Article 2023 · 9 citations

Synthesis of New Ester Derivatives of Salicylic Acid and Evaluation of Their COX Inhibitory Potential

Koca, Mehmet, Anil, Baris, Nisanci, Bilal, Bayir, Yasin, Ercan, Zeynep, Ozakar, Emrah

Abstract

Salicylic acid is an NSAID with serious side effects on the GIS. The side effects of salicylic acid on the GIS are slightly reduced by acetylating salicylic acid. 12 new ester analogs of salicylic acid were synthesized with high yields in this study. The chemical structures of the synthesized compounds were characterized by H-1-NMR, C-13-NMR, and HRMS spectra. The inhibitory potential of the compounds was evaluated on COXs by in vitro and in silico studies. The COX2 inhibitory activity of the most potent inhibitor MEST1 (IC50: 0.048 mu M) was found to be much higher than the COX2 inhibitory activity of aspirin (IC50: 2.60 mu M). In docking studies, the strongest inhibitor among the compounds synthesized was predicted to be MEST1, with the lowest binding energy. Docking studies revealed that MEST1 extends from the hydrophobic channel to the top of the cyclooxygenase active site, forming various interactions with residues in the binding pocket.

Keywords

Synthesis salicylates COXs molecular docking NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGS CYCLOOXYGENASE ASPIRIN MECHANISMS DISCOVERY UPDATE AGENTS

WoS Categories

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
Year: 2023
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1612-1872
eISSN: 1612-1880
DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200509
WoS UID: WOS:000904925600001

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