- Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationships of N-(4-Benzamidino)-Oxazolidinones: Potent and Selective Inhibitors of Kallikrein-Related Peptidase 6
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Kallikrein-related peptidase 6 (KLK6) is a secreted serine protease that belongs to the family of tissue kallikreins. Aberrant expression of KLK6 has been found in different cancers and neurodegenerative diseases, and KLK6 is currently studied as a potential target in these pathologies. We report a novel series of KLK6 inhibitors discovered in a high-throughput screen within the European Lead Factory program. Structure-guided design based on docking studies enabled rapid progression of a hit cluster to inhibitors with improved potency, selectivity and pharmacokinetic properties. In particular, inhibitors 32 ((5R)-3-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)-N-((S)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)propyl)-2-oxooxazolidine-5-carboxamide) and 34 ((5R)-3-(6-carbamimidoylpyridin-3-yl)-N-((1S)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)propyl)-2-oxooxazolidine-5-carboxamide) have single-digit nanomolar potency against KLK6, with over 25-fold and 100-fold selectivities against the closely related enzyme trypsin, respectively. The most potent compound, 32, effectively reduces KLK6-dependent invasion of HCT116 cells. The high potency in combination with good solubility and low clearance of 32 make it a good chemical probe for KLK6 target validation in vitro and potentially in vivo.
- De Vita, Elena,Smits, Niels,van den Hurk, Helma,Beck, Elizabeth M.,Hewitt, Joanne,Baillie, Gemma,Russell, Emily,Pannifer, Andrew,Hamon, Véronique,Morrison, Angus,McElroy, Stuart P.,Jones, Philip,Ignatenko, Natalia A.,Gunkel, Nikolas,Miller, Aubry K.
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- Nickel-catalyzed cyanation of aryl halides and triflates using acetonitrile: Via C-CN bond cleavage assisted by 1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-dihydropyrazine
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We developed a non-toxic cyanation reaction of various aryl halides and triflates in acetonitrile using a catalyst system of [Ni(MeCN)6](BF4)2, 1,10-phenanthroline, and 1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-dihydropyrazine (Si-Me4-DHP). Si-Me4-DHP was found to function as a reductant for generating nickel(0) species and a silylation reagent to achieve the catalytic cyanation via C-CN bond cleavage.
- Ueda, Yohei,Tsujimoto, Nagataka,Yurino, Taiga,Tsurugi, Hayato,Mashima, Kazushi
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p. 994 - 999
(2019/02/03)
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- N-Arylation of Carbamates through Photosensitized Nickel Catalysis
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A highly efficient method of visible light mediated Ni(II)-catalyzed photoredox N-arylation of Cbz-amines/Boc-amines with aryl electrophiles at room temperature is reported. The methodology provides a common access to a wide variety of N-aromatic and N-heteroaromatic carbamate products that find use in the synthesis of several biologically active molecules and provides a distinct advantage over traditional palladium-catalyzed Buchwald reaction.
- Reddy, Leleti Rajender,Kotturi, Sharadsrikar,Waman, Yogesh,Ravinder Reddy, Vudem,Patel, Chirag,Kobarne, Ajinath,Kuttappan, Sasikumar
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p. 13854 - 13860
(2018/10/31)
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- Photochromic control of photoinduced electron transfer. Molecular double-throw switch
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A molecular double-throw switch that employs a photochromic moiety to direct photoinduced electron transfer from an excited state donor down either of two pathways has been prepared. The molecular triad consists of a free base porphyrin (P) linked to both a C60 electron acceptor and a dihydroindolizine (DHI) photochrome. Excitation of the porphyrin moiety of DHI-P-C60 results in photoinduced electron transfer with a time constant of 2.3 ns to give the DHI-P.+-C60.- charge-separated state with a quantum yield of 82%. UV (366 nm) light photoisomerizes the DHI moiety to the betaine (BT) form, which has a higher reduction potential than DHI. Excitation of the porphyrin of BT-P-C60 is followed by photoinduced electron transfer with a time constant of 56 ps to produce BT.--P.+-C60 in 99% yield. Isomerization of BT-P-C60 back to DHI-P-C60 may be achieved with visible light, or thermally. Thus, photoinduced charge separation originating from the porphyrin is reversibly directed down either of two different pathways by photoisomerization of the dihydroindolizine. The switch may be cycled many times.
- Straight, Stephen D.,Andreasson, Joakim,Kodis, Gerdenis,Moore, Ana L.,Moore, Thomas A.,Gust, Devens
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p. 2717 - 2724
(2007/10/03)
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