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  1. Article ; Online: Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Functionalized Carbon Nanospheres Using Banana Peels: pH-Dependent Synthesis, Characterization, and Selective Sensing Applications.

    Chopra, Tavishi / Parkesh, Raman

    ACS omega

    2024  Volume 9, Issue 4, Page(s) 4555–4571

    Abstract: This work presents a microwave-based green synthesis method for producing carbon nanospheres (CNSs) and investigates the impact of presynthesis pH on their size and assembly. The resulting CNSs are monodispersed, averaging 35 nm in size, and exhibit ... ...

    Abstract This work presents a microwave-based green synthesis method for producing carbon nanospheres (CNSs) and investigates the impact of presynthesis pH on their size and assembly. The resulting CNSs are monodispersed, averaging 35 nm in size, and exhibit notable characteristics including high water solubility, photostability, and a narrow size distribution, achieved within a synthesis time of 15 min. The synthesized CNS features functional groups such as -OH, -COOH, -NH, -C-O-C, =C-H, and -CH. This diversity empowers the CNS for various applications including sensing. The CNS exhibits a distinct UV peak at 282 nm and emits intense fluorescence at 430 nm upon excitation at 350 nm. These functionalized CNSs enable selective and specific sensing of Cu
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.3c07544
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  2. Article ; Online: Chemical Space Exploration of DprE1 Inhibitors Using Chemoinformatics and Artificial Intelligence.

    Chhabra, Sonali / Kumar, Sunil / Parkesh, Raman

    ACS omega

    2021  Volume 6, Issue 22, Page(s) 14430–14441

    Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB), entrained ... ...

    Abstract Tuberculosis (TB), entrained by
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.1c01314
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  3. Article: Corrigendum to "Exploiting cheminformatic and machine learning to navigate the available chemical space of potential small molecule inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2″ [Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal 19 (2021) 424-438].

    Kumar, Abhinit / Loharch, Saurabh / Kumar, Sunil / Ringe, Rajesh P / Parkesh, Raman

    Computational and structural biotechnology journal

    2023  Volume 21, Page(s) 4408

    Abstract: This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2020.12.028.]. ...

    Abstract [This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2020.12.028.].
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 2694435-2
    ISSN 2001-0370
    ISSN 2001-0370
    DOI 10.1016/j.csbj.2023.09.002
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  4. Article ; Online: Epigenetic drug discovery: systematic assessment of chemical space.

    Loharch, Saurabh / Parkesh, Raman

    Future medicinal chemistry

    2019  Volume 11, Issue 21, Page(s) 2803–2819

    Abstract: Aim: ...

    Abstract Aim:
    MeSH term(s) Databases, Chemical ; Drug Discovery ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; High-Throughput Screening Assays ; Humans ; Ligands ; Pharmacokinetics
    Chemical Substances Ligands
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1756-8927
    ISSN (online) 1756-8927
    DOI 10.4155/fmc-2019-0096
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  5. Article ; Online: Discovery and characterization of small molecule SIRT3-specific inhibitors as revealed by mass spectrometry.

    Loharch, Saurabh / Chhabra, Sonali / Kumar, Abhinit / Swarup, Sapna / Parkesh, Raman

    Bioorganic chemistry

    2021  Volume 110, Page(s) 104768

    Abstract: Sirtuins play a prominent role in several cellular processes and are implicated in various diseases. The understanding of biological roles of sirtuins is limited because of the non-availability of small molecule inhibitors, particularly the specific ... ...

