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  • Antiplasmodial Activity of compounds isolated from erythrina caffra
    South African Journal of Botany, 2016
    Co-Authors: J C Chukwujekwu, C A De Kock, Pete Smith, F R Van Heerden, J Van Staden
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    Abstract Different fractions of the acetone stem bark extract of Erythrina caffra were studied for Antiplasmodial Activity using a chloroquine-sensitive (CQS) strain of Plasmodium falciparum (NF54). The hexane fraction exhibited the highest Antiplasmodial Activity (IC 50

  • cyclopalladated organosilane tethered thiosemicarbazones novel strategies for improving Antiplasmodial Activity
    Dalton Transactions, 2016
    Co-Authors: Muneebah Adams, Pete Smith, Carmen De Kock, Kelly Chibale, Linley Barnard, Lubbe Wiesner, Gregory S Smith
    Abstract:

    Two series of ferrocenyl- and aryl-derived cyclopalladated organosilane thiosemicarbazone complexes were synthesised via C–H bond activation. Selected compounds were evaluated for in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity against the chloroquine-sensitive (NF54) and chloroquine-resistant (Dd2) strains of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Cyclopalladation of the thiosemicarbazones resulted in Antiplasmodial activities in the low micromolar range.

  • synthesis Antiplasmodial Activity and mechanistic studies of pyrimidine 5 carbonitrile and quinoline hybrids
    European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2015
    Co-Authors: Hardeep Kaur, Pete Smith, Jan Balzarini, Carmen De Kock, Kelly Chibale, Kamaljit Singh
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    Abstract A series of hybrids comprising of 5-cyanopyrimidine and quinoline moiety were synthesized and tested for in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity against NF54 and Dd2 strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Hybrid bearing m-nitrophenyl substituent at C-4 of pyrimidine displayed the highest Antiplasmodial Activity [IC50 = 56 nM] against the CQR (Dd2) strain, which is four–fold greater than CQ.

  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of triazole linked chloroquinoline derivatives synthesized from 7 chloro n prop 2 yn 1 yl quinolin 4 amine
    Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2015
    Co-Authors: Lebusetsa Taleli, Pete Smith, Carmen De Kock, Stephen C Pelly, Margaret A L Blackie, Willem A L Van Otterlo
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    Abstract The synthesis and in vitro evaluation of novel triazole-linked chloroquinoline derivatives as potential Antiplasmodial agents against Plasmodium falciparum is reported. The 15 synthesized target compounds were obtained by means of a copper(I)-mediated click reaction between a variety of 1,2- and 1,3-azidoamines and 7-chloro- N -(prop-2-yn-1-yl)quinolin-4-amine in moderate to good yields (53–85%). The compounds were screened for Antiplasmodial Activity against NF54 chloroquine-sensitive and Dd2 chloroquine-resistant strains, alongside chloroquine and artesunate as reference compounds. Six of the test compounds revealed a 3–5 fold increase in Antiplasmodial Activity against chloroquine-resistant strain Dd2 compared to chloroquine. Among the six compounds with good Antiplasmodial Activity, a reduced cross-resistance relative to artesunate (>3 fold in comparison to chloroquine) was observed, mainly in derivatives that incorporated chloroquine-resistance reversing pharmacophores. A general trend for reduced chloroquine cross-resistance was also detected among 12 out of the 15 compounds tested.

