Alessandra Cadeddu
University of Cagliari
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Antiviral Chemistry & Chemotherapy | 2007
S. Benzaria; Dorothée Bardiot; Tony Bouisset; Clément Counor; Céline Rabeson; C. Pierra; Richard Storer; Anna Giulia Loi; Alessandra Cadeddu; Massimo Mura; Chiara Musiu; Michel Liuzzi; Roberta Loddo; Svetlana Bergelson; Vadim Bichko; Edward G. Bridges; Erika Cretton-Scott; John Mao; Jean-Pierre Sommadossi; Maria Seifer; David Standring; Michele Tausek; Gilles Gosselin; Paolo La Colla
RNA viruses are the agents of numerous widespread and often severe diseases. Their unique RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RDRP) is essential for replication and, thus, constitutes a valid target for the development of selective chemotherapeutic agents. In this regard, we have investigated sugar-modified ribonucleoside analogues as potential inhibitors of the RDRP. Title compounds retain ‘natural’ pyrimidine bases, but possess a β-methyl substituent at the 2′-position of the D- or L-ribose moiety. Evaluation against a broad range of RNA viruses, either single-stranded positive (ssRNA), single-stranded negative (ssRNA−) or double-stranded (dsRNA), revealed potent activities for D-2′-C-methyl-cytidine and -uridine against ssRNA+, and dsRNA viruses. None of the L-enantiomers were active. Moreover, the 5′-triphosphates of the active D-enantiomers were found to inhibit the bovine virus diarrhoea virus polymerase. Thus, the 2′-methyl branching of natural pyrimidine ribonucleosides transforms physiological molecules into potent, broad-spectrum antiviral agents that merit further development.
Journal of Essential Oil Research | 2004
Bruno Marongiu; Silvia Porcedda; Alessandra Caredda; Alessandra Piras; Laura Vargiu; Alessandra Cadeddu; Roberta Loddo
Abstract By means of a supercritical fluid extractor, extract of Juniperus phoenicea L. was obtained in a single extraction stage. The yield was 0.2% by mass. The operative conditions were: extractor, pressure, P = 90 bar and temperature, T = 50°C; first separator, P = 90 bar and T = −10°C; second separator, P = 15 bar and T = 10°C. The hydrodistilled oil gave a yield of 0.3% by mass. In both extracts, the three compounds present in the biggest quantity were: α-pinene (18.4 versus 13.9% in the SFE and HD oil, respectively), germacrene D (14.3 versus 8.1%) and β-caryophyllene (8.7 versus 5.4%). The extracts obtained at different pressures were tested for antiviral, antiproliferative and antimicrobial activities. The results showed that the extracts obtained at 200 and 300 bar were cytotoxic against different cell lines and were active against a single-stranded RNA+ virus. The extracts containing the most cytotoxic active principles showed also antiproliferative activity against a panel of human cell lines derived from liquid and solid tumors. When tested for antimicrobial activity none of the samples resulted active.
Pure and Applied Chemistry | 2004
Stefano Manfredini; Angela Angusti; Augusto C. Veronese; Elisa Durini; Silvia Vertuani; F. Nalin; Nicola Solaroli; Sabrina Pricl; Marco Ferrone; Massimo Mura; M. A. Piano; Barbara Poddesu; Alessandra Cadeddu; P. La Colla; Roberta Loddo
Flaviviridae are an important family of viruses, responsible for widely spread diseases such as dengue and West Nile fever and hepatitis C. Despite the severity of the related diseases, no effective antiviral treatments for infection are available. Following our discovery of adenosine-hindered analogs as potent antiflaviviridae agents, we have continued our investigation on guanosine and inosine derivatives, which were evaluated for activity against BVDV, YFV, DENV, and WNV viruses in cell-based assays. The present study allowed us to identify some newer features that led to improve the antiviral potency (down to the µM range) and to selectively inhibit BVDV and YFV viruses. The molecular modeling results were consistent with the hypothesis that test analogs act as RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitors by interacting with a surface allosteric binding pocket.
Nucleic acids symposium series (2004) | 2008
Frédéric Leroy; Dominique Chaves; David Dukhan; Richard Storer; Jean-Pierre Sommadossi; Anna Giulia Loi; Alessandra Cadeddu; Maura Fanti; Nadia Boscu; Fabiola Bassetti; Michel Liuzzi; Gilles Gosselin
Three 7-fluoro-7-deaza-2-aminopurine nucleoside derivatives were synthesized and evaluated as potential inhibitors of RNA virus replication, including hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Nucleic acids symposium series (2004) | 2008
Frédéric Leroy; Dominique Chaves; David Dukhan; Richard Storer; Jean-Pierre Sommadossi; Anna Giulia Loi; Alessandra Cadeddu; Maura Fanti; Nadia Boscu; Fabiola Bassetti; Michel Liuzzi; Gilles Gosselin
A series of novel 4-fluoro-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide nucleoside analogues were synthesized and evaluated as potential inhibitors of RNA virus replication, including hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry | 2004
Rino Ragno; Antonello Mai; Gianluca Sbardella; Marino Artico; Silvio Massa; Chiara Musiu; Massimo Mura; Flavia Marturana; Alessandra Cadeddu; Paolo La Colla
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry | 2005
Antonello Mai; Marino Artico; Rino Ragno; Gianluca Sbardella; Silvio Massa; Chiara Musiu; Massimo Mura; Flavia Marturana; Alessandra Cadeddu; Giovanni Maga; Paolo La Colla
Nucleic acids symposium series (2004) | 2008
Gwenaëlle Sizun; Jean-François Griffon; Ludovic Griffe; David Dukhan; Richard Storer; Jean-Pierre Sommadossi; Anna Giulia Loi; Chiara Musiu; Barbara Poddesu; Alessandra Cadeddu; Maura Fanti; Nadia Boscu; Fabiola Bassetti; Michel Liuzzi; Gilles Gosselin
Archive | 2005
Stefano Manfredini; Angela Angusti; Elisa Durini; Silvia Vertuani; L. Buzzoni; Alessandro Coslanich; Maurizio Fermeglia; Marco Ferrone; Maria Silvia Paneni; Sabrina Pricl; P. La Colla; Giuseppina Sanna; Alessandra Cadeddu; Massimo Mura; Roberta Loddo
Nucleic acids symposium series (2004) | 2008
Marie Hamann; Claire Pierra; Richard Storer; Jean-Pierre Sommadossi; Anna Giulia Loi; Alessandra Cadeddu; Maura Fanti; Nadia Boscu; Fabiola Bassetti; Michel Liuzzi; Gilles Gosselin