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Fexinidazole optimization: enhancing anti-leishmanial profile, metabolic stability and hERG safety

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3837-3852
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00426D, Research Article
Abdrrahman Shemsu Surur, Chin Fung Chan, Frieda-Marie Bartz, Iris L. K. Wong, Van T. D. Nguyen, Lukas Schulig, Andreas Link, Tak Hang Chan, Larry M. C. Chow, Patrick J. Bednarski
Structure-guided optimization of fexinidazole led to analog (S)-51, a promising lead compound with superior activity, improved metabolic stability, and enhanced hERG safety
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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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Prediction of synergistic gemcitabine-based combination treatment through a novel tumor stemness biomarker NANOG in pancreatic cancer

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3853-3861
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00165F, Research Article
Jiongjia Cheng, Ting Zhu, Shaoxian Liu, Jiayu Zhou, Xiaofeng Wang, Guangxiang Liu
The synergistic effect observed in gemcitabine-based combination therapies targeting pancreatic cancer stem cells was correlated with the inhibiting effect on the expression of stemness-related gene NANOG.
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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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Correction: computational design, synthesis, and assessment of 3-(4-(4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as effective epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: a prospective strategy for anticancer therapy

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3912-3912
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD90040E, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Nilesh Raghunath Khedkar, Milind Sindkhedkar, Alex Joseph
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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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Advances in Detecting Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Using Molecular Receptors and Nanostructured Assemblies

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00661E, Review Article
Avijit Kumar Das
The detection and quantification of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are crucial due to their widespread use and potential impact on human health and the environment. This review provides a comprehensive...
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IIT Madras to conduct two-day summit on extended reality

The aim is to develop academic partnership programmes to boost research in XR or extended reality




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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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T.N. govt. to take a call on verifying criminal antecedents before appointing schoolteachers

It also assures Madras High Court of putting in place an effective complaint redressal mechanism in the interest of school students




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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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Leaders of various parties condemn attack on govt. doctor




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Southern Railway refuses to share inquiry report of Perumon train tragedy

105 people had died in after several coaches of the Island Express fell into the Ashtamudi Lake in 1988




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Delhi AQI drops to 361 in ‘very poor’ category as smog engulfs national capital

Delhi recorded its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday as visibility dropped to 0 metres at 8 a.m.




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Delhi airport sees seven flight diversions owing to bad weather

The IMD reported that very dense fog began forming at around 5.30 a.m., resulting in a thick haze over various parts of Delhi




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DUSU election results to be announced on November 21

The counting of votes for both the central panel and college representatives will begin at 8:30 a.m. on November 21 at the DU Conference Centre




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Delhi High Court upholds ban on two-wheelers on Expressways

Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and other slow-moving vehicles, such as tractors, are prohibited as per the Gazette Notifications dated June 14, 2018, and January 15, 2021




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Delhi’s air quality turns ‘severe’ for first time this season: CPCB

According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ levels with AQI of 418




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Rival Zomato's CEO congratulates Swiggy on stock market listing

Swiggy got listed at ₹420, a jump of nearly 8% from the issue price on the NSE




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Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

Wall Street is already making big bets on what take two for a White House led by Donald Trump will mean for the economy and markets




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Argentine monthly inflation falls to three-year low




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Developed nations need to triple their contribution to make climate finance credible: Avinash Persaud

Currently, developed nations are expected to pay $100 billion a year but they haven’t stuck to agreed targets, and this system ends next year.




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Vodafone Idea narrows Q2 loss to ₹7,176 crore




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Sensex, Nifty hit a five-month low

Fifth straight losing session at the bourses; shares in the midcap, small cap segments plunged harder than large companies’ stocks in what some called ‘correction mode’




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Greaves Cotton Q2 net loss narrows to ₹14 crore




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Mangaluru Junction - CSMT Superfast Express to get LHB coaches in March 2025

Train No. 12133 Mumbai CSMT-Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express will get an LHB rake from March 1 while its pairing service, Train No. 12134 Mangaluru Junction-Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express, will get an LHB rake from March 2




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Incessant rains cause landslides on Tirumala ghat road




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Andhra Pradesh Budget reflects aspirations of all sections of people, say legislators

It has given impetus to the developmental goals outlined in the NDA’s election manifesto, say MLAs on the first day of discussion




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Andhra Pradesh government deploys drones to detect ganja palnatations

State collaborates with NCB and Google to map and track cannabis plantations using satellite imagery technology




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RLDA invites bids for commercial land use in Tirupati railway station

The station is being developed on a massive scale, providing commuting area on the southern side, in view of the crammed locality on the northern side




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Andhra Pradesh Govt. weighing options on how to utilise Mahila Samrakshana Karyadarshis, says Home Minister 

Ambiguity in overall control of their duties and service matters resulted in immense distress for the MSKs, says Home Minister




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117 applications received at Kuppam’s first ‘Praja Darbar’




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Jagan dares govt. to arrest him, says will continue to ‘expose failures’




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Police book Sri Reddy for posting ‘defamatory content’ against Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan




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Andhra Pradesh High Court strikes down PIL seeking to restrain police from taking action on ‘abusive content on social media’




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Supreme Court sets pan-India guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice,’ calls demolitions without due process unconstitutional

The Apex court maintains that these guidelines do not apply in cases of unauthorized public land construction or where demolition is mandated by a court ruling




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IMD forecasts onset of winter in Telangana by November-end




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Vikarabad attack: Former BRS MLA Narender Reddy taken into custody for questioning

He was picked up near his residence when he stepped out for a morning walk




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Hyderabad to get regional centre of Indian Institute of Creative Technology

All activities are going to start quickly. The facility in Hyderabad will be set up in the IMAGE Tower, said Secretary, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting




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Missile Exhibition Centre inaugurated at DRDL




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Hyderabad Airport wins global recognition for digital innovations




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




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Affordable generics will stay relevant amid a premiumisation trend: Bhushan Akshikar

GSK will keep its existing portfolios while entering areas like oncology, said company officials at its centenary celebrations




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Doctor stabbed at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai; one arrested

The oncologist who was attacked has been identified as Balaji Jagannath. He has been admitted in the ICU, and his condition is said to be critical




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Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship

Torrential rains and floods in 29 of Nigeria's 36 states this year have destroyed more than 1.5 million hectares of cropland, affecting more than nine million people




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29th Climate Conference (COP) tracker | Day 2 LIVE: Key speeches, UK NDC, and India’s reaction at 5 p.m. on November 13

Vibhuti Garg, an Associate and Senior Energy Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, will guide us through the implications of these financial negotiations and the potential impacts on global energy transitions and climate commitments at 5 p.m. on November 13




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Uncontrolled diabetes increases risk of hearing loss; doctors call for more awareness, screening

Hearing loss occurs twice as frequently in patients with uncontrolled diabetes as compared to the non-diabetic population, doctors say, calling for screening to be included in routine diabetes care