  • Antiplasmodial Activity of cucurbitacin glycosides from datisca glomerata c presl baill
    Phytochemistry, 2013
    Co-Authors: Rocky Graziose, Pete Smith, Mary H Grace, Mary Ann Lila, Thirumurugan Rathinasabapathy, Patricio Rojassilva, Carmen Dekock, Alexander Poulev, Ilya Raskin
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    Abstract The traditionally used antimalarial plant, Datisca glomerata (C. Presl) Baill, was subjected to Antiplasmodial assay guided fractionation. This led to the isolation of seven cucurbitacin glycosides, datiscosides I–O, along with two known compounds, datiscoside and datiscoside B, from the aerial parts of D. glomerata . Their structures and relative stereochemistry were determined on the basis of mass spectrometry, 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. Antiplasmodial IC 50 values were determined for all isolated compounds against a chloroquine sensitive strain of Plasmodium falciparum (D10), which were also evaluated in vitro for their antileishmanial Activity against Leishmania tarentolae . Cytotoxicity was evaluated against rat skeletal muscle cells (L6) and Chinese ovarian hamster cells (CHO). The Antiplasmodial Activity of the compounds was moderate and ranged from 7.7 to 33.3 μM. None of the compounds showed appreciable antileishmanial Activity. The compounds displayed cytotoxicity against L6 but not CHO mammalian cells.

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  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of plants used in benin in traditional medicine to treat malaria
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2009
    Co-Authors: Joanne Bero, Mansourou Moudachirou, Michel Frederich, Habib Ganfon, Mariecaroline Jonville, Fernand Gbaguidi, Patrick Demol, Joelle Quetinleclercq
    Abstract:

    AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of the study was to evaluate the in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of crude extracts of 12 plant species traditionally used in Benin for the treatment of malaria in order to validate their use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: For each species, dichloromethane, methanol and total aqueous extracts were tested. The Antiplasmodial Activity of extracts was evaluated using the measurement of the plasmodial lactate dehydrogenase Activity on chloroquine-sensitive (3D7) and resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium falciparum. The selectivity of the different extracts was evaluated using the MTT test on J774 macrophage-like murine cells and WI38 human normal fibroblasts. RESULTS: The best growth inhibition of both strains of Plasmodium falciparum was observed with the dichloromethane extracts of Acanthospermum hispidum DC. (Asteraceae) (IC(50)=7.5 microg/ml on 3D7 and 4.8 microg/ml on W2), Keetia leucantha (K. Krause) Bridson (syn. Plectronia leucantha Krause) (Rubiaceae) leaves and twigs (IC(50)=13.8 and 11.3 microg/ml on 3D7 and IC(50)=26.5 and 15.8 microg/ml on W2, respectively), Carpolobia lutea G.Don. (Polygalaceae) (IC(50)=19.4 microg/ml on 3D7 and 8.1 microg/ml on W2) and Strychnos spinosa Lam. (Loganiaceae) leaves (IC(50)=15.6 microg/ml on 3D7 and 8.9 microg/ml on W2). All these extracts had a low cytotoxicity. CONCLUSION: Our study gives some justifications for the traditional uses of some investigated plants.

  • in vitro screening of some strychnos species for Antiplasmodial Activity
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2005
    Co-Authors: Genevieve Philippe, Luc Angenot, Patrick De Mol, Eric Goffin, Mariepierre Hayette, Monique Tits, Michel Frederich
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    The Antiplasmodial Activity of crude extracts of 19 species of Strychnos (Loganiaceae) was assessed in vitro against a chloroquine-susceptible strain of Plasmodium falciparum. For each species, ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extracts were analysed and, for the most active species, methanolic (MeOH) extracts were also tested. Among them, Strychnos variabilis De Wild. seemed to be very promising (inhibitory concentration 50% (IC50) < 5 microg/ml) whereas two other species, Strychnos gossweileri Exell and Strychnos mellodora S. Moore, could be interesting (IC50 < 15 microg/ml) in further antimalarial studies.

