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Looking for new xanthine oxidase inhibitors: 3-Phenylcoumarins versus 2-phenylbenzofurans

Overproduction of uric acid in the body leads to hyperuricemia, which is also closely related to gout. Uric acid production can be lowered by xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors. Inhibition of XO has also been proposed as a mechanism for improving cardiovascular health. Therefore, the search for new efficient XO inhibitors is an interesting topic in drug discovery. 3-Phenylcoumarins and 2-phenylbenzofurans are privileged scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Their structural similarity makes them interesting molecules for a comparative study. Methoxy and nitro substituents were introduced in both scaffolds. The current study gives some insights into the synthesis and biological activity of these molecules against this important target. For the best compound of the series, the 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-nitrocoumarin (4), the IC50 value, type of inhibition, cytotoxicity on B16F10 cells and ADME theoretical properties, were determined. Docking studies were also performed in order to better understand the interactions of this molecule with the XO binding pocket. This work is a preliminary screening for further design and synthesis of new non-purinergic derivatives as potential compounds involved in the inflammatory suppression, specially related to gout.

Fabrication of an amyloid fibril-palladium nanocomposite: A sustainable catalyst for C-H activation and the electrooxidation of ethanol

Amyloids are highly ordered nanofibrils and their tensile strength is similar to that of steel, which makes them resistant to extreme pH and temperature. Based on this rationale, we demonstrate a facile synthesis of palladium, copper, platinum, gold and silver nanocomposites using α-Synuclein (α-Syn) fibrils as a template. We showed that an α-Syn-fibril-palladium nanoparticles (α-Syn-PdNPs) composite can be used as a heterogeneous catalyst in C-H bond activation and the electrooxidation of ethanol. The study demonstrated α-Syn-PdNPs to be a superior heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of pharmaceutically valuable benzofuran, naphthofuran, coumarin and N-arylindole via C-H activation. Further, the electrooxidation of ethanol using α-Syn-PdNPs displayed an electrochemically active surface area of 160.6 m2 g-1, which is much higher than the previously reported values for supported Pd nanocomposites.

Mechanistic Insights on Orthogonal Selectivity in Heterocycle Synthesis

Recently, we have developed a method for catalytic regioselective synthesis of 2-substituted and 3-substituted benzofurans starting from phenols. The choice of reacting partner, olefin versus α,β-unsaturated acid, is critical to dictate the isomeric product formation. Instances are known where these olefinic partners did not complement each other and yield a similar outcome. In the current work, we have addressed this paradox with emphasis on (a) the origin of orthogonal selectivity and (b) the key requirements to expect complementary behavior. Experimental and computational studies provided important mechanistic insights. Electrostatic compatibility during migratory insertion and the positioning of the carboxylic acid moiety in catalytic steps are found to exert a paramount impact in determining the regioselectivity. The study offers a predictable single component tuning tool to control the regioselectivity.

Design and synthesis of 2-phenylnaphthalenoids and 2-phenylbenzofuranoids as DNA topoisomerase inhibitors and antitumor agents

Abstract Eight 2-phenylnaphthalenoids (2PNs) (3a-h) and twenty four 2-phenylbenzofuranoids (2PBFs) (4a - 4j, 5a-5j, 6a, 6f-6h) were successfully designed, synthesized and their antiproliferative and in vitro DNA topoisomerase inhibitory activities were evaluated. Nine compounds (four 2PNs and five 2PBFs) showed either TopoI or TopoIIα inhibitory activities. Six compounds (four 2PNs and two 2PBFs) exhibited potent cytotoxicity with IC50 values for 72 h exposure ranging from 0.3 to above 20 μM against MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-435, HepG2 and PC3 cell lines. The two 2PBFs displayed comparable and even better antiproliferative as well as TopoIIα inhibitory activities than 2PNs. Interestingly, the active 2PBFs displayed different mechanisms of TopoIIα inhibition from that of 2PNs, suggesting that the chromophore scaffold replacement may result in a change of the binding site of inhibitors to TopoIIα. Furthermore, the mechanisms of antiproliferation on MDA-MB-231 cells indicate that compounds 5a and 5f are promising for further development of anticancer agents. The results of this study reveal that the evolutionary strategy of medicinal chemistry through scaffold hopping is a promising strategy for structure optimization of TopoIIα inhibitors.

Palladium-catalyzed synthesis of benzofurans and coumarins from phenols and olefins

Triple C-H functionalization: Palladium-catalyzed synthesis of benzofurans and coumarins by reacting phenols and unactivated olefins is described. The reaction comprises sequential C-H functionalization and shows diverse functional group compatibility. Preliminary mechanistic studies shed light into the possible mechanisms. Copyright

MAO Inhibitory Activity of 2-Arylbenzofurans versus 3-Arylcoumarins: Synthesis, invitro Study, and Docking Calculations

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is an important drug target for the treatment of neurological disorders. Several 3-arylcoumarin derivatives were previously described as interesting selective MAO-B inhibitors. Preserving the trans-stilbene structure, a series of 2-arylbenzofuran and corresponding 3-arylcoumarin derivatives were synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of both MAO isoforms, MAO-A and MAO-B. In general, both types of derivatives were found to be selective MAO-B inhibitors, with IC50 values in the nano- to micromolar range. 5-Nitro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran (8) is the most active compound of the benzofuran series, presenting MAO-B selectivity and reversible inhibition (IC50=140nM). 3-(4′-Methoxyphenyl)-6-nitrocoumarin (15), with the same substitution pattern as that of compound 8, was found to be the most active MAO-B inhibitor of the coumarin series (IC50=3nM). However, 3-phenylcoumarin 14 showed activity in the same range (IC50=6nM), is reversible, and also severalfold more selective than compound 15. Docking experiments for the most active compounds into the MAO-B and MAO-A binding pockets highlighted different interactions between the derivative classes (2-arylbenzofurans and 3-arylcoumarins), and provided new information about the enzyme-inhibitor interaction and the potential therapeutic application of these scaffolds.

2-substituted benzo[b]furans from (E)-1,2-dichlorovinyl ethers and organoboron reagents: Scope and mechanistic investigations into the one-pot Suzuki coupling/direct arylation

2-Substituted benzo[b]furans can easily be assembled from simple phenols, boronic acids or other organoboron reagents, and trichloroethylene. The overall process requires only two synthetic steps, with the key step being a one-pot sequential Suzuki cross-coupling/direct arylation reaction. The method tolerates many useful functional groups and does not require the installation of any other activating functionality. The modular nature of the process permits the rapid synthesis of many analogues using essentially the same chemistry, of particular value in drug development. Results of kinetic isotope effect studies and investigations into the regioselectivity of the process indicate that the direct arylation step most likely does not involve an electrophilic palladation. The most likely mechanism lies somewhere on the continuum between a C-H bond metathesis and an assisted palladation or concerted metallation-deprotonation pathway. A very efficient modular approach to the construction of benzo[b]furans using trichloroethylene as a scaffold is described. This method gives easy access to highlysubstituted heterocycles in only two synthetic operations, and is especially suitable for rapid construction of compound libraries.