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Exploration of benzofuran-based compounds as potent and selective Plasmodium falciparum glycogen synthase kinase-3 (PfGSK-3) inhibitors
Moolman, Chantalle,van der Sluis, Rencia,Beteck, Richard M.,Legoabe, Lesetja J.
, (2021/04/09)
Plasmodium falciparum glycogen synthase kinase-3 (PfGSK-3) has been identified as a potential target for the development of novel drugs against multi-drug resistant malaria. A series of benzofuran-based compounds was synthesised and evaluated as inhibitors of recombinantly expressed and purified PfGSK-3 and human glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (HsGSK-3β). Of this series, five compounds (5k, 5m, 5p, 5r, 5s) preferentially inhibited PfGSK-3, with four of these compounds exhibiting IC50 values in the sub-micromolar range (0.00048–0.440 μM). Evaluation of the structure-activity relationships required for PfGSK-3 selective inhibition indicated that a C6-OCH3 substitution on ring A is preferred, while the effect of the ring B substituent on activity, in decreasing order is: C4′-CN > C4′-F > C3′-OCH3 > C3′,4′-diCl. To date, development of PfGSK-3 inhibitors has been limited to the 4-phenylthieno[2,3-b]pyridine class. Chalcone-based scaffolds, such as the benzofurans described herein, are promising new hits which can be explored for future design of PfGSK-3 selective inhibitors.
Synthesis and anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus activity of 5,7-dibromo-2-benzoylbenzofurans alone and in combination with antibiotics
Phan, Phuong-Thuy T.,Nguyen, Hong-Nhung T.,Kim, Son N.,Pham, Tuan-Anh N.
supporting information, p. 786 - 796 (2020/12/09)
A series of 5,7-dibromo-2-benzoylbenzofurans were synthesized by the Rap–Stoermer condensation of 5,7-dibromosalicylaldehyde with diverse phenacyl bromides and evaluated for in-vitro antibacterial activities against methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) ATCC 29213, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ATCC 43300, and MRSA ATCC 33591 by agar dilution method. The synergistic effects were determined by using the agar dilution checkerboard assay. The derivatives bearing carboxylic acid functional groups exhibited reasonable activity against MRSA strains with the best MIC = 32 μg/mL (9b, 9d). Moreover, the additive or synergistic interactions against MRSA strains was observed in six combinations (1b + cefuroxime/gentamicin, 1c + ciprofloxacin/gentamicin, 9b + gentamicin, and 9c + ciprofloxacin) with the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) values in the range of 0.375–1.0. Significantly, the MICs of these antibiotics were reduced 2–4-fold. The results of the MTT assay illustrated the low mammalian cell cytotoxicity of these potent compounds.
Microwave-assisted multicomponent synthesis of benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoline derivatives
Georgescu, Emilian,Georgescu, Florentina,Dumitrascu, Florea,Draghici, Constantin,Nicolescu, Alina,Marinescu, Daniela,Deleanu, Calin
, p. 97 - 102 (2021/02/05)
We present an efficient one-pot, three component microwave-assisted synthesis of benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoline derivatives starting from benzo[f]quinoline, 2-bromo-acetophenones or 2-chloro-(N-phenyl)acetamides and electron-deficient alkynes. This synthetic strategy provides a direct and easy access to a range of novel benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoline derivatives. The method has the advantages of considerable shorter reaction time, reduced solvent consumption, operational simplicity and minimal impact on the environment. Nine new benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoline derivatives have been synthesized with the new method and they are fully characterized.
Benzoic acid resin (BAR): a heterogeneous redox organocatalyst for continuous flow synthesis of benzoquinones from β-O-4 lignin models
Dias, Kevin de Aquino,Pereira Junior, Marcus Vinicius Pinto,Andrade, Leandro Helgueira
supporting information, p. 2308 - 2316 (2021/04/07)
A polymer-bound organocatalyst for Baeyer-Villiger reaction and phenol oxidation under continuous flow conditions is described for the first time.BARhas revealed two catalytic activities that enabled the generation of a novel approach for the synthesis of benzoquinones from β-O-4 lignin models in a one-pot protocol. High catalytic activities (yields up to 98%), selectivities, recyclability and productivity were achieved.
Chiral Bidentate Phosphoramidite-Pd Catalyzed Asymmetric Decarboxylative Dipolar Cycloaddition for Multistereogenic Tetrahydrofurans with Cyclic N-Sulfonyl Ketimine Moieties
Lv, Hao-Peng,Yang, Xiao-Peng,Wang, Bai-Lin,Yang, Hao-Di,Wang, Xing-Wang,Wang, Zheng
supporting information, p. 4715 - 4720 (2021/06/28)
An asymmetric [3 + 2] cycloaddition of vinyl ethylenecarbonates (VECs) and (E)-3-arylvinyl substituted benzo[d] isothiazole 1,1-dioxides has been developed using the Pd complex of a bidentate phosphoramidite (Me-BIPAM) as the catalyst, providing a wide variety of chiral multistereogenic vinyltetrahydrofurans in good yields with excellent diastereo- and enantioselectivities (up to >20:1 dr, 99% ee).
