新型神经氨酸酶抑制剂的设计合成及抗流感病毒活性

对上市药物扎那米韦、 奥司他韦和帕拉米韦进行结构修饰, 对化合物相应的氨基进行磷酰化, 设计合成了10个新化合物. 新化合物在酶水平和细胞水平均具有一定的抗流感病毒活性, 化合物I-8在酶水平、 化合物I-6在细胞水平具有和阳性对照药奥司他韦相当的活性.     

Mimicking/Extracting Structure and Functions of Natural Products: Synthetic Approaches that Address Unexplored Needs in Chemical Biology

Natural products are often attractive and challenging targets for synthetic chemists, and many have interesting biological activities. However, synthetic chemists need to be more than simply suppliers of compounds to biologists. Therefore, we have been seeking ways to actively apply organic synthetic methods to chemical biology studies of natural products and their activities. In this personal review, I would like to introduce our work on the development of new biologically active compounds inspired by, or extracted from, the structures of natural products, focusing on enhancement of functional activity and specificity and overcoming various drawbacks of the parent natural products.     

Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Eudesmane Acids

Eudesmane derivatives constitute a group of natural compounds widely distributed in the plant kingdom. These kinds of compounds exhibit considerable biological activities such as antifeedant,cell growth inhibitory and plant growth regulating activities,¹ and consequently efficient synthesis of those compounds are a synthetic challenge that has received much attention in the past decades. In recent years a number of eudemane acids have been isolated from natural sources.² However the synthesis of this particular kind of compound have received little attention. In association with our synthesis work on eudesmane-type sesquiterpenes, we have been interested in studying on the synthetic approaches to this kind of compound, in particular the synthesis of compounds 1-6.     

Synthesis and characteristics of various 3-benzazocines, a class of potential analgesics

In continuation of our study on new types of analgesics, we synthesized various hexahydro-3-benzazocines. The synthesis of these compounds, starting from well-known intermediates, is described in this paper. The compounds do not exhibit biological activities worthy of further exploration.     

新型1,2,4-三唑类化合物的合成及生物活性研究

本文利用2-吡啶醛或4-吡啶醛与1-(1H-1.2.4-三唑-1-基)酮发生羟醛缩合反应,合成了一类新型的三唑类化合物3和4,其结构经元素分析、¹HNMR和IR及MS所确证.通过生物活性测试结果表明,目标化合物具有很好的杀菌活性,同时也有较好的除草活性和植物生长调节活性.     

Electronic structure and spectroscopic properties of 6‐aminophenanthridine and its derivatives: Insights from density functional theory

6‐Aminophenanthridine (6AP) and its derivatives show important biological activities as antiprion compounds and inhibitors of the protein folding activity of the ribosome. Both of these activities depend on the RNA binding property of these compounds, which has been recently characterized by fluorescence spectroscopy. Hence, fundamental insights into the photophysical properties of 6AP compounds are highly important to understand their biological activities. In this work, we have calculated electronic structures and optical properties of 6AP and its three derivatives 6AP8CF₃, 6AP8Cl, and 6APi by density functional theory (DFT) and time‐dependent density functional theory (TDDFT). Our calculated spectra show a good agreement with the experimental absorption and fluorescence spectra, and thus, provide deep insights into the optical properties of the compounds. Furthermore, comparing the results obtained with four different hybrid functionals, we demonstrate that the accuracy of the functionals varies in the order B3LYP > PBE0 > M062X > M06HF. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Stimulation of Ideas through Compound-Based Bibliometrics: Counting and Mapping Chemical Compounds for Analyzing Research Topics in Chemistry,Physics, and Materials Science

Counting compounds (rather than papers or citations) offers a new perspective for quantitative analyses of research activities. First of all, we can precisely define (compound-related) research topics and access the corresponding publications (scientific papers as well as patents) as a measure of research activity. We can also establish the time evolution of the publications dealing with specific compounds or compound classes. Moreover, the mapping of compounds by establishing compound-based landscapes has some potential to visualize the compound basis of research topics for further research activities. We have analyzed the rare earth compounds to give an example of a broad compound class. We present the number of the currently existing compounds and of the corresponding publications as well as the time evolution of the papers and patents. Furthermore, we have analyzed the rare earth cuprates (copper oxides) as an example of a narrower compound class to demonstrate the potential of mapping compounds by compound-based landscapes. We have quantified the various element combinations of the existing compounds and revealed all element combinations not yet realized in the synthesis within this compound class. Finally, we have analyzed the quasicrystal compound category as an example of a compound class that is not defined by a specific element combination or a molecular structure.     

Synthesis and Biological Activities of O,O-Dialkyl-dithiophosphoryl-S-acetoxy Triazolo Compounds

In this article, we introduce organic phosphorus moiety into triazole ring to prepare O-dialkyl-dithiophosphoryl-S-acetoxy triazolo compounds and characterize their structures by elementary analysis and 1 HNMR and IR spectral data. From the results of biological activity screening, we found that the O-dialkyl-dithiophosphoryl-S-acetoxy triazolo compounds show lower fungicidal activities and their structures need to be optimized for the better.     

