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Design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationships of 3,4,5-trisubstituted 4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazoles as TGR5 agonists

Given its role in the mediation of energy and glucose homeostasis, the G-protein-coupled bile acid receptor1 (TGR5) is considered a potential target for the treatment of type2 diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders. By thorough analysis of diverse structures of published TGR5 agonists, a hypothetical ligand-based pharmacophore model was built, and a new class of potent TGR5 agonists, based on the novel 3,4,5-trisubstituted 4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazole core, was discovered by rational design. Three distinct synthetic methods for constructing 4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazoles and extensive structure-activity relationship studies are reported herein. Compound (R)-54n, the structure of which was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and quantum chemical solid-state TDDFT-ECD calculations, showed the best potency, with an EC50 value of 1.4nM toward hTGR5. Its favorable properties invitro warrant further investigation.

Transition-metal-free BF3-mediated regioselective direct alkylation and arylation of functionalized pyridines using grignard or organozinc reagents

A formal regioselective cross-coupling of various pyridines with alkyl and aryl groups can be achieved by a BF3·OEt2-mediated addition of Grignard or organozinc reagents to pyridines bearing various substituents (chloro, bromo, cyano, vinyl, phenyl, carbethoxy, nitro, etc.) followed by an oxidative aromatization mediated by chloranil. Good regioselectivity and wide functional group tolerance make this method very versatile for the preparation of polyfunctional pyridines. No transition-metal catalyst is required in these coupling reactions.