Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives

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Background β-Lactam derivatives are widely studied due to their proven pharmacological benefits and capacity to suppress a wide range of microbiological infections. These compounds represent an important class of antibacterial agents, and continued structural modification of β-lactams remains essential to overcome antimicrobial resistance. The synthesis of new β-lactam scaffolds is therefore a key strategy in medicinal chemistry for the development of more effective antibacterial drugs. Objective The present study aimed to synthesize new β-lactam derivatives based on sulfapyridine Schiff bases and to evaluate their potential biological activity using experimental characterization and molecular docking analysis. Methods Sulfapyridine-based Schiff bases were prepared through condensation reactions and used as key intermediates for the synthesis of β-lactam derivatives. The synthesized compounds were confirmed using spectroscopic techniques, including FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and 13 C-NMR. In this study, two types of β-lactam derivatives were synthesized. Condensation of the sulfanilamide drug with selected aromatic aldehydes in the presence of glacial acetic acid gives the corresponding Schiff bases [A1-A4]. The reaction of prepared Schiff bases with chloro acetyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine gave the first type of β-lactam derivatives [A5-A8]. The second type of β-lactam derivatives [A9-A12] were synthesized via cycloaddition between prepared Schiff bases with diclofenac acid in the presence of ρ-toluene sulfonyl chloride and trimethylamine. Biological activity was evaluated, and molecular docking studies were performed against the target protein (PDB ID: 1EA1). Results Several synthesized derivatives, including A7, A8, A9, and A12, demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity and outperformed reference medications. Experimental and theoretical data indicated that β-lactam compounds represent viable scaffolds for the development of novel antibacterial agents. Compared to the reference drug amoxicillin (−7.5 kcal/mol), compounds A10 and A11 exhibited the lowest binding energies (−9.0 and −8.4 kcal/mol, respectively), suggesting strong interaction with the target protein. Conclusion The agreement between in vivo biological results and in silico molecular docking data supports the potential biological activity of the synthesized β-lactam derivatives. These findings highlight the importance of β-lactam scaffolds as promising candidates for future antibacterial drug development.
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These compounds represent an important class of antibacterial agents, and continued structural modification of β-lactams remains essential to overcome antimicrobial resistance. The synthesis of new β-lactam scaffolds is therefore a key strategy in medicinal chemistry for the development of more effective antibacterial drugs. Objective The present study aimed to synthesize new β-lactam derivatives based on sulfapyridine Schiff bases and to evaluate their potential biological activity using experimental characterization and molecular docking analysis. Methods Sulfapyridine-based Schiff bases were prepared through condensation reactions and used as key intermediates for the synthesis of β-lactam derivatives. The synthesized compounds were confirmed using spectroscopic techniques, including FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR. In this study, two types of β-lactam derivatives were synthesized. Condensation of the sulfanilamide drug with selected aromatic aldehydes in the presence of glacial acetic acid gives the corresponding Schiff bases [A1-A4]. The reaction of prepared Schiff bases with chloro acetyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine gave the first type of β-lactam derivatives [A5-A8]. The second type of β-lactam derivatives [A9-A12] were synthesized via cycloaddition between prepared Schiff bases with diclofenac acid in the presence of ρ-toluene sulfonyl chloride and trimethylamine. Biological activity was evaluated, and molecular docking studies were performed against the target protein (PDB ID: 1EA1). Results Several synthesized derivatives, including A7, A8, A9, and A12, demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity and outperformed reference medications. Experimental and theoretical data indicated that β-lactam compounds represent viable scaffolds for the development of novel antibacterial agents. Compared to the reference drug amoxicillin (−7.5 kcal/mol), compounds A10 and A11 exhibited the lowest binding energies (−9.0 and −8.4 kcal/mol, respectively), suggesting strong interaction with the target protein. Conclusion The agreement between in vivo biological results and in silico molecular docking data supports the potential biological activity of the synthesized β-lactam derivatives. These findings highlight the importance of β-lactam scaffolds as promising candidates for future antibacterial drug development. 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Manager Bibtex ProCite Sente EXPORT Select a format first Track Share ▬ ✚ Research Article Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] Laila Yasein https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6800-3355 1 , Ahmed Wahed Nasir 1 Laila Yasein https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6800-3355 1 , Ahmed Wahed Nasir 1 PUBLISHED 23 Feb 2026 Author details Author details 1 chemistry, University of Baghdad Al-Jaderyia College of Science, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq Laila Yasein Roles: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Funding Acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project Administration, Resources, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – Original Draft Preparation, Writing – Review & Editing Ahmed Wahed Nasir Roles: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing – Original Draft Preparation OPEN PEER REVIEW DETAILS REVIEWER STATUS This article is included in the Fallujah Multidisciplinary Science and Innovation gateway. Abstract Background β-Lactam derivatives are widely studied due to their proven pharmacological benefits and capacity to suppress a wide range of microbiological infections. These compounds represent an important class of antibacterial