70340-04-4Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Construction of diverse peptide structural architectures: Via chemoselective peptide ligation
Bierer, Donald,Cheung, Carina Hey Pui,Huang, Xuhui,Lee, Chi Lung,Li, Xuechen,Wei, Ruohan,Xu, Jianchao,Zhang, Yanfeng
, p. 7091 - 7097 (2021)
Herein, we report the development of a facile synthetic strategy for constructing diverse peptide structural architectures via chemoselective peptide ligation. The key advancement involved is to utilize the benzofuran moiety as the peptide salicylaldehyde ester surrogate, and Dap-Ser/Lys-Ser dipeptide as the hydroxyl amino functionality, which could be successfully introduced at the side chain of peptides enabling peptide ligation. With this method, the side chain-to-side chain cyclic peptide, branched/bridged peptides, tailed cyclic peptides and multi-cyclic peptides have been designed and successfully synthesized with native peptidic linkages at the ligation sites. This strategy has provided an alternative strategic opportunity for synthetic peptide development. It also serves as an inspiration for the structural design of PPI inhibitors with new modalities. This journal is
Synthesis and in vitro study of nitro- and methoxy-2-phenylbenzofurans as human monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Delogu, Giovanna L.,Kumar, Amit,Gatto, Gianluca,Bustelo, Fernando,Saavedra, Lucía M.,Rodríguez-Franco, Maria Isabel,Laguna, Reyes,Vi?a, Dolores
, (2021/01/14)
A new series of 2-phenylbenzofuran derivatives were designed and synthesized to determine relevant structural features for the MAO inhibitory activity and selectivity. Methoxy substituents were introduced in the 2-phenyl ring, whereas the benzofuran moiety was not substituted or substituted at the positions 5 or 7 with a nitro group. Substitution patterns on both the phenyl ring and the benzofuran moiety determine the affinity for MAO-A or MAO-B. The 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-nitrobenzofuran 9 was the most potent MAO-B inhibitor (IC50 = 0.024 μM) identified in this series, whereas 7-nitro-2-phenylbenzofuran 7 was the most potent MAO-A inhibitor (IC50 = 0.168 μM), both acting as reversible inhibitors. The number and position of the methoxyl groups on the 2-phenyl ring, have an important influence on the inhibitory activity. Molecular docking studies confirmed the experimental results and highlighted the importance of key residues in enzyme inhibition.
One-Step Synthesis of Triphenylphosphonium Salts from (Het)arylmethyl Alcohols
Abaev, Vladimir T.,Chalikidi, Petrakis N.,Demidov, Oleg P.,Gutnov, Andrey V.,Magkoev, Taimuraz T.,Trushkov, Igor V.,Uchuskin, Maxim G.
, p. 9838 - 9846 (2021/07/28)
Two approaches for the synthesis of substituted phosphonium salts from easily available benzyl alcohols and their heterocyclic analogs have been developed. The developed protocols are complementary: the direct mixing of alcohol, trimethylsilyl bromide, and triphenylphosphine in 1,4-dioxane followed by heating at 80 °C was found to be more efficient for acid-sensitive substrates, such as salicyl or furfuryl alcohols as well as secondary benzyl alcohols, while a one-pot procedure including sequential addition of trimethylsilyl bromide and triphenylphosphine gave higher yields for benzyl alcohols bearing electroneutral or electron-withdrawing substituents.
