4113-04-6Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Bisaryldiketene derivatives: A new class of selective ligands for c-myc G-quadruplex DNA
Peng, Dan,Tan, Jia-Heng,Chen, Shuo-Bin,Ou, Tian-Miao,Gu, Lian-Quan,Huang, Zhi-Shu
, p. 8235 - 8242 (2010)
A series of bisaryldiketene derivatives were designed and synthesized as a new class of specific G-quadruplex ligands. The ligand-quadruplex interactions were further evaluated by FRET, ITC, and PCR stop assay. In contrast to most of the G-quadruplex ligands reported so far, which comprise an extended aromatic ring, these compounds are neither polycyclic nor macrocyclic, but have a non-aromatic and relative flexible linker between two quinoline moieties enabling the conformation of compounds to be flexible. Our results showed that these bisaryldiketene derivatives could selectively recognize G-quadruplex DNA rather than binding to duplex DNA. Moreover, they showed promising discrimination between different G-quadruplex DNA. The primary binding affinity of ligand M2 for c-myc G-quadruplex DNA was over 200 times larger than that for telomere G-quadruplex DNA.
Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes with bromoisobutyrate and dimethyl sulfoxide
Wu, Fei-Yue,Chen, Xiao-Hui,Zhou, Hai-Mei,Li, Jia-Qin,Cui, Hai-Lei
supporting information, (2021/09/29)
We have developed an efficient oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes with ethyl bromoisobutyrate and dimethyl sulfoxide. Diaryl ketone can also be prepared under this reaction system.
Potent Inhibition of Nicotinamide N-Methyltransferase by Alkene-Linked Bisubstrate Mimics Bearing Electron Deficient Aromatics
Buijs, Ned,Campagna, Roberto,Emanuelli, Monica,Gao, Yongzhi,Innocenti, Paolo,Jespers, Willem,Martin, Nathaniel I.,Parsons, Richard B.,Sartini, Davide,Van Haren, Matthijs J.,Van Westen, Gerard J. P.,Zhang, Yurui,Gutiérrez-De-Terán, Hugo
, p. 12938 - 12963 (2021/09/11)
Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) methylates nicotinamide (vitamin B3) to generate 1-methylnicotinamide (MNA). NNMT overexpression has been linked to a variety of diseases, most prominently human cancers, indicating its potential as a therapeutic target. The development of small-molecule NNMT inhibitors has gained interest in recent years, with the most potent inhibitors sharing structural features based on elements of the nicotinamide substrate and the S-adenosyl-l-methionine (SAM) cofactor. We here report the development of new bisubstrate inhibitors that include electron-deficient aromatic groups to mimic the nicotinamide moiety. In addition, a trans-alkene linker was found to be optimal for connecting the substrate and cofactor mimics in these inhibitors. The most potent NNMT inhibitor identified exhibits an IC50 value of 3.7 nM, placing it among the most active NNMT inhibitors reported to date. Complementary analytical techniques, modeling studies, and cell-based assays provide insights into the binding mode, affinity, and selectivity of these inhibitors.
Selective Electrochemical Oxygenation of Alkylarenes to Carbonyls
Li, Xue,Bai, Fang,Liu, Chaogan,Ma, Xiaowei,Gu, Chengzhi,Dai, Bin
supporting information, p. 7445 - 7449 (2021/10/02)
An efficient electrochemical method for benzylic C(sp3)-H bond oxidation has been developed. A variety of methylarenes, methylheteroarenes, and benzylic (hetero)methylenes could be converted into the desired aryl aldehydes and aryl ketones in moderate to excellent yields in an undivided cell, using O2 as the oxygen source and lutidinium perchlorate as an electrolyte. On the basis of cyclic voltammetry studies, 18O labeling experiments, and radical trapping experiments, a possible single-electron transfer mechanism has been proposed for the electrooxidation reaction.
Imidazopyridine-fused [1,3]diazepinones: modulations of positions 2 to 4 and their impacts on the anti-melanoma activity
Ali, Lamiaa M. A.,Baccon-Sollier, Paul Le,Cuq, Pierre,Lichon, Laure,Malki, Yohan,Masurier, Nicolas,Maye, Morgane,Vincent, Laure-Ana?s
, p. 935 - 949 (2020/04/17)
A series of 19 novel pyrido-imidazodiazepinones, with modulations of positions 2, 3 and 4 of the diazepine ring were synthesised and screened for their in vitro cytotoxic activities against two melanoma cell lines (A375 and MDA-MB-435) and for their poten
A Simple, Mild and General Oxidation of Alcohols to Aldehydes or Ketones by SO2F2/K2CO3 Using DMSO as Solvent and Oxidant
Zha, Gao-Feng,Fang, Wan-Yin,Leng, Jing,Qin, Hua-Li
supporting information, p. 2262 - 2267 (2019/04/17)
A practical, general and mild oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to carbonyl compounds proceeds in yields of up to 99% using SO2F2 as electrophile in DMSO as both the oxidant and the solvent at ambient temperature. No moisture- and oxygen-free conditions are required. Stoichiometric amount of inexpensive K2CO3, which generates easy to separate by-products, is used as the base. Thus, 5-gram scale runs proceeded in nearly quantitative yields by a simple filtration as the work-up. The use of a polar solvent such as DMSO, which usually promotes competing Pummerer rearrangement, is also noteworthy. This protocol is compatible with a variety of common N-, O-, and S-functional groups on (hetero)arene, alkene and alkyne substrates (68 examples). The protocol was applied (99% yield) to a formal synthesis of the important cholesterol-lowering drug Rosuvastatin. (Figure presented.).
