Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity

A series of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one derivatives (9a-n) were rationally designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their anticancer activity against MCF-7 and A-549 cancer cell lines. The synthesis followed a stepwise approach i...

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Main Authors: Narender Reddy Modugu, Rajashekar Reddy Nimmareddy, Bhimcharan Maiti, Kavitha Siddoju
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Bhimcharan Maiti
Kavitha Siddoju
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description A series of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one derivatives (9a-n) were rationally designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their anticancer activity against MCF-7 and A-549 cancer cell lines. The synthesis followed a stepwise approach involving crucial steps such as cyclization, esterification, reduction, benzylic bromination, Boc-protection, and the final formation of the target compounds. In vitro cytotoxicity assays revealed that six compounds (9a, 9b, 9d, 9f, 9g, and 9n) exhibited significant potency compared to the reference drug doxorubicin. Notably, compound 9a showed exceptional activity with IC50 values of 23.1 μM and 10.6 μM against A-549 and MCF-7 cells, respectively. Molecular docking studies were performed against EGFR tyrosine kinase (PDB: 4HJO) and estrogen receptor (PDB: 1ERR) to elucidate potential mechanisms of action. Compounds 9a and 9f demonstrated strong binding affinities with docking scores of 11.25 and 11.21 kcal/mol, respectively, against EGFR, and 10.41 and 10.29 kcal/mol, respectively, against estrogen receptor. A structure-activity relationship analysis revealed that electron-withdrawing and hydrophobic substituents enhanced cytotoxic efficacy. In silico ADME and toxicity predictions indicated that all compounds met Lipinski's rule of five, suggesting good oral bioavailability. These findings highlight the potential of these novel piperazinyl-pyridinone derivatives as promising anticancer agents targeting EGFR and estrogen receptor pathways. Further in vivo validation and mechanistic studies are warranted to establish their clinical relevance and optimize their pharmacological properties.
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spelling doaj-art-7b556d5b9392488487f53abc2e989ae62025-08-20T02:09:05ZengElsevierResults in Chemistry2211-71562025-05-011510226410.1016/j.rechem.2025.102264Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activityNarender Reddy Modugu0Rajashekar Reddy Nimmareddy1Bhimcharan Maiti2Kavitha Siddoju3Department of Chemistry Chaitanya (Deemed to be a university), Himayathnagar (v), Moinabad (M), Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Hyderabad, Telangana, India.; Aragen Life Sciences Limited, Medicinal Chemistry Division, 28a, IDA Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.Aragen Life Sciences Limited, Medicinal Chemistry Division, 28a, IDA Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.Aragen Life Sciences Limited, Medicinal Chemistry Division, 28a, IDA Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.Department of Chemistry Chaitanya (Deemed to be a university), Himayathnagar (v), Moinabad (M), Ranga Reddy (Dist.), Hyderabad, Telangana, India.; Corresponding authorA series of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one derivatives (9a-n) were rationally designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their anticancer activity against MCF-7 and A-549 cancer cell lines. The synthesis followed a stepwise approach involving crucial steps such as cyclization, esterification, reduction, benzylic bromination, Boc-protection, and the final formation of the target compounds. In vitro cytotoxicity assays revealed that six compounds (9a, 9b, 9d, 9f, 9g, and 9n) exhibited significant potency compared to the reference drug doxorubicin. Notably, compound 9a showed exceptional activity with IC50 values of 23.1 μM and 10.6 μM against A-549 and MCF-7 cells, respectively. Molecular docking studies were performed against EGFR tyrosine kinase (PDB: 4HJO) and estrogen receptor (PDB: 1ERR) to elucidate potential mechanisms of action. Compounds 9a and 9f demonstrated strong binding affinities with docking scores of 11.25 and 11.21 kcal/mol, respectively, against EGFR, and 10.41 and 10.29 kcal/mol, respectively, against estrogen receptor. A structure-activity relationship analysis revealed that electron-withdrawing and hydrophobic substituents enhanced cytotoxic efficacy. In silico ADME and toxicity predictions indicated that all compounds met Lipinski's rule of five, suggesting good oral bioavailability. These findings highlight the potential of these novel piperazinyl-pyridinone derivatives as promising anticancer agents targeting EGFR and estrogen receptor pathways. Further in vivo validation and mechanistic studies are warranted to establish their clinical relevance and optimize their pharmacological properties.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715625002474AnticancerPiperazinyl-pyridinone derivativesMolecular dockingMTT assayEGFR tyrosine kinaseEstrogen receptor
spellingShingle Narender Reddy Modugu
Rajashekar Reddy Nimmareddy
Bhimcharan Maiti
Kavitha Siddoju
Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity
Results in Chemistry
Anticancer
Piperazinyl-pyridinone derivatives
Molecular docking
MTT assay
EGFR tyrosine kinase
Estrogen receptor
title Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity
title_full Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity
title_fullStr Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity
title_full_unstemmed Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity
title_short Design, synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4-chloro-2-(4-(4-(sulfonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1-one for the evaluation anti-cancer activity
title_sort design synthesis and molecular docking of novel 4 chloro 2 4 4 sulfonyl piperazin 1 yl phenyl 2 3 dihydro 1h pyrrolo 3 4 c pyridin 1 one for the evaluation anti cancer activity
topic Anticancer
Piperazinyl-pyridinone derivatives
Molecular docking
MTT assay
EGFR tyrosine kinase
Estrogen receptor
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715625002474
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