agents, and continued structural modification of β-lactams remains essential to overcome antimicrobial resistance. The synthesis of new β-lactam scaffolds is therefore a key strategy in medicinal chemistry for the development of more effective antibacterial drugs. Objective The present study aimed to synthesize new β-lactam derivatives based on sulfapyridine Schiff bases and to evaluate their potential biological activity using experimental characterization and molecular docking analysis. Methods Sulfapyridine-based Schiff bases were prepared through condensation reactions and used as key intermediates for the synthesis of β-lactam derivatives. The synthesized compounds were confirmed using spectroscopic techniques, including FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and 13 C-NMR. In this study, two types of β-lactam derivatives were synthesized. Condensation of the sulfanilamide drug with selected aromatic aldehydes in the presence of glacial acetic acid gives the corresponding Schiff bases [A1-A4]. The reaction of prepared Schiff bases with chloro acetyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine gave the first type of β-lactam derivatives [A5-A8]. The second type of β-lactam derivatives [A9-A12] were synthesized via cycloaddition between prepared Schiff bases with diclofenac acid in the presence of ρ-toluene sulfonyl chloride and trimethylamine. Biological activity was evaluated, and molecular docking studies were performed against the target protein (PDB ID: 1EA1). Results Several synthesized derivatives, including A7, A8, A9, and A12, demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity and outperformed reference medications. Experimental and theoretical data indicated that β-lactam compounds represent viable scaffolds for the development of novel antibacterial agents. Compared to the reference drug amoxicillin (−7.5 kcal/mol), compounds A10 and A11 exhibited the lowest binding energies (−9.0 and −8.4 kcal/mol, respectively), suggesting strong interaction with the target protein. Conclusion The agreement between in vivo biological results and in silico molecular docking data supports the potential biological activity of the synthesized β-lactam derivatives. These findings highlight the importance of β-lactam scaffolds as promising candidates for future antibacterial drug development. READ ALL READ LESS Keywords Sulfapyridine, Schiff bases, β-lactam derivatives, diclofenac acid, antibacterial, antifungals, cycloaddition, and molecular docking. Corresponding Author(s) Laila Yasein ( [email protected] ) Ahmed Wahed Nasir ( [email protected] ) Close Corresponding authors: Laila Yasein, Ahmed Wahed Nasir Competing interests: No competing interests were disclosed. Grant information: The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work. Copyright: © 2026 Yasein L and Nasir AW. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. How to cite: Yasein L and Nasir AW. Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] . F1000Research 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.177012.1 ) First published: 23 Feb 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.177012.1 ) Latest published: 23 Feb 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.177012.1 ) Introduction β-lactam derivatives, a subclass of heterocyclic molecules pertinent to medicinal chemistry, are well known for their antibacterial as well as therapeutic activity. The β-lactam ring, or azetidin-2-one ring, is a four-membered cyclic amide that forms the basis of the chemical structure of a variety of well-known antibiotics that are now used clinically—from penicillin and cephalosporins to carbapenems and monobactams. This shape is such that the reactivity with electrophilic biological nucleophiles is enhanced, and, as a result, the inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis is very efficient. β-lactam derivatives of all kinds are, therefore, the target of study in the discovery of new antimicrobial medicines, and various groups are intensely involved in this area of research. 1 – 3 The duration of pharmaceutical antibiotic therapy to cure infections is continually shrinking in the face of the proliferation of multi-drug resistant disease, especially in the hospital environment. The commonest exception is Gram-negative bacteria, which challenge β-lactam antibiotics with a repertoire of fighting techniques, from enzymes that cleave the drug and deactivate it to an armory of multiple mechanisms that impede drug reachability of the target: β-lactamases, decreased membrane permeability, or the generation of new penicillin-binding proteins that bind less well (if at all) to β-lactams themselves. Greater structure-activity relationship comprehensions are needed to pick off better structures offering greater stability, binding affinity, and antibacterial potency. 4 – 6 Sulphonamide drugs have probably the greatest mix-and-match applicational pharmacophoric class in synthetic medicinal chemistry. They are exerting an antibacterial impact by virtue of blocking the active site of an enzyme, dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS), which is necessary for the formation of folate. When the sulphonamide group is joined to an aromatic heterocyclic ring, a versatile, useful core is formed that can be opened and chucked around. Amino acid systems can be improved if the basic reaction can be made to yield a Schiff base, then condensed with an aromatic aldehyde, thus providing greater synthetic flexibility (in that cycloadditions and acylations can be undertaken to give rise to heterocyclic systems such as β-lactams). 7 – 9 Herein, we describe the rational creation of two new β-lactam derivatives on a sulfapyridine-like basis, compounded and then characterized on the physical level, computerized under the ethicalized class, and on the physiological level geophiliacized for more bacterial and fungicidal challenges. Integrating practical and theoretical insights for newer β-lactam scaffolds for antibacterials. 