- Synthesis of novel 7-azaindole derivatives containing pyridin-3-ylmethyl dithiocarbamate moiety as potent PKM2 activators and PKM2 nucleus translocation inhibitors
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Multiple lines of evidence have indicated that pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is upregulated in most cancer cells and it is increasingly recognized as a potential therapeutic target in oncology. In a continuation of our discovery of lead compound 5 and SAR study, the 7-azaindole moiety in compound 5 was systematically optimized. The results showed that compound 6f, which has a difluoroethyl substitution on the 7-azaindole ring, exhibited high PKM2 activation potency and anti-proliferation activities on A375 cell lines. In a xenograft mouse model, oral administration of compound 6f led to significant tumor regression without obvious toxicity. Further mechanistic studies revealed that 6f could influence the translocation of PKM2 into nucleus, as well as induction of apoptosis and autophagy of A375 cells. More importantly, compound 6f significantly inhibited migration of A375 cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Collectively, 6f may serve as a lead compound in the development of potent PKM2 activators for cancer therapy.
- Liu, Bin,Yuan, Xia,Xu, Bo,Zhang, Han,Li, Ridong,Wang, Xin,Ge, Zemei,Li, Runtao
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- 4-(Heteroaryl-methyl and substituted heteroaryl-methyl)-imidazole-2-thiones acting as alpha2 adrenergic agonists
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Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
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(2010/10/20)
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- Regioselective functionalization of 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine via its N-oxide
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Selective functionalization of 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (7-azaindole) at the 6-position was achieved by Reissert-Henze type reaction. Thus, halogeno (Cl, Br, I), cyano and thiocyanato groups were directly introduced to the pyridine ring of 7-azaindole.
- Minakata,Komatsu,Ohshiro
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p. 661 - 663
(2007/10/02)
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