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Novel anti-inflammatory agents featuring phenoxy acetic acid moiety as a pharmacophore for selective COX-2 inhibitors: Synthesis, biological evaluation, histopathological examination and molecular modeling investigation

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Title Novel anti-inflammatory agents featuring phenoxy acetic acid moiety as a pharmacophore for selective COX-2 inhibitors: Synthesis, biological evaluation, histopathological examination and molecular modeling investigation
Authors Mohamed K. Elgohary , Mahmoud F. Abo-Ashour , Soha R. Abd El Hadi, Mahmoud A. El Hassab , Mohammed E. Abo-El Fetoh , Hassan Afify , Hatem A. Abdel-Aziz , Sahar M. Abou-Seri
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Issue Number Volume 152, November 2024, 107727
Pages page 107727
Publication Year 2024
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107727
Abstract
Inflammation management presents a critical challenge in modern medicine, with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) being a widely used therapeutic option. However, their efficacy is often accompanied by significant gastrointestinal adverse effects, necessitating the exploration of safer alternatives, particularly through the investigation of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. This study endeavors to address this imperative through the synthesis and evaluation of pyrazoline-phenoxyacetic acid derivatives. Among the synthesized compounds, 6a and 6c emerged as promising candidates, demonstrating potent COX-2 inhibition with IC50 values of 0.03 µM for both and selectivity index = 365.4 and 196.9, respectively. Furthermore, these compounds exhibited efficacy in mitigating formalin-induced edema in male Wistar rats, accompanied by favorable safety profiles upon histological examination of vital organs. Comprehensive safety assessments, including evaluation of creatinine, AST, and ALT enzymatic as well as troponin T and creatine kinase-MB levels, further reinforce the promising attributes of the synthetic candidates. Molecular docking studies endorsed by molecular dynamic simulations corroborate the biological findings, elucidating significant protein–ligand interactions at COX-2 active sites indicative of therapeutic potential.
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