10 – 12 Methodology Chemicals and materials All chemicals used were purchased from Fluka and Merck. M.P. is a recorder that uses an electrothermal melting point apparatus, Gallenkamp. The FT-IR (KBr disk) spectra of prepared compounds were recorded on a Shimadzu FT-IR 8400s spectrophotometer in the department of chemistry, college of science, and 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR spectra were recorded on a Bruker Ultra Shield 400 MHz spectrometer, using DMSO-d 6 as the solvent and TMS as an internal standard. Characterization methods General procedure for the synthesis of Schiff-bases [A1-A4] A mixture of sulfapyridine (0.01 mol, 2.49 g) and the appropriate aromatic aldehyde (0.01 mol) was dissolved in 30 mL of absolute ethanol. A catalytic amount of glacial acetic acid (3–4 drops) was added, and the mixture was refluxed for 3 hours with continuous stirring. The reaction progress was monitored by TLC. Upon completion, the mixture was cooled to room temperature, and the resulting solid product was filtered, washed with cold ethanol, and dried under vacuum to afford Schiff bases A1–A4 in good yields. 13 4-((4-chlorobenzylidene) amino) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A1]: Pale yellow solid, yield: 90%, m.p. 200–202°C. FT-IR: 3390 (NH), 3024 (CH aromatic), 1681 (C=N pyridine), 1631 (C=N), 1384 (SO 2 asy.), 1085 (SO 2 sy.), 1005 (C-Cl); 1 H NMR δ 11.73 (s, 1H, NH), 1H, N=CH), 6.87-8.07 (m, 12H, Ar-H). 13 CNMR δ: 112.58–154.85 (C-Ar), 162.24 (C=N). 4-((4-nitrobenzylidene) amino) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A2]: Yellow solid, yield: 85%, m.p. 190–192°C. FT-IR: 3244 (NH), 3055 (CH aromatic), 1679 (C=N), 1629 (C=N), 1575 (NO 2 asy), 1319 (NO 2 sy), 1388 (SO 2 asy), 1083 (SO 2 sy). 4-((4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene)amino) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A3]: Yellow solid, yield: 85%, m.p. 188–190°C. FT-IR: 3305 (NH), 3047 (CH aromatic), 1708 (C=N pyridine), 1679 (C=N), 1008 (C-N), 1359 (SO 2 ) asy, 1087(SO 2 )sy. 4-((4-methoxybenzylidene) amino) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A4]: Pale brawn solid, yield: 88%, m.p. 185–187°C. FT-IR: 3225 (NH), 3047 (CH aromatic), 1708(C=N pyridine), 1683 (C=N), 1283 (Ar-O), 1380 (SO 2 ) asy., 1085 (SO 2 )sy. 1 H NMR δ 11.57 (s, 1H, NH), 8.51 (s, 1H, N=CH), 6.88-7.71 (m, 12H, Ar-H), 3.73 (s, 3H, OCH 3 ). 13 CNMR δ: 56.16 (CH 3 ), 112.58–154.85 (C- Ar), 162.24 (C=N). General procedure for the synthesis of β-lactam derivatives [A5-A8]: To a stirred solution of the Schiff base (0.01 mol) in 20 mL of dry dichloromethane, triethylamine (0.02 mol) was added dropwise under an inert atmosphere. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath, and chloroacetyl chloride (0.012 mol) was added slowly while maintaining the temperature below 10°C. The reaction mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 6 hours. After completion, the mixture was washed successively with distilled water, 5% sodium bicarbonate solution, and brine. The organic phase was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered, and evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product was recrystallized from ethanol to yield β-lactam derivatives A5–A8. 14 4-(3-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-oxoazetidin-1-yl) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A5]: Yellow solid, yield: 85%, m.p. 150–148°C. FT-IR: 3307 (NH), 3058 (CH aromatic), 1706 (C=O amide), 1679 (C=N pyridine), 1359 (SO 2 asy.), 1085 (SO 2 sy.), 1002 (C-Cl). 4-(3-chloro-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-oxoazetidin-1-yl) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A6]: Brawn solid, yield: 86%, m.p. 160–158°C.FT-IR:3299(NH), 3056(CH aromatic), 1703(C=O amide), 1670(C=N pyridine), 1533, 1394(NO 2 ), 1361 asy., 1087(SO 2 )sy. 1 H NMR δ: 12.39 (s,1H, NH), 6.40-7.97 (m,12H, Ar-H), 5.77(d,1H, CH-Cl), 4.29 (d,1H, CH-N). 13 CNMR δ: 166.01 (C=O), 114.41–154.28 (C- Ar), 70.68 (C-N), 64.19 (C-Cl). 4-(3-chloro-2-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl) -4-oxoazetidin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A7]: Brown solid, yield: 89%, m.p. 145–147°C. FT-IR: 3309 (NH), 3029 (CH aromatic), 1728 (C=O amide), 1672 (C=N pyridine), 1359 asy., 1039 (SO 2 ) sy. 1 H-NMR δ: 10.90 (s, 1H, NH), 6.77-8.03 (m, 12H, Ar-H), 5.77 (d, 1H, CH-Cl), 4.34 (d, 1H, CH-N), 3.03 (s, 6H, CH 3 -N). 13 CNMR δ: 165.73 (C=O), 111.55–154.67 (C-Ar), 65.34 (C-N), 64.18 (C-Cl), 41.99 (2CH 3 ). 4-(3-chloro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxoazetidin-1-yl) -N-(pyridine-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A8]: Brown solid, yield: 90%, m.p. 159–161°C. FT-IR: 3269 (NH), 3068 (CH aromatic), 1712 (C=O amide), 1677 (C=N pyridine), 1259 (Ar-O), 1332 (SO 2 ) asy, 1049(SO 2 )sy. General procedure for the synthesis of β-lactam derivatives [A9-A12]: A mixture of diclofenac acid (1.5 mmol, 0.6 g), Schiff base (1 mmol), p -toluenesulfonyl chloride (1.5 mmol, 0.4 g), and triethylamine (5 mmol) in dry dichloromethane (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 35–60 h. The reaction progress was monitored by TLC. After completion, the mixture was washed sequentially with 1 N HCl (10 mL), NaHCO 3 solution (10 mL), and brine (10 mL). The organic layer was dried over anhydrous MgSO 4 , filtered, and the solvent removed to yield crude β-lactams (A9–A12), which were recrystallized from ethanol. 15 4-(2-(4-chlorophenyl) -3-(2-((2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino)phenyl) -4-oxoazetidin-1-yl) -N (pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A9] : Dark yellow solid, yield: 88%, m.p. 190–192°C. FT-IR 3379 (NH), 3031 (CH aromatic), 1680 (C=O amide), 1361 (SO 2 asy.), 1054 (SO 2 sy.), 1008 (C-Cl). 4 -(3-(2-((2,6-dichlorophenyl) amino) phenyl) -2-(4-nitrophenyl) -4-oxoazetidin-1-yl) -N-(pyridin2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A10]: Pale yellow solid, yield: 80%, m.p. 210–212°C. FTIR: 3261 (NH), 3072 (CH aromatic), 1714 (C=O amide), 1506 (NO 2 asy. 1307 (SO 2 ) asy., 1045(SO 2 ) sy, 1000(C-Cl). 1 H-NMR δ: 10.03(s, 1H, NH), 6.42-7.96 (m,19H, Ar-H), 5.62 (d, 1H, CH), 4.12 (d,1H, CH-N). 13 CNMR δ: 169.90 (C=O), 112.39–140.80 (C- Ar), 58.74 (C-N), 44.53 (CH). 4-(3-(2-((2,6-dichlorophenyl) amino) phenyl) -2-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl) -4-oxoazetidin-1yl) -N-(pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A11]: Yellow solid, yield: 83%, m.p. 239–241°C. FTIR: 3323 (NH), 3074 (CH aromatic), 1724(C=O amide), 1371(SO 2 ) asy, 1014(SO 2 ) sy, 1015(C-Cl). 4-(3-(2-((2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino)phenyl) -2-(4-methoxyphenyl) -4-oxoazetidin-1-yl) -N (pyridin-2-yl) benzene sulfonamide [A12]: Brawn solid, yield: 89%, m.p. 204-206 °C. FT-IR:3234 (NH), 3080 (CH aromatic), 1681(C=O amide), 1083(C-O), 1348 (SO 2 )asy., 1043(SO 2 ) sy, 1001 (CCl). 