- Isobrassinin and its analogues: Novel types of antiproliferative agents
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Isobrassinin (2-(S-methyldithiocarbamoylaminomethyl)indole (7a), a regioisomer of the cruciferous phytoalexin brassinin (1), exerted marked antiproliferative effects on the HeLa, A431 and MCF7 cell lines (>78.6% inhibition at 30 μM). For structure-activity relationships, further analogues were synthesized. The highest cytotoxic effect was displayed by 2-phenylimino-1,3-thiazino[5,6-b]indole (10) (10 μM, 76.8%-HeLa and 46.3%-MCF7). The effect of the natural phytoalexin brassinin was also determined.
- Csomos, Peter,Zupko, Istvan,Rethy, Borbala,Fodor, Lajos,Falkay, George,Bernath, Gabor
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- Screening of NOS activity and selectivity of newly synthesized acetamidines using RP-HPLC
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Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS) inhibitors could play a powerful role in inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. In this work, novel acetamidine derivatives of NOS were synthesized and the inhibitor activity was evalued. To screen the activity and selectivity, the l-citrulline residue, after the enzymatic NOS assay, was derivatized with o-phthaldialdehyde/N-acetyl cysteine (OPA/NAC) and then evaluated by RP-HPLC method with fluorescence detection.All compounds did not affect the activity of endothelial and neuronal isoforms, while nine of them possessed a percentage of iNOS activity at 10 μM lower than 50%, and were selected for IC50 evaluation. Among them, a compound emerged as a very potent (IC50 of 53 nM) and selective iNOS inhibitor.
- Fantacuzzi, Marialuigia,Maccallini, Cristina,Di Matteo, Mauro,Ammazzalorso, Alessandra,Bruno, Isabella,De Filippis, Barbara,Giampietro, Letizia,Mollica, Adriano,Amoroso, Rosa
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p. 419 - 424
(2016/02/16)
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- Discovery of a First-in-Class, Potent, Selective, and Orally Bioavailable Inhibitor of the p97 AAA ATPase (CB-5083)
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The AAA-ATPase p97 plays vital roles in mechanisms of protein homeostasis, including ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) mediated protein degradation, endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD), and autophagy. Herein we describe our lead optimization efforts focused on in vitro potency, ADME, and pharmaceutical properties that led to the discovery of a potent, ATP-competitive, D2-selective, and orally bioavailable p97 inhibitor 71, CB-5083. Treatment of tumor cells with 71 leads to significant accumulation of markers associated with inhibition of UPS and ERAD functions, which induces irresolvable proteotoxic stress and cell death. In tumor bearing mice, oral administration of 71 causes rapid accumulation of markers of the unfolded protein response (UPR) and subsequently induces apoptosis leading to sustained antitumor activity in in vivo xenograft models of both solid and hematological tumors. 71 has been taken into phase 1 clinical trials in patients with multiple myeloma and solid tumors.
- Zhou, Han-Jie,Wang, Jinhai,Yao, Bing,Wong, Steve,Djakovic, Stevan,Kumar, Brajesh,Rice, Julie,Valle, Eduardo,Soriano, Ferdie,Menon, Mary-Kamala,Madriaga, Antonett,Kiss Von Soly, Szerenke,Kumar, Abhinav,Parlati, Francesco,Yakes, F. Michael,Shawver, Laura,Le Moigne, Ronan,Anderson, Daniel J.,Rolfe, Mark,Wustrow, David
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(2016/01/12)
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- Metabolism and metabolites of dithiocarbamates in the plant pathogenic fungus leptosphaeria maculans
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Synthetic compounds containing a dithiocarbamate group are known to have a variety of biological effects and applications including antifungal, herbicidal, and insecticidal application. Leptosphaeria maculans is a fungal pathogen of crucifers able to detoxify efficiently the only plant natural product containing a dithiocarbamate group, the phytoalexin brassinin. To evaluate the effects of dithiocarbamates on L. maculans, a number of structurally diverse S-methyl dithiocarbamates containing indolyl, biphenyl, and benzimidazolyl moieties were synthesized, and their antifungal activities and metabolism by L. maculans were investigated. All dithiocarbamates were transformed by L. maculans through hydrolysis to the corresponding amines, which were less antifungal than the parent compounds. Two dithiocarbonates were shown to be much less antifungal than the corresponding dithiocarbamates. Results of this investigation indicate that S-methyl dithiocarbamates are not useful inhibitors of L. maculans and that their rates of transformation by L. maculans did not correlate with the antifungal activity of the particular compound.
