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Yazarlar
- Şengül, Bülent(4)
- Alim, Zuhal(2)
- Beydemir, Şükrü(2)
- Akyüz, Bilal(1)
- Aslan, Osman Nuri(1)
- Beydemir, Sukru(1)
- Ceylan, Aslı F.(1)
- Demir, Yeliz(1)
- Gündoğdu, Özlem(1)
- Kalay, Erbay(1)
- Karasu, Çimen(1)
- Kavutcu, Mustafa(1)
- Kaya, Alican(1)
- Kilinc, Namık(1)
- Kilinç, Namik(1)
- Kilinç, Namık(1)
- Kishali, Nurhan(1)
- Pezik, Esra(1)
- Santamaria, Abel(1)
- Sengul, Bulent(1)
- Stefek, Milan(1)
- Türkeş, Cüneyt(1)
- Şahin, Engin(1)
- Šoltésová Prnová, Marta(1)
Yayınlar
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ2Rhodanine–Sulfonate hybrids targeting aldose reductase: Synthesis, in vitro inhibition, molecular docking, and cytotoxicity studies
Kalay, Erbay; Demir, Yeliz; Türkeş, Cüneyt; Aslan, Osman Nuri; Pezik, Esra; Şahin, Engin
Aldose reductase (ALR2), a key enzyme in the polyol pathway, plays a significant role in the onset and progression of diabetic complications, rendering it a critical pharmacological target. In this study, a novel series of twenty-four sulfonate ester-functionalized rhodanine derivatives (compounds 1–24) were rationally designed, synthesized via Knoevenagel condensation, and comprehensively evaluated for their inhibitory activity against ALR2. Spectroscopic and spectrometric methods confirmed the structural integrity of the synthesized compounds. In vitro enzyme inhibition assays revealed that all compounds acted as competitive inhibitors, with several analogues, particularly compounds 6 and 8, exhibiting stronger ALR2 inhibition (Ki = 0.43 µM and 0.48 µM, respectively) than the reference drug epalrestat (Ki = 0.98 µM). Structure–activity relationship (SAR) analysis highlighted the critical influence of para-substituted electron-donating (e.g., methyl) and electron-withdrawing (e.g., nitro, halogen) groups on binding potency. Molecular docking of the most potent inhibitor (compound 6) demonstrated a stable binding pose supported by key interactions, including hydrogen bonding with His110 and π–π stacking with Phe122. In silico ADME profiling confirmed favorable drug-likeness properties for all derivatives. Cytotoxicity studies on L929, A549, and RG-2 cell lines revealed that most compounds were less toxic than the reference drug at lower concentrations, with compound 8 showing a promising cytotoxic profile. These findings position rhodanine–sulfonate hybrids as promising scaffolds for the development of next-generation ALR2 inhibitors for the treatment of diabetic complications.
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- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2Antioxidant properties and aldose reductase inhibitory potency of Viscum album L. extracts: experimental and computational insights
Akyüz, Bilal; Şengül, Bülent
This study systematically investigates the antioxidant capacity and inhibitory impact of Viscum album L. plant extracts on the aldose reductase (AR) enzyme through a combined approach of in vitro and in silico methods. Various sections derived from distinct plant parts were examined, revealing potent inhibitory potential. Notably, the methanol extract sourced from the plant’s stem displayed remarkable efficacy with an IC50 value of 0.156 µM. Total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity analyses were conducted, highlighting variations across plant parts and solvent types. Qualitative and quantitative phenolic compound content in the extracts was elucidated by LC-MS/MS analysis, revealing higher levels of quinic acid, fumaric acid, and chlorogenic acid. Molecular docking studies further substantiated the inhibitory roles of key compounds like chlorogenic acid and fumaric acid, elucidating their interactions with specific amino acid residues within the AR enzyme’s active site and shedding light on the underlying mechanisms. Collectively, this study underscores Viscum album L. extracts as promising candidates for aldose reductase modulation. By merging experimental and computational techniques, the study presents a holistic understanding of natural compound interactions, potentially influencing drug development and herbal therapeutics.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ3Exploring the Potential of Isoindole-1,3-Dione Derivatives as Novel Inhibitors of Aldose Reductase: An In Silico and In Vitro Insight into Therapeutic Strategies for Diabetic Complications
Şengül, Bülent; Gündoğdu, Özlem; Kilinç, Namık; Kishali, Nurhan
This study explores the potential of isoindole-1,3-dione derivatives as novel inhibitors of aldose reductase (AR), focusing on their in silico and in vitro effects for therapeutic strategies against diabetic complications. Aldose reductase, a critical enzyme in the polyol pathway, plays a significant role in glucose metabolism and has been linked to diabetic complications. In this comprehensive study, isoindole-1,3-dione derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their inhibitory effects on the recombinant human AR enzyme. The compounds’ inhibitory activities were measured both in vitro and through in silico techniques, employing molecular docking and free binding energy calculations and ADME studies. The newly synthesized compounds demonstrated varied inhibitory effects, with ethyl and phenyl substituents at specific positions enhancing inhibitory activity. Notably, compounds with carboxylic acid derivatives exhibited potent inhibitory effects, especially compound 6 with an IC50 value of 1.649 μM. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the inhibitory potential of isoindole-1,3-dione derivatives against AR, suggesting their potential therapeutic application in mitigating diabetic complications. The combination of experimental and computational approaches offers a comprehensive understanding of the compounds’ interaction mechanisms and pharmacokinetic profiles, supporting their further exploration as antidiabetic agents.
- MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2A dual-acting aldose reductase inhibitor impedes oxidative and carbonyl stress in tissues of fructose- and streptozotocin-induced rats: comparison with antioxidant stobadine
Kaya, Alican; Ceylan, Aslı F.; Kavutcu, Mustafa; Santamaria, Abel; Šoltésová Prnová, Marta; Stefek, Milan; Karasu, Çimen
Inhibiting aldose reductase (ALR2, AR) as well as maintaining a concomitant antioxidant (AO) activity via dual-acting agents may be a rational approach to prevent cellular glucotoxicity and at least delay the progression of diabetes mellitus (DM). This study was aimed at evaluating the dual-acting AR inhibitor (ARI) cemtirestat (CMTI) on tissue oxidative stress (OS) and carbonyl stress (CS) biomarkers in rats exposed to fructose alone (F) or fructose plus streptozotocin (D; type-2 diabetic). D and F rats were either untreated or treated daily with low- or high-dose CMTI, ARI drug epalrestat (EPA) or antioxidant stobadine (STB) for 14 weeks. Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione S-transferase (GST), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), and catalase (CAT) were increased in the sciatic nerve of F and D. These increases were attenuated by low doses of CMTI and STB in D, but exacerbated by low-dose EPA and high-dose CMTI in F. STB and CMTI and to a lesser extent EPA improved MDA, protein-carbonyl, GST and CAT in the hearts and lungs of F and D. CMTI and STB were more effective than EPA in improving the increased MDA and protein-carbonyl levels in the kidneys of F and especially D. CMTI ameliorated renal GST inhibition in D. In the lungs, hearts, and kidneys of F and D, the GSH to GSSG ratio decreased and caspase-3 activity increased, but partially resolved with treatments. In conclusion, CMTI with ARI/AO activity may be advantageous in overcoming OS, CS, and their undesirable consequences, with low dose efficacy and limited toxicity, compared to ARI or antioxidant alone.
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- MakaleYalnız künye2018Scopus SJRQ2The interactions of cephalosporins on polyol pathway enzymes from sheep kidney
Şengül, Bülent; Beydemir, Şükrü
Context: Cephalosporins are derived from the fungus Acremonium. Due to their strong bactericidal ability, these drugs have to a wide usage in medicine. Objective: An investigation of the effects on sheep renal aldose reductase (AR) and sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH) of cefoperazone, cefazolin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime and ceftriaxone as cephalosporin drugs was carried out in the present study. Methods: AR and SDH were purified from sheep kidney by ion exchange, gel filtration and affinity methods with approximately 219- and 484-fold, respectively. Some kinetic properties of the enzymes were determined such as optimal pH, optimal ionic strength, optimal temperature, stable pH, Km and Vmax. IC50 values of the drugs were found for each enzyme. Results: While the AR was inhibited by all drugs, SDH enzyme was inhibited by only CXM (IC50 8.10 mM). Interestingly, CZO activated SDH enzyme. This result was evaluated as important for the flow of the polyol reactions. Ki values and inhibition types were determined for AR. However, these values could not have determined for SDH, due to insufficient inhibition. Conclusions: From these results, it was concluded that cephalosporins may have an important effect on flow of the polyol metabolism.
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- MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ1Inhibition behaviours of some phenolic acids on rat kidney aldose reductase enzyme: an in vitro study
Alim, Zuhal; Kilinç, Namik; Şengül, Bülent; Beydemir, Şükrü
Aldose reductase (AR) inhibitors have vital importance in the treatment and prevention of diabetic complications. In this study, rat kidney AR was purified 19.34-fold with a yield of 3.49% and a specific activity of 0.88 U/mg using DE-52 Cellulose anion exchange chromatography, gel filtration chromatography and 2′5′ ADP Sepharose-4B affinity chromatography, respectively. After purification, the in vitro inhibition effects of some phenolic acids (tannic acid, chlorogenic acid, sinapic acid, protocatechuic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, vanillic acid, syringic acid, α-resorcylic acid, 3-hydroxybenzoic acid and gallic acid) were investigated on purified enzyme. We determined IC50, Ki values and inhibition types of these phenolic acids. As a result, tannic and chlorogenic acid had a strong inhibition effect. On the other hand, gallic acid had a weak inhibition effect. In this study, all phenolic acids except for chlorogenic acid and p-coumaric acid showed non-competitive inhibition effects on rat kidney AR.
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- MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ2Mechanism of capsaicin inhibition of aldose reductase activity
Alim, Zuhal; Kilinc, Namık; Sengul, Bulent; Beydemir, Sukru
Aldose reductase (AR) inhibitors play a vital importance as a potential therapeutic and preventive medicine when it comes to hyperglycemia associated diabetic complications. Additionally, capsaicin is used as a food additive and a drug in a number of diverse clinical trials. The aim of this study is to determine the in vitro inhibition behavior of capsaicin on AR enzyme activity, which was obtained from different rat tissues (heart, kidney, liver, and brain). We showed that AR was inhibited by capsaicin in the micromolar range and noncompetitive manner in all of the tissues. Ki values of capsaicin were found to be 8.87, 264, 535, and 597, respectively, in heart AR, kidney AR, liver AR, and brain AR. In conclusion, capsaicin may be an effective molecule when used in low concentrations to prevent diabetic complications associated with the polyol pathway.
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