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Sequential reactions from catalytic hydroformylation toward the synthesis of amino compounds
Almeida, Ana R.,Carrilho, Rui M.B.,Peixoto, Andreia F.,Abreu, Artur R.,Silva, Artur,Pereira, Mariette M.
supporting information, p. 2389 - 2395 (2017/04/03)
Different families of new amino compounds were efficiently synthesized, through optimized sequential processes, involving rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation as the key step. The selection of appropriate hydroformylation catalytic systems and reaction conditions allowed obtaining aldehydes derived from several n-alkyl olefins, cholest-4-ene and 3-vinyl-1H-indole, which were subsequently transformed, in one-pot, in to α-amino acids via hydroformylation/Strecker reaction, and in to tertiary amines via hydroaminomethylation, with excellent yields.
Synthesis of a library of polycationic lipid core dendrimers and their evaluation in the delivery of an oligonucleotide with hVEGF inhibition
Parekh, Harendra S.,Marano, Robert J.,Rakoczy, Elizabeth P.,Blanchfield, Joanne,Toth, Istvan
, p. 4775 - 4780 (2007/10/03)
This article follows on from our previous work in the area of non-viral gene delivery using polycationic dendrimers (PCDs). Herein we report on the synthesis and efficacy of a new library of lipid core PCDs in the delivery of the anti-angiogenic oligonucleotide (ODN-1) to retinal pigment epithelial cells. ELISA was used to monitor hVEGF levels in cells transfected with dendriplexes, Cytofectin GSV and control (non-transfected). At 48 h, hVEGF titres had returned to that of the untransfected control for Cytofectin GSV however, a number of dendriplexes continued to exhibit a marked reduction in hVEGF titres.
Syntheses of polycationic dendrimers on lipophilic peptide core for complexation and transport of oligonucleotides
Wimmer, Norbert,Marano, Robert J.,Kearns, Philip S.,Rakoczy, Elizabeth P.,Toth, Istvan
, p. 2635 - 2637 (2007/10/03)
Synthesis of novel polycationic lipophilic peptide core(s) was accomplished and these agents successfully transfected human retinal pigment epithelium cells with ODN1 upon complexation with the oligonucleotide. The level of transfection was indirectly measured by the decreased production of the protein hVEGF (human vascular endothelial growth factor) in comparison to the transfection agent cytofectin GSV.
Unsymmetrical azo initiators increase efficiency of radical generation in aqueous dispersions, liposomal membranes, and lipoproteins
Culbertson, Sean M.,Porter, Ned A.
, p. 4032 - 4038 (2007/10/03)
Lipid peroxidation studies often employ the use of azo initiators to produce a slow, steady source of free radicals, but the lack of initiators capable of efficiently generating radicals in lipid aggregates such as micelles and membranes has created persistent problems in these investigations. We report here the synthesis and study of unsymmetrically substituted (hydrophilic/hydrophobic) azo initiators C-8, C-12, and C-16 that increase the efficiency of radical generation in lipophilic regions of aqueous emulsions such as micelles and liposomes. Radical generation from these initiators was monitored in micelles, liposomes, and lipoproteins by the use of two radical scavengers, one that scavengers lipophilic peroxyl radicals and one that scavenges hydrophilic peroxyls. The lipophilic radical scavenger used was the well-known antioxidant α-tocopherol and the hydrophilic radical scavenger used was uric acid. Two peroxyl radicals are trapped by each of these scavengers, tocopherol presumably being biased toward reacting with lipid soluble radicals, uric acid presumably reacting preferentially with water-soluble radicals. In Triton X-100 micelles the unsymmetrical initiators C-8 and C-16 display an increase in both α-TOH (α- tocopherol) trapping and in overall radical generation efficiency compared to the symmetrical initiators C-0 (hydrophilic) and MeOAMVN (lipophilic). The unsymmetrical azo initiators performance in liposomes was excellent (increased cage escape with lipid compartment access). In low-density lipoprotein oxidations, the initiators C-8, C-12, and C-16 also provided advantages over C-0 and MeOAMVN. The hydrophilic/hydrophobic character of the two radicals generated from the unsymmetrical initiators is an important factor for separating the geminate radical pair. These initiators, when compared to the widely used symmetrical azo initiators, provide an advantage of free radical production, lipophilic access, and constant radical generation in the investigation of lipid peroxidation in various media.
Lipidic Peptides, I Synthesis, Resolution and Structural Elucidation of Lipidic Amino Acids and Their Homo- and Hetero-Oligomers
Gibbons, William A.,Hughes, Richard A.,Charalambous, Mario,Christodoulou, Marika,Szeto, Alice,et al.
, p. 1175 - 1183 (2007/10/02)
The α-amino acids with long alkyl side chains, the so-called lipidic amino acids 1a-e, and their homo-oligomers, the lipidic peptides 1p-aj, represent a class of compounds which combine the structural properties of peptides and proteins with the characteristics of lipids and membranes.The amino acids were synthesised from the appropriate alkyl bromide and diethyl acetamidomalonate.Resolution was made chemically, by forming diastereomers of the amino acid esters with an optically pure α-pinene derivative.The protected homo-oligomers were synthesised in solution with the assistance of a water-soluble carbodiimide coupling agent.In order to modify the physical and chemical properties of the peptides, a series of protected hetero-oligomers were prepared, by similar methods, incorporating either other amino acids (3a-d, 7a-i) or side-chain-substituted lipidic amino acids (6a-d).