    Abstract Sirtuins play a prominent role in several cellular processes and are implicated in various diseases. The understanding of biological roles of sirtuins is limited because of the non-availability of small molecule inhibitors, particularly the specific inhibitors directed against a particular SIRT. We performed a high-throughput screening of pharmacologically active compounds to discover novel, specific, and selective sirtuin inhibitor. Several unique in vitro sirtuin inhibitor pharmacophores were discovered. Here, we present the discovery of novel chemical scaffolds specific for SIRT3. We have demonstrated the in vitro activity of these compounds using label-free mass spectroscopy. We have further validated our results using biochemical, biophysical, and computational studies. Determination of kinetic parameters shows that the SIRT3 specific inhibitors have a moderately longer residence time, possibly implying high in vivo efficacy. The molecular docking results revealed the differential selectivity pattern of these inhibitors against sirtuins. The discovery of specific inhibitors will improve the understanding of ligand selectivity in sirtuins, and the binding mechanism as revealed by docking studies can be further exploited for discovering selective and potent ligands targeting sirtuins.
    MeSH term(s) Drug Design ; High-Throughput Screening Assays ; Models, Molecular ; Molecular Docking Simulation ; Molecular Structure ; Protein Conformation ; Sirtuin 1/antagonists & inhibitors ; Sirtuin 1/metabolism ; Sirtuin 2/antagonists & inhibitors ; Sirtuin 2/metabolism ; Sirtuin 3/antagonists & inhibitors ; Sirtuin 3/metabolism ; Small Molecule Libraries ; Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization ; Structure-Activity Relationship
    Chemical Substances Small Molecule Libraries ; Sirtuin 1 (EC 3.5.1.-) ; Sirtuin 2 (EC 3.5.1.-) ; Sirtuin 3 (EC 3.5.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 120080-x
    ISSN 1090-2120 ; 0045-2068
    ISSN (online) 1090-2120
    ISSN 0045-2068
    DOI 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.104768
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  6. Article ; Online: Fluorescence "Turn-Off" and Colorimetric Sensor for Fe

    Sasan, Sonakshi / Chopra, Tavishi / Gupta, Annah / Tsering, Dolma / Kapoor, Kamal K / Parkesh, Raman

    ACS omega

    2022  Volume 7, Issue 13, Page(s) 11114–11125

    Abstract: Two cyanoimidazopyridine-based sensors (SS1 and SS2) were explored for the colorimetric and fluorometric detection of ... ...

    Abstract Two cyanoimidazopyridine-based sensors (SS1 and SS2) were explored for the colorimetric and fluorometric detection of Fe
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.1c07193
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  7. Article ; Online: Bifidobacterium adolescentis is intrinsically resistant to antitubercular drugs.

    Lokesh, Dhanashree / Parkesh, Raman / Kammara, Rajagopal

    Scientific reports

    2018  Volume 8, Issue 1, Page(s) 11897

    Abstract: Multiple mutations in the β subunit of the RNA polymerase (rpoβ) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) are the primary cause of resistance to rifamycin (RIF). In the present study, bifidobacterial rpoβ sequences were analyzed to characterize the mutations ... ...

    Abstract Multiple mutations in the β subunit of the RNA polymerase (rpoβ) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) are the primary cause of resistance to rifamycin (RIF). In the present study, bifidobacterial rpoβ sequences were analyzed to characterize the mutations that contribute to the development of intrinsic resistance to RIF, isoniazid, streptomycin and pyrazinamide. Sequence variations, which mapped to cassettes 1 and 2 of the rpoβ pocket, are also found in multidrug-resistant Mtb (MDR Mtb). Growth curves in the presence of osmolytes and different concentrations of RIF showed that the bacteria adapted rapidly by shortening the growth curve lag time. Insight into the adapted rpoβ DNA sequences revealed that B. adolescentis harbored mutations both in the RIF pocket and in regions outside the pocket. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and mutant prevention concentrations (MPCs) indicated that B. longum, B. adolescentis and B. animalis are resistant to antitubercular drugs. 3D-homology modeling and binding interaction studies using computational docking suggested that mutants had reduced binding affinity towards RIF. RIF-exposed/resistant bacteria exhibited variant protein profiles along with morphological differences, such as elongated and branched cells, surface conversion from rough to smooth, and formation of a concentrating ring.
    MeSH term(s) Antitubercular Agents/metabolism ; Antitubercular Agents/pharmacology ; Bacterial Proteins/chemistry ; Bacterial Proteins/genetics ; Bacterial Proteins/metabolism ; Bifidobacterium adolescentis/drug effects ; Bifidobacterium adolescentis/genetics ; Bifidobacterium adolescentis/growth & development ; Binding Sites/genetics ; Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial/drug effects ; Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial/genetics ; Isoniazid/metabolism ; Isoniazid/pharmacology ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Molecular Docking Simulation ; Mutation ; Protein Binding ; Protein Domains ; Pyrazinamide/metabolism ; Pyrazinamide/pharmacology ; RNA Polymerase II/chemistry ; RNA Polymerase II/genetics ; RNA Polymerase II/metabolism ; Rifamycins/metabolism ; Rifamycins/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Antitubercular Agents ; Bacterial Proteins ; Rifamycins ; Pyrazinamide (2KNI5N06TI) ; RNA Polymerase II (EC 2.7.7.-) ; Isoniazid (V83O1VOZ8L)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-018-30429-2
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  8. Article: Exploiting cheminformatic and machine learning to navigate the available chemical space of potential small molecule inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2.

