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Pillar[5]arene-Stabilized Silver Nanoclusters: Extraordinary Stability and Luminescence Enhancement Induced by Host–Guest Interactions
Muhammed, Madathumpady Abubaker Habeeb,Cruz, Laila Khalil,Emwas, Abdul-Hamid,El-Zohry, Ahmed M.,Moosa, Basem,Mohammed, Omar F.,Khashab, Niveen M.
, p. 15665 - 15670 (2019)
Herein, we report the synthesis of a new class of functional silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) capped with pillar[5]arene (P5)-based host ligands. These NCs are readily prepared through direct synthesis or ligand exchange synthesis and are stable at room temper
Development of novel phenoxyalkylpiperidines as high-affinity Sigma-1 (σ1) receptor ligands with potent anti-amnesic effect
Abatematteo, Francesca S.,Mosier, Philip D.,Niso, Mauro,Brunetti, Leonardo,Berardi, Francesco,Loiodice, Fulvio,Contino, Marialessandra,Delprat, Benjamin,Maurice, Tangui,Laghezza, Antonio,Abate, Carmen
, (2021/12/14)
The sigma-1 (σ1) receptor plays a significant role in many normal physiological functions and pathological disease states, and as such represents an attractive therapeutic target for both agonists and antagonists. Here, we describe a novel series of phenoxyalkylpiperidines based on the lead compound 1-[ω-(4-chlorophenoxy)ethyl]-4-methylpiperidine (1a) in which the degree of methylation at the carbon atoms alpha to the piperidine nitrogen was systematically varied. The affinity at σ1 and σ2 receptors and at Δ8-Δ7 sterol isomerase (SI) ranged from subnanomolar to micromolar Ki values. While the highest-affinity was displayed at the σ1, the increase of the degree of methylation in the piperidine ring progressively decreased the affinity. The subnanomolar affinity 1a and 1-[ω-(4-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl]-4-methylpiperidine (1b) displayed potent anti-amnesic effects associated with σ1 receptor agonism, in two memory tests. Automated receptor–small-molecule ligand docking provided a molecular structure-based rationale for the agonistic effects of 1a and 1b. Overall, the class of the phenoxyalkylpiperidines holds potential for the development of high affinity σ1 receptor agonists, and compound 1a, that appears as the best in class (exceeding by far the activity of the reference compound PRE-084) deserves further investigation.
Multiple Mechanisms Mapped in Aryl Alkyl Ether Cleavage via Aqueous Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation over Skeletal Nickel
Hegg, Eric L.,Jackson, James E.,Klinger, Grace E.,Saffron, Christopher M.,Zhou, Yuting
supporting information, p. 4037 - 4050 (2020/03/10)
We present here detailed mechanistic studies of electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) in aqueous solution over skeletal nickel cathodes to probe the various paths of reductive catalytic C-O bond cleavage among functionalized aryl ethers relevant to energy science. Heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenolysis of aryl ethers is important both in hydrodeoxygenation of fossil fuels and in upgrading of lignin from biomass. The presence or absence of simple functionalities such as carbonyl, hydroxyl, methyl, or methoxyl groups is known to cause dramatic shifts in reactivity and cleavage selectivity between sp3 C-O and sp2 C-O bonds. Specifically, reported hydrogenolysis studies with Ni and other catalysts have hinted at different cleavage mechanisms for the C-O ether bonds in α-keto and α-hydroxy β-O-4 type aryl ether linkages of lignin. Our new rate, selectivity, and isotopic labeling results from ECH reactions confirm that these aryl ethers undergo C-O cleavage via distinct paths. For the simple 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethane or its alcohol congener, 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol, the benzylic site is activated via Ni C-H insertion, followed by beta elimination of the phenoxide leaving group. But in the case of the ketone, 2-phenoxyacetophenone, the polarized carbonyl πsystem apparently binds directly with the electron rich Ni cathode surface without breaking the aromaticity of the neighboring phenyl ring, leading to rapid cleavage. Substituent steric and electronic perturbations across a broad range of β-O-4 type ethers create a hierarchy of cleavage rates that supports these mechanistic ideas while offering guidance to allow rational design of the catalytic method. On the basis of the new insights, the usage of cosolvent acetone is shown to enable control of product selectivity.
Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies on 2,3-Dihydrobenzo[ b ][1,4]-oxaselenines Formation from Selenocyanates
Bonesi, Sergio M.,Cattaneo, Mauricio,Chao, María N.,Rodriguez, Juan B.,Sanchez Gonzalez, Jonathan,Szajnman, Sergio H.
, p. 1643 - 1658 (2020/05/25)
An expedient preparation of selenium-containing hetero-cycles via an m -chloroperbenzoic acid-mediated seleno-annulation starting from selenocyanate derivatives is described. In spite of its significance, this cyclization reaction is virtually understudied not only from the point of view of its scope, but also from the mechanistic aspects associated to this remarkable transformation. In this sense, several selenocyanate and thiocyanate derivatives bearing an aromatic ring were evaluated as substrates under different reaction conditions of this interesting cyclization yielding important insights on its scope as well as relevant information on the reaction mechanism.
