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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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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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Design and synthesis of novel multi-target tetrabromophthalimides as CBS and Topo-II inhibitors and DNA intercalators

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3800-3816
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00585F, Research Article
Marwa Abdel-Motaal, Dalal Ali Aldakhili, Ayman B. Farag, Ayman Abo Elmaaty, Marwa Sharaky, Nadia A. Mohamed, Saad Shaaban, Abdullah Yahya Abdullah Alzahrani, Ahmed A. Al-Karmalawy
Novel multi-target tetrabromophthalimides as CBS and Topo-II inhibitors and DNA intercalators.
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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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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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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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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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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’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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U.S. oil industry urges Trump to ditch Biden climate policies




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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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Godrej Industries Q2 net profit surges over three fold to ₹288 crore




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Free and fair inquiry sought into death of snakebite victim in Srikakulam district

Son of the victim alleges that local medical and health officials misleading higher-ups regarding the incident




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New road proposed from IIT-Tirupati campus to Rachagunneri

Rachagunneri is home to the massive 400/220/132kV electrical substation and also a private steel plant




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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. reaffirms commitment to ‘irrigating every acre of farmland’ in State through river-interlinking projects




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




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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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Ensuring full occupancy at IT towers in Tier-II cities focus: Telangana IT Minister 

Godavarikhani near Ramagundam, Mancherial among locations likely to get facilities for IT firms 




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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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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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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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Synthesis of MOF-supported Pt catalyst with high electrochemical oxidation activity for methanol oxidation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36370-36377
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06393G, Paper
Open Access
Merve Akin, Hatice Kars, Muhammed Bekmezci, Aysenur Aygun, Mert Gul, Guray Kaya, Fatih Sen
In this study, Pt and Pt@Ti-MOF NPs catalysts were synthesized by chemical reduction method. Ti-MOF structure was synthesized using the solvothermal method, and the effect of Ti-MOF on methanol oxidation was investigated.
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Karnataka bypolls: Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur constituencies witness overall turnout of 76.9% till 5 p.m.

A total of 45 candidates are in the fray in these byelections




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Karnataka High Court dismisses Union Bank of India’s petition seeking transfer of Valmiki corporation case to CBI

‘Banking Regulations Act does not empower banks to seek transfer of probe into criminal cases registered by States to agency of its choice’




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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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KEA opposes fee reduction for recruitment examinations in Karnataka

Points out that the government does not provide any grant for conducting recruitment examinations




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PUCL condemns opposition to Dalits’ entry into temple in Mandya village




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Marakumbi atrocity case: 99 persons granted bail by High Court Dharwad Bench




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Kalaburagi city police arrests 30 vehicle lifters, recovers 105 motorbikes




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MP asks officers to speed up work on ESI hospital




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Karnataka to roll out e-khatas for all properties in GPs, ULBs to avoid fictitious transactions




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Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India, says Rashid Latif

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to ICC asking for written confirmation from the BCCI for India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the tournament




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Why US chess champ Levon Aronian is connecting with the Armenian community in Chennai

Chess champion Levon Aronian, who competed in Chennai Grand Masters recently, on future Indian chess superstars




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I've found ways and means to break it down: Ashwin on Smith's batting

The two seasoned campaigners would face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth




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CRICKET | Tanmay’s 15th Ranji Trophy ton powers Hyderabad to position of strength

The opener makes Andhra pay a heavy price for a dropped catch early in his innings; off-spinner Vijay the pick of the bowlers with his three wickets




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Ranji Trophy | Tamil Nadu has Railways under the cosh with dominant show

CRICKET | Skipper Jagadeesan’s decision to field pays off handsomely as Ajith Ram and Gurjapneet take quick wickets; Ahuja, Saif and Merai hold out with half centuries