Publications by authors named "Shahrzad Javanshir"

The advent of click chemistry has significantly accelerated the synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles, key structures found in numerous biologically active and pharmaceutical compounds. Click reactions can be notably enhanced by employing ultrasonic irradiation and supported catalysts. Herein, we present an eco-friendly catalyst composed of natural biopolymers, chitosan and shilajit, designed to facilitate a click chemistry protocol under ultrasonic conditions at room temperature.

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In the pursuit of therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease (AD), this study employed a molecular hybridization strategy to design and synthesize substituted cinnamoyl piperidinyl acetates. A total of 17 novel derivatives were evaluated for their inhibitory effects against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), key enzymes implicated in AD pathogenesis. Notably, compound 5b, featuring a 2-chloro substitution, emerged as the most potent AChE inhibitor (IC = 19.

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The Heck reaction is one of the most well-known C-C (carbon-carbon) coupling reactions and was identified with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2010. These reactions have been broadly utilized to prepare a different spectrum of heterocycles with applications in agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. These reactions are commonly catalyzed by palladium due to its tolerance and expansive variousness of functional groups, which bears a remarkable power in creating C-C bonds.

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An Isoindolinedione-benzamide pyridinium derivatives were designed through a structure-based strategy and synthesized as novel multifunctional anti-Alzheimer agents. The inhibitory activities of all 17 derivatives against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase were evaluated. Results exhibited that compound displayed promising AChE inhibitory activity with an IC value of 0.

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Introduction: The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens necessitates the urgent development of new antibacterial agents. Concurrently, synthetic chemistry is moving towards more sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact. This study aims to synthesize 3-aryl-2-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-2-one derivatives, including the natural product cephalandole A, using a sustainable approach that avoids metal catalysts.

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This research developed pH-sensitive smart films using carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and collagen (COL), combined with either quercetin (QCT) or eucalyptol (EUC), to prevent fish meat spoilage. COL, extracted from isinglass, was confirmed as type I through SDS-PAGE. The films were characterized using FESEM, FTIR, and TGA.

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Industries persistently contribute to environmental pollution by releasing a multitude of harmful substances, including organic dyes, which represent a significant hazard to human health. As a result, the demand for effective adsorbents in wastewater treatment technology is steadily increasing so as to mitigate or eradicate these environmental risks. In response to this challenge, we have developed an advanced composite known as MOF-5/Cellulose aerogel, utilizing the Pampas plant as a natural material in the production of cellulose aerogel.

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World production of dyes is estimated at more than 800,000 t·yr. The purpose of this research falls within the scope of the choice of an effective, local, and inexpensive adsorbent to remove dyes from wastewater. Adsorptive elimination of dyes by commonly accessible adsorbents is inefficient.

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The ongoing work delineates the design of a novel library of 1,2,3-triazole-attached phenylacetamides through molecular hybridization of propargyl and phenylacetamide derivatives. Copper-supported modified magnetic carrageenan serves as a green heterogeneous catalyst, ensuring high yield, efficient reaction times, high atom economy, utilization of an environmentally friendly catalyst from a natural source, and a straightforward workup procedure. The successful synthesis of the catalyst is confirmed and evaluated using various analytical techniques, while the synthetic compounds are characterized through H NMR and C NMR.

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The inhibition of the α-glucosidase enzyme is crucial for targeting type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). This study introduces a series of synthetic analogs based on thiomethylacetamide-quinoline derivatives linked to diphenyl-imidazole as highly potential α-glucosidase inhibitors. Twenty derivatives were synthesized and screened in vitro against α-glucosidase, revealing IC values ranging from 0.

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels. It was shown that modulating the activity of α-glucosidase, an enzyme involved in carbohydrate digestion and absorption, can improve blood sugar control and overall metabolic health in individuals with T2DM. As a result, in the current study, a series of imidazole bearing different substituted thioquinolines were designed and synthesized as α-glucosidase inhibitors.

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Regarding the important role of α-glucosidase enzyme in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, the current study was established to design and synthesize aryl-quinoline-4-carbonyl hydrazone bearing different 2-methoxyphenoxyacetamide (11a-o) and the structure of all derivatives was confirmed through various techniques including IR, H-NMR, C-NMR and elemental analysis. Next, the α-glucosidase inhibitory potentials of all derivatives were evaluated, and all compounds displayed potent inhibition with IC values in the range of 26.0 ± 0.