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel human monoamine oxidase B inhibitors based on a fragment in an X-ray crystal structure
Cheng, Kai,Li, Shiyu,Lv, Xiao,Tian, Yongbin,Kong, Haiyan,Huang, Xufeng,Duan, Yajun,Han, Jihong,Xie, Zhouling,Liao, Chenzhong
supporting information, p. 1012 - 1018 (2019/02/24)
Herein we report our efforts of developing reversible selective hMAO-B inhibitors based on isatin, a fragment in an X-ray crystal structure. Five different scaffolds were designed and many compounds were synthesized. Among them, compound A3 demonstrated very high potency and isoform selectivity against hMAO-B, 11 and 13 times more potent (IC50 = 3 nM) and 23.64 and 6.8 times more selective than the marked drugs, selegiline and safinamide. However, the endeavors to modify the polar 3-one group of isatin, that is in a hydrophobic environment in the binding site of hMAO-B, to small nonpolar hydrophobic groups did not bring about improved hMAO-B inhibitors, which may challenge our understanding of molecular interactions and molecular recognition in biological systems.
Study on the fluorescence modulation of benzimidazole through energy transfer and photochromic isomerization in the pillar(5)arene-based supermolecular system
Wei, Yingjuan,Wang, Ningning,Li, Donglin,Wang, Guang,He, Yi
, (2019/09/07)
The polymeric supramolecular host (H1) containing fluorophore benzimidazole and pillar[5]arene was designed and prepared. H1 formed the linear and cross-linked supramolecules with the designed guest molecules, naphthalimide-containing G1 and naphthopyran-
Further insights of selenium-containing analogues of WC-9 against Trypanosoma cruzi
Chao, María N.,Lorenzo-Ocampo, María V.,Szajnman, Sergio H.,Docampo, Roberto,Rodriguez, Juan B.
, p. 1350 - 1361 (2019/02/25)
As a continuation of our project aimed at searching for new chemotherapeutic agents against American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease), new selenocyanate derivatives were designed, synthesized and biologically evaluated against the clinically more relevant dividing form of Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of this illness. In addition, in order to establish the role of each part of the selenocyanate moiety, different derivatives, in which the selenium atom or the cyano group were absent, were conceived, synthesized and biologically evaluated. In addition, in order to study the optimal position of the terminal phenoxy group, new regioisomers of WC-9 were synthesized and evaluated against T. cruzi. Finally, the resolution of a racemic mixture of a very potent conformationally rigid analogue of WC-9 was accomplished and further tested as growth inhibitors of T. cruzi proliferation. The results provide further insight into the role of the selenocyanate group in its antiparasitic activity.
Copper(ii)-catalyzed c-n coupling of aryl halides and n-nucleophiles promoted by quebrachitol or diethylene glycol
Chen, Guoliang,Chen, Yuanguang,Du, Fangyu,Fu, Yang,Wu, Ying,Zhou, Qifan
supporting information, p. 2161 - 2168 (2019/11/25)
Herein, we report the natural ligand quebrachitol (QCT) as a promoter for a Cu(II) catalyst, which is highly effective for N-Arylation of various amines and related aryl halides. A series of diarylamine derivatives were obtained in high yields by using diethylene glycol (DEG) as both ligand and solvent. The C-N coupling reactions proceed under mild conditions and exhibit good functional group tolerance.
Synthesis and antibacterial activity of 3-benzylamide derivatives as FtsZ inhibitors
Hu, Zhongping,Zhang, Shasha,Zhou, Weicheng,Ma, Xiang,Xiang, Guangya
supporting information, p. 1854 - 1858 (2017/04/04)
The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant strains of the human pathological bacteria are generating a threat to public health worldwide. In the current study, a series of PC190723 derivatives was synthesized and investigated for their antimicrobial activity. The compounds exhibited good activity against several Gram-positive bacteria as determined by comparison of diameters of the zone of inhibition of test compounds and standard antibiotics. Compound 9 with a fluorine substitution on the phenyl ring showed the best antibacterial activity in the series against M. smegmatis with the zone ratio of 0.62, and against S. aureus with the zone ratio of 0.44. The results from this study indicate that based on the unique 3-methoxybenzamide pharmacophore, compound 9 may represent a promising lead candidate against Gram-positive bacteria that are worthy of further investigation
Copper(ii)-catalyzed C-O coupling of aryl bromides with aliphatic diols: Synthesis of ethers, phenols, and benzo-fused cyclic ethers
Liu, Yajun,Park, Se Kyung,Xiao, Yan,Chae, Junghyun
supporting information, p. 4747 - 4753 (2014/06/24)
A highly efficient copper-catalyzed C-O cross-coupling reaction between aryl bromides and aliphatic diols has been developed employing a cheaper, more efficient, and easily removable copper(ii) catalyst. A broad range of aryl bromides were coupled with aliphatic diols of different lengths using 5 mol% CuCl2 and 3 equivalents of K2CO3 in the absence of any other ligands or solvents to afford the corresponding hydroxyalkyl aryl ethers in good to excellent yields. In this newly developed protocol, aliphatic diols have multilateral functions as coupling reactants, ligands, and solvents. The resulting hydroxyalkyl aryl ethers were further readily converted into the corresponding phenols, presenting a valuable alternative way to phenols from aryl bromides. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that they are useful intermediates for more advanced molecules such as benzofurans and benzo-fused cyclic ethers. This journal is
