443663-72-7Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Mechanisms of orthogonal photodecarbonylation reactions of 3-hydroxyflavone-based acid-base forms
?tacko, Peter,Klán, Petr,Nachtigallová, Dana,Russo, Marina
, p. 3527 - 3537 (2020)
Carbon monoxide is a naturally occurring gasotransmitter combining inherent toxicity with a remarkable therapeutic potential and arduous administration. Photoactivatable carbon monoxide-releasing molecules (photoCORMs) are chemical agents that allow for precise spatial and temporal control over the CO release. In this work, we present a comprehensive mechanistic study of the photochemical CO release from 3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one, a π-extended 3-hydroxyflavone photoCORM, in methanol using steady-state and transient absorption spectroscopies and quantum chemical calculations. The multiplicity of the productive excited states and the role of oxygen (O2) in the CO production are emphasized, revealing a photoreaction dichotomy of the 3-hydroxyflavone acid and base forms. The utilization of three major orthogonal mechanistic pathways, all of which lead to the CO release, can fuel future endeavors to improve the CO release efficacy of 3-hydroxyflavone-based derivatives and refine their potential medical applications as photoCORMs.
Properties of a flavonol-based photoCORM in aqueous buffered solutions: Influence of metal ions, surfactants and proteins on visible light-induced CO release
Popova, Marina,Soboleva, Tatiana,Arif, Atta M.,Berreau, Lisa M.
, p. 21997 - 22007 (2017)
The properties of the extended flavonol 3-hydroxy-2-phenyl-benzo[g]chromen-4-one (2a) in DMSO : aqueous buffer solutions at pH = 7.4, including in the presence of metal ions, surfactants and serum albumin proteins, have been examined. Absorption and emission spectral studies of 2a in 1 : 1 DMSO : PBS buffer (pH = 7.4) indicate that a mixture of neutral and anionic forms of the flavonol are present. Notably, in 1 : 1 DMSO : TRIS buffer (pH = 7.4) only the neutral form of the flavonol is present. These results indicate that the nature of the buffer influences the acid/base equilibrium properties of 2a. Introduction of a Zn(ii) complex of 2a- to a 1 : 1 DMSO : aqueous buffer (TRIS or PBS, pH = 7.4) solution produces absorption and emission spectral features consistent with the presence of a mixture of neutral 2a along with Zn(ii)-coordinated or free 2a-. The nature of the anionic species present depends on the buffer composition. PBS buffered solutions (pH = 7.4) containing the surfactants CTAB or SDS enable 2a to be solubilized at a much lower percentage of DMSO (3.3-4.0%). Solutions containing the cationic surfactant CTAB include a mixture of 2a and 2a- whereas only the neutral flavonol is present in SDS-containing buffered solution. Compound 2a is also solubilized in TRIS buffer solutions at low cocentrations of DMSO (3.3%, pH = 7.4) in the presence of serum albumin proteins. Stern-Volmer analysis of the quenching of the inherent protein fluorescence indicates static binding of 2a to the proteins. The binding constant for this interaction is lower than that found for naturally-occurring flavonols (quercetin or morin) or 3-hydroxyflavone. Compound 2a binds to Site I of bovine and human serum albumin proteins as indicated by competition studies with warfarin and ibuprofen, as well as by docking investigations. The quantum yield for CO release from 2a (λirr = 419 nm) under aqueous conditions ranges from 0.0006(3) when the compound is bound to bovine serum albumin to 0.017(1) when present as a zinc complex in a 1 : 1 DMSO : H2O solution. Overall, the results of these studies demonstrate that 2a is a predictable visible light-induced CO release compound under a variety of aqueous conditions, including in the presence of proteins.
A Structurally-Tunable 3-Hydroxyflavone Motif for Visible Light-Induced Carbon Monoxide-Releasing Molecules (CORMs)
Anderson, Stacey N.,Richards, Jason M.,Esquer, Hector J.,Benninghoff, Abby D.,Arif, Atta M.,Berreau, Lisa M.
, p. 590 - 594 (2015)
Molecules that can be used to deliver a controlled amount of carbon monoxide (CO) have the potential to facilitate investigations into the roles of this gaseous molecule in biology and advance therapeutic treatments. This has led to the development of light-induced CO-releasing molecules (photoCORMs). A goal in this field of research is the development of molecules that exhibit a combination of controlled CO release, favorable biological properties (e.g., low toxicity and trackability in cells), and structural tunability to affect CO release. Herein, we report a new biologically-inspired organic photoCORM motif that exhibits several features that are desirable in a next-generation photoCORM. We show that 3-hydroxyflavone-based compounds are easily synthesized and modified to impart changes in absorption features and quantum yield for CO release, exhibit low toxicity, are trackable in cells, and can exhibit both O2-dependent and -independent CO release reactivity.
Carbon Monoxide Releasing Molecules and Associated Methods
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, (2016/08/17)
The present disclosure relates to carbon monoxide releasing molecules (“CORMs”), and methods of synthesizing and applying the molecules. More specifically, this disclosure relates to structurally tunable CORMS, compounds containing CORMS (and salts thereof). An exemplary compound includes:
