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In vitro identification of oridonin hybrids as potential anti-TNBC agents inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3674-3694
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00580E, Research Article
Jinhua Ning, Nini Zhan, Zhanpan Wu, Yuzhe Li, Die Zhang, Yadian Shi, Yingxun Zhou, Chuan-Huizi Chen, Wenbin Jin
Oridonin analogue 11a showed significant antitumor efficacy in vitro via cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP accumulation, meanwhile, displayed much more stable than oridonin in human plasma.
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Preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection using Fv-antibodies targeting the proprotein convertase (PPC) cleavage site

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3704-3710
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00552J, Research Article
Jaeyong Jung, Jeong Soo Sung, Soonil Kwon, Hyung Eun Bae, Min-Jung Kang, Joachim Jose, Misu Lee, Jae-Chul Pyun
Fv-antibodies targeting the PPC region of SARS-CoV-2 to prevent infection, screened from an Fv-antibody library (displayed on outer membrane of E. coli cell).
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Discovery of hybrid Glypromate conjugates with neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3711-3727
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00584H, Research Article
Sara C. Silva-Reis, Vera M. Costa, Daniela Correia da Silva, David M. Pereira, Xavier Cruz Correia, Xerardo García-Mera, José E. Rodríguez-Borges, Ivo E. Sampaio-Dias
A series of bicyclic-based Glypromate conjugates with reduction of protein aggregation elicited by Aβ25–35 and neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity is reported, paving the way for the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics.
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Stachydrine, a pyrrole alkaloid with promising therapeutic potential against metabolic syndrome and associated organ dysfunction

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3652-3673
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00425F, Review Article
Semim Akhtar Ahmed, Prasenjit Manna, Jagat Chandra Borah
Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted condition marked by interconnected risk factors, significantly increasing the risk of serious diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
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A photoswitchable CENP-E inhibitor with single blue-green light to control chromosome positioning in mitotic cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3795-3799
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00458B, Research Article
Kazuya Matsuo, Takashi Kikukawa, Tomonori Waku, Akio Kobori, Nobuyuki Tamaoki
A photoswitchable centromere-associated protein E (CENP-E) inhibitor based on the 4-methylaminoazobenzene photoswitch is reported, which is characterized with cistrans photoisomerization with blue-green light and fast thermal relaxation.
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Pyridinyl 4-(2-oxoalkylimidazolidin-1-yl)benzenesulfonates and their hydrochloride salts as novel water soluble antimitotic prodrugs bioactivated by cytochrome P450 1A1 in breast cancer cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3728-3745
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00476K, Research Article
Vincent Ouellette, Chahrazed Bouzriba, Atziri Corin Chavez Alvarez, Quentin Bruxelles, Geneviève Hamel-Côté, Sébastien Fortin
New water soluble antimitotic CYP1A1-activated prodrugs named PYRAIB-SOs and their hydrochlorides targeting breast cancers.
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Asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives as SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors: design, synthesis and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3880-3888
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00414K, Research Article
Phuong Nguyen Hoai Huynh, Phatcharin Khamplong, Minh-Hoang Phan, Thanh-Phuc Nguyen, Phuong Ngoc Lan Vu, Quang-Vinh Tang, Phumin Chamsodsai, Supaphorn Seetaha, Truong Lam Tuong, Thien Y. Vu, Duc-Duy Vo, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Cam-Van T. Vo
Novel asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives were synthesized, evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 MPro inhibitory activity in vitro, and investigated for binding ability in silico.
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Novel PROTAC probes targeting KDM3 degradation to eliminate colorectal cancer stem cells through inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3746-3758
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00122B, Research Article
Open Access
Shadid U. Zaman, Piyusha P. Pagare, Hongguang Ma, Rosalie G. Hoyle, Yan Zhang, Jiong Li
We designed and synthesized novel IOX1-based PROTACs, which can selectively degrade KDM3A and KDM3B to eliminate colorectal cancer stem cells through inhibition of Wnt signaling.
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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of genetically engineered probiotic Zbiotics (ZB183) for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) management via modulation of the cGAS-STING pathway

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3817-3836
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00477A, Research Article
Maha Saad, Walaa Ibrahim, Amany Helmy Hasanin, Aya Magdy Elyamany, Marwa Matboli
ZBiotics administration in the NASH model downregulated the RNA panel (MAPK3, EDN1, TNF, miR-6888-5p, lncRNA RABGAP1L-DT-206), restored intestinal barrier integrity, reduced hepatic inflammation, and improved lipid profiles and liver enzymes.
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Design and synthesis of novel 8-(azaindolyl)-benzoazepinones as potent and selective ROCK inhibitors

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3862-3879
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00313F, Research Article
Daniele Pala, David Clark, Christine Edwards, Elisa Pasqua, Laura Tigli, Barbara Pioselli, Piotr Malysa, Fabrizio Facchinetti, Fabio Rancati, Alessandro Accetta
This study reports a novel, potent and selective series of ROCK inhibitors based on 8-(azaindolyl)-benzoazepinones identified through a core-hopping strategy.
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Hydrophobic CPP/HDO conjugates: a new frontier in oligonucleotide-warheaded PROTAC delivery

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3695-3703
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00546E, Research Article
Miyako Naganuma, Nobumichi Ohoka, Motoharu Hirano, Daishi Watanabe, Genichiro Tsuji, Takao Inoue, Yosuke Demizu
A novel hydrophobic cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) and heteroduplex oligonucleotide (HDO)-conjugated PROTAC, CPP/HDO-PROTAC, was designed to enhance its intracellular delivery and degradation efficiency.
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Anticancer potential of copper(I) complexes based on isopropyl ester derivatives of bis(pyrazol-1-yl)acetate ligands

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00610K, Research Article
Open Access
Maura Pellei, Carlo Santini, Miriam Caviglia, Jo' Del Gobbo, Chiara Battocchio, Carlo Meneghini, Simone Amatori, Chiara Donati, Eleonora Zampieri, Valentina Gandin, Cristina Marzano
In this paper, the isopropyl ester derivatives LOiPr and L2OiPr of bis(pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid and bis(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid were used as chelators for the preparation of the new Cu(I) phosphane complexes 1-4....
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Amaran is a film about a soldier’s life, nothing more: Seeman




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AIADMK will not form an alliance with BJP in 2026 polls, reiterates Palaniswami

“During the Lok Sabha election, it was said at the party headquarters and in press bytes that the AIADMK will not have alliance with the BJP in the [2026] Assembly election,” he said




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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to launch Phase II of nutritional intervention programme for malnourished children, mothers

Mothers of over 76,700 babies in the age group of zero to six months, identified as malnourished, would be covered under Phase II of the programme




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IIT-M students develop robot for O.P. Jindal university’s Constitution Museum

It is trained to respond to questions from visitors in Hindi and English, IIT-M professor says




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Greaves Cotton Q2 net loss narrows to ₹14 crore




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Devotees offer special prayers at Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam




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Varun Hospitality announces eco-friendly mixed-use project to replace The Gateway Hotel in Visakhapatnam




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Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM




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Prasar Bharati OTT launch, private FM stations for small towns on cards  




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COP29: India, other developing countries demand fair climate finance commitments

India, LMDCs advocate for equitable climate finance at COP29, pushing for transparency, fairness, and flexibility in financial commitments




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Synthesis and evaluation of photoaffinity labeling reagents for identifying binding sites of sulfated neurosteroids on NMDA and GABAA receptors

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36352-36369
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07074G, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Mingxing Qian, Yuanjian Xu, Hong-Jin Shu, Zi-Wei Chen, Lei Wang, Charles F. Zorumski, Alex S. Evers, Steven Mennerick, Douglas F. Covey
Photoaffinity labels (PALs) for sulfated steroid binding sites on GABAA and NMDA receptors. The PALs have varying profiles of positive and negative modulatory (PAM and NAM) actions.
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Karnataka bypolls: A few residents of Savanur boycott polling in Shiggaon Assembly constituency

Some families at Dandinpet in Savanur boycotted the bypolls over not being given record of occupancy rights to them.




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Illegal export of iron ore from Belekeri port: Karnataka High Court suspends sentence and grants bail to MLA Satish Sail and five other convicts




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Kalaburagi city police arrests 30 vehicle lifters, recovers 105 motorbikes




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80.48% voter turnout recorded in Shiggaon

The polling for the byelection to Shiggaon Legislative Assembly Constituency in concluded peacefully with large number of voters turning up at 241 polling stations in the assembly segment to exercise their franchise on Wednesday




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Comeback man Shami hogs the spotlight as MP takes honours on opening day against Bengal




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Devotees, martial arts, chants fill Hyderabad streets for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary




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KSRTC invites EoI to ready commercial complex at Ernakulam depot




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Yet another incident of doctor being attacked 




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CCI starts buying cotton at minimum support price




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Sindhu movers to pre-quarters, Lakshya bows out of Kumamoto Masters Japan




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Unorganised workers federation protests New Labour Codes with demonstration




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Migrants return to Channapatna in droves to cast their vote

Many voters across the constituency spoke freely about ‘high amounts’ paid by two parties both sides, besides transport charges, in this intensely fought electoral battle




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Donald Trump meets Joe Biden in White House; both pledge smooth transition

In a brief meeting, the two leaders assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power on January 20, 2025.




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Bottle booths to check littering in Kochi




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Rajasthan Assembly bypolls: 65% voter turnout recorded; largely peaceful

Highest voter turnout of 75.27% was recorded in Ramgarh; independent candidate slaps government officer




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UPPSC aspirants protest continues for third day over exam format 

The job aspirants protest multiple shifts and score normalisation in exams, demanding a fair and unified testing process




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Photographer from Gaza Strip among winners at top photography award in UAE

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is the richest photography competition in the world.




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64.98% cast votes in Malappuram in Wayanad bypoll

While Eranad and Wandoor registered 69.42% and 64.43% polling respectively, voting percentage in Nilambur stood at 61.91%




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African swine fever: culling of pigs complete at Kottiyur in Kannur

A 48-member rapid response team led by District Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. V. Prasanth and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. P. Biju oversaw the culling of 193 pigs across three farms




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In Beed, Independent candidates on strong footing against party nominees

Candidates who rebelled against party diktat stand out with strong support at the ground level and also have high chances of winning the seat




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Minister discusses solutions to traffic bottleneck on Bengaluru’s airport road

One of the proposals involves widening the stretch near the military land




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Social media for children: To ban or not to ban  

Experts call for model behaviour from parents, supervision and restrictions on usage rather than a blanket ban




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Mother, sister arrested for suicide of 32-year-old Pakshikere resident seek bail




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First phase of polling ends in Jharkhand with 64.86% turnout of voters

Polling was held in 15 districts of Jharkhand and the Kharsawan Assembly seat received the maximum polling of 77.32%, Ranchi, the State capital of Jharkhand witnessed the lowest polling with just 51.5%




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Centre approves widening of Rajahmundry-Anakapalli and Rayachoti-Kadapa national highways to six lanes, says MP




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Jana Sena Party corporator alleges neglect of crematorium facelift, stages protest