Leveraging SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) for COVID-19 Mitigation with Selenium-Based Inhibitors

V De Luca, A Angeli, A Nocentini, P Gratteri… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The implementation of innovative approaches is crucial in an ongoing endeavor to mitigate
the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The present study examines the strategic application of …

N-aryl-N'-ureido-O-sulfamates: Potent and selective inhibitors of the human Carbonic Anhydrase VII isoform with neuropathic pain relieving properties

M Bozdag, G Poli, A Angeli, E Lucarini, T Tuccinardi… - Bioorganic …, 2019 - Elsevier
Herein we report for the first time an efficient synthetic procedure for the preparation of N-aryl-
N'-ureido-O-sulfamates (AUSs) as a new class of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs). The …

Synthesis of 6-Selanyl-2-triazolylpurine Derivatives Using 2, 6-Bistriazolylpurines as Starting Materials

A Ritere, A Jeminejs, E Bizde̅na, M Turks… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Two pathways toward 6-selanyl-2-triazolylpurine derivatives were designed. The first
method involved the synthesis of 2-chloro-6-selanylpurine derivatives, further SNAr reaction …

The potential of carbonic anhydrase enzymes as a novel target for anti-cancer treatment

Z Xiao-Qun, M Xian-Li, NS Ariffin - European Journal of Pharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is a zinc-dependent metal enzyme that maintains the pH and
carbon dioxide (CO 2) homeostasis in cells by catalyzing the reversible hydration and …

Syntesis of thio-and seleno-acetamides bearing benzenesulfonamide as potent inhibitors of human carbonic anhydrase II and XII

D Tanini, A Capperucci, M Scopelliti, A Milaneschi… - Bioorganic …, 2019 - Elsevier
A novel series of thio-and seleno-acetamides bearing benzenesulfonamide were
synthetized and tested as human carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. These compounds were …

Ditocopheryl sulfides and disulfides: Synthesis and antioxidant profile

C Viglianisi, K Vasa, D Tanini… - … A European Journal, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Symmetrical ditocopheryl disulfides (Toc) 2S2 and symmetrical and unsymmetrical
ditocopheryl sulfides (Toc) 2S were simply prepared under remarkably mild conditions with …

Benzoselenoates: A novel class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

D Tanini, A Capperucci, M Locuoco, M Ferraroni… - Bioorganic …, 2022 - Elsevier
A series of benzoselenoates has been prepared and their inhibitory properties against the
most relevant human Carbonic Anhydrases (CAs) isoforms, among which hCA I, II, IV, VII, IX …

A Selenone-Functionalized Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane for Selective Detection and Adsorption of Hg2+ ions in Aqueous Solutions

H Liu, Z Chen, S Feng, D Wang, H Liu - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Developing novel functional polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) for various
applications is highly desirable. Herein we present the first example of a novel selenone …

Visible-Light-Driven Selenyl-Radical-Mediated Cascade Spirocyclization of 3-(2-Isocyanobenzyl) indoles with Diselenides

TY Cao, L Qi, YC Dong, JH Cao, LJ Wang - Synlett, 2023 - thieme-connect.com
We present a facile, visible-light-driven, selenyl-radical-mediated, cascade spirocyclization
of 3-(2-isocyanobenzyl) indoles with diselenides that affords various selenylated spiro …

Towards New Catalytic Antioxidants: A Simple and Mild Synthesis of Selenenylsulfides

D Tanini, C Bonardi, C Viglianisi, A Capperucci… - Catalysts, 2019 - mdpi.com
A new methodology for the synthesis of small molecules containing the S-Se bond is
reported. Aryl-and alkyl-selenols react smoothly with N-thiophthalimides to afford the …