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Cao Z, Sun W, Zhang J, Zhuo J, Yang S, Song X, Ma Y, Lu P, Han T, Li C. Total syntheses of (-)-macrocalyxoformins A and B and (-)-ludongnin C. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6052. [PMID: 39025872 PMCID: PMC11258297 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50374-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The complex and diverse molecular architectures along with broad biological activities of ent-kauranoids natural products make them an excellent testing ground for the invention of synthetic methods and strategies. Recent efforts notwithstanding, synthetic access to the highly oxidized enmein-type ent-kauranoids still presents considerable challenges to synthetic chemists. Here, we report the enantioselective total syntheses of C-19 oxygenated enmein-type ent-kauranoids, including (-)-macrocalyxoformins A and B and (-)-ludongnin C, along with discussion and study of synthetic strategies. The enabling feature in our synthesis is a devised Ni-catalyzed decarboxylative cyclization/radical-polar crossover/C-acylation cascade that forges a THF ring concomitantly with the β-keto ester group. Mechanistic studies reveal that the C-acylation process in this cascade reaction is achieved through a carboxylation followed by an in situ esterification. Biological evaluation of these synthetic natural products reveals the indispensable role of the ketone on the D ring in their anti-tumor efficacy.
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- Zichen Cao
- School of Life Sciences, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, China
- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
- Tsinghua Institute of Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
- Tsinghua Institute of Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
- Tsinghua Institute of Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China
- Tsinghua Institute of Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- National Institute of Biological Sciences, 102206, Beijing, China.
- Tsinghua Institute of Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China.
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Ren P, He Z, Xing T, Manar KK, Sampson J, Jin J, Wang L, Carrow BP. Synthesis of π‐Expanded Coumarins via Ligand‐Enabled Selective C–H Functionalization. Adv Synth Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.202200468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Peng Ren
- Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) CHINA
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- Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen CHINA
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- Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen CHINA
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- BASF Advanced Chemical Co., Ltd CHINA
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