    Kumar, Abhinit / Loharch, Saurabh / Kumar, Sunil / Ringe, Rajesh P / Parkesh, Raman

    Computational and structural biotechnology journal

    2020  Volume 19, Page(s) 424–438

    Abstract: The current life-threatening and tenacious pandemic eruption of coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a significant global hazard concerning high mortality rate, economic meltdown, and everyday life distress. The rapid spread of COVID-19 ... ...

    Abstract The current life-threatening and tenacious pandemic eruption of coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a significant global hazard concerning high mortality rate, economic meltdown, and everyday life distress. The rapid spread of COVID-19 demands countermeasures to combat this deadly virus. Currently, there are no drugs approved by the FDA to treat COVID-19. Therefore, discovering small molecule therapeutics for treating COVID-19 infection is essential. So far, only a few small molecule inhibitors are reported for coronaviruses. There is a need to expand the small chemical space of coronaviruses inhibitors by adding potent and selective scaffolds with anti-COVID activity. In this context, the huge antiviral chemical space already available can be analysed using cheminformatic and machine learning to unearth new scaffolds. We created three specific datasets called "antiviral dataset" (N = 38,428) "drug-like antiviral dataset" (N = 20,963) and "anticorona dataset" (N = 433) for this purpose. We analyzed the 433 molecules of "anticorona dataset" for their scaffold diversity, physicochemical distributions, principal component analysis, activity cliffs, R-group decomposition, and scaffold mapping. The scaffold diversity of the "anticorona dataset" in terms of Murcko scaffold analysis demonstrates a thorough representation of diverse chemical scaffolds. However, physicochemical descriptor analysis and principal component analysis demonstrated negligible drug-like features for the "anticorona dataset" molecules. The "antiviral dataset" and "drug-like antiviral dataset" showed low scaffold diversity as measured by the Gini coefficient. The hierarchical clustering of the "antiviral dataset" against the "anticorona dataset" demonstrated little molecular similarity. We generated a library of frequent fragments and polypharmacological ligands targeting various essential viral proteins such as main protease, helicase, papain-like protease, and replicase polyprotein 1ab. Further structural and chemical features of the "anticorona dataset" were compared with SARS-CoV-2 repurposed drugs, FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and drugs currently in clinical trials. Using machine learning tool DCA (DMax Chemistry Assistant), we converted the "anticorona dataset" into an elegant hypothesis with significant functional biological relevance. Machine learning analysis uncovered that FDA approved drugs, Tizanidine HCl, Cefazolin, Raltegravir, Azilsartan, Acalabrutinib, Luliconazole, Sitagliptin, Meloxicam (Mobic), Succinyl sulfathiazole, Fluconazole, and Pranlukast could be repurposed as effective drugs for COVID-19. Fragment-based scaffold analysis and R-group decomposition uncovered pyrrolidine and the indole molecular scaffolds as the potent fragments for designing and synthesizing the novel drug-like molecules for targeting SARS-CoV-2. This comprehensive and systematic assessment of small-molecule viral therapeutics' entire chemical space realised critical insights to potentially privileged scaffolds that could aid in enrichment and rapid discovery of efficacious antiviral drugs for COVID-19.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-29
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2694435-2
    ISSN 2001-0370
    ISSN 2001-0370
    DOI 10.1016/j.csbj.2020.12.028
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  9. Article ; Online: Quinoxalinone substituted pyrrolizine (4h)-induced dual inhibition of AKT and ERK instigates apoptosis in breast and colorectal cancer by modulating mitochondrial membrane potential.