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The objective of current research was to prepare a new biodegradable coating containing chitosan (Ch) and essential oil (ZMEO) (free and Pickering emulsion (PEO) forms), in order to enhance the shelf life. Our results showed, the mean of films thickness, mechanical properties (elastic modulus (EM) and tensile strength (TS) analysis) and WVP in different treatments were ranged from 0.103 ± 0.

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In this study, an environmentally friendly, solvent- and catalyst-free synthesis of 2-anilino nicotinic acids derivatives is reported. This operationally simple and green procedure was applied to a selection of primary aromatic amines giving rise to 23 derivatives of 2-anilino nicotinic acids in a very short reaction time (15-120 min) with good to excellent yield. Next, similarity searches were executed on these derivatives to find the possible biological target.

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Dye and textile industries are one of the main causes of water pollution and put the environment and health of society at risk. Developing new materials to decontaminate industrial waste effluents containing dyes as pollutants is challenging due to numerous issues, including tailoring recyclable and biodegradable agents. This study focuses on applying an advanced oxidation process, electro-Fenton for the treatment of dye-containing wastewater using agar-functionalized graphene oxide-immobilized copper ferrite aerogel.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to cognitive decline and memory loss. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for this condition, so there is a growing interest in developing new anti-AD agents. In this research project, a series of phenyl-quinoline derivatives were designed as potential anti-AD agents.

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The pH-sensitive and magnetic-triggered release ensures the effective delivery of drugs. Chitosan carries amine pendants that encourage the fabrication of pH-responsive carriers. Montmorillonite (MMt), an attractive nano-clay in drug delivery possessing high encapsulation properties, was magnetized through the co-precipitation of Fe/Fe ions.

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Article Synopsis
  • A new series of quinoline-quinazolinone-thioacetamide derivatives (9a-p) were designed and synthesized as potential α-glucosidase inhibitors.
  • Among the compounds, 9g showed the most significant inhibition, approximately 83 times more effective than the standard acarbose.
  • Kinetic and molecular simulations revealed that compound 9g competitively inhibits α-glucosidase and has favorable drug-like properties according to ADMET studies.
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  • Researchers designed and synthesized new [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole derivatives aimed at inhibiting the urease enzyme, important for the virulence of certain microorganisms.
  • The most effective derivative, 6a, showed strong competitive inhibition and favorable results in molecular dynamics simulations, indicating it binds well to the enzyme's active site.
  • Additional compounds like 6f, 6g, and 6h displayed significant antifungal properties and confirmed urease inhibitory effects against specific pathogens, validating their potential as effective new drugs.
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A novel magnetic heterogeneous catalyst was synthesized through the immobilization of copper ions onto the l-arginine functionalized CuFeO@SiO. The prepared catalyst was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Energy Dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (EDX). The resulting catalyst was used in the ultrasonic-assisted synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles via a one-pot three-component reaction of alkynes, alkyl halides, and sodium azides under green conditions within a short time.

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New series of thioquinoline structures bearing phenylacetamide 9a-p were designed, synthesized and the structure of all derivatives was confirmed using different spectroscopic techniques including FTIR, H-NMR, C-NMR, ESI-MS and elemental analysis. Next, the α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of derivatives were also determined and all the synthesized compounds (IC = 14.0 ± 0.

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Herein, a simple one-pot solvothermal approach is used to create magnetic porous carbon nanocomposites which obtained from a nickel-based metal-organic framework (Ni-MOF) and examined for their ability to uptake methyl orange (MO) dye. Derived carbons with exceptional porosity and magnetic properties were created during the different pyrolysis temperatures of Ni-MOF (700, 800, and 900 °C) under a nitrogen atmosphere. The black powders were given the names CDM-700, CDM-800, and CDM-900 after they were obtained.

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As medical research progresses, the derivation and development of biological materials such as hydrogels have steadily gained more interest. The biocompatibility and non-toxicity of chitosan make chitosan hydrogels potential carriers for drug delivery. This work aims to develop two multi-reactive, safe, and highly swellable bio-hydrogels consisting of chitosan-graft-glycerol (CS-g-gly) and carboxymethyl chitosan-graft-glycerol (CMCS-g-gly), for sustained and controlled drug release, improved bioavailability along with entrapment in nanocarriers, which reduces side effects of vincristine sulphate.

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The attenuation of greenhouse gases, especially CO, as one of the main causes of global warming and their conversion into valuable materials are among the challenges that must be met in the 21st century. For this purpose, hierarchical ternary and quaternary hybrid photocatalysts based on graphene oxide, TiO, AgO, and arginine have been developed for combined CO capture and photocatalytic reductive conversion to methanol under visible and UV light irradiation. The material's band gap energy was estimated from the diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) Tauc analysis algorithm.

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