Looking for new xanthine oxidase inhibitors: 3-Phenylcoumarins versus 2-phenylbenzofurans
Borges, Fernanda,Delogu, Giovanna L.,Era, Benedetta,Fais, Antonella,Gatto, Gianluca,Kumar, Amit,Matos, Maria J.,Pintus, Francesca,Uriarte, Eugenio
, p. 774 - 780 (2020/07/07)
Overproduction of uric acid in the body leads to hyperuricemia, which is also closely related to gout. Uric acid production can be lowered by xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors. Inhibition of XO has also been proposed as a mechanism for improving cardiovascular health. Therefore, the search for new efficient XO inhibitors is an interesting topic in drug discovery. 3-Phenylcoumarins and 2-phenylbenzofurans are privileged scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Their structural similarity makes them interesting molecules for a comparative study. Methoxy and nitro substituents were introduced in both scaffolds. The current study gives some insights into the synthesis and biological activity of these molecules against this important target. For the best compound of the series, the 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-nitrocoumarin (4), the IC50 value, type of inhibition, cytotoxicity on B16F10 cells and ADME theoretical properties, were determined. Docking studies were also performed in order to better understand the interactions of this molecule with the XO binding pocket. This work is a preliminary screening for further design and synthesis of new non-purinergic derivatives as potential compounds involved in the inflammatory suppression, specially related to gout.
Unexpected detection of 3-aroylbenzofuran side products in the preparation of 2-arylbenzofurans: Identification, characterization, and comparison with chalcone's fragmentation patterns using EI/MSn
Begala, Michela,Delogu, Giovanna Lucia
, p. 750 - 760 (2019/09/03)
A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study of the intramolecular Wittig reaction revealed, together with the expected 2-phenylbenzofuran, the formation of an unexpected side product that has not been reported until now. This study reports the identification of the by-product, ie, the 3-benzoyl-2-phenylbenzofuran, on the base of its mass spectrometric behaviour using a combination of electron ionization, exact mass measurement, multiple stage mass spectrometry, and labelled compounds. This study reports the common fragmentation pathways and discusses possible fragment structures of characteristic ions from a series of 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzofuran derivatives obtained as by-product under Wittig conditions. Emphasis is laid on the formation and structure investigation of the [M-H]+ and [M-OH]+ ions. Our results showed interesting analogies with the mass spectrometric behaviour of chalcones.
Unexpected one-step synthesis of 3-benzoyl-2-phenylbenzofurans under Wittig conditions
Begala, Michela,Caboni, Pierluigi,Matos, Maria Jo?o,Delogu, Giovanna Lucia
supporting information, p. 1711 - 1714 (2018/04/10)
The reaction of 2-hydroxybenzyltriphenylphosphonium bromide with substituted benzoyl chlorides under Wittig conditions, led to 2-phenylbenzofuran derivatives 4a–p and the unexpected formation of 3-benzoyl-2-phenylbenzofuran derivatives 5a–p. Benzoyl chlorides possessing electron-withdrawing groups afforded 3-benzoyl-2-phenylbenzofuran derivatives in higher yields than those with electron-donating groups. This reaction represents a simple and regioselective, one-pot route towards the preparation of deactivated 3-benzoyl-2-phenylbenzofuran compounds which are difficult to obtain by the direct acylation of 2-phenylbenzofurans.
MAO inhibitory activity of bromo-2-phenylbenzofurans: Synthesis,: in vitro study, and docking calculations
Delogu,Pintus,Mayán,Matos,Vilar,Munín,Fontenla,Hripcsak,Borges,Vi?a
, p. 1788 - 1796 (2017/09/29)
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is an enzyme responsible for metabolism of monoamine neurotransmitters which play an important role in brain development and function. This enzyme exists in two isoforms, and it has been demonstrated that MAO-B activity, but not MAO-A activity, increases with aging. MAO inhibitors show clinical value because besides the monoamine level regulation they reduce the formation of by-products of the MAO catalytic cycle, which are toxic to the brain. A series of 2-phenylbenzofuran derivatives was designed, synthesized and evaluated against hMAO-A and hMAO-B enzymes. A bromine substituent was introduced in the 2-phenyl ring, whereas position 5 or 7 of the benzofuran moiety was substituted with a methyl group. Most of the tested compounds inhibited preferentially MAO-B in a reversible manner, with IC50 values in the low micro or nanomolar range. The 2-(2′-bromophenyl)-5-methylbenzofuran (5) was the most active compound identified (IC50 = 0.20 μM). In addition, none of the studied compounds showed cytotoxic activity against the human neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y. Molecular docking simulations were used to explain the observed hMAO-B structure-activity relationship for this type of compounds.
