Beata Morak-Młodawska

Prof. Dr. Beata Morak-Młodawska

Department of Organic Chemistry, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Śląskie, Poland
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Small structural changes can lead to great discoveries

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Academic Career Length

20Years (2007-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 August 2011 in European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
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KPKrystian Pluta
Krystian Pluta
Beata Morak-MłodawskaBeata Morak-Młodawska
Beata Morak-Młodawska
MJMałgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata Jeleń

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Beata Morak-MłodawskaBeata Morak-Młodawska
Beata Morak-Młodawska
MJMałgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata Jeleń
EMEmilia Dorota Martula
Emilia Dorota Martula
RKRafał Korlacki
Rafał Korlacki
Lipophilicity is one of the key properties of a potential drug that determines the solubility, the ability to penetrate through cell barriers, and transport to the molecular target. It affects pharmacokinetic processes such as adsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME). The 10-substituted 1,9-diazaphenothiazines show promising if not impressive in vitro anticancer potential, which is associated with the activation of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway connected with to induction BAX, forming a channel in MOMP and releasing cytochrome c for the activation of caspases 9 and 3. In this publication, the lipophilicity of previously obtained 1,9-diazaphenothiazines was determined theoretically using various computer programs and experimentally using reverse-phase thin-layer chromatography (RP-TLC) and a standard curve. The study presents other physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and toxicological properties affecting the bioavailability of the test compounds. ADME analysis was determined in silico using the SwissADME server. Molecular targets studies were identified in silico using the SwissTargetPrediction server. Lipinski’s rule of five, Ghose’s, and Veber’s rules were checked for the tested compounds, confirming their bioavailability.

3 June 2024 in Pharmaceuticals
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DKDaria Klimoszek
Daria Klimoszek
MJMałgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata DołowyMałgorzata Dołowy
Małgorzata Dołowy
Beata Morak-MłodawskaBeata Morak-Młodawska
Beata Morak-Młodawska
Lipophilicity is one of the principal parameters that describe the pharmacokinetic behavior of a drug, including its absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and toxicity. In this study, the lipophilicity and other physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and toxicity properties that affect the bioavailability of newly synthesized dialkylaminoalkyldiquinothiazine hybrids as potential drug candidates are presented. The lipophilicity, as RM0, was determined experimentally by the RP-TLC method using RP18 plates and acetone–TRIS buffer (pH 7.4) as the mobile phase. The chromatographic parameters of lipophilicity were compared to computationally calculated partition coefficients obtained by various types of programs such as iLOGP, XLOGP3, WLOGP, MLOGP, SILCOS-IT, LogP, logP, and milogP. In addition, the selected ADMET parameters were determined in silico using the SwissADME and pkCSM platforms and correlated with the experimental lipophilicity descriptors. The results of the lipophilicity study confirm that the applied algorithms can be useful for the rapid prediction of logP values during the first stage of study of the examined drug candidates. Of all the algorithms used, the biggest similarity to the chromatographic value (RM0) for certain compounds was seen with iLogP. It was found that both the SwissADME and pkCSM web tools are good sources of a wide range of ADMET parameters that describe the pharmacokinetic profiles of the studied compounds and can be fast and low-cost tools in the evaluation of examined drug candidates during the early stages of the development process.

20 January 2023 in Molecules
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Abbirami BalachandranAbbirami Balachandran
Abbirami Balachandran
SCSy Bing Choi
Sy Bing Choi
Beata Morak-MłodawskaBeata Morak-Młodawska
Beata Morak-Młodawska
MJMałgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata Jeleń
Gabriele FroemmingGabriele Froemming
Gabriele Froemming
POPatrick Nwabueze Okechukwu
Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu
1. Diabetic chronic wounds, mainly foot ulcers, constitute one of the most common complications of poorly managed diabetes mellitus. The most typical reasons are insufficient glycemic management, latent neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, and neglected foot care. In addition, it is a common cause of foot osteomyelitis and amputation of the lower extremities. Patients are admitted in larger numbers attributable to chronic wounds compared to any other diabetic disease. In the United States, diabetes is currently the most common cause of non-traumatic amputations. Approximately five percent of diabetics develop foot ulcers, and one percent require amputation. Therefore, it is necessary to identify sources of lead with wound-healing properties. Redox imbalance due to excessive oxidative stress is one of the causes for the development of diabetic wounds. Antioxidants have been shown to decrease the progression of diabetic neuropathy by scavenging ROS, regenerating endogenous and exogenous antioxidants, and reversing redox imbalance. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play vital roles in numerous phases of the wound healing process. Antioxidant and fibroblast cell migration activity of Marantodes pumilum (MP) crude extract has previously been reported. Through their antioxidant, epithelialization, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast migration activities, the authors hypothesise that naringin, eicosane and octacosane identified in the MP extract may have wound-healing properties. 2. The present study aims to identify the bioactive components present in the dichloromethane (DCM) extract of M. pumilum and evaluate their antioxidant and wound healing activity. Bioactive components were identified using LCMS, HPTLC and GCMS. Excision wound on STZ-induced diabetic rat model, human dermal fibroblast (HDF) cell line and colorimetric antioxidant assays were used to evaluate wound healing and antioxidant activities, respectively. Molecular docking and pkCMS software would be utilised to predict binding energy and affinity, as well as ADME parameters. 3. Naringin (NAR), eicosane (EIC), and octacosane (OCT) present in MP displayed antioxidant action and wound excision closure. Histological examination HDF cell line demonstrates epithelialization, collagen production, fibroblast migration, polymorphonuclear leukocyte migration (PNML), and fibroblast movement. The results of molecular docking indicate a substantial attraction and contact between MMPs. pkCMS prediction indicates inadequate blood-brain barrier permeability, low toxicity, and absence of hepatotoxicity. 4. Wound healing properties of (NEO) naringin, eicosane and octacosane may be the result of their antioxidant properties and possible interactions with MMP.

1 March 2010 in Pharmacological Reports
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KPKrystian Pluta
Krystian Pluta
MJMałgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata Jeleń
Beata Morak-MłodawskaBeata Morak-Młodawska
Beata Morak-Młodawska
MZMichał Zimecki
Michał Zimecki
JAJolanta Artym
Jolanta Artym
MKMaja Kocięba
Maja Kocięba

1 September 2017 in European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
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KPKrystian Pluta
Krystian Pluta
MJMałgorzata Jeleń
Małgorzata Jeleń
Beata Morak-MłodawskaBeata Morak-Młodawska
Beata Morak-Młodawska
MZMichał Zimecki
Michał Zimecki
JAJolanta Artym
Jolanta Artym
EZEwa Zaczyńska
Ewa Zaczyńska