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Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular Docking, and Biological Activities of Some Natural and Synthetic Urolithin Analogs
Noshadi, Bahareh,Ercetin, Tugba,Luise, Chiara,Yuksel, Mine Yarim,Sippl, Wolfgang,Sahin, Mustafa Fethi,Gazi, Mustafa,Gulcan, Hayrettin Ozan
, (2020)
Urolithins (that is, hydroxy substituted benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivatives) are formed within the gastrointestinal tract following to the exposure to various ellagitannin rich diet, particularly involving pomegranate, nuts, and berries. Regarding the bioavailability deficiency of ellagitannins, the biological activities obtained through the extracts of these dietaries are attributed to the urolithin compounds, since they are bioavailable. Particularly, there are studies indicating the importance of ellagitannin-rich food for protective and alternative treatment of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). From this perspective, within this study, the major urolithins (that is, urolithins A and B), their methyl ether metabolites, as well as some synthetic urolithin analogs have been synthesized and screened for their biological activities in various enzyme inhibition (acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, monoamine oxidase B, cyclooxygenase 1, and cyclooxygenase 2) and antioxidant (DPPH radical scavenging) assay systems. The results pointed out the potential of urolithins to act as inhibitors on these receptors. Docking studies were also performed to investigate the possible interactions.
Electrochemical Intramolecular C—H/O—H Cross-Coupling of 2-Arylbenzoic Acids
Shao, Ailong,Li, Na,Gao, Yong,Zhan, Jirui,Chiang, Chien-Wei,Lei, Aiwen
, p. 619 - 624 (2018)
A synthetic protocol to lactones by electro-oxidative induced C—H activation of 2-arylbenzoic acids has been developed. By using Na2SO4 aqueous solution as a cheap and green supporting electrolyte, different 2-arylbenzoic acids could provide the corresponding lactones in 30%—90% yields. This reaction could be conducted on a gram scale with a good efficiency as well as a high utility for natural product synthesis.
Oxidant-Free C(sp2)-H Functionalization/C-O Bond Formation: A Kolbe Oxidative Cyclization Process
Zhang, Lei,Zhang, Zhenxing,Hong, Junting,Yu, Jian,Zhang, Jianning,Mo, Fanyang
, p. 3200 - 3207 (2018)
An anodic oxidation/cyclization of 2-arylbenzoic acids for the synthesis of dibenzopyranones has been developed. The reaction proceeds at room temperature with no oxidant or electrolyte required and exhibits a high atom economy with H2 being th
Urolithin A and B Derivatives as ON-OFF Selective Fluorescent Sensors for Iron(III)
Fallah, Amirhossein,Noshadi, Bahareh,Gazi, Mustafa,Gülcan, Hayrettin Ozan
, p. 113 - 120 (2020)
The detection and sensing of environmentally crucial metal ions has always been of great significance in various fields such as biological and environmental cycles. Our previous studies have indicated a new coumarin based lactone, Urolithin B (i.e., 3-Hydroxy[c]chromen-6-one) as a potent fluorescent probe for the selective detection of Iron (III). In order to question the extension of this application to other urolithins, we have synthesized the major urolithins that humans are exposed to through regular diet. Following the structure identifying studies, the compounds were tested in fluorescence titration to investigate their interaction with various metals. The results have indicated that each title compound is selective to interact with Iron (III) in ON-OFF mode, independent from the presence of another metal. Similar to the previous findings, the Job’s plots displaying the ratio of complex formation 3:2 UROs:Fe3+ have indicated the significance of the lactone group solely.
Copper catalyzed room temperature lactonization of aromatic C-H bond: A novel and efficient approach for the synthesis of dibenzopyranones
Singha, Raju,Dhara, Shubhendu,Ghosh, Munmun,Ray, Jayanta K.
, p. 8801 - 8805 (2015)
We have developed a novel and efficient methodology for the intramolecular aryl C-H oxidative lactonization of 2-arylbenzaldehyde using a low-cost CuCl catalyst and TBHP as the oxidant at room temperature. We applied the methodology to the synthesis of a series of dibenzopyranones.
Mild ArI-catalyzed C(sp2)-H or C(sp3)-H functionalization/C-O formation: An intriguing catalyst-controlled selectivity switch
Wang, Xueqiang,Gallardo-Donaire, Joan,Martin, Ruben
, p. 11084 - 11087 (2014)
A tandem C(sp2)H and C(sp3)H functionalization/CO bond formation catalyzed by iodine(III) reagents generated in situ has been developed. The method shows wide scope under mild conditions and exhibits an unprecedented selectivity profile that can be switched depending on the catalyst employed.
Urolithin and reduced urolithin derivatives as potent inhibitors of tyrosinase and melanogenesis: Importance of the 4-substituted resorcinol moiety
Lee, Sanggwon,Choi, Heejeong,Park, Yujin,Jung, Hee Jin,Ullah, Sultan,Choi, Inkyu,Kang, Dongwan,Park, Chaeun,Ryu, Il Young,Jeong, Yeongmu,Hwang, Yeji,Hong, Sojeong,Chun, Pusoon,Moon, Hyung Ryong
, (2021)
We previously reported (E)-β-phenyl-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl scaffold ((E)-PUSC) played an important role in showing high tyrosinase inhibitory activity and that derivatives with a 4-substituted resorcinol moiety as the β-phenyl group of the scaffold resulted in the greatest tyrosi-nase inhibitory activity. To examine whether the 4-substituted resorcinol moiety could impart tyro-sinase inhibitory activity in the absence of the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl moiety of the (E)-PUSC scaffold, 10 urolithin derivatives were synthesized. To obtain more candidate samples, the lactone ring in synthesized urolithins was reduced to produce nine reduced urolithins. Compounds 1c (IC50 = 18.09 ± 0.25 μM), 1h (IC50 = 4.14 ± 0.10 μM), and 2a (IC50 = 15.69 ± 0.40 μM) had greater mushroom tyrosinase-inhibitory activities than kojic acid (KA) (IC50 = 48.62 ± 3.38 μM). The SAR results suggest that the 4-substituted resorcinol motif makes an important contribution to tyrosinase inhibition. To investigate whether these compounds bind to human tyrosinase, a human tyrosinase homology model was developed. Docking simulations with mushroom and human tyrosinases showed that 1c, 1h, and 2a bind to the active site of both tyrosinases with higher binding affinities than KA. Pharmacophore analyses showed that two hydroxyl groups of the 4-substituted resorcinol entity act as hydrogen bond donors in both mushroom and human tyrosinases. Kinetic analyses indicated that these compounds were all competitive inhibitors. Compound 2a inhibited cellular tyrosinase activity and melanogenesis in α-MSH plus IBMX-stimulated B16F10 melanoma cells more strongly than KA. These results suggest that 2a is a promising candidate for the treatment of skin pigment disorders, and show the 4-substituted resorcinol entity importantly contributes to tyrosinase inhi-bition.
Vitamin Catalysis: Direct, Photocatalytic Synthesis of Benzocoumarins via (-)-Riboflavin-Mediated Electron Transfer
Morack, Tobias,Metternich, Jan B.,Gilmour, Ryan
, p. 1316 - 1319 (2018)
An operationally simple protocol is disclosed to facilitate entry to benzo-3,4-coumarins directly from biaryl carboxylic acids without the need for substrate prefunctionalization. Complementary to classic lactonization strategies, this disconnection relies on the oxidation competence of photoactivated (-)-riboflavin (vitamin B2) to generate the heterocyclic core via photoinduced single electron transfer. Collectively, the inexpensive nature of the catalyst, ease of execution, and absence of external metal additives are a convincing endorsement for the incorporation of simple vitamins in contemporary catalysis.
Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel 6h-benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivatives as potential phosphodiesterase ii inhibitors
Tang, Long,Jiang, Jianchun,Song, Guoqiang,Wang, Yajing,Zhuang, Ziheng,Tan, Ying,Xia, Yan,Huang, Xianfeng,Feng, Xiaoqing
, (2021/05/29)
Urolithins (hydroxylated 6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-ones) are the main bioavailable metabolites of ellagic acid (EA), which was shown to be a cognitive enhancer in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. As part of this research, a series of alkoxylated 6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivatives were designed and synthesized. Furthermore, their biological activities were evaluated as potential PDE2 inhibitors, and the alkoxylated 6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivative 1f was found to have the optimal inhibitory potential (IC50: 3.67 ± 0.47 μM). It also exhibited comparable activity in comparison to that of BAY 60-7550 in vitro cell level studies.
Facile preparation of 3,4-benzocoumarins from 2-arylbenzoic acids with NCS and NAI
Nakamura, Momoko,Togo, Hideo
, (2020/09/15)
– Treatment of 2-arylbenzoic acids with N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) and NaI at 70 °C under fluorescent lighting condition gave the corresponding 3,4-benzocoumarins in good yields under transition-metal-free condition. It was found that the reactivity of NCS