1 H NMR δ: 9.82 (s, 1H, NH), 6.79-8.10 (m, 19H, Ar-H), 6.31(d,1H, CH), 5.83 (d,1H, CH-N) 3.12 (s, 3H, OCH 3 ). 13 C`NMR δ: 166.99 (C=O), 112.39–140.80 (C-Ar), 60.90 (C-N), 55.40(CH 3 ),44.15 (CH). Antibacterial and Antifungal Assays 16 – 20 Antimicrobial activity was evaluated using the agar disk diffusion method. Tested microorganisms included: • Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) • Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) • Candida albicans (fungus) Sterile filter paper disks were impregnated with 30 μg of each synthesized compound dissolved in DMSO. Inoculated plates were incubated at 37°C for bacterial strains and 28°C for fungal strains. Zones of inhibition were measured after 24 hours. Ceftriaxone and fluconazole were used as standard reference drugs. All measurements were performed in triplicate, and results were reported as mean ± SD. Molecular docking 21 – 24 ChemOffice 2016, Discovery Studio 2021, and the AutoDock Vina module incorporated into PyRx 0.8 were used for molecular docking investigations. The Candida-related target protein EA1 was generated in Discovery Studio by removing heteroatoms and water molecules and verifying structural completeness after it was acquired from the Protein Data Bank. The .pdb format was used to store the optimized structure. ChemDraw was used to sketch the synthesized compounds ( A5–A12 ) and convert them to .pdb files. AutoDock Tools was used to convert protein and ligand structures into the pdbqt format, and Open Babel was used to lower ligand energies. The active site of the ceftriaxone co-crystallized ligand was represented by the center of the grid box during the Vina Wizard docking procedure. Binding affinities were evaluated using the lowest Vina score values, and ligand-protein interactions were investigated using Discovery Studio Visualizer 2021. Results and Discussion Researchers focused on synthesizing β-lactam compounds due to their broad applications, particularly in biological, industrial, and agricultural fields. The sulfapyridine drug was used to prepare two types of β-lactam derivatives. The first step involved the preparation of Schiff bases (A1-A4) from the condensation of some aromatic aldehydes with the sulfapyridine drug in the presence of glacial acetic acid. The FTIR spectrum showed the disappearance of the stretching bond at (3400, 3367) cm −1 for NH 2 and the appearance of a new stretching bond at (1629-1708) cm −1 for the imine group, while 1 H-NMR and 13 C-NMR showed signals at (5.83 ppm) and (8.51 ppm), which are due to (CH=N). Cycloaddition of prepared Schiff bases with chloroacetyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine at (0-5)°C gave the corresponding first type of β-lactam compounds (A5-A8). 13 , 14 The synthesized compounds were characterized using FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and 13 C-NMR spectroscopy, and the corresponding spectra are shown in Figures 1 – 13 . The proposed reaction pathway is illustrated in Scheme 1 . Figure 1. 1 H-NMR spectrum of compound A1. Figure 2. 13 C-NMR spectrum of compound A1. Figure 3. 1 H-NMR spectrum of compound A4. Figure 4. 13 C-NMR spectrum of compound A4. Figure 5. 1 H-NMR spectrum of compound A6. Figure 6. 13 C-NMR spectrum of compound A6. Figure 7. 1 H-NMR spectrum of compound A7. Figure 8. 13 C-NMR spectrum of compound A7. Figure 9. 1 H-NMR spectrum of compound A10. Figure 10. 13 C-NMR spectrum of compound A10. Figure 11. 1 H-NMR spectrum of compound. Figure 12. 13 C-NMR spectrum of compound A12. Figure 13. Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida. Figure 14. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional interactions of compounds A10, A11, and amoxicillin with the target protein (PDB ID: 1EA1). Scheme 1. Synthetic pathways for the preparation of β-lactam derivatives (A1–A12). The absence of a stretching band, which is due to (CH=N), and the appearance of a new stretching band at (1680-1724) for (C=O lactam ring), while 1 HNMR and 13 CNMR showed the characteristic doublet signals at 5.83 ppm for (CH-Cl) and the doublet at 5.83 ppm for (CH-N) (166 ppm), which are attributed to the formation of β-Lactam derivatives. (2-2) Cycloaddition of prepared Schiff bases with diclofenac acid in the presence of triethylamine and p-toluene sulfonyl chloride through ketene-imine formation gave the corresponding second type of β-Lactam derivatives (A9-A12) 15 as illustrated in the following mechanism: Mechanism synthesized of β-Lactam derivatives [A9-A12] The structures of azetidin-2-one were determined via their FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and 13 C-NMR spectral data. The stretching vibration at 1627 cm −1 for the imine group disappeared, and a new stretching vibration band at (1680-1724) cm −1 for the carbonyl group of the β-lactam ring appeared. In the 1 H-NMR spectra, discrete doublets of protons of the β-lactam ring were observed at (4.12) ppm and (5.83) ppm for H 3 and H4, respectively, while the 13 C NMR spectra showed a signal of (C=O lactam ring) observed at (166-169) ppm. BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY Antibacterial and anti-fungal activity The disk diffusion method was used to assess the antibacterial activity of all produced compounds against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. 25 - Compounds A7, A8, A9, and A12 demonstrated the strongest antibacterial activity. - Compound A12 showed significant antifungal activity against C. albicans. - Electron-donating groups on the aromatic ring enhance biological activity. The addition of diclofenac moieties (A9-A12) greatly increased potency. Under identical testing settings, numerous drugs’ inhibition zones (mm) matched or exceeded those of ceftriaxone and fluconazole. 