Diphenyl-substituted triazine derivatives: synthesis, α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, kinetics and in silico studies

Shahbaz Shamim, Khalid Mohammed Khan*, Muhammad Ali, Mohammad Mahdavi, Uzma Salar, Maryam Mohammadi-Khanaposhtani, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Nisar Ullah, Muhammad Taha

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Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder, considered to be a major global health challenge in the 21st century. α-Glucosidase enzyme is a well-known drug target to treat Type II DM. Methods: A new library of biphenyl-substituted triazines was synthesized and confirmed by various spectroscopic techniques. Results: All compounds showed potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, with IC50 values ranging from 35.35 ± 0.34 to 564.41 ± 0.91 μM, as the standard acarbose, IC50 value of 750.7 ± 0.13 μM. Our in silico study has predicted key interactions with the enzyme's active site. Drug-likeness and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity were also studied. Conclusion: This study has identified a range of potential hits against the α-glucosidase enzyme that may serve as antidiabetic agents after further investigations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1651-1668
Number of pages18
JournalFuture Medicinal Chemistry
Volume15
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2023

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Keywords

  • competitive inhibitor
  • diabetes mellitus
  • in silico studies
  • triazine
  • α-glucosidase inhibitors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery

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