Biological Evaluation and Structure Modification of （S）-3-Aminopyrrolidine Derivatives

With our interest in （S）-3-aminopyrrolidine derivatives,we further screened inhibition activities of three hit compounds on many other kinases with the results demonstrating that this series of compounds shows better anticancer activities,which might result from the main block of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and the inhibition of Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog（ABL） kinase,as well as some epidermal growth factors.Further structure modification demonstrates that benzylsulfonyl group is the necessary functional group contributing to the biological activity that will be helpful to guiding us to optimize these （S）-3-aminopyrrolidine derivatives.     

Role of plant alkaloids on human health: A review of biological activities

Alkaloids are plant secondary metabolite. They are well known nitrogen-containing natural bioactive compounds. Cutting edge research is going on alkaloids to unravel novel therapeutic approaches. Literature reveals that alkaloids contribute multiple biological activities and some alkaloids transform into active metabolites too. In this review, we have focused on marketed and experimental alkaloids. We have summarized sources and biological activities of reported alkaloids in past decades.     

Syzygium samarangense leaf extract exhibits distinct antidiabetic activities: Evidences from in silico and in vivo studies

The wax apple, Syzygium samarangense, is widely used in traditional medicine. We have previously described a plethora of biological activities from its leaf extract. These include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antitrypanosomal and hepatoprotective effects. Here, we explored the antidiabetic activities from the bioactive leaf extract in silico on two crucial receptors involved in the management of diabetes disease namely peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR?) and glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and in vivo against streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Altogether, 457 secondary metabolites belonging to 10 classes (phenolic acids (86 compounds), flavonoids (139 compounds), anthocyanins (61 compounds), alkylphenols (17 compounds), chalcone (15 compounds), stilbenes (9 compounds), lignans (29 compounds), tannins (29 compounds), tyrosols (13 compounds), and terpenes and others (59 compounds), were docked into the active site of PPAR? and GLP-1 receptors. From the PDB codes used for each receptor, the co-crystallized ligand was extracted and docked together with a known reference ligand. This was done simultaneously with docking the extract’s compounds to serve as references for comparative purposes. Out of the docked candidates, the top 30 compounds affording the best docking scores were compiled for further inspection and they appeared to exhibit better scores than the respective co-crystallized and reference ligands, highlighting the antidiabetic potential of the tested extract. Nine compounds exhibited highly negative scores on both receptors, demonstrating their high probability of being potent antidiabetic agents through forming stable ligand-receptor complexes. These activities were also confirmed in STZ diabetic rats where the extract reduced the elevated levels of serum glucose and lipid peroxides and increased the declined serum insulin hormone level. Taking all together, S. samarangense can be a potential candidate for further investigations for the treatment of numerous health disorders including diabetes.     

Activity ranking of synthetic analogs targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 by an integrated cell membrane chromatography system

Evaluating the biological activities of small molecules represents an important part of the drug discovery process. Cell membrane chromatography (CMC) is a well‐developed biological chromatographic technique. In this study, we have developed combined SMMC‐7721/CMC and HepG2/CMC with high‐performance liquid chromatography and time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry to establish an integrated screening platform. These systems was subsequently validated and used for evaluating the activity of quinazoline compounds, which were designed and synthesized to target vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2. The inhibitory activities of these compounds towards this receptor were also tested using a classical caliper mobility shift assay. The results revealed a significant correlation between these two methods (R² = 0.9565 or 0.9420) for evaluating the activities of these compounds. Compared with traditional methods of evaluating the activities analogous compounds, this integrated cell membrane chromatography screening system took less time and was more cost effective, indicating that it could be used as a practical method in drug discovery.     

Antifilarial activity in vitro of polycarpol and 3-O-acetyl aleuritolic acid from cameroonian medicinal plants against Onchocerca gutturosa

Previous results have revealed the antifilarial activities of crude extracts and pure compounds from some Cameroonian medicinal plants against Onchocerca volvulus and Onchocerca gutturosa. In our efforts to find new filaricidal agents against adult male O. gutturosa worms, we have isolated and screened three compounds: polycarpol and polyveoline from Polyalthia suaveolens (Annonaceae) and 3-O-acetyl aleuritolic acid from Discoglypremna caloneura (Euphorbiaceae). Only polycarpol and 3-O-acetyl aleuritolic acid exhibited significant inhibitory activities on the vitality of adult male worms of O. gutturosa using Amocarzine as positive control compound. The motility reduction values were 28.6 and 57.1%, and the inhibition of MTT reduction values 80.0 and 64.8% respectively.     

均三唑并噻二唑:重要的潜在药物结构单元

均三唑并噻二唑是一类重要的稠杂环化合物,其衍生物具有抗菌、消炎、抗肿瘤、抗结核、酶抑制作用、调节植物生长等多种生物活性。本文按照均三唑并噻二唑类化合物呈现的不同生物活性进行分类,综述了近年来该类化合物在上述领域的研究进展。     

Design, synthesis of novel antifungal triazole derivatives with high activities against Aspergillus fumigatus

Based on the active site of Aspergillus fumigatus lanosterol 14a-demethylase(AF-CYP51),novel triazole compounds weredesigned.Their chemical synthesis and the antifungal activities were reported.The results showed that all the target compoundsexhibited excellent activities with broad spectrum;in which compounds 4,12 and 15 showed comparable activities against A.fumigatus to the control drug itraconazole.     

Pentacyclic