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Robey JMS, Maity S, Aleshire SL, Ghosh A, Yadaw AK, Roy S, Mear SJ, Jamison TF, Sirasani G, Senanayake CH, Stringham RW, Gupton BF, Donsbach KO, Nelson RC, Shanahan CS. Application of Chiral Transfer Reagents to Improve Stereoselectivity and Yields in the Synthesis of the Antituberculosis Drug Bedaquiline. Org Process Res Dev 2023; 27:2146-2159. [PMID: 38025988 PMCID: PMC10661061 DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.3c00287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
Abstract
Bedaquiline (BDQ) is an important drug for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), a worldwide disease that causes more than 1.6 million deaths yearly. The current synthetic strategy adopted by the manufacturers to assemble this molecule relies on a nucleophilic addition reaction of a quinoline fragment to a ketone, but it suffers from low conversion and no stereoselectivity, which subsequently increases the cost of manufacturing BDQ. The Medicines for All Institute (M4ALL) has developed a new reaction methodology to this process that not only allows high conversion of starting materials but also results in good diastereo- and enantioselectivity toward the desired BDQ stereoisomer. A variety of chiral lithium amides derived from amino acids were studied, and it was found that lithium (R)-2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidide, obtained from d-proline, results in high assay yield of the desired syn-diastereomer pair (82%) and with considerable stereocontrol (d.r. = 13.6:1, e.r. = 3.6:1, 56% ee), providing BDQ in up to a 64% assay yield before purification steps toward the final API. This represents a considerable improvement in the BDQ yield compared to previously reported conditions and could be critical to further lowering the cost of this life-saving drug.
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Affiliation(s)
- Juliana M. S. Robey
- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- R&D
Centre, TCG Life Sciences Pvt. Limited, Kolkata, WB 700091, India
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- R&D
Centre, TCG Life Sciences Pvt. Limited, Kolkata, WB 700091, India
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- R&D
Centre, TCG Life Sciences Pvt. Limited, Kolkata, WB 700091, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- TCG
GreenChem, Inc., Richmond, Virginia 23219, United States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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- Medicines
for All Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284-3068, United
States
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Bashir M, Arshad M, Begum R, Aggarwal VK. Application of Enantioselective Sulfur Ylide Epoxidation to a Short Asymmetric Synthesis of Bedaquiline, a Potent Anti-Tuberculosis Drug. Org Lett 2023; 25:4281-4285. [PMID: 37284829 PMCID: PMC10278180 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
A highly selective asymmetric synthesis of a potent anti-TB drug (-)-bedaquiline is accomplished using sulfur ylide asymmetric epoxidation, employing (+)-isothiocineole as an inexpensive and readily available chiral sulfide. Excellent enantioselectivity (er 96:4) and diastereoselectivity (dr 90:10) were obtained for the construction of the key diaryl epoxide, which was subsequently subjected to a highly regioselective ring opening (96:4). The synthesis was completed in nine steps starting from commercially available aldehyde in 8% overall yield.
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- Maryam Bashir
- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
- Centre
for Organic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemistry, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Centre
for Organic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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Ahmad T, Gao F, Li J, Zhang Z, Song T, Yuan Q, Zhang W. Synergistic Li/Li Bimetallic System for the Asymmetric Synthesis of Antituberculosis Drug TBAJ-587. J Org Chem 2023. [PMID: 37125776 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
TBAJ-587, an analogue of the antituberculosis drug bedaquiline (BDQ), bearing a diarylquinoline skeleton retains the high bacterial potency, is less toxic, and has a better pharmacokinetic profile than the parent molecule, which has entered phase I clinical trials. In contrast to its fascinating bioactivity, however, the highly efficient synthesis of this molecule is still an unsolved challenge. Herein, the first asymmetric synthesis of TBAJ-587 based on a synergistic Li/Li bimetallic system is reported. The product could be obtained in an excellent yield of 90% and an enantiomeric ratio (er) of 80:20. Furthermore, the reaction could be conducted on a 5 g scale, and the product was obtained with 99.9:0.1 er after a simple recrystallization. The realization of this protocol will greatly aid the demand for clinical drug production.
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- Tanveer Ahmad
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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Dasmahapatra U, Chanda K. Synthetic approaches to potent heterocyclic inhibitors of tuberculosis: A decade review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1021216. [DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1021216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant global health concern with about 1.5 million deaths annually. Despite efforts to develop more efficient vaccines, reliable diagnostics, and chemotherapeutics, tuberculosis has become a concern to world health due to HIV, the rapid growth of bacteria that are resistant to treatment, and the recently introduced COVID-19 pandemic. As is well known, advances in synthetic organic chemistry have historically enabled the production of important life-saving medications that have had a tremendous impact on patients’ lives and health all over the world. Small-molecule research as a novel chemical entity for a specific disease target offers in-depth knowledge and potential therapeutic targets. In this viewpoint, we concentrated on the synthesis of a number of heterocycles reported in the previous decade and the screening of their inhibitory action against diverse strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These findings offer specific details on the structure-based activity of several heterocyclic scaffolds backed by their in vitro tests as a promising class of antitubercular medicines, which will be further useful to build effective treatments to prevent this terrible illness.
