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Mak K, Shiming Z, Epemolu O, Dinkova‐Kostova AT, Wells G, Gazaryan IG, Sakirolla R, Mohd Z, Pichika MR. Synthesis and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of 2-Amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene-Derived NRF2 Activators. Chemistry 2022; 11:e202200181. [PMID: 36284193 PMCID: PMC9596610 DOI: 10.1002/open.202200181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This is the first study investigating the nuclear factor (erythroid‐derived 2)‐like 2 (NRF2) activity of compounds containing a new scaffold, tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene. Eighteen compounds were synthesised and confirmed their NRF2 activation through NQO1 enzymatic activity and mRNA expression of NQO1 and HO‐1 in Hepa‐1c1c7 cells. The compounds disrupted the interaction between Kelch‐like ECH‐associated protein 1 (KEAP1) and NRF2 via interfering with the KEAP1’s Kelch domain. The compounds exhibited anti‐inflammatory activity in Escherichia coli Lipopolysaccharide (LPSEc)‐stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. The anti‐inflammatory activity of the compounds was associated with their ability to activate NRF2. The compounds reversed the elevated levels of pro‐inflammatory cytokines (IL‐1β, IL‐6, TNF‐α, and IFN‐γ) and inflammatory mediators (PGE2, COX‐2, and NF‐κB). The compounds were metabolically stable in human, rat, and mouse liver microsomes and showed optimum half‐life (T1/2) and intrinsic clearance (Clint). The binding mode of the compounds and physicochemical properties were predicted via in silico studies.
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- Kit‐Kay Mak
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry DepartmentInternational Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia,Centre of Excellence for Bioactive Molecules and Drug DeliveryInstitute for ResearchDevelopment, and Innovation (IRDI)International Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19 Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia,School of Postgraduate StudiesInternational Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19 Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia
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- School of Postgraduate StudiesInternational Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19 Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Principal research scientist- in vitro/in vivo DMPKCharles River Laboratories Edinburgh LtdTranent, East LothianScotlandUK
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- School of MedicineJacqui Wood Cancer CentreUniversity of DundeeDundeeScotlandUK,Departments of Medicine and Pharmacology and Molecular SciencesJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MAUSA
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- UCL School of PharmacyUniversity College LondonLondonWC1N 1AXUK
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- Faculty of Biology and BiotechnologyNational Research University Higher School of EconomicsMoscowRussia,Department of Chemical EnzymologyM.V. Lomonosov Moscow State UniversityMoscowRussia,Department of Chemistry and Physical SciencesPace UniversityPleasantville, NYUSA
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry DepartmentInternational Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia,Centre of Excellence for Bioactive Molecules and Drug DeliveryInstitute for ResearchDevelopment, and Innovation (IRDI)International Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19 Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry DepartmentInternational Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia,Centre of Excellence for Bioactive Molecules and Drug DeliveryInstitute for ResearchDevelopment, and Innovation (IRDI)International Medical University126 Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19 Bukit Jalil57000Kuala LumpurMalaysia
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Canonical transient receptor potential channels and their modulators: biology, pharmacology and therapeutic potentials. Arch Pharm Res 2021; 44:354-377. [PMID: 33763843 PMCID: PMC7989688 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-021-01319-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Canonical transient receptor potential channels (TRPCs) are nonselective, high calcium permeability cationic channels. The TRPCs family includes TRPC1, TRPC2, TRPC3, TRPC4, TRPC5, TRPC6, and TRPC7. These channels are widely expressed in the cardiovascular and nervous systems and exist in many other human tissues and cell types, playing several crucial roles in the human physiological and pathological processes. Hence, the emergence of TRPCs modulators can help investigate these channels’ applications in health and disease. It is worth noting that the TRPCs subfamilies have structural and functional similarities, which presents a significant difficulty in screening and discovering of TRPCs modulators. In the past few years, only a limited number of selective modulators of TRPCs were detected; thus, additional research on more potent and more selective TRPCs modulators is needed. The present review focuses on the striking desired therapeutic effects of TRPCs modulators, which provides intel on the structural modification of TRPCs modulators and further pharmacological research. Importantly, TRPCs modulators can significantly facilitate future studies of TRPCs and TRPCs related diseases.
