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Volume 24, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2211-3525
  • E-ISSN: 2211-3533

Abstract

Introduction/Background

Chalcone-based compounds display potential antifungal activity. They are considered to be versatile pharmacophores that can be utilized for the designing and development of numerous bioactive lead compounds. In this work, some new chalcone derivatives were synthesized, which are expected to possess antifungal activity, making them potentially useful for treating fungal infections.

Objective

The rate at which fungi develop resistance to antifungals is outpacing the discovery of new antifungal classes. Developing new compounds with the same behavior but improved pharmacological action has proven to be a significant challenge for scientists. Therefore, discovering novel drugs is crucial for combating health problems and enhancing the quality of human life. For this reason, in this study, we synthesized new chalcones and evaluated their antifungal activity.

Methods

In the initial phase, studies were employed to predict the physicochemical properties and biological activities of chalcone derivatives. A new series of chalcones was synthesized using synthetic methodologies, and characterization techniques, such as spectroscopy and chromatography, were employed to confirm the identity and purity of the compounds. The antifungal potential of chalcones was checked by the zone inhibition method (Kirby-Bauer method) using and strains. Subsequently, molecular docking against fungal targets was performed to elucidate the binding interactions, providing valuable insights into the structure-activity relationship, and cytotoxicity studies were performed to assess the potential toxicity of these compounds.

Results and Discussion

The target compounds (Ca-Ce) were successfully synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and analytical methods. The findings from the computational properties and activity against fungal stains like and revealed that the newly synthesized chalcones exhibit significant antifungal potential.

Conclusion

The newly synthesized chalcones, especially Cc and Ce, exhibited antifungal activity nearly equivalent to that of standard drugs.

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