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Asymmetric synthesis of bedaquiline based on bimetallic activation and non-covalent interaction promotion strategies. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1387-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Mear SJ, Lucas T, Ahlqvist GP, Robey JMS, Dietz J, Khairnar PV, Maity S, Williams CL, Snead DR, Nelson RC, Opatz T, Jamison TF. Diastereoselectivity is in the Details: Minor Changes Yield Major Improvements to the Synthesis of Bedaquiline**. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201311. [PMID: 35675114 PMCID: PMC9545417 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Bedaquiline is a crucial medicine in the global fight against tuberculosis, yet its high price places it out of reach for many patients. Herein, we describe improvements to the key industrial lithiation‐addition sequence that enable a higher yielding and therefore more economical synthesis of bedaquiline. Prioritization of mechanistic understanding and multi‐lab reproducibility led to optimized reaction conditions that feature an unusual base‐salt pairing and afford a doubling of the yield of racemic bedaquiline. We anticipate that implementation of these improvements on manufacturing scale will be facile, thereby substantially increasing the accessibility of this essential medication.
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- Sarah Jane Mear
- Department of Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02139 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Johannes Gutenberg University Duesbergweg 10–14 55128 Mainz Germany
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- Department of Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02139 USA
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- Medicines for All Institute Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Virginia 23284 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Johannes Gutenberg University Duesbergweg 10–14 55128 Mainz Germany
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- Medicines for All Institute Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Virginia 23284 USA
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- Medicines for All Institute Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Virginia 23284 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02139 USA
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- Medicines for All Institute Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Virginia 23284 USA
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- Medicines for All Institute Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond Virginia 23284 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Johannes Gutenberg University Duesbergweg 10–14 55128 Mainz Germany
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- Department of Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02139 USA
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Si-Hung L, Bamba T. Current state and future perspectives of supercritical fluid chromatography. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kang SM, Han SS, Zhu YY, Wu ZQ. Cobalt(III) Porphyrin-Decorated Stereoregular Polyisocyanides Enable Highly Effective Cooperative Catalysis for Hydration of Alkynes. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c04062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Shu-Ming Kang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Anhui Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Anhui Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Anhui Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Anhui Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, China
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Roy D, Ali K, Panda G. Unveiling p-quinone methide (QM) chemistry to synthesize bedaquiline (TMC 207) like architectures. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Barbaro L, Nagalingam G, Triccas JA, Tan L, West NP, Baell JB, Priebbenow DL. Synthesis and evaluation of pyridine-derived bedaquiline analogues containing modifications at the A-ring subunit. RSC Med Chem 2021; 12:943-959. [PMID: 34223160 DOI: 10.1039/d1md00063b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Despite promising efficacy, the clinical use of the anti-tubercular therapeutic bedaquiline has been restricted due to safety concerns. To date, limited SAR studies have focused on the quinoline ring (A-ring), and as such, we set out to explore modifications within this region in an attempt to discover new bedaquiline variants with an improved safety profile. We herein report the development of unique synthetic strategies that facilitated access to novel bedaquiline analogues leading to the discovery that anti-tubercular activity could be retained following replacement of the quinoline motif with pyridine heterocycles. This discovery is anticipated to open up multiple new avenues for exploration in the design of improved anti-tubercular therapeutics.
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- Lisa Barbaro
- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University 381 Royal Parade Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences and Marie Bashir Institute, The University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences and Marie Bashir Institute, The University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia.,Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre St. Lucia Queensland 4067 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia.,Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre St. Lucia Queensland 4067 Australia
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University 381 Royal Parade Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia
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Calvert MB, Furkert DP, Cooper CB, Brimble MA. Synthetic approaches towards bedaquiline and its derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2020; 30:127172. [PMID: 32291133 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2020.127172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Bedaquiline is a diarylquinoline drug that demonstrates potent and selective inhibition of mycobacterial ATP synthase, and is clinically administered for the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Due to its excellent activity and novel mechanism of action, bedaquiline has been the focus of a number of synthetic studies. This review will discuss these synthetic approaches, as well as the synthesis and bioactivity of the numerous derivatives and molecular probes inspired by bedaquiline.
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- Matthew B Calvert
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Global Alliance for TB Drug Development, 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, USA
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
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