26 – 28 Molecular docking studies A molecular docking investigation was carried out to evaluate the binding energy and interaction modes between ligands and target protein (PDB ID: 1EA1). The binding energy of the docking scores found in Table 2 is displayed, along with the names of the amino acids that are present in the protein structures that each derivative of β-lactam interacts with. The results showed that all our derivatives ( A10 and A11 ) have a higher binding energy (-9.0 and -8.4 kcal/mol, respectively) than acid ( Table 1 ). Compound A10 had a docking score of -9.0 kcal/mol, which was higher than the others. Compound A10 is directly connected to amino acids THR A:80, ASP A:71, ARG A:95, and GLU A:94 in hydrogen bond interactions. Also, compound A10 has a docking score of -8.4 kcal/mol because it is directly connected to amino acids ASP A:364, HIS A:363, PHE A:365, and HIS A:275 in hydrogen bond interactions. Table 2 in comparison to the internal ligand is depicted in two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms in Figure 14 . Table 1. The findings from the measurement of the synthetic compound's bacterial and fungal inhibitory zones (in millimeters) [A5-A12]. Sample S. aureus E. coli Candida A5 24 18 25 A6 16 8 8 A7 10 16 30 A8 24 10 35 A9 16 10 20 A10 8 8 37 A11 16 8 16 A12 26 28 30 Amoxicillin 8 8 37 Table 2. Displays the results of a molecular docking study of ligands (amoxicillin, A10, and A11) against 1EA1. Target protein Compound name Docking score (kcal/mol) Distance (Å) Interactions type H-Bond Other interactions 1EA1 A5 -7.4 2.52, 2.67, 2.80, 2.02, 1.58, 2.29, 4.01 LYS A:156 HIS A:113, ARG A:123, LYS A:155 A6 -7.7 5.43, 3.21, 4.22, 2.03, 3.19, 3.22, 4.59, 2.29, 4.92, 2.79, 4.93 HIS A:430, ASN A:428 ILE A:27, HIS A:318, ARG A:354, PRO A:319, ARG A:427 A7 -7.4 3.56, 4.18, 3.63, 3.70, 3.98, 4.48, 2.67, 3.92, 3.20, 4.96, 2.75 ARG A:381 VAL A:395, ALA A:398, CYS A:394, ALA A:397, ALA A:389, ARG A:393 A8 -7.5 2.12, 1.92, 2.91, 1.60, 5.08, 3.48, 4.10, 3.02, 4.13 HIS A:311, THR A:116, GLY A:112MET A:225 LYS A:156, ASP A:222, LYS A:155 A9 -7.7 4.36, 3.53, 5.39, 4.12, 2.69 THR A:24 ARG A:354, ILE A:27, ARG A:427 A10 -9.0 2.88, 3.03, 3.11, 3.71, 3.67, 5.29, 2.36, 2.83, 4.46, 3.75 THR A:80, ASP A:71, ARG A:95, GLU A:94 ALA A:73, PRO A:93, SER A:92 A11 -8.4 3.13, 316, 3.72, 5.27, 4.91, 4.02, 4.98, 4.24, 3.81, 5.15, 3.58, 2.26, 2.24, 3.05, 2.68, 4.20 ASP A:364, HIS A:363, PHE A:365, HIS A:275 PRO A:319, ILE A:27, ARG A:274, LEU A:317, A12 -7.8 5.37, 4.97, 1.98, 2.42, 4.99, 4.90, 4.72, 4.37, 5.32, 3.50 ASN A:428 HIS A:318, PRO A:319, ILE A:27, ALA A:350, HIS A:430 Amoxicillin -7.5 3.51, 2.31, 3.21, 2.97, 2.30, 2.01, 3.91, 2.74 ARG A:124, ARG A:158, GLU A:142, MET A:124, ASP A:127, ASP A:135 ILE A:134 Conclusion The conclusions reached through the analysis of heterocyclic crop compounds indicate they will have significant impacts on antibacterial and antifungal research. The results from biological testing clearly indicated outstanding antibacterial activity. Compounds A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A11, and A12 showed better inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus than amoxicillin. Compounds A5, A7, A8, A9, and A12 were also found to exhibit greater inhibition against ECM growth than ceftriaxone. Compound A10 produced moderate antifungal activity. The significant antibacterial activity shown by these newly created synthetic compounds indicates further studies on these compounds will benefit the advancement of the knowledge base of pharmacological properties and ultimately the development of new sources of alternative antimicrobial therapies for drug-resistant pathogens. This study provides the necessary foundational basis upon which to create powerful antibacterial and antifungal agents. In conclusion, compounds A10 and A11 had a higher binding affinity than amoxicillin against the target protein ( PDB ID: 1EA1 ), and their possible biological significance is highlighted by the consistency between in silico and in vivo results. Ethical approval Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Ethical Committee of Al-Fallujah University College of Medicine, dated 26/11/2025. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants. 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Answer: Partly Comments: The manuscript is well-structured and presents the synthesis and results clearly. However, the discussion lacks critical comparison with recent literature, and the antimicrobial results are not sufficiently contextualized with previously reported β-lactam derivatives. Additionally, some grammatical issues affect readability. Recommendations: Include recent (2020–2025) high-impact references, add comparative discussion with literature (e.g., inhibition zones and docking results), and improve the overall scientific language and clarity. 2. Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Answer: Partly The synthetic methodology and characterization are appropriate. However, there are major concerns regarding the molecular docking study, as the selected protein (PDB ID: 1EA1) is incorrectly assigned and corresponds to Mycobacterium tuberculosis CYP51, making the docking results unreliable. Additionally, the biological evaluation is limited to a single strain per group without justification. Recommendations: Re-perform docking using appropriate bacterial and fungal targets, clarify whether docking guided the synthesis, and expand antimicrobial studies to include multiple strains. 3. Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication? Answer: Partly The synthetic procedures appear reproducible; however, several critical details are missing, including incomplete NMR data for some compounds, absence of ATCC strain information, lack of MIC values, and no description of control experiments (e.g., DMSO negative control). Recommendations: Provide complete spectral data, include MIC values, specify microbial strains (ATCC codes), and clearly describe control experiments and experimental conditions. 4. If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Answer: Yes Experiments were conducted in triplicate and reported as mean ± SD. Recommendation: Include statistical significance testing (e.g., p-values) to strengthen data validation. 5. Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Answer: Partly he data availability statement is provided; however, spectral figures are unclear, and the docking data is unreliable due to incorrect protein selection. Recommendations: Provide high-resolution spectra with proper assignments, ensure complete raw data availability, and revalidate docking using appropriate targets. 6. Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Answer: Partly The conclusions align with the experimental results; however, there is overinterpretation of docking data, weak correlation between biological and computational findings, and inconsistency in reference drugs used. Recommendations: Avoid overgeneralization, use consistent reference drugs, and strengthen the discussion with mechanistic insights and SAR analysis. Major Issues (Must be addressed) Incorrect molecular docking (wrong protein selection) Incomplete characterization data (missing NMR, poor spectra) Inadequate antimicrobial evaluation (no MIC, limited strains, missing controls) Methodological gaps (no ATCC details, insufficient experimental description) Inconsistent reference drugs between studies Minor Issues Improve grammar and clarity Standardize formatting (e.g., italicize microorganisms) Expand introduction and SAR discussion Improve figure quality Final Comment The study is promising, but major revisions in docking accuracy, biological validation, and data completeness are necessary to ensure scientific reliability and reproducibility. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Partly Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Partly Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Partly If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Yes Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Partly Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Partly Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise: Organic chemistry, Antibiotic, Novel compound design and Synthesis , Green Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Heterocyclic Chemistry I confirm that I have read this submission and believe that I have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard, however I have significant reservations, as outlined above. Close READ LESS CITE CITE HOW TO CITE THIS REPORT Piste P. Reviewer Report For: Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] . F1000Research 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.195152.r464199 ) The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/15-309/v1#referee-response-464199 NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in all citations of this article. COPY CITATION DETAILS Report a concern Respond or Comment COMMENT ON THIS REPORT Views 0 Cite How to cite this report: Yildirim M, Bayram TY and Ozgeris B. Reviewer Report For: Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] . F1000Research 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.195152.r462222 ) The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/15-309/v1#referee-response-462222 NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. Close Copy Citation Details Reviewer Report 13 Mar 2026 Merve Yildirim , Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey Taha Yasin Bayram , molecular biology and genetic, Ataturk Universitesi, Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey Bunyamin Ozgeris , Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey Approved with Reservations VIEWS 0 https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.195152.r462222 Peer Review This article investigates the synthesis, characterization, and effects of new β-lactam derivative compounds on antimicrobial activity both in vitro and in silico. The study is original due to its synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of ... Continue reading READ ALL Peer Review This article investigates the synthesis, characterization, and effects of new β-lactam derivative compounds on antimicrobial activity both in vitro and in silico. The study is original due to its synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of new compounds. Furthermore, the compound design and synthesis sections are particularly noteworthy. However, some parts are unclear and require clarification. Author Question 1: In this study, were the in silico studies (such as molecular docking and protein binding theoretical calculations) performed during the compound design phase or after synthesis? The authors are expected to provide clarification on this matter. The necessary revisions to the article are listed below; 1: The introduction details the antibacterial activities of β-lactam derivatives using Gram-negative bacteria, but does not explain their relationship with Gram-positive bacteria and fungi such as Candida. Additionally, the selective toxicity, a key characteristic of β-lactam derivatives, is not emphasized. 2: The introduction details the synthesis of sulfonamide derivatives but does not mention the antimicrobial activities of sulfonamide drugs. 3: In the materials and methods section, the A2, A3, A5, A8, A9, and A11 NMR data for some compounds are missing, and the NMR data for other compounds are incomplete. These sections need to be revised. 4: In the materials and methods section, it should be specified whether the bacteria and fungal organisms used in the antimicrobial activity of the compounds are standard ATCC strains or isolates. If they are ATCC strains, their codes should be provided. Furthermore, to define antimicrobial activity, at least two different microorganisms from each group should be studied, and the results should be verified with at least two different analyses. A minimum inhibitory concentration value is required in this study. 5: In the materials and methods section, the compounds were dissolved in DMSO for antimicrobial activity studies, and DMSO is considered toxic to living organisms. If DMSO was used directly in the study, a negative control should have been conducted without the drugs, specifying the drug dissolution conditions. This information is not included in the methods section and needs to be explained in detail. 6: In the materials and methods section, although molecular docking analyses were performed with the protein coded PDB ID: 1EA1, a Candida-related EA1 code is given. This section should be corrected. Also, why were docking studies only performed using the protein associated with Candida? Shouldn't specific proteins have been examined for all microorganisms used in the study? Furthermore, the protein code given as Candida-related (PDB ID: 1EA1) matches "Cytochrome P450 14 alpha-sterol demethylase (CYP51) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis in complex with fluconazole" in the protein data bank, not Candida. Docking data cannot be considered accurate in this way. 7: In the results section, the NMR images of the compounds are unclear and should be re-edited. Furthermore, the NMR images show many peaks and noise in the aromatic region, making it difficult to characterize the structure. Also, the results have not been thoroughly discussed in comparison with the literature. 8: In the results section, microorganism names should be written in plain text and italicized in the antimicrobial analysis results. Additionally, the study results have not been sufficiently discussed. 