Visible-Light-Promoted Nickel- and Organic-Dye-Cocatalyzed Formylation Reaction of Aryl Halides and Triflates and Vinyl Bromides with Diethoxyacetic Acid as a Formyl Equivalent
Huang, He,Li, Xiangmin,Yu, Chenguang,Zhang, Yueteng,Mariano, Patrick S.,Wang, Wei
supporting information, p. 1500 - 1505 (2017/02/05)
A simple formylation reaction of aryl halides, aryl triflates, and vinyl bromides under synergistic nickel- and organic-dye-mediated photoredox catalysis is reported. Distinct from widely used palladium-catalyzed formylation processes, this reaction proceeds by a two-step mechanistic sequence involving initial in situ generation of the diethoxymethyl radical from diethoxyacetic acid by a 4CzIPN-mediated photoredox reaction. The formyl-radical equivalent then undergoes nickel-catalyzed substitution reactions with aryl halides and triflates and vinyl bromides to form the corresponding aldehyde products. Significantly, besides aryl bromides, less reactive aryl chlorides and triflates and vinyl halides serve as effective substrates for this process. Since the mild conditions involved in this reaction tolerate a plethora of functional groups, the process can be applied to the efficient preparation of diverse aromatic aldehydes.
A Convenient Palladium-Catalyzed Reductive Carbonylation of Aryl Iodides with Dual Role of Formic Acid
Qi, Xinxin,Li, Chong-Liang,Wu, Xiao-Feng
supporting information, p. 5835 - 5838 (2016/04/26)
Palladium-catalyzed reductive carbonylation of aryl halides represents a straightforward pathway for the synthesis of aromatic aldehydes. The known reductive carbonylation procedures either require CO gas or complexed compounds as CO sources. In this communication, we developed a palladium-catalyzed reductive carbonylation of aryl iodides with formic acid as the formyl source. As a convenient, practical, and environmental friendly methodology, no additional silane or H2 was required. A variety of aromatic aldehydes were isolated in moderate to excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. Notably, this is the first procedure on using formic acid as the formyl source. Say no to CO gas! A convenient, practical, and environmental friendly palladium-catalyzed reductive carbonylation of aryl iodides with formic acid as the formyl source has been developed (see scheme). No additional silane or H2 was required here. A variety of aromatic aldehydes were isolated in moderate to excellent yields under mild reaction conditions.
Synthesis and anti-norovirus activity of pyranobenzopyrone compounds
Pokhrel, Laxman,Kim, Yunjeong,Nguyen, Thi D.T.,Prior, Allan M.,Lu, Jianyu,Chang, Kyeong-Ok,Hua, Duy H.
supporting information; experimental part, p. 3480 - 3484 (2012/07/03)
During the last decade, noroviruses have gained media attention as the cause of large scale outbreaks of gastroenteritis on cruise ships, dormitories, nursing homes, etc. Although noroviruses do not multiply in food or water, they can cause large outbreaks because approximately 10-100 virions are sufficient to cause illness in a healthy adult. Recently, it was shown that the activity of acyl-coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase-1 (ACAT1) enzyme may be important in norovirus infection. In search of anti-noroviral agents based on the inhibition of ACAT1, we synthesized and evaluated the inhibitory activities of a class of pyranobenzopyrone molecules containing amino, pyridine, substituted quinolines, or 7,8-benzoquinoline nucleus. Three of the sixteen evaluated compounds possess ED50 values in the low micrometer range. 2-Quinolylmethyl derivative 3A and 4-quinolylmethyl derivative 4A showed ED50 values of 3.4 and 2.4 μM and TD50 values of >200 and 96.4 μM, respectively. The identified active compounds are suitable for further modification for the development of anti-norovirus agents.
(E)-5-styryl-1H-indole and (E)-6-styrylquinoline derivatives serve as probes for β-amyloid plaques
Yang, Yang,Jia, Hong-Mei,Liu, Bo-Li
experimental part, p. 4252 - 4265 (2012/07/03)
We report the synthesis and biological evaluation of novel (E)-5-styryl-1H-indole and (E)-6-styrylquinoline derivatives as probes for imaging β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques. These derivatives showed binding affinities for Aβ1-40 aggregates with Ki values varying from 4.1 to 288.4 nM. (E)-5-(4-iodostyryl)-1H-indole (8) clearly stained Aβ plaques in the brain sections of Alzheimer's disease (AD) model mice (APP/PS1). Furthermore, autoradiography for [125I]8 displayed intense and specific labeling of Aβ plaques in the brain sections mentioned above with low background. In biodistribution experiments using normal mice [ 125I]8 showed high initial brain uptake followed by rapid washout (4.27 and 0.64% ID/g at 2 and 30 min post injection, respectively). These findings suggests that [123I]8 may be a potential SPECT imaging agent for detecting Aβ plaques in AD brain.
