Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations

We have design and developed a new library of imidazole ring incorporated pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds (10a-j) and evaluated for their anticancer activities against a panel of four human cancer cell lines including PC3 & DU-145 (prostate cancer), A549 (lung cancer) and MCF-7 (breast c...

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Main Authors: Rambabu Vasamsetti, Naresh Babu Gatchakayala, Nekuri Bujjibabu, Vudi Sanjeeva Kumar, Tirri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, Gundu Pavani, Ravi Kumar Kapavarapu, Bandaru Madhav
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author Rambabu Vasamsetti
Naresh Babu Gatchakayala
Nekuri Bujjibabu
Vudi Sanjeeva Kumar
Tirri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana
Gundu Pavani
Ravi Kumar Kapavarapu
Bandaru Madhav
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Naresh Babu Gatchakayala
Nekuri Bujjibabu
Vudi Sanjeeva Kumar
Tirri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana
Gundu Pavani
Ravi Kumar Kapavarapu
Bandaru Madhav
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description We have design and developed a new library of imidazole ring incorporated pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds (10a-j) and evaluated for their anticancer activities against a panel of four human cancer cell lines including PC3 & DU-145 (prostate cancer), A549 (lung cancer) and MCF-7 (breast cancer) by using of MTT assay with standard reference as etoposide. The IC50 values of compounds ranges from 0.02 ± 0.0047 μM to 10.3 ± 5.68 μM and the etoposide showed values ranges from 1.97 ± 0.45 μM to 3.08 ± 0.135 μM, respectively. Among all, compounds 10a, 10b, 10c, 10 h, 10i and 10j were displayed more potent activities. The compound 10a with 3,4,5-trimethoxy group on the aryl ring attached to imidazole core moiety exhibited most promising activity (PC3 = 0.17 ± 0.085 μM; A549 = 0.02 ± 0.0047 μM; MCF-7 = 0.07 ± 0.0026 μM & DU-145 = 1.56 ± 0.74 μM). Compounds 10a, 10b, 10c, 10 h, and 10j, featuring methoxy, tolyl, and cyano groups, show strong binding affinities in docking simulations with Human Topoisomerase IIβ, EGFR, and VEGFR2, along with encouraging in vitro results, positioning them as potential lead candidates for anticancer development.
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spelling doaj-art-0c0f3334e62e48a8b162f6cfea13568a2025-08-20T02:35:44ZengElsevierResults in Chemistry2211-71562025-05-011510221710.1016/j.rechem.2025.102217Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulationsRambabu Vasamsetti0Naresh Babu Gatchakayala1Nekuri Bujjibabu2Vudi Sanjeeva Kumar3Tirri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana4Gundu Pavani5Ravi Kumar Kapavarapu6Bandaru Madhav7Department of Chemistry, Pithapur Rajah's Government College (Autonomous), Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533001, India; Department of Chemistry, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, 533296, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Aditya University, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, 533437, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Pithapur Rajah's Government College (Autonomous), Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533001, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Pithapur Rajah's Government College (Autonomous), Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533001, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Pithapur Rajah's Government College (Autonomous), Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533001, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Pithapur Rajah's Government College (Autonomous), Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533001, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Phytochemistry, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Atmakur, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, 522503, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Government College (Autonomous), Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, 533103, India; Department of Chemistry, Government Degree College, Seethanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, 533287, India; Department of Chemistry, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, 533296, India; Corresponding author at: Department of Chemistry, Government College (Autonomous), Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh 533103, IndiaWe have design and developed a new library of imidazole ring incorporated pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds (10a-j) and evaluated for their anticancer activities against a panel of four human cancer cell lines including PC3 & DU-145 (prostate cancer), A549 (lung cancer) and MCF-7 (breast cancer) by using of MTT assay with standard reference as etoposide. The IC50 values of compounds ranges from 0.02 ± 0.0047 μM to 10.3 ± 5.68 μM and the etoposide showed values ranges from 1.97 ± 0.45 μM to 3.08 ± 0.135 μM, respectively. Among all, compounds 10a, 10b, 10c, 10 h, 10i and 10j were displayed more potent activities. The compound 10a with 3,4,5-trimethoxy group on the aryl ring attached to imidazole core moiety exhibited most promising activity (PC3 = 0.17 ± 0.085 μM; A549 = 0.02 ± 0.0047 μM; MCF-7 = 0.07 ± 0.0026 μM & DU-145 = 1.56 ± 0.74 μM). Compounds 10a, 10b, 10c, 10 h, and 10j, featuring methoxy, tolyl, and cyano groups, show strong binding affinities in docking simulations with Human Topoisomerase IIβ, EGFR, and VEGFR2, along with encouraging in vitro results, positioning them as potential lead candidates for anticancer development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715625002000CrizotinibPyridineProxazole1,2,4-oxadiazole and anticancer activity
spellingShingle Rambabu Vasamsetti
Naresh Babu Gatchakayala
Nekuri Bujjibabu
Vudi Sanjeeva Kumar
Tirri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana
Gundu Pavani
Ravi Kumar Kapavarapu
Bandaru Madhav
Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations
Results in Chemistry
Crizotinib
Pyridine
Proxazole
1,2,4-oxadiazole and anticancer activity
title Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations
title_full Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations
title_fullStr Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations
title_full_unstemmed Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations
title_short Rational design, and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated Pyridine-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives: In-vitro anticancer evaluation and in-silico molecular docking simulations
title_sort rational design and synthesis of imidazole ring incorporated pyridine 1 2 4 oxadiazole derivatives in vitro anticancer evaluation and in silico molecular docking simulations
topic Crizotinib
Pyridine
Proxazole
1,2,4-oxadiazole and anticancer activity
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715625002000
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