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Chen X, Sooch G, Demaree IS, White FA, Obukhov AG. Transient Receptor Potential Canonical (TRPC) Channels: Then and Now. Cells 2020; 9:E1983. [PMID: 32872338 PMCID: PMC7565274 DOI: 10.3390/cells9091983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Twenty-five years ago, the first mammalian Transient Receptor Potential Canonical (TRPC) channel was cloned, opening the vast horizon of the TRPC field. Today, we know that there are seven TRPC channels (TRPC1-7). TRPCs exhibit the highest protein sequence similarity to the Drosophila melanogaster TRP channels. Similar to Drosophila TRPs, TRPCs are localized to the plasma membrane and are activated in a G-protein-coupled receptor-phospholipase C-dependent manner. TRPCs may also be stimulated in a store-operated manner, via receptor tyrosine kinases, or by lysophospholipids, hypoosmotic solutions, and mechanical stimuli. Activated TRPCs allow the influx of Ca2+ and monovalent alkali cations into the cytosol of cells, leading to cell depolarization and rising intracellular Ca2+ concentration. TRPCs are involved in the continually growing number of cell functions. Furthermore, mutations in the TRPC6 gene are associated with hereditary diseases, such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. The most important recent breakthrough in TRPC research was the solving of cryo-EM structures of TRPC3, TRPC4, TRPC5, and TRPC6. These structural data shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying TRPCs' functional properties and propelled the development of new modulators of the channels. This review provides a historical overview of the major advances in the TRPC field focusing on the role of gene knockouts and pharmacological tools.
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- Xingjuan Chen
- Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China;
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- The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (G.S.); (I.S.D.)
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- The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (G.S.); (I.S.D.)
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- The Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA;
- Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; (G.S.); (I.S.D.)
- Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Wang H, Cheng X, Tian J, Xiao Y, Tian T, Xu F, Hong X, Zhu MX. TRPC channels: Structure, function, regulation and recent advances in small molecular probes. Pharmacol Ther 2020; 209:107497. [PMID: 32004513 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2020.107497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Transient receptor potential canonical (TRPC) channels constitute a group of receptor-operated calcium-permeable nonselective cation channels of the TRP superfamily. The seven mammalian TRPC members, which can be further divided into four subgroups (TRPC1, TRPC2, TRPC4/5, and TRPC3/6/7) based on their amino acid sequences and functional similarities, contribute to a broad spectrum of cellular functions and physiological roles. Studies have revealed complexity of their regulation involving several components of the phospholipase C pathway, Gi and Go proteins, and internal Ca2+ stores. Recent advances in cryogenic electron microscopy have provided several high-resolution structures of TRPC channels. Growing evidence demonstrates the involvement of TRPC channels in diseases, particularly the link between genetic mutations of TRPC6 and familial focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Because TRPCs were discovered by the molecular identity first, their pharmacology had lagged behind. This is rapidly changing in recent years owning to great efforts from both academia and industry. A number of potent tool compounds from both synthetic and natural products that selective target different subtypes of TRPC channels have been discovered, including some preclinical drug candidates. This review will cover recent advancements in the understanding of TRPC channel regulation, structure, and discovery of novel TRPC small molecular probes over the past few years, with the goal of facilitating drug discovery for the study of TRPCs and therapeutic development.
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- Hongbo Wang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education; Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Innovation Center for Traditional Tibetan Medicine Modernization and Quality Control, Medical College, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China
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- Innovation Center for Traditional Tibetan Medicine Modernization and Quality Control, Medical College, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery (MOE) and Hubei Province Engineering and Technology Research Center for Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; Innovation Center for Traditional Tibetan Medicine Modernization and Quality Control, Medical College, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China.
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Ottolini M, Hong K, Sonkusare SK. Calcium signals that determine vascular resistance. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. SYSTEMS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 11:e1448. [PMID: 30884210 PMCID: PMC6688910 DOI: 10.1002/wsbm.1448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Small arteries in the body control vascular resistance, and therefore, blood pressure and blood flow. Endothelial and smooth muscle cells in the arterial walls respond to various stimuli by altering the vascular resistance on a moment to moment basis. Smooth muscle cells can directly influence arterial diameter by contracting or relaxing, whereas endothelial cells that line the inner walls of the arteries modulate the contractile state of surrounding smooth muscle cells. Cytosolic calcium is a key driver of endothelial and smooth muscle cell functions. Cytosolic calcium can be increased either by calcium release from intracellular stores through IP3 or ryanodine receptors, or the influx of extracellular calcium through ion channels at the cell membrane. Depending on the cell type, spatial localization, source of a calcium signal, and the calcium-sensitive target activated, a particular calcium signal can dilate or constrict the arteries. Calcium signals in the vasculature can be classified into several types based on their source, kinetics, and spatial and temporal properties. The calcium signaling mechanisms in smooth muscle and endothelial cells have been extensively studied in the native or freshly isolated cells, therefore, this review is limited to the discussions of studies in native or freshly isolated cells. This article is categorized under: Biological Mechanisms > Cell Signaling Laboratory Methods and Technologies > Imaging Models of Systems Properties and Processes > Mechanistic Models.