9: In the results section, why were Ceftriaxone and fluconazole not used as positive controls in molecular docking analyses, and why was amoxicillin used instead? If amoxicillin was used in the docking study, why were Ceftriaxone and fluconazole used in the antimicrobial experiment? This part needs clarification. This makes it quite difficult to connect the compounds with their biological analyses. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Partly Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Partly Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Partly If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Yes Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Partly Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Partly Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise: Organic chemistry, Microbiology, Cancer research, Antibiotic, Novel compound design and Synthesis , biological activity We confirm that we have read this submission and believe that we have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard, however we have significant reservations, as outlined above. Close READ LESS CITE CITE HOW TO CITE THIS REPORT Yildirim M, Bayram TY and Ozgeris B. Reviewer Report For: Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] . F1000Research 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.195152.r462222 ) The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/15-309/v1#referee-response-462222 NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in all citations of this article. 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Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions Reviewer Reports Invited Reviewers 1 2 Version 1 23 Feb 26 read read Merve Yildirim , Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey Taha Yasin Bayram , Ataturk Universitesi, Erzurum, Turkey Bunyamin Ozgeris , Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey Pravina Piste , Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu College, Kolhapur, India Comments on this article All Comments (0) Add a comment Sign up for content alerts Sign Up You are now signed up to receive this alert Browse by related subjects keyboard_arrow_left Back to all reports Reviewer Report 0 Views copyright © 2026 Piste P. 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This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. format_quote Cite this report speaker_notes Responses (0) Approved With Reservations info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions Detailed Evaluation Report 1. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Answer: Partly Comments: The manuscript is well-structured and presents the synthesis and results clearly. However, the discussion lacks critical comparison with recent literature, and the antimicrobial results are not sufficiently contextualized with previously reported β-lactam derivatives. Additionally, some grammatical issues affect readability. Recommendations: Include recent (2020–2025) high-impact references, add comparative discussion with literature (e.g., inhibition zones and docking results), and improve the overall scientific language and clarity. 2. Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Answer: Partly The synthetic methodology and characterization are appropriate. However, there are major concerns regarding the molecular docking study, as the selected protein (PDB ID: 1EA1) is incorrectly assigned and corresponds to Mycobacterium tuberculosis CYP51, making the docking results unreliable. Additionally, the biological evaluation is limited to a single strain per group without justification. Recommendations: Re-perform docking using appropriate bacterial and fungal targets, clarify whether docking guided the synthesis, and expand antimicrobial studies to include multiple strains. 3. Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication? Answer: Partly The synthetic procedures appear reproducible; however, several critical details are missing, including incomplete NMR data for some compounds, absence of ATCC strain information, lack of MIC values, and no description of control experiments (e.g., DMSO negative control). Recommendations: Provide complete spectral data, include MIC values, specify microbial strains (ATCC codes), and clearly describe control experiments and experimental conditions. 4. If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Answer: Yes Experiments were conducted in triplicate and reported as mean ± SD. Recommendation: Include statistical significance testing (e.g., p-values) to strengthen data validation. 5. Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Answer: Partly he data availability statement is provided; however, spectral figures are unclear, and the docking data is unreliable due to incorrect protein selection. Recommendations: Provide high-resolution spectra with proper assignments, ensure complete raw data availability, and revalidate docking using appropriate targets. 6. Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Answer: Partly The conclusions align with the experimental results; however, there is overinterpretation of docking data, weak correlation between biological and computational findings, and inconsistency in reference drugs used. Recommendations: Avoid overgeneralization, use consistent reference drugs, and strengthen the discussion with mechanistic insights and SAR analysis. Major Issues (Must be addressed) Incorrect molecular docking (wrong protein selection) Incomplete characterization data (missing NMR, poor spectra) Inadequate antimicrobial evaluation (no MIC, limited strains, missing controls) Methodological gaps (no ATCC details, insufficient experimental description) Inconsistent reference drugs between studies Minor Issues Improve grammar and clarity Standardize formatting (e.g., italicize microorganisms) Expand introduction and SAR discussion Improve figure quality Final Comment The study is promising, but major revisions in docking accuracy, biological validation, and data completeness are necessary to ensure scientific reliability and reproducibility. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Partly Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Partly Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Partly If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Yes Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Partly Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Partly Competing Interests No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise Organic chemistry, Antibiotic, Novel compound design and Synthesis , Green Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Heterocyclic Chemistry I confirm that I have read this submission and believe that I have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard, however I have significant reservations, as outlined above. reply Respond to this report Responses (0) Piste P. Peer Review Report For: Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] . F1000Research 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.195152.r464199) NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/15-309/v1#referee-response-464199 keyboard_arrow_left Back to all reports Reviewer Report 0 Views copyright © 2026 Yildirim M et al. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 13 Mar 2026 | for Version 1 Merve Yildirim , Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey Taha Yasin Bayram , molecular biology and genetic, Ataturk Universitesi, Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey Bunyamin Ozgeris , Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey 0 Views copyright © 2026 Yildirim M et al. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. format_quote Cite this report speaker_notes Responses (0) Approved With Reservations info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions Peer Review This article investigates the synthesis, characterization, and effects of new β-lactam derivative compounds on antimicrobial activity both in vitro and in silico. The study is original due to its synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of new compounds. Furthermore, the compound design and synthesis sections are particularly noteworthy. However, some parts are unclear and require clarification. Author Question 1: In this study, were the in silico studies (such as molecular docking and protein binding theoretical calculations) performed during the compound design phase or after synthesis? The authors are expected to provide clarification on this matter. The necessary revisions to the article are listed below; 1: The introduction details the antibacterial activities of β-lactam derivatives using Gram-negative bacteria, but does not explain their relationship with Gram-positive bacteria and fungi such as Candida. Additionally, the selective toxicity, a key characteristic of β-lactam derivatives, is not emphasized. 2: The introduction details the synthesis of sulfonamide derivatives but does not mention the antimicrobial activities of sulfonamide drugs. 3: In the materials and methods section, the A2, A3, A5, A8, A9, and A11 NMR data for some compounds are missing, and the NMR data for other compounds are incomplete. These sections need to be revised. 4: In the materials and methods section, it should be specified whether the bacteria and fungal organisms used in the antimicrobial activity of the compounds are standard ATCC strains or isolates. If they are ATCC strains, their codes should be provided. Furthermore, to define antimicrobial activity, at least two different microorganisms from each group should be studied, and the results should be verified with at least two different analyses. A minimum inhibitory concentration value is required in this study. 5: In the materials and methods section, the compounds were dissolved in DMSO for antimicrobial activity studies, and DMSO is considered toxic to living organisms. If DMSO was used directly in the study, a negative control should have been conducted without the drugs, specifying the drug dissolution conditions. This information is not included in the methods section and needs to be explained in detail. 6: In the materials and methods section, although molecular docking analyses were performed with the protein coded PDB ID: 1EA1, a Candida-related EA1 code is given. This section should be corrected. Also, why were docking studies only performed using the protein associated with Candida? Shouldn't specific proteins have been examined for all microorganisms used in the study? Furthermore, the protein code given as Candida-related (PDB ID: 1EA1) matches "Cytochrome P450 14 alpha-sterol demethylase (CYP51) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis in complex with fluconazole" in the protein data bank, not Candida. Docking data cannot be considered accurate in this way. 7: In the results section, the NMR images of the compounds are unclear and should be re-edited. Furthermore, the NMR images show many peaks and noise in the aromatic region, making it difficult to characterize the structure. Also, the results have not been thoroughly discussed in comparison with the literature. 8: In the results section, microorganism names should be written in plain text and italicized in the antimicrobial analysis results. Additionally, the study results have not been sufficiently discussed. 9: In the results section, why were Ceftriaxone and fluconazole not used as positive controls in molecular docking analyses, and why was amoxicillin used instead? If amoxicillin was used in the docking study, why were Ceftriaxone and fluconazole used in the antimicrobial experiment? This part needs clarification. This makes it quite difficult to connect the compounds with their biological analyses. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Partly Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Partly Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Partly If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Yes Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Partly Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Partly Competing Interests No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise Organic chemistry, Microbiology, Cancer research, Antibiotic, Novel compound design and Synthesis , biological activity We confirm that we have read this submission and believe that we have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard, however we have significant reservations, as outlined above. reply Respond to this report Responses (0) Yildirim M, Bayram TY and Ozgeris B. Peer Review Report For: Synthesis and antimicrobial investigation of novel β-lactam derivatives [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] . F1000Research 2026, 15 :309 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.195152.r462222) NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. 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