  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of tithonia diversifolia and identification of its main active constituent tagitinin c
    Planta Medica, 2002
    Co-Authors: Eric Goffin, Genevieve Philippe, Luc Angenot, Patrick De Mol, Monique Tits, Eric Ziemons, Maria Do Ceu Madureira, Ana Paula Martins, Antonio Proenca Da Cunha, Michel Frederich
    Abstract:

    The antimalarial properties of Tithonia diversifolia, an Asteraceae traditionally used to treat malaria, were investigated in vitro against three strains of Plasmodium falciparum. The ether extract from aerial parts of the plant collected in Sao Tome e Principe, demonstrated good Antiplasmodial Activity (IC 50 on FCA strain: 0.75 microg/ml). A bioassay guided fractionation of this extract led to the isolation of the known sesquiterpene lactone tagitinin C as an active component against Plasmodium (IC 50 on FCA strain: 0.33 microg/ml), but also possessing cytotoxic properties (IC 50 on HTC-116 cells: 0.706 microg/ml).

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  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of medicinal plants native to or naturalised in south africa
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Cailean Clarkson, Pete Smith, Vinesh Maharaj, Neil R Crouch, Olwen M Grace, Pamisha Pillay, Motlalepula G Matsabisa, Niresh Bhagwandin, Peter I Folb
    Abstract:

    The increasing prevalence and distribution of malaria has been attributed to a number of factors, one of them being the emergence and spread of drug resistant parasites. Efforts are now being directed towards the discovery and development of new chemically diverse antimalarial agents. The present study reports on the in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of 134 plant taxa native to or naturalised in South Africa, representing 54 families, which were selected semi-quantitatively using weighted criteria. The plant extracts were tested for in vitro Activity against a Plasmodium falciparum strain D10 using the parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) assay. Of the 134 species assayed, 49% showed promising Antiplasmodial Activity (IC(50)< or = 10 microg/ml), while 17% were found to be highly active (IC(50)< or = 5 microg/ml). Several plant species and genera were shown for the first time to possess in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity. These results support a rational rather than random approach to the selection of Antiplasmodial screening candidates, and identify a number of promising taxa for further investigation as plant-based antimalarial agents.

  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of medicinal plants native to or naturalised in south africa
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Cailean Clarkson, Vinesh Maharaj, Neil R Crouch, Olwen M Grace, Pamisha Pillay, Motlalepula G Matsabisa, Niresh Bhagwandin, Peter J Smith, Peter I Folb
    Abstract:

    The increasing prevalence and distribution of malaria has been attributed to a number of factors, one of them being the emergence and spread of drug resistant parasites. Efforts are now being directed towards the discovery and development of new chemically diverse antimalarial agents. The present study reports on the in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of 134 plant taxa native to or naturalised in South Africa, representing 54 families, which were selected semi-quantitatively using weighted criteria. The plant extracts were tested for in vitro Activity against a Plasmodium falciparumstrain D10 using the parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) assay. Of the 134 species assayed, 49% showed promising Antiplasmodial Activity (IC50 ≤ 10g/ml), while 17% were found to be highly active (IC50 ≤ 5g/ml). Several plant species and genera were shown for the first time to possess in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity. These results support a rational rather than random approach to the selection of Antiplasmodial screening candidates, and identify a number of promising taxa for further investigation as plant-based antimalarial agents. © 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • synthesis and Antiplasmodial Activity in vitro of new ferrocene chloroquine analogues
    Dalton Transactions, 2003
    Co-Authors: Paul Beagley, Cailean Clarkson, Kelly Chibale, Margaret A L Blackie, Reinout Meijboom, John R Moss, Pete Smith
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    The synthesis of the new compounds (7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)-N′-(1′-dimethylaminomethylferrocen-1-ylmethyl)-amine (4a) and N-(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)-N′-(1′-dimethylaminomethylferrocen-1-ylmethyl)-ethane-1,2-diamine (6a) is reported. The key step in the synthesis is the cleavage of a ferrocene–Sn bond with n-BuLi to give a lithiumferrocenide species (10), which is then treated with an electrophile. Thus, 1′-dimethylaminomethyl-1-tri-n-butylstannyl-ferrocene (11) and subsequently 1′-dimethylaminomethylferrocene-1-carbaldehyde (7a) were synthesised from 1,1′-bis(tri-n-butylstannyl)ferrocene, employing [CH2NMe2]I and DMF to introduce the amine and then the aldehyde functionalities. In addition, the compound 1′-dimethylaminomethyl-1-lithiumferrocenide was isolated and the 1H and 13C NMR data are reported. X-Ray crystal and molecular structures are reported for compound 4a and the related compound N-(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)-N′-(2-dimethylaminomethylferrocen-1-ylmethyl)-ethane-1,2-diamine (5a). The Antiplasmodial Activity in vitro against chloroquine sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum is reported and compared to a series of ferrocene, ruthenocene and phenylene analogues.