- Pedras, M. Soledade C.,Sarma-Mamillapalle, Vijay K.
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p. 7792 - 7798
(2012/10/08)
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- Application of alkoxide in catalytic transfer hydrogenation of unsaturated nitrogen compounds
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Alcoholate was utilized in catalytic transfer hydrogenation of unsaturated nitrogen compounds. In the reduction of nitro compounds, oximes and imines, alkoxide was used as the promoter, with alcohol as the hydrogen source, while in the reduction of nitriles, alkoxide was used as the hydrogen source. Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2012.
- Chen, Xinzhi,Zhou, Shaodong,Chen, Yuehan,Dong, Zehan,Gao, Yeyu,Qian, Chao,He, Chaohong
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p. 2255 - 2269
(2013/02/23)
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- Hydrogen transfer reduction of nitriles in DBU based ionic liquids
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Raney nickel catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of nitrile was proposed, with formats as hydrogen donor. Three ionic liquids, including [DBUH +][C2H5COO-], [DBUH +][C3H7COO-], and [DBUH +][C4H9COO-], were prepared as reaction medium, and [DBUH+][C4H9COO -] showed the best performance. Various nitriles were reduced with potassium formate as hydrogen donor, and considerable to excellent yields of amines were given. The ionic liquid can be used for 6 times at least, and the reaction process is clean. ARKAT-USA, Inc.
- Chen, Xinzhi,Zhou, Shaodong,Qian, Chao
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p. 128 - 136
(2012/09/11)
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- An efficient route for the synthesis of 2-arylthiazino[5,6-b]indole derivatives
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Substituted 2-thiobenzamidomethylindole derivatives (14a-e) were prepared by the reaction of 2-aminomethylindole (9) with substituted benzoyl chlorides, followed by sulfurization using Lawesson's reagent. Alternatively, these thioamides were obtained from the amine in one step in an efficient manner by using substituted benzaldehydes in the presence of sulfur, or at room temperature with the aid of substituted methyl dithiobenzoates. The Hugerschoff reactions of thiobenzamides (14a-e) with phenyltrimethylammonium tribromide provided the rare title 2-arylthiazino[5,6-b]indoles (15a-e) in good yields. A convenient one-pot approach for the synthesis of 2-phenyl-1,3-thiazino[5,6-b]indole (15a) from 2-aminomethylindole (9) is also described.
- Csomós, Péter,Fodor, Lajos,Mándity, István,Bernáth, Gábor
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p. 4983 - 4989
(2008/02/01)
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- Unprecedented chemical structure and biomimetic synthesis of erucalexin, a phytoalexin from the wild crucifer Erucastrum gallicum
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The isolation, structure determination, total synthesis and antifungal activity of erucalexin, a novel phytoalexin produced by the wild crucifer dog mustard are described. Erucalexin is a structurally unique plant alkaloid, representing the first example of a spiro[2H-indole-2,5′(4′H)- thiazol]-3-one, likely derived from a C-3-C-2 carbon migration in a 3-substituted indolyl nucleus. The Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Pedras, M. Soledade C.,Suchy, Mojmir,Ahiahonu, Pearson W. K.
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p. 691 - 701
(2007/10/03)
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- Beta-strand mimetics and method relating thereto
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Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of β-strand regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such β-strand mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the β-strand mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members.
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- BETA-STRAND MIMETICS AND METHOD RELATING THERETO
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Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of ?-strand regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such ?-strand mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the ?-strand mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members.
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- Benzimidazoles/Imidazoles Linked to a Fibrinogen Receptor Antagonist Template Having Vitronectin Receptor Antagonist Activity
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Vitronectin receptor antagonists having the formula: STR1 which are useful for the treatment of inflammation, cancer and cardiovascular disorders, such as atherosclerosis and restenosis, and diseases wherein bone resorption is a factor, such as osteoporsis.
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- The reactivity of polyfunctionalized iminophosphoranes
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The reactivity of some functionalized azides has been studied under the conditions of the Staudinger and aza-Wittig reactions. With the azides having a trifluoroacetamido group in the ortho-position of the aromatic ring, intramolecular reactions have been observed which allow new synthetic approaches to indoline and imidazoindole compounds.
- Carite,Alazard,Ogino,Thal
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p. 7011 - 7014
(2007/10/02)
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