- Metal-Organic Framework-Confined Single-Site Base-Metal Catalyst for Chemoselective Hydrodeoxygenation of Carbonyls and Alcohols
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Chemoselective deoxygenation of carbonyls and alcohols using hydrogen by heterogeneous base-metal catalysts is crucial for the sustainable production of fine chemicals and biofuels. We report an aluminum metal-organic framework (DUT-5) node support cobalt(II) hydride, which is a highly chemoselective and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for deoxygenation of a range of aromatic and aliphatic ketones, aldehydes, and primary and secondary alcohols, including biomass-derived substrates under 1 bar H2. The single-site cobalt catalyst (DUT-5-CoH) was easily prepared by postsynthetic metalation of the secondary building units (SBUs) of DUT-5 with CoCl2 followed by the reaction of NaEt3BH. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) indicated the presence of CoII and AlIII centers in DUT-5-CoH and DUT-5-Co after catalysis. The coordination environment of the cobalt center of DUT-5-Co before and after catalysis was established by extended X-ray fine structure spectroscopy (EXAFS) and density functional theory. The kinetic and computational data suggest reversible carbonyl coordination to cobalt preceding the turnover-limiting step, which involves 1,2-insertion of the coordinated carbonyl into the cobalt-hydride bond. The unique coordination environment of the cobalt ion ligated by oxo-nodes within the porous framework and the rate independency on the pressure of H2 allow the deoxygenation reactions chemoselectively under ambient hydrogen pressure.
- Antil, Neha,Kumar, Ajay,Akhtar, Naved,Newar, Rajashree,Begum, Wahida,Manna, Kuntal
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p. 9029 - 9039
(2021/06/28)
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- De-novo designed library of benzoylureas as inhibitors of BCL-X L: Synthesis, structural and biochemical characterization
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The prosurvival BCL-2 proteins are attractive yet challenging targets for medicinal chemists. Their involvement in the initiation and progression of many, if not all, tumors makes them prime targets for developing new anticancer therapies. We present our approach based on de novo structure-based drug design. Using known structural information from complexes engaging opposing members of the BCL-2 family of proteins, we designed peptidomimetic compounds using a benzoylurea scaffold to reproduce key interactions between these proteins. A library stemming from the initial de novo designed scaffold led to the discovery of ligands with low micromolar potency (KD = 4 μM) and selectivity for BCL-XL. These compounds bind in the canonical BH3 binding groove in a binding mode distinct from previously known BCL-2 inhibitors. The results of our study provide insight into the design of a new class of antagonists targeting a challenging class of protein-protein interactions.
- Brady, Ryan M.,Vom, Amelia,Roy, Michael J.,Toovey, Nathan,Smith, Brian J.,Moss, Rebecca M.,Hatzis, Effie,Huang, David C. S.,Parisot, John P.,Yang, Hong,Street, Ian P.,Colman, Peter M.,Czabotar, Peter E.,Baell, Jonathan B.,Lessene, Guillaume
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p. 1323 - 1343
(2014/03/21)
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- Discovery of novel bacterial RNA polymerase inhibitors: Pharmacophore-based virtual screening and hit optimization
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The bacterial RNA polymerase (RNAP) is a validated target for broad spectrum antibiotics. However, the efficiency of drugs is reduced by resistance. To discover novel RNAP inhibitors, a pharmacophore based on the alignment of described inhibitors was used for virtual screening. In an optimization process of hit compounds, novel derivatives with improved in vitro potency were discovered. Investigations concerning the molecular mechanism of RNAP inhibition reveal that they prevent the protein-protein interaction (PPI) between σ70 and the RNAP core enzyme. Besides of reducing RNA formation, the inhibitors were shown to interfere with bacterial lipid biosynthesis. The compounds were active against Gram-positive pathogens and revealed significantly lower resistance frequencies compared to clinically used rifampicin.
- Hinsberger, Stefan,Hüsecken, Kristina,Groh, Matthias,Negri, Matthias,Haupenthal, J?rg,Hartmann, Rolf W.
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p. 8332 - 8338
(2013/12/04)
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- NEW COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
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This invention provides novel compounds and the novel compounds for use as a medicine, more in particular for the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, more specifically certain neurological disorders, such as disorders collectively known as tauopathies, and disorders characterised by cytotoxic α-synuclein amyloidogenesis. The present invention also relates to the use of said novel compounds for the manufacture of medicaments useful for treating such neurodegenerative disorders. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions including said novel compounds and to methods for the preparation of said novel compounds. The compounds have the formula (A1) wherein R1, R2, R4, R6, E, n, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, L, B, R8, and m are as defined in the claims.