    Amin, Tanzeeba / Sharma, Rajneesh Paul / Mir, Khalid Bashir / Slathia, Nancy / Chhabra, Sonali / Tsering, Dolma / Kotwal, Pankul / Bhagat, Madhulika / Nandi, Utpal / Parkesh, Raman / Kapoor, Kamal K / Goswami, Anindya

    European journal of pharmacology

    2023  Volume 957, Page(s) 175945

    Abstract: AKT and ERK 1/2 play a pivotal role in cancer cell survival, proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis. Therefore, AKT and ERK 1/2 are considered crucial targets for cancer intervention. In this study, we envisaged the role of AKT and ERK signaling in ... ...

    Abstract AKT and ERK 1/2 play a pivotal role in cancer cell survival, proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis. Therefore, AKT and ERK 1/2 are considered crucial targets for cancer intervention. In this study, we envisaged the role of AKT and ERK signaling in apoptosis regulation in presence of compound 4h, a novel synthetic derivative of quinoxalinone substituted spiropyrrolizines exhibiting substantial antiproliferative activity in various cancer cell lines. Structurally 4h is a spiropyrrolizine derivative. Molecular docking analysis revealed that compound 4h shows strong binding affinity with AKT-1 (-9.5 kcal/mol) and ERK2 (-9.0 kcal/mol) via binding at allosteric sites of AKT and active site of ERK2. The implications of 4h binding with these two survival kinases resulted in the obstruction for ATP binding, hence, hampering their phosphorylation dependent activation. We demonstrate that 4h mediated apoptotic induction via disruption in the mitochondrial membrane potential of MCF-7 and HCT-116 cells and 4h-mediated inhibition of survival pathways occurred in a wild type PTEN background and is diminished in PTEN
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Apoptosis/drug effects ; Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation ; Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases/antagonists & inhibitors ; Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial/drug effects ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3/metabolism ; Molecular Docking Simulation ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/antagonists & inhibitors ; Pyrroles/pharmacology ; Quinoxalines/pharmacology ; Humans
    Chemical Substances Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases (EC 2.7.11.24) ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3 (EC 2.7.11.24) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Pyrroles ; Quinoxalines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80121-5
    ISSN 1879-0712 ; 0014-2999
    ISSN (online) 1879-0712
    ISSN 0014-2999
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175945
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  10. Article ; Online: Transcription factors and cognate signalling cascades in the regulation of autophagy.

    Chandra, Vemika / Bhagyaraj, Ella / Parkesh, Raman / Gupta, Pawan

    Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society

    2016  Volume 91, Issue 2, Page(s) 429–451

    Abstract: Autophagy is a process that maintains the equilibrium between biosynthesis and the recycling of cellular constituents; it is critical for avoiding the pathophysiology that results from imbalance in cellular homeostasis. Recent reports indicate the need ... ...

    Abstract Autophagy is a process that maintains the equilibrium between biosynthesis and the recycling of cellular constituents; it is critical for avoiding the pathophysiology that results from imbalance in cellular homeostasis. Recent reports indicate the need for the design of high-throughput screening assays to identify targets and small molecules for autophagy modulation. For such screening, however, a better understanding of the regulation of autophagy is essential. In addition to regulation by various signalling cascades, regulation of gene expression by transcription factors is also critical. This review focuses on the various transcription factors as well as the corresponding signalling molecules that act together to translate the stimuli to effector molecules that up- or downregulate autophagy. This review rationalizes the importance of these transcription factors functioning in tandem with cognate signalling molecules and their interfaces as possible therapeutic targets for more specific pharmacological interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Autophagy/drug effects ; Autophagy/physiology ; Gene Expression Regulation/physiology ; Signal Transduction/physiology ; Transcription Factors/physiology
    Chemical Substances Transcription Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1423558-4
    ISSN 1469-185X ; 0006-3231 ; 1464-7931
    ISSN (online) 1469-185X
    ISSN 0006-3231 ; 1464-7931
    DOI 10.1111/brv.12177
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