  • In vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of abietane and totarane diterpenes isolated from Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw).
    Planta Medica, 2003
    Co-Authors: Cailean Clarkson, William E. Campbell, Peter Smith
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    The development of drug resistance and resurgence of malaria has highlighted the need for new chemically diverse antimalarial drugs. This study investigates Harpagophytum procumbens DC. as a source of Antiplasmodial hit compounds. The roots of wild harvested plants as well as the aerial sections, seeds and roots of cultivated H. procumbens were evaluated for in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity. Bioassay-guided fractionation of the petroleum ether root extract yielded two diterpenes, (+)-8,11,13-totaratriene-12,13-diol (1) and (+)-8,11,13-abietatrien-12-ol (2). Campounds 1 and 2 displayed significant (IC 50 65) against two mammalian cell lines (CHO and HepG2). It was found that 1 and 2 did not modify the erythrocyte shape, which in conjunction with the cytotoxicity results, indicates selective Antiplasmodial Activity.

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  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of medicinal plants native to or naturalised in south africa
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Cailean Clarkson, Vinesh Maharaj, Neil R Crouch, Olwen M Grace, Pamisha Pillay, Motlalepula G Matsabisa, Niresh Bhagwandin, Peter J Smith, Peter I Folb
    Abstract:

    The increasing prevalence and distribution of malaria has been attributed to a number of factors, one of them being the emergence and spread of drug resistant parasites. Efforts are now being directed towards the discovery and development of new chemically diverse antimalarial agents. The present study reports on the in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of 134 plant taxa native to or naturalised in South Africa, representing 54 families, which were selected semi-quantitatively using weighted criteria. The plant extracts were tested for in vitro Activity against a Plasmodium falciparumstrain D10 using the parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) assay. Of the 134 species assayed, 49% showed promising Antiplasmodial Activity (IC50 ≤ 10g/ml), while 17% were found to be highly active (IC50 ≤ 5g/ml). Several plant species and genera were shown for the first time to possess in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity. These results support a rational rather than random approach to the selection of Antiplasmodial screening candidates, and identify a number of promising taxa for further investigation as plant-based antimalarial agents. © 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of medicinal plants native to or naturalised in south africa
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Cailean Clarkson, Pete Smith, Vinesh Maharaj, Neil R Crouch, Olwen M Grace, Pamisha Pillay, Motlalepula G Matsabisa, Niresh Bhagwandin, Peter I Folb
    Abstract:

    The increasing prevalence and distribution of malaria has been attributed to a number of factors, one of them being the emergence and spread of drug resistant parasites. Efforts are now being directed towards the discovery and development of new chemically diverse antimalarial agents. The present study reports on the in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity of 134 plant taxa native to or naturalised in South Africa, representing 54 families, which were selected semi-quantitatively using weighted criteria. The plant extracts were tested for in vitro Activity against a Plasmodium falciparum strain D10 using the parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) assay. Of the 134 species assayed, 49% showed promising Antiplasmodial Activity (IC(50)< or = 10 microg/ml), while 17% were found to be highly active (IC(50)< or = 5 microg/ml). Several plant species and genera were shown for the first time to possess in vitro Antiplasmodial Activity. These results support a rational rather than random approach to the selection of Antiplasmodial screening candidates, and identify a number of promising taxa for further investigation as plant-based antimalarial agents.