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Simoens A, Kaczmarek AM, Machado IP, Van Hecke K, Stevens CV. Versatile Palladium-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization to access new luminescent azaphosphaphenalene motifs. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303072. [PMID: 38308544 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Using a straightforward sequence of diphosphonylation and a Pd-catalysed concerted-metalation-deprotonation (CMD), a synthetic strategy towards polyaromatic phosphorus containing heterocycles was developed. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of new azaphosphaphenalenes, using easily accessible palladium catalysts and starting materials. The key tetrahydroquinoline intermediates of the reaction were synthesised via a fast and effective procedure and could be isolated as such, or further reacted towards the target polyaromatic structures. The obtained products showed interesting luminescent properties and their emission, excitation and quantum yields were evaluated.
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- Andreas Simoens
- Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Synthesis, Bioresources and Bioorganic Chemistry Research Group, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- NanoSensing Group, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S3, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- NanoSensing Group, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S3, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- XStruct, Department of Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S3, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Synthesis, Bioresources and Bioorganic Chemistry Research Group, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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Regulska E, Hindenberg P, Espineira-Gutierrez A, Romero-Nieto C. Synthesis, Post-Functionalization and Properties of Diphosphapentaarenes. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202202769. [PMID: 36216778 PMCID: PMC10100039 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Linearly-fused polyarenes are an important class of compounds with high relevance in materials science. While modifying the shape and size represents a common means to fine-tune their properties, the precise placement of heteroatoms is a strategy that is receiving an increasing deal of attention to overcome the intrinsic limitations of all-carbon structures. Thus, linearly-fused diphosphaarenes recently emerged as a novel family of molecules with striking optoelectronic properties and outstanding stability. However, the properties of diphosphaarenes are far from being benchmarked. Herein, we report the synthesis, phosphorus post-functionalization and properties of new diphosphapentaarene derivatives. We describe their synthetic limitations and unveil their potential for optoelectronic applications.
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- Elzbieta Regulska
- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain
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Johnson A, Olelewe C, Kim JH, Northcote-Smith J, Mertens RT, Passeri G, Singh K, Awuah SG, Suntharalingam K. The anti-breast cancer stem cell properties of gold(i)-non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug complexes. Chem Sci 2023; 14:557-565. [PMID: 36741517 PMCID: PMC9847679 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc04707a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The anti-breast cancer stem cell (CSC) properties of a series of gold(i) complexes comprising various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and triphenylphosphine 1-8 are reported. The most effective gold(i)-NSAID complex 1, containing indomethacin, exhibits greater potency for breast CSCs than bulk breast cancer cells (up to 80-fold). Furthermore, 1 reduces mammosphere viability to a better extent than a panel of clinically used breast cancer drugs and salinomycin, an established anti-breast CSC agent. Mechanistic studies suggest 1-induced breast CSC death results from breast CSC entry, cytoplasm localisation, an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species levels, cyclooxygenase-2 downregulation and inhibition, and apoptosis. Remarkably, 1 also significantly inhibits tumour growth in a murine metastatic triple-negative breast cancer model. To the best of our knowledge, 1 is the first gold complex of any geometry or oxidation state to demonstrate anti-breast CSC properties.
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- Alice Johnson
- School of Chemistry, University of LeicesterLeicesterUK,Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffieldUK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of KentuckyLexingtonKentuckyUSA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of KentuckyLexingtonKentuckyUSA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of KentuckyLexingtonKentuckyUSA
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- School of Chemistry, University of LeicesterLeicesterUK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of KentuckyLexingtonKentuckyUSA,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of KentuckyLexingtonKentuckyUSA
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Wolfram A, Fuentes-Soriano P, Herold-Mende C, Romero-Nieto C. Boron- and phosphorus-containing molecular/nano platforms: exploiting pathological redox imbalance to fight cancer. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:17500-17513. [PMID: 36326151 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03126d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cancer is currently the second leading cause of death globally. Despite multidisciplinary efforts, therapies to fight various types of cancer still remain inefficient. Reducing high recurrence rates and mortality is thus a major challenge to tackle. In this context, redox imbalance is an undervalued characteristic of cancer. However, it may be targeted by boron- and phosphorus-containing materials to selectively or systemically fight cancer. In particular, boron and phosphorus derivatives are attractive building blocks for rational drug discovery due to their unique and wide regioselective chemistry, high degree of tuneability and chemical stability. Thus, they can be meticulously employed to access tunable molecular platforms to selectively exploit the redox imbalance of cancer cells towards necrosis/apoptosis. This field of research holds a remarkable potential; nevertheless, it is still in its infancy. In this mini-review, we underline recent advances in the development of boron- or phosphorus-derivatives as molecular/nano platforms for rational anticancer drug design. Our goal is to provide comprehensive information on different methodologies that bear an outstanding potential to further develop this very promising field of research.
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- Anna Wolfram
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain.
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- Division of Neurosurgical Research, Department of Neurosurgery, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Castilla-La Mancha Calle Almansa 14 - Edif. Bioincubadora, 02008, Albacete, Spain.
- Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 270, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Fermi V, Regulska E, Wolfram A, Wessling P, Rominger F, Herold‐Mende C, Romero‐Nieto C. Luminescent Pyrrole‐Based Phosphaphenalene Gold Complexes: Versatile Anticancer Tools with Wide Applicability. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202104535. [PMID: 35293640 PMCID: PMC9320851 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202104535] [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: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Brain cancer, one of the most lethal diseases, urgently requires the discovery of novel theranostic agents. In this context, molecules based on six‐membered phosphorus heterocycles – phosphaphenalenes – are especially attractive; they possess unique characteristics that allow precise chemical engineering. Herein, we demonstrate that subtle structural modifications of the phosphaphenalene‐based gold(I) complexes lead to modify their electronic distribution, endow them with marked photophysical properties and enhance their efficacy against cancer. In particular, phosphaphenalene‐based gold(I) complexes containing a pyrrole ring show antiproliferative properties in 14 cell lines including glioblastomas, brain metastases, meningiomas, IDH‐mutant gliomas and head and neck cancers, reaching IC50 values as low as 0.73 μM. The bioactivity of this new family of drugs in combination with their photophysical properties thus offer new research possibilities for both the fundamental investigation and treatment of brain cancer.
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- Valentina Fermi
- Division of Neurosurgical Research Department of Neurosurgery Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 400 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Faculty of Pharmacy University of Castilla-La Mancha Calle Almansa 14 – Edif. Bioincubadora 02008 Albacete Spain
- Organisch-Chemisches Institut Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 270 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Faculty of Pharmacy University of Castilla-La Mancha Calle Almansa 14 – Edif. Bioincubadora 02008 Albacete Spain
- Organisch-Chemisches Institut Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 270 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institut Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 270 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institut Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 270 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Division of Neurosurgical Research Department of Neurosurgery Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 400 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Faculty of Pharmacy University of Castilla-La Mancha Calle Almansa 14 – Edif. Bioincubadora 02008 Albacete Spain
- Organisch-Chemisches Institut Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Im Neuenheimer Feld 270 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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P.K. S. Saponins -Uptake and Targeting issues for brain-specific delivery for enhanced cell death induction in glioblastoma. LETT DRUG DES DISCOV 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1570180819666220121145332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Saponins represent a category of diverse, natural glycoside molecules that belong to the triterpenoid or the steroid class. They vary in terms of their solubility and permeability characteristics and are classifiable based on the biopharmaceutics classification system. They have drug delivery potential as surfactants that can solubilize cholesterol in the plasma membrane of tumorigenic cells. Glioblastoma is an important malignancy that can aggressively afflict the brain of humans with a poor prognosis. Glioblastoma Stem Cells (GSCs), are an important subset of cancer cells and are major determinants for drug resistance and tumour relapse. These cells are quiescent and have been known to survive current therapeutic strategies. Certain saponins have shown potential to eliminate glioblastoma cells in a variety of model systems and hence provide a sound scientific basis for their development as a “stand-alone” drug or as part of a drug combination (from the existing arsenal of drugs) developed for the treatment of glioblastoma. However, due to their reactogenicity towards the immune system and hemolytic potential, selective delivery to the tumorigenic site is essential. Hence, nano-formulations (liposome/emulsion-based delivery systems/nano-structured lipid and calix[n]arenes-based carriers) and variants that are resistant to saponin may serve as delivery tools that can be functionalized to improve the selectivity. It is necessary to develop/validate/refine in vitro higher order models that replicate the features of the glioma microenvironment (BBB/BTB). Reproducible validation of the model as well as the drug/delivery system will help in the development of formulations that can augment cell death in this recalcitrant brain tumour.
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- Suresh P.K.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences
School of Biosciences & Technology
VIT, Vellore, Vellore Dt, India
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