52209-30-0Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Photocatalytic e → Z Isomerization of β-Ionyl Derivatives
Livingstone, Keith,Tenberge, Marius,Pape, Felix,Daniliuc, Constantin G.,Jamieson, Craig,Gilmour, Ryan
, p. 9677 - 9680 (2019/11/29)
An operationally simple E → Z isomerization of activated dienes, based on the β-ionyl motif intrinsic to retinal, is reported using inexpensive (-)-riboflavin (vitamin B2) under irradiation at 402 nm. Selective energy transfer from photoexcited (-)-riboflavin to the starting E-isomer enables geometrical isomerization. Since the analogous process with the Z-isomer is inefficient, microscopic reversibility is circumvented, thereby enabling a directional isomerization to generate the contra-thermodynamic product (up to 99% yield, up to 99:1 Z/E). Prudent choice of photocatalyst enables chemoselective isomerization to be achieved in both inter- and intramolecular systems. The principles established from this study, together with a molecular editing approach, have facilitated the development of a regioselective isomerization of a truncated triene based on the retinal scaffold.
OPSIN-BINDING LIGANDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
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Compounds and compositions of said compounds along with methods of use of compounds are disclosed for treating ophthalmic conditions related to mislocalization of opsin proteins, the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and the production of toxic visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye. Compounds and compositions useful in the these methods, either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, are also described.
