In silico and experimental identification of non ulcerogenic antiinflammatory agents: 3-Thio substituted-4,5-diaryl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles

A new series of 4,5 diaryl-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione substituted carboxamides have been designed, synthesized and tested for their analgesic and antiinflammatory potential. All the tested compounds exhibit antiinflammatory activity comparable to that of standard drugs rofecoxib and diclofenac. Some compounds demonstrate significant analgesic activity in contrast to reference drugs. Compound 9c has emerged as a highly potent lead compound. Ulcerogenic studies of synthesized compounds and rofecoxib show nil or negligible ulcerogenic effect compared to diclofenac. In silico analysis (docking studies) of the most active compound 9c has revealed hypothetical binding mode of the target compound to the cyclooxygenase isoenzyme (COX-2). Docking study has anticipated stereoselective binding mode for the most active compound 9c.