Synthesis and structural characterization of coumarin–hydrazone derivatives as antiplatelet agents: in vitro and in silico evaluation of activity and toxicity
摘要
The aim of this work is the synthesis of nine coumarin-hydrazone derivatives and their characterization by IR, 1D NMR, 2D NMR, NOESY, and elemental analysis, as well as the evaluation of their antiplatelet activity through in vitro and in silico tests. Among the tested series, compounds 9 and 10 showed significant inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation, by 87% and 98%, respectively. Notably, compound 10 completely inhibited arachidonic acid-induced aggregation, while none of the molecules affected the collagen pathway. The selected compounds demonstrate a strong inhibitory effect on platelet adhesion, CD62-P expression, and GPIIb/IIIa activation. Furthermore, molecular docking studies were performed for compounds 9 and 10 against the P2Y12 and COX-1 receptors of ADP and arachidonic acid, respectively. The results revealed that both compounds exhibit strong binding affinities (− 8.6 to − 7.9 kcal/mol) for platelet targets and establish interactions with key active site residues. Moreover, in silico ADMET prediction using SwissADME, ProTox-II, and Pred-hERG suggests that the active compounds showed excellent physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties, low predicted toxicity (LD50 ≥ 2500 mg/kg), and no risk of cardiotoxicity. Interestingly, in vitro toxicity assessment revealed that they showed no cytotoxic effects on human blood cells, including platelets, erythrocytes, and lymphocytes. The combined in silico and in vitro approach suggests that compounds 9 and 10 hold promise as antiplatelet agents with safety profiles, paving the way for further investigation in clinical studies.