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- NEW COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
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This invention provides novel compounds and the novel compounds for use as a medicine, more in particular for the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, more specifically certain neurological disorders, such as disorders collectively known as tauopathies, and disorders characterised by cytotoxic α-synuclein amyloidogenesis. The present invention also relates to the use of said novel compounds for the manufacture of medicaments useful for treating such neurodegenerative disorders. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions including said novel compounds and to methods for the preparation of said novel compounds. The compounds have the formula (A1) wherein R1, R2, R4, R6, E, n, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, L, B, R8, and m are as defined in the claims.
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- MODULATORS OF C3A RECEPTOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
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Provided are compounds that are modulators of C3a receptor activity, compositions containing the compounds and methods of use of the compounds and compositions. In certain embodiments, the compounds are pyridones. In certain embodiments, provided are methods for treatment or amelioration of diseases associated with modulation of C3a receptor activity.
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- Alpha-helical mimetics
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Benzoyl urea derivatives that are alpha helical peptides mimetics that mimic BH3-only proteins, compositions containing them, their conjugation to cell-targeting-moieties, and their use in the regulation of cell death are disclosed. The benzoyl urea derivatives are capable of binding to and neutralizing pro-survival Bcl-2 proteins. Use of benzoyl urea derivatives in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases or conditions associated with deregulation of cell death are also described.
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- ALPHA-HELICAL MIMETICS
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Benzoyl urea derivatives that are alpha helical peptide mimetics that mimic BH3-only proteins, compositions containing them, their conjugation to cell-targeting moieties, and their use in the regulation of cell death are disclosed. The benzoyl urea derivatives are capable of binding to and neutralising pro-survival Bcl-2 proteins. Use of the benzoyl urea derivatives in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases or conditions associated with deregulation of cell death are also disclosed.
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- Alpha-helix mimicry by a class of organic molecules
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The present invention provides methods for making compounds and methods for using the compounds to disrupt or inhibit protein-protein interactions. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the current invention.
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- Heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods for inhibiting β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis by use of such compounds
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Disclosed are compounds which inhibit β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
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- Cycloalkyl, lactam, lactone and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods for inhibiting beta-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis by use of such compounds
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Disclosed are compounds which inhibit β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits β-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
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- Chemistry and stereochemistry of benzyl-benzyl interactions in MH+ ions of dibenzyl esters upon chemical ionization and collision-induced dissociation conditions
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Isobutane chemical ionization mass spectra of dibenzyl esters of a wide variety of aliphatic, olefinic, alicyclic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids exhibit abundant m/z 181 C14H13+ ions, indicating a highly general rearrangement process involving the formation of a new bond between the two benzyl groups. An extensive collision-induced dissociation and deuterium labeling study suggested that these ions are an almost equimolar mixture of isomeric α-o-tolylbenzyl, α-p-tolylbenzyl and p-benzylbenzyl cation structures, and this composition is identical for all the diesters examined. This structural assignment of the C14H13 ions suggests a mechanistic pathway for their generation, based on the formation of the new bond between the benzyl methylene group of the protonated benzoxycarbonyl and the phenyl ring of the other ester moiety via π- (and/or ion-neutral) and α-complexes. Stereoisomeric diesters show an unusual steric effect: trans-isomers give rise to much more abundant C14H13+ ions than the cis counterparts. This behavior is explained by stabilized proton-bridged structures of the MH+ ions of the cis-isomers.
- Edelson-Averbukh,Mandelbaum
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p. 515 - 524
(2007/10/03)
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- INFLUENCE OF THE ANGULAR LINKAGE ON THE MESOMORPHIC PROPERTIES OF CHOLESTERYL ARYLBENZOATES.
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Some cholesteryl esters of arylbenzoic acids incorporating angular linkage such as -Co-, -O-, -S-, and -CH//2-, were prepared, and the transition temperatures and heats determined. The cholesteric-isotropic transition temperatures are likely to correlate with the angular correlation parameters of these carboxylic acid moieties. The mesomorphic phenomena are discussed in terms of the molecular structure and electronic effect of these linkages.
- Koden,Takenaka,Kusabayashi
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p. 137 - 150
(2007/10/02)
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