Synthesis and antiacetylcholinesterase activity evaluation of new 2-aryl benzofuran derivatives
Pouramiri, Behjat,Mahdavi, Mohammad,Moghimi, Setareh,Firoozpour, Loghman,Nadri, Hamid,Moradi, Alireza,Tavakolinejad-Kermani, Esmat,Asadipour, Ali,Foroumadi, Alireza
, p. 897 - 902 (2016/10/31)
Starting from 2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, a series of 2-arylbenzofurans have been synthesized and evaluated as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors at 23 μM by using modified colorimetric Ellman's method. The reaction sequence was completed in four steps. All of the fourteen synthesized products were obtained in excellent yields without the need to tedious work-up step. In the last step, different derivatives were obtained by the substitution of bromine with five and six-membered cyclic and acyclic amines. Among the synthesized compounds, the best activity was observed in 1-(4-(Benzofuran-2-yl) benzyl)piperidine 5c with 74% activity compared to donepezil as a reference drug.
2-Phenylbenzofuran derivatives as butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors: Synthesis, biological activity and molecular modeling
Delogu, Giovanna L.,Matos, Maria J.,Fanti, Maura,Era, Benedetta,Medda, Rosaria,Pieroni, Enrico,Fais, Antonella,Kumar, Amit,Pintus, Francesca
, p. 2308 - 2313 (2016/04/20)
A series of 2-phenylbenzofurans compounds was designed, synthesized and evaluated as cholinesterase inhibitors. The biological assay experiments showed that most of the compounds displayed a clearly selective inhibition for butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), while a weak or no effect towards acetylcholinesterase (AChE) was detected. Among these benzofuran derivatives, compound 16 exhibited the highest BChE inhibition with an IC50 value of 30.3 μM. This compound was found to be a mixed-type inhibitor as determined by kinetic analysis. Moreover, molecular dynamics simulations revealed that compound 16 binds to both the catalytic anionic site (CAS) and peripheral anionic site (PAS) of BChE and it displayed the best interaction energy value, in agreement with our experimental data.
MAO Inhibitory Activity of 2-Arylbenzofurans versus 3-Arylcoumarins: Synthesis, invitro Study, and Docking Calculations
Ferino, Giulio,Cadoni, Enzo,Matos, Maria Joao,Quezada, Elias,Uriarte, Eugenio,Santana, Lourdes,Vilar, Santiago,Tatonetti, Nicholas P.,Yanez, Matilde,Vina, Dolores,Picciau, Carmen,Serra, Silvia,Delogu, Giovanna
, p. 956 - 966 (2013/07/27)
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is an important drug target for the treatment of neurological disorders. Several 3-arylcoumarin derivatives were previously described as interesting selective MAO-B inhibitors. Preserving the trans-stilbene structure, a series of 2-arylbenzofuran and corresponding 3-arylcoumarin derivatives were synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of both MAO isoforms, MAO-A and MAO-B. In general, both types of derivatives were found to be selective MAO-B inhibitors, with IC50 values in the nano- to micromolar range. 5-Nitro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran (8) is the most active compound of the benzofuran series, presenting MAO-B selectivity and reversible inhibition (IC50=140nM). 3-(4′-Methoxyphenyl)-6-nitrocoumarin (15), with the same substitution pattern as that of compound 8, was found to be the most active MAO-B inhibitor of the coumarin series (IC50=3nM). However, 3-phenylcoumarin 14 showed activity in the same range (IC50=6nM), is reversible, and also severalfold more selective than compound 15. Docking experiments for the most active compounds into the MAO-B and MAO-A binding pockets highlighted different interactions between the derivative classes (2-arylbenzofurans and 3-arylcoumarins), and provided new information about the enzyme-inhibitor interaction and the potential therapeutic application of these scaffolds.
