In this work,we employed a ring-opening strategy to develop a series of novel N-benzyl arylamide derivatives as tubulin polymerization inhibitors.Notably,13n(MY-1388)exhibited remarkable antiproliferative potency on f...In this work,we employed a ring-opening strategy to develop a series of novel N-benzyl arylamide derivatives as tubulin polymerization inhibitors.Notably,13n(MY-1388)exhibited remarkable antiproliferative potency on fifteen human cancer cell lines,with half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC_(50))values ranging from 8 nmol/L to 48 nmol/L.Furthermore,13n effectively suppressed tubulin polymerization by targeting the colchicine-binding site(IC_(50)=0.62μmol/L).13n also exhibited significant inhibition of cell colony formation,as well as displayed potent effects on inducing G2/M phase cell cycle arrest and promoting apoptosis.Importantly,13n exhibited enhanced and adequate liver microsomal stability in human and rat liver microsomes,and also exhibited a moderate half-life(T_(1/2)=0.938 h)in vivo.Meanwhile,13n demonstrated effective antitumor effects in vivo in suppressing tumor growth in the MGC-803xenograft model(tumor growth inhibition(TGI)value was 76.4%at the dosage of 30 mg kg^(-1)day^(-1))with a good safety profile.Collectively,these results revealed that 13n represents a promising tubulin polymerization inhibitor that deserves further investigation for its efficacy in treating gastric cancers.展开更多
The c-Jun N-terminal kinase （JNK） is involved in a variety of important cellular processes and aberrant JNK activity is associated with many human diseases.The ligand-based and receptor-based alignment rules were us...The c-Jun N-terminal kinase （JNK） is involved in a variety of important cellular processes and aberrant JNK activity is associated with many human diseases.The ligand-based and receptor-based alignment rules were used to build 3D-QSAR models for a series of N-benzyl isatin oximes JNK inhibitors. The best models were obtained for the receptor-based alignment with CoMSIA combining steric （S）, electrostatic （E）, and hydrogen bond donor （D） and hydrogen bond acceptor （A） fields （q2 = 0.759, r2 = 0.966, r2 pred = 0.703）. Based on the contour maps of RB CoMSIA model, some key structural factors responsible for inhibitory activity were investigated. Large groups at N-substituent or R6 position are preferred to interact with hydrophobic residues Ile70, Asp150, Ala151, Asn152 and Ser193. Electron-donating or hydrogen bond donor groups on the isatin ring would form polar and hydrogen bond with the negative-charged residue Glu147. In addition, electron-withdrawing groups or hydrogen bond acceptor group near the N-substituent would enhance inhibitory activity. The results are in good accordance and complementary to each other. The developed models could provide guidance in the rational design of more potent and selective JNK inhibitors.展开更多
NaBH<sub>4</sub>, CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H, Pd/C has been described as an effective reagent system to hydrogenate alkenes. Here, we show that the hydrogenation occurs chemosele...NaBH<sub>4</sub>, CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H, Pd/C has been described as an effective reagent system to hydrogenate alkenes. Here, we show that the hydrogenation occurs chemoselectively, making it possible to hydrogenate alkenes under Pd/C catalysis with hydrogen created in situ without O- or N-debenzylation.展开更多
Based on a strategy of ground-state destabilisation of the N—C bond,a general protocol for the esterification of amides with carbohydrates was reported.This protocol offers mild reaction conditions,excellent yields,a...Based on a strategy of ground-state destabilisation of the N—C bond,a general protocol for the esterification of amides with carbohydrates was reported.This protocol offers mild reaction conditions,excellent yields,and broad substrate compatibility,thereby demonstrating great potential for the synthesis of glycoconjugates.Additionally,this method provides an alternative approach for addressing the challenging task of esterifying sterically hindered secondary hydroxyl group of carbohydrates and paving the way for advancements in carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals.展开更多
The mechanisms about the water’s and methanol’s effects on the alcoholysis of N-benzyl-3-oxo-β-sultam together with their differences have been studied by using density func- tional theory at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ leve...The mechanisms about the water’s and methanol’s effects on the alcoholysis of N-benzyl-3-oxo-β-sultam together with their differences have been studied by using density func- tional theory at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ level. The results, in comparison with a previous study on the relative reaction without the assistance of water and methanol, show that the added water or methanol can remarkably reduce the energy barrier of alcoholysis reaction of N-benzyl-3-oxo- β-sultam and the most favorite pathway is the breaking of C–N bond instead of S–N. It is also found that the reaction energy barrier of methanol-assisted alcoholysis is a little higher than that of the water-assisted one.展开更多
New metal complexes of N-benzyl-N-nitrosohy-droxylamine (BNHA) are isolated and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Spectrophotometric titration of aqueous solutions of BNHА by salts of s...New metal complexes of N-benzyl-N-nitrosohy-droxylamine (BNHA) are isolated and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Spectrophotometric titration of aqueous solutions of BNHА by salts of some transition metals allowed to calculate the composition and formation constants of the metal complexes. The crystal structure of Cu (BNHА)2 is studied by X-ray diffraction. The Cu atom is coordinated by four O atoms of two bidentate ligands, which close 5-membered chelate rings. The N-O (1.306 ? - 1.320 ?) and N-N (1.274?? and 1.275? ) bond lengths indicate that π electrons are delocalized over the chelating groups. Complexes form stacks with intermolecular Cu…N contacts equal to 3.118?? and 3.306 ?.展开更多
Current drugs for treating human cytomegalovirus(HCMV)infections are limited by resistance and treatment-associated toxicities.In developing mechanistically novel HCMV antivirals,we discovered an N-benzyl hydroxypyrid...Current drugs for treating human cytomegalovirus(HCMV)infections are limited by resistance and treatment-associated toxicities.In developing mechanistically novel HCMV antivirals,we discovered an N-benzyl hydroxypyridone carboxamide antiviral hit(8a)inhibiting HCMV in submicromolar range.We describe herein the structure–activity relationship(SAR)for 8a,and the characterization of potent analogs for cytotoxicity/cytostatic property,the preliminary mechanism of action,and the absorption,distribution,metabolism and excretion(ADME)properties.The SAR revealed a few pharmacophore features conferring optimal antiviral profile,including the 5-OH,the N-1 benzyl,at least one–CH_(2)−in the linker,and a di-halogen substituted phenyl ring in the amide moiety.In the end,we identified numerous analogs with sub-micromolar antiviral potency and good selectivity index.The preliminary mechanism of action characterization used a pUL89-C biochemical endonuclease assay,a virus entry assay,a time-of-addition assay,and a compound withdrawal assay.ADME profiling measuring aqueous solubility,plasma and liver microsomal stability,and parallel artificial membrane permeability assay(PAMPA)permeability demonstrated largely favorable drug-like properties.Together,these studies validate the N-benzyl hydroxypyridone carboxamide as a viable chemotype for potent and mechanistically distinct antivirals against HCMV.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82273782 and U2004123)Training Program for Young Key Teachers of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province(No.2023GGJS008)。
文摘In this work,we employed a ring-opening strategy to develop a series of novel N-benzyl arylamide derivatives as tubulin polymerization inhibitors.Notably,13n(MY-1388)exhibited remarkable antiproliferative potency on fifteen human cancer cell lines,with half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC_(50))values ranging from 8 nmol/L to 48 nmol/L.Furthermore,13n effectively suppressed tubulin polymerization by targeting the colchicine-binding site(IC_(50)=0.62μmol/L).13n also exhibited significant inhibition of cell colony formation,as well as displayed potent effects on inducing G2/M phase cell cycle arrest and promoting apoptosis.Importantly,13n exhibited enhanced and adequate liver microsomal stability in human and rat liver microsomes,and also exhibited a moderate half-life(T_(1/2)=0.938 h)in vivo.Meanwhile,13n demonstrated effective antitumor effects in vivo in suppressing tumor growth in the MGC-803xenograft model(tumor growth inhibition(TGI)value was 76.4%at the dosage of 30 mg kg^(-1)day^(-1))with a good safety profile.Collectively,these results revealed that 13n represents a promising tubulin polymerization inhibitor that deserves further investigation for its efficacy in treating gastric cancers.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2123062)Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(Grant No.20121103120008)Science and Tech-nology Foundation of Beijing University of Technology(Grant No.ykj-2012-8725)
文摘The c-Jun N-terminal kinase （JNK） is involved in a variety of important cellular processes and aberrant JNK activity is associated with many human diseases.The ligand-based and receptor-based alignment rules were used to build 3D-QSAR models for a series of N-benzyl isatin oximes JNK inhibitors. The best models were obtained for the receptor-based alignment with CoMSIA combining steric （S）, electrostatic （E）, and hydrogen bond donor （D） and hydrogen bond acceptor （A） fields （q2 = 0.759, r2 = 0.966, r2 pred = 0.703）. Based on the contour maps of RB CoMSIA model, some key structural factors responsible for inhibitory activity were investigated. Large groups at N-substituent or R6 position are preferred to interact with hydrophobic residues Ile70, Asp150, Ala151, Asn152 and Ser193. Electron-donating or hydrogen bond donor groups on the isatin ring would form polar and hydrogen bond with the negative-charged residue Glu147. In addition, electron-withdrawing groups or hydrogen bond acceptor group near the N-substituent would enhance inhibitory activity. The results are in good accordance and complementary to each other. The developed models could provide guidance in the rational design of more potent and selective JNK inhibitors.
文摘NaBH<sub>4</sub>, CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H, Pd/C has been described as an effective reagent system to hydrogenate alkenes. Here, we show that the hydrogenation occurs chemoselectively, making it possible to hydrogenate alkenes under Pd/C catalysis with hydrogen created in situ without O- or N-debenzylation.
文摘Based on a strategy of ground-state destabilisation of the N—C bond,a general protocol for the esterification of amides with carbohydrates was reported.This protocol offers mild reaction conditions,excellent yields,and broad substrate compatibility,thereby demonstrating great potential for the synthesis of glycoconjugates.Additionally,this method provides an alternative approach for addressing the challenging task of esterifying sterically hindered secondary hydroxyl group of carbohydrates and paving the way for advancements in carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20373034 and 20603030)Post-doctor Research Foundation of Shandong Province (No. 200601007)
文摘The mechanisms about the water’s and methanol’s effects on the alcoholysis of N-benzyl-3-oxo-β-sultam together with their differences have been studied by using density func- tional theory at the B3LYP/6-31G＊ level. The results, in comparison with a previous study on the relative reaction without the assistance of water and methanol, show that the added water or methanol can remarkably reduce the energy barrier of alcoholysis reaction of N-benzyl-3-oxo- β-sultam and the most favorite pathway is the breaking of C–N bond instead of S–N. It is also found that the reaction energy barrier of methanol-assisted alcoholysis is a little higher than that of the water-assisted one.
文摘New metal complexes of N-benzyl-N-nitrosohy-droxylamine (BNHA) are isolated and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Spectrophotometric titration of aqueous solutions of BNHА by salts of some transition metals allowed to calculate the composition and formation constants of the metal complexes. The crystal structure of Cu (BNHА)2 is studied by X-ray diffraction. The Cu atom is coordinated by four O atoms of two bidentate ligands, which close 5-membered chelate rings. The N-O (1.306 ? - 1.320 ?) and N-N (1.274?? and 1.275? ) bond lengths indicate that π electrons are delocalized over the chelating groups. Complexes form stacks with intermolecular Cu…N contacts equal to 3.118?? and 3.306 ?.
基金This research was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,the National Institutes of Health,United States grant number R01AI136982(to Robert J.Geraghty and Zhengqiang Wang,USA).
文摘Current drugs for treating human cytomegalovirus(HCMV)infections are limited by resistance and treatment-associated toxicities.In developing mechanistically novel HCMV antivirals,we discovered an N-benzyl hydroxypyridone carboxamide antiviral hit(8a)inhibiting HCMV in submicromolar range.We describe herein the structure–activity relationship(SAR)for 8a,and the characterization of potent analogs for cytotoxicity/cytostatic property,the preliminary mechanism of action,and the absorption,distribution,metabolism and excretion(ADME)properties.The SAR revealed a few pharmacophore features conferring optimal antiviral profile,including the 5-OH,the N-1 benzyl,at least one–CH_(2)−in the linker,and a di-halogen substituted phenyl ring in the amide moiety.In the end,we identified numerous analogs with sub-micromolar antiviral potency and good selectivity index.The preliminary mechanism of action characterization used a pUL89-C biochemical endonuclease assay,a virus entry assay,a time-of-addition assay,and a compound withdrawal assay.ADME profiling measuring aqueous solubility,plasma and liver microsomal stability,and parallel artificial membrane permeability assay(PAMPA)permeability demonstrated largely favorable drug-like properties.Together,these studies validate the N-benzyl hydroxypyridone carboxamide as a viable chemotype for potent and mechanistically distinct antivirals against HCMV.