Nickel-catalyzed asymmetric arylative cyclization of N-alkynones: Efficient access to 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridines with a tertiary alcohol
He, Lin,Li, Ruihao,Li, Wendian,Lv, Hui,Tian, Jiangyan
supporting information, (2021/07/06)
Nickel/(S)-t-Bu-PHOX complex catalyzed asymmetric arylative cyclization of N-alkynones has been achieved, delivering 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridines containing a chiral tertiary alcohol in high yields and excellent enantioselectivities, which provides efficient access to chiral tetrahydropyridine and piperidine analogues.
Oxidation Potential-Guided Electrochemical Radical-Radical Cross-Coupling Approaches to 3-Sulfonylated Imidazopyridines and Indolizines
Kim, Wansoo,Kim, Hun Young,Oh, Kyungsoo
, p. 15973 - 15991 (2021/07/26)
Oxidation potential-guided electrochemical radical-radical cross-coupling reactions between N-heteroarenes and sodium sulfinates have been established. Thus, simple cyclic voltammetry measurement of substrates predicts the likelihood of successful radical-radical coupling reactions, allowing the simple and direct synthetic access to 3-sulfonylated imidazopyridines and indolizines. The developed electrochemical radical-radical cross-coupling reactions to sulfonylated N-heteroarenes boast the green synthetic nature of the reactions that are oxidant- and metal-free.
Ground-State Electron Transfer as an Initiation Mechanism for Biocatalytic C-C Bond Forming Reactions
Fu, Haigen,Lam, Heather,Emmanuel, Megan A.,Kim, Ji Hye,Sandoval, Braddock A.,Hyster, Todd K.
supporting information, p. 9622 - 9629 (2021/07/01)
The development of non-natural reaction mechanisms is an attractive strategy for expanding the synthetic capabilities of substrate promiscuous enzymes. Here, we report an "ene"-reductase catalyzed asymmetric hydroalkylation of olefins using α-bromoketones as radical precursors. Radical initiation occurs via ground-state electron transfer from the flavin cofactor located within the enzyme active site, an underrepresented mechanism in flavin biocatalysis. Four rounds of site saturation mutagenesis were used to access a variant of the "ene"-reductase nicotinamide-dependent cyclohexanone reductase (NCR) from Zymomonas mobiles capable of catalyzing a cyclization to furnish β-chiral cyclopentanones with high levels of enantioselectivity. Additionally, wild-type NCR can catalyze intermolecular couplings with precise stereochemical control over the radical termination step. This report highlights the utility for ground-state electron transfers to enable non-natural biocatalytic C-C bond forming reactions.
Nucleus-independent chemical shift (NICS) as a criterion for the design of new antifungal benzofuranones
González-Chávez, Marco Martín,González-Chávez, Rodolfo,Méndez, Francisco,Martínez, Roberto,Ni?o-Moreno, Perla Del Carmen,Ojeda-Fuentes, Luis Enrique,Richaud, Arlette,Zerme?o-Macías, María de los ángeles
, (2021/08/30)
The assertion made by Wu et al. that aromaticity may have considerable implications for molecular design motivated us to use nucleus-independent chemical shifts (NICS) as an aromaticity criterion to evaluate the antifungal activity of two series of indol-4-ones. A linear regression analysis of NICS and antifungal activity showed that both tested variables were significantly related (p –1 for Candida glabrata, Candida krusei and Candida guilliermondii with compounds 15-32, 15-15 and 15-1. The MIC for filamentous fungi was 1.95 μg·mL–1 for Aspergillus niger for compounds 15-1, 15-33 and 15-34. The results obtained support the use of NICS in the molecular design of compounds with antifungal activity.
Benzo[d]thiazole-2-thiol bearing 2-oxo-2-substituted-phenylethan-1-yl as potent selectivelasBquorum sensing inhibitors of Gram-negative bacteria
Quoc, Thang Nguyen,Thanh, Tung Truong,Xuan, Huy Luong
, p. 28797 - 28808 (2021/09/22)
Quorum sensing is a well-known term for describing bacterial cell-cell communication. Bacteria use quorum sensing pathways to respond to external factors such as nutrient availability, defense mechanisms, and coordinate host toxic behaviors such as biofilm formation, virulence production, and other pathogenesis. Discovery of novel compounds which inhibit quorum sensing without being antibiotic are currently emerging fields. Herein, the library of fifteen benzo[d]thiazole/quinoline-2-thiol bearing 2-oxo-2-substituted-phenylethan-1-yl compounds was designed, synthesized and evaluated to find novel quorum sensing inhibitors. Firstly, compounds were evaluated for their growth inhibitory activities at high concentrations up to 1000 μg mL?1towardPseudomonas aeruginosa. Under our conditions, twelve compounds showed moderate growth inhibitory activities in the concentration tested. To our delight, three compounds3,6and7do not affect the growth of the bacteria which were chosen for the evaluation of quorum sensing inhibitor activities. In theLasBsystem, our compounds3,6,7showed promising quorum-sensing inhibitors with IC50of 115.2 μg mL?1, 182.2 μg mL?1and 45.5 μg mL?1, respectively. In thePqsRsystem, no activity observed suggesting that the selectivity of the compound toward theLasBsystem. In addition,7showed the moderate anti-biofilm formation ofPseudomonas aeruginosa. Docking studies revealed that3,6and7binding to the active site ofPseudomonas aeruginosaquorum sensingLasRsystem with better affinity compared to reference compounds4-NPO. Finally, computation calculations suggest that compounds are a good template for further drug development.
