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Alcohols and ethers were identified as sustainable methine sources for synthesizing quinazolinone and benzimidazole derivatives using a combination of TsOH·H2O/O2 and appropriate bis-nucleophiles for the first time. Deuterium labeling studies clearly proved that the C2 hydrogen of the synthesized heterocycles came from the methine source. These unique reaction conditions were successfully applied to the synthesis of echinozolinone (2e′), 2f′ (a common precursor of rutaecarpine and (±) evodiamine), and dimedazole (6d). Notable features of this method include its low toxicity, use of commercial feedstocks as substrates, low cost, broad functional group tolerance and suitability for a wide range of bis-nucleophilic starting materials.

A sulfur-promoted three-component reaction of isatoic anhydride, primary aliphatic or aromatic amines, and acetophenones leading to densely substituted 3-substituted 2-aroylquinazolin-4(3H)-ones is reported. The key step involves a cascade reaction of selective oxidation of the methyl group of the acetophenones, followed by a condensation with anthranilamides. The scope of the reaction is applicable to the synthesis of tryptanthrin and various 3-unsubstituted 2-aroylquinazolin-4(3H)-ones. (Figure presented.).

Anticoagulant agents have emerged as a promising class of therapeutic drugs for the treatment and prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. We investigated a series of novel orally active factor Xa inhibitors designed using our previously reported conjugation strategy to boost oral anticoagulant effect. Structural optimization of anthranilamide derivative 3 as a lead compound with installation of phenolic hydroxyl group and extensive exploration of the P1 binding element led to the identification of 5-chloro-N-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-3-hydroxy-2-{[4-(4-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)benzoyl]amino}benzamide (33, AS1468240) as a potent factor Xa inhibitor with significant oral anticoagulant activity. We also reported a newly developed Free-Wilson-like fragment recommender system based on the integration of R-group decomposition with collaborative filtering for the structural optimization process.

A copper-catalyzed radical methylation/sp3 C-H amination/oxidation reaction for the facile synthesis of quinazolinone was developed. In this cascade reaction, dicumyl peroxide acts not only as a useful oxidant but also as an efficient methyl source. Notably, a methyl radical, generated from peroxide, was confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance for the first time.

The ligand activated transcription factor nuclear farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is involved as a regulator in many metabolic pathways including bile acid and glucose homeostasis. Therefore, pharmacological activation of FXR seems a valuable therapeutic approach for several conditions including metabolic diseases linked to insulin resistance, liver disorders such as primary biliary cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and certain forms of cancer. The available FXR agonists, however, activate the receptor to the full extent which might be disadvantageous over a longer time period. Hence, partial FXR activators are required for long-term treatment of metabolic disorders. We here report the SAR of anthranilic acid derivatives as FXR modulators and development, synthesis, and characterization of compound 51, which is a highly potent partial FXR agonist in a reporter gene assay with an EC50 value of 8 ± 3 nM and on mRNA level in liver cells.

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Novel substituted quinazolinones have been found to exhibit specific binding to cholecystokinin (CCK) receptors in the brain and/or peripheral site such as the pancreas and ileum. The quinazolinones are CCK receptor antagonists and find therapeutic applic

Some original 3-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolines were synthesized. Their antiplatelet activity was evaluated in vitro with respect to aggregation induced by the main inducers (ADP, collagen, arachidonic acid), platelet serotonin release reaction and thromboxane A2 synthesis. All these molecules possess an inhibiting power which, compared to that of aspirin in the same conditions, is the same or greater when aggregation is induced by ADP.