents, inducing a helical chirality in the fluorophore. The combination of high luminescence dissymmetry factors (|glum| up to 4.7 x10-3) and fluorescence quantum yields (ΦF up to 0.73) results in exceptionally efficient circularly polarized red emission from these simple small organic fluorophores, enabling future application in CPL-based bioimaging.

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2015

Copper catalysed vicarious nucleophilic substitution of 2-halogeno BODIPYs with alkyl amines, ani... more Copper catalysed vicarious nucleophilic substitution of 2-halogeno BODIPYs with alkyl amines, anilines and an amide produces the corresponding 3-aminoBODIPY derivatives.

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021

A new selection of supramolecular liquid crystal complexes based on complementary molecules forme... more A new selection of supramolecular liquid crystal complexes based on complementary molecules formed via hydrogen-bonding interactions is reported. All prepared complexes were prepared from 4-n-alkoxybenzoic acid (An) and N-4-cyanobenzylidene-4-n-(hexyloxy)benzenamine (I). FT-IR, temperature gradient NMR, Mass Spectrometer and Chromatography spectroscopy were carried out to confirm the -CN and −COOH H-bonded complexation by observing their Fermi-bands and the effects of the 1H-NMR signals as well as its elution signal from HPLC. Moreover, binary phase diagrams were established for further confirmation. All formed complexes (I/An) were studied by the use of differential scanning calorimetry and their phase properties were validated through the use of polarized optical microscopy Results of mesomorphic characterization revealed that all presented complexes exhibited enantiotropic mesophases and their type was dependent on the terminal lengths of alkoxy chains. Also, the mesomorphic temp...