Exploring the Potential of Coumarins against the Flavoenzyme DprE1 for Anti-TB Activity: Insights from Molecular Docking, In silico Druglikeness, ADMET, MD Simulations, MMGBSA, and DFT Studies Swaranjali Pawar, Rutika Patil, Somdatta Chaudhari, Kishan Haval, Deepak Mahuli, Ashok Aspatwar, Prafulla Choudhari, Yasinalli Tamboli Current Enzyme Inhibition, 2026 Introduction:: Tuberculosis (TB), also known as the "white death", is a highly infectious and deadly disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This study employed highthroughput computational screening to identify potential inhibitors of DprE1. At the molecular level, DprE1 emerges as a critical player in the battle against TB. Methods:: Coumarins from the Zinc15 database were screened, and docking revealed ZINC000002148091, ZINC000002149141, ZINC000002150525, and ZINC000002151830 as top hits based on strong binding affinity against DprE1 (PDB: 4P8L). Validation was performed through re-docking, confirming the reliability of the performed protocol. Results:: The hits exhibited satisfactory druglikeness and pharmacokinetic profiles and proved nonmutagenic in the AMES test. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations showed stable proteinligand interactions over 100 ns, with compounds consistently occupying the binding pocket, as observed in the docking study. MMGBSA analysis indicated tight binding. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations provided insight into electronic structure and reactivity. discussion: Overall, this comprehensive computational approach identified promising coumarin- based hits against DprE1, offering the potential for TB treatment. It underscores the need for further exploration through in vitro and in vivo studies to validate their efficacy and safety. conclusion: Computational analysis indicated that coumarin-based compounds can be explored for the development of potential DprE1 inhibitors. Targeting DprE1 can be an excellent strategy for the development of antitubercular compounds.
Synthesis, Anticancer Evaluation, and Molecular Docking of Triazolylmethyl-Dihydroquinazolinyl Benzoate Derivatives as Potential PARP-1 Inhibitors Shyam V. Londhe, Pornima N. Gund, Shriram B. Pawar, Somesh S. Salunke, Somdatta Chaudhari, Anita V. Malusare, Prafulla B. Choudhari, Kishan P. Haval Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2026 Quinazolinone derivatives have emerged as promising scaffolds in medicinal chemistry due to their broad spectrum of biological activities, including anticancer potential. Incorporation of triazole rings through click chemistry has further boosted the pharmacological relevance of such compounds, due to the triazole's stability, bioisosterism, and ability to engage in key interactions with biological targets. Motivated by these properties, a library of 24 triazolylmethyl‐dihydroquinazolinyl benzoate (TDB) derivatives ( 7a – x ) was synthesized using a click chemistry strategy, starting from anthranilamide and phthalic anhydride. The structures of the synthesized compounds were established through IR, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, and HRMS spectral analysis. The anticancer potential of all derivatives was evaluated by using SRB assay, with compounds 7j and 7q displaying notable activity, with GI 50 values of 22 and 48 µg/mL, respectively. In addition, compounds 7a , 7e , 7f , 7l , 7u , 7v , and 7x displayed moderate activity, with GI 50 values ranging from 58 to 77 µg/mL. In addition, molecular docking studies were performed using poly(ADP‐ribose) polymerase‐1 as the target enzyme, and the results confirmed that the TDB derivatives exhibited strong binding affinity. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to evaluate the stability of the docked complexes, specifically for compounds 7j and 7q , which confirmed that the TDB derivatives formed stable interactions with poly(ADP‐ribose) polymerase‐1.
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Triazolyl Quinoline Derivatives as Potential Antimalarial Agents Amruta N. Bhagat, Rajubai D. Bakale, Shyam V. Londhe, Shriram B. Pawar, Somesh S. Salunke, Rahul A. More, Avadhut P. Jadhav, Prafulla B. Choudhari, Ravibhushan S. Kulkarni, Kishan P. Haval Chemistry and Biodiversity, 2025 The present study aims to develop novel antimalarial and antimicrobial agents by synthesizing a series of 25 triazolyl quinoline carboxylate derivatives via azide–alkyne 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition, starting from isatin and p ‐fluoroacetophenone. Structural characterization was performed using IR, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, and mass spectrometry. The synthesized hybrids were evaluated for their in vitro antimalarial activity against the chloroquine‐sensitive Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 strain. Among them, compounds 6e , 6h , and 6i exhibited notable potency, with IC 50 values ranging from 1.364 to 1.518 µM, underscoring their potential as promising antimalarial candidates. Furthermore, compounds 6g , 6h , 6m , and 8a demonstrated broad‐spectrum antimicrobial activity, while 6d , 6e , 6h , 8c , 8h , and 8k showed strong antioxidant potential through effective OH and DPPH radical scavenging. In silico ADME profiling using SwissADME and DeepPK revealed favorable pharmacokinetic properties and compliance with Lipinski's rule of five, suggesting good oral bioavailability. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations provided insights into the electronic structures, and molecular docking studies confirmed strong binding interactions with P. falciparum falcipain‐2 protease. Collectively, these findings highlight the therapeutic promise of this compound class as multifunctional agents targeting malaria and microbial infections.
Design, synthesis and molecular docking study of novel quinoline–triazole molecular hybrids as anticancer agents Rajubai D. Bakale, Amruta N. Bhagat, Udhav V. Mhetre, Shyam V. Londhe, Sanket S. Rathod, Prafulla B. Choudhari, Kishan P. Haval Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025 A series of novel thirty-three quinoline-triazole molecular hybrids were designed and synthesized via Copper catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) strategy. The in-vitro anticancer activity of the synthesized compounds was screened against human breast cancer MCF-7 cell line. Among these, compounds 6h, 8i, 8l and 8n have displayed superior anticancer activity (IC 50 values 0.39–3.65 μg/mL) than standard drug Doxorubicin (IC 50 value 3.69 μg/mL). Whereas, compounds 6b, 8d, 8f, 8h, 8m and 8o have displayed moderate anticancer activity with IC 50 values ranging from 5.52 to 11.49 μg/mL. Drug-likeness and ADMET profiling revealed favorable properties, and DFT studies confirmed promising electronic characteristics. Molecular docking indicated strong binding to CDK2 with affinities of -9.7 to -10 kcal/mol, supporting their potential as therapeutic candidates.
In vitro and in silico exploration of newly synthesized triazolyl- isonicotinohydrazides as potent antitubercular agents Rajubai D. Bakale, Pramod S. Phatak, Sanket S. Rathod, Prafulla B. Choudhari, Estharla Madhu Rekha, Dharmarajan Sriram, Ravibhushan S. Kulkarni, Kishan P. Haval Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2025 In the present study, we have reported the synthesis of novel isoniazid-triazole derivatives (4a-r), via the click chemistry approach. The synthesized isoniazid-triazole derivatives have potent in vitro antitubercular activity against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) H37Rv strain. Among these compounds, 4b, 4f, 4g, 4j, 4k, 4m, 4o, 4p, and 4r were found to be the most active ones with a MIC value of 0.78 μg/mL. This activity is better than ciprofloxacin (MIC value = 1.56 μg/mL) and ethambutol (MIC value = 3.12 μg/mL). The compounds, 4a, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4h, 4i, 4l, and 4n have displayed activity equal to ciprofloxacin (MIC value = 1.56 μg/mL). The cytotoxicity of the active isoniazid-triazole derivatives was studied against RAW 264.7 cell line by MTT assay at 25 μg/mL concentration and no toxicity was observed. Moreover, in-vitro results were supported by in-silico studies with the known antitubercular target (PanK). The drug-likeness, density functional study, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation studies of isoniazid-triazole derivatives validated the ability to form a stable complex with Pantothenate kinase (PanK), which will result in inhibiting the Pantothenate kinase (PanK). Therefore, the results obtained indicate that this class of compounds may offer candidates for future development, and positively provide drug alternatives for tuberculosis treatment.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma
Synthesis, in silico and in vitro assessment of new quinazolinone tethered triazole derivatives as anticancer agents Shyam V. Londhe, Pornima N. Gund, Abhishek K. Khanzode, Shubham M. Sulakhe, Kavita S. Chavan, Prafulla B. Choudhari, Atish T. Paul, Kishan P. Haval Synthetic Communications, 2025 A new series of quinazolinone–triazole hybrids (5a–q) was synthesized via Cu(I)-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition. O-Propargylation of compound 1 afforded intermediate 2, which underwent CuAAC with azidobenzenes (3a–q), followed by condensation with anthranilamide to yield the target molecules in good yields. Structures were confirmed by standard spectroscopic techniques. Anticancer evaluation against MCF-7 cells (MTT assay) identified 5a, 5n, and 5o as the most active derivatives, with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 17.21, 20.23, and 14.92 μM, respectively. Docking studies showed strong binding affinities toward CDK2, supported by key hydrogen-bonding and hydrophobic interactions. A 100 ns molecular dynamics simulation further validated the stable binding of the 5o–CDK2 complex. Overall, the study introduces a novel class of quinazolinone–triazole derivatives with promising CDK2-targeted anticancer potential, highlighting 5o as a lead candidate for further optimization.