36150-01-3Relevant articles and documents
Inhibition of cyclooxygenases by dipyrone
Pierre,Schmidt,Brenneis,Michaelis,Geisslinger,Scholich
, p. 494 - 503 (2007)
Background and Purpose: Dipyrone is a potent analgesic drug that has been demonstrated to inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX). In contrast to classical COX-inhibitors, such as aspirin-like drugs, dipyrone has no anti-inflammatory effect and a low gastrointestinal toxicity, indicating a different mode of action. Here, we aimed to investigate the effects of dipyrone on COX. Experimental approach: The four major metabolites of dipyrone, including the two pharmacologically active metabolites, 4-methyl-amino-antipyrine (MAA) and amino-antipyrine (AA), were used to characterise their binding to COX and haem as well as their effects on the biochemical properties of COX. Mass spectrometry, UV and visible photometry were used to study binding and prostaglandin production. Levels of anti-oxidant enzymes were assessed by Western blotting. Key results: The pharmacologically active metabolites of dipyrone, MAA and AA, did not inhibit COX activity in vitro like classical COX inhibitors, but instead redirected the prostaglandin synthesis, ruling out inhibition of COX through binding to its active site. We found that MAA and AA formed stable complexes with haem and reacted with hydrogen peroxide in presence of haem, ferrous ions (Fe2+) or COX. Moreover, MAA reduced Fe 3+ to Fe2+ and accordingly increased lipid peroxidation and the expression of anti-oxidant enzymes in cultured cells and in vivo. Conclusions and implications: Our data suggest that the pharmacologically active metabolites of dipyrone inhibit COX activity by sequestering radicals which initiate the catalytic activity of this enzyme or through the reduction of the oxidative states of the COX protein.
Processes and intermediates for the preparations of prostaglandins
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Page/Page column 16, (2008/06/13)
The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of a cyclopentanone of Formula II and a lactone of Formula I, which are useful in the production of prostaglandins: wherein Z, R2, R3, X1, X2, and are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides novel enantiomerically enriched compounds.
BF3-MEDIATED REACTION OF A SULPHONE WITH ALDEHYDES. A METHOD FOR STEREOSPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION OF PROSTAGLANDIN ω-CHAIN
Achmatowicz, B.,Baranowska, E.,Daniewski, A. R.,Pankowski, J.,Wicha, J.
, p. 4989 - 4998 (2007/10/02)
A new method for stereospecific construction of the allylic alcohol moiety of prostaglandins, based on application of optically active α-hydroxy aldehydes, is described.In the presence of BF3*Et2O, lithiated sulphones 1 prepared from Corey aldehyde, and carbonyl compounds 2 give the corresponding adducts 3 in moderate to excellent yields, while in the absence of the Lewis acid either no products or only their traces were formed.The addition products 3, in the form of benzoates, mesylates or free alcohols, were subjected to reductive elimination by means of sodium amalgam to give the alkenes 4.Compounds 4d and 4f were transformed into racemic and natural PGF2α, respectively, in line with the known method.