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- Matteo Ottolini
- Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia-School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Virginia-School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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- Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia-School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
- Department of Physical Education, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, South Korea
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- Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virginia-School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Virginia-School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia-School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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Stadler E, Tassoti S, Lentes P, Herges R, Glasnov T, Zangger K, Gescheidt G. In Situ Observation of Photoswitching by NMR Spectroscopy: A Photochemical Analogue to the Exchange Spectroscopy Experiment. Anal Chem 2019; 91:11367-11373. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Eduard Stadler
- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 28, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Otto Diels Institute for Organic Chemistry, University of Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 4, DE-24118 Kiel, Germany
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- Otto Diels Institute for Organic Chemistry, University of Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 4, DE-24118 Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 28, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 28, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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Tiapko O, Shrestha N, Lindinger S, Guedes de la Cruz G, Graziani A, Klec C, Butorac C, Graier WF, Kubista H, Freichel M, Birnbaumer L, Romanin C, Glasnov T, Groschner K. Lipid-independent control of endothelial and neuronal TRPC3 channels by light. Chem Sci 2019; 10:2837-2842. [PMID: 30997005 PMCID: PMC6427946 DOI: 10.1039/c8sc05536j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Lipid-gated TRPC channels are highly expressed in cardiovascular and neuronal tissues. Exerting precise pharmacological control over their activity in native cells is expected to serve as a basis for the development of novel therapies. Here we report on a new photopharmacological tool that enables manipulation of TRPC3 channels by light, in a manner independent of lipid metabolism and with higher temporal precision than lipid photopharmacology. Using the azobenzene photoswitch moiety, we modified GSK1702934A to generate light-controlled TRPC agonists. We obtained one light-sensitive molecule (OptoBI-1) that allows us to exert efficient, light-mediated control over TRPC3 activity and the associated cellular Ca2+ signaling. OptoBI-1 enabled high-precision, temporal control of TRPC3-linked cell functions such as neuronal firing and endothelial Ca2+ transients. With these findings, we introduce a novel photopharmacological strategy to control native TRPC conductances.
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- Oleksandra Tiapko
- Gottfried Schatz Research Center - Biophysics , Medical University of Graz , Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6/D/04 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center - Biophysics , Medical University of Graz , Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6/D/04 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Institute of Biophysics , University of Linz , Gruberstrasse 40/1 , 4020 Linz , Austria
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center - Biophysics , Medical University of Graz , Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6/D/04 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry , Medical University of Graz , Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6/6 , 8010 Graz , Austria
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- Institute of Biophysics , University of Linz , Gruberstrasse 40/1 , 4020 Linz , Austria
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry , Medical University of Graz , Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6/6 , 8010 Graz , Austria
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- Institute of Pharmacology , Medical University of Vienna , Währinger Straße 13A , 1090 Vienna , Austria
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- Pharmakologisches Institut , Universität Heidelberg , Im Neuenheimer Feld 366 , D-69120 Heidelberg , Germany
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- Neurobiology Laboratory , National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences , Research Triangle Park , North Carolina 27709 , USA
- Institute of Biomedical Research (BIOMED) , Catholique University of Argentina , Buenos Aires C1107AZZ , Argentina
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- Institute of Biophysics , University of Linz , Gruberstrasse 40/1 , 4020 Linz , Austria
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- Institute of Chemistry , University of Graz , Heinrichstraße 28/I , 8010 Graz , Austria
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center - Biophysics , Medical University of Graz , Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6/D/04 , 8010 Graz , Austria .
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Wang G, Fu Z, Huang W. Access to Amide from Aldimine via Aerobic Oxidative Carbene Catalysis and LiCl as Cooperative Lewis Acid. Org Lett 2017; 19:3362-3365. [PMID: 28654279 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b01195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Herein, an efficient route to amides from aldimines via aza-Breslow intermediates through aerobic oxidative carbene catalysis with LiCl as a cooperative Lewis acid is described. Many of the obtained N-heteroarylamides feature biological activity. Ambient air was used as the sole oxidant and source of oxygen in this catalytically oxidative amidation. This method allows for a broad substrate scope and mild conditions. The aza-Breslow intermediate derivative was isolated and its crystal structure confirmed.
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- Guanjie Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University , 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University , 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University , 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.,Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications , 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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