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In vitro study and characterization of anticancer activity of new heterocyclic derivative N(5methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazol2yl)propionamide. Methods. The cell culture; MTT assay. Results. We synthesized N(5methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazol2yl)propionamide, which possessed diuretic, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects. Here, we investigated its cytotoxicity effect towards the tumor cell lines of various tissue origins: liver (HepG2), breast (MCF 7), lung (A549), cervical (KB3 1), and leukemia (HL 60) cells, as well as towards the non-tumor cells (НЕК293 and NIH3T3). The IC50 values of the synthesized compound for tumor cells were in the range of 9.4–97.6 μg/mL. We found that the human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells were the most sensitive to the action of N(5methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazol 2yl)propionamide with the IC 50 value of 9.4 μg/mL. The studied derivative slightly inhibited the growth of the pseudo normal HEK293 and NIH3T3 cells. Conclusions. The anti prolife rative activity of N(5methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazol2yl)propionamide dropped in the order: hepatocarcinoma > leukemia > breast carcinoma cells. Thus, we revealed in the molecule of N(5methyl[1,3,4]thiadiazol2yl)propionamide a combination of the diuretic, cardioprotec tive, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities, which is of great significance for this agent
as a potent anticancer medicine

This review summarizes the scientific knowledge concerning the impact of vitamins, magnesium, and trace elements on various mechanisms contributing to the possible treatment and prevention of COVID-19, including its delayed consequences. A search was conducted in various databases, including PubMed, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.- gov, and Web of Science. Among the main mechanisms involved in the effects of the studied micronutrients, immune-boosting, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects were also highlighted. The analyzed clinical trials confirmed that supplementation with higher daily doses of some micronutrients can reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral load and hospitalization time. The potential role of most known vitamins in preventing, treating COVID-19, and rehabilitating patients was considered. The most promising agents for combating COVID-19 and its consequences might be the following vitamins: vitamin D, ascorbic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and some B complex vitamins. Inorganic elements deserving attention include magnesium and trace elements, such as zinc, selenium, copper, and iron. Some associations were found between micronutrient deficiencies and COVID-19 severity in children, adults, and older people. Patients can obtain the aforementioned micronutrients from natural food sources or as supplements/- drugs in various dosage forms. The reviewed micronutrients might be considered adjunctive treatment strategies for COVID-19 patients.

Keywords: COVID-19; ascorbic acid; copper; fat-soluble vitamins; iron; magnesium; micronutrients; selenium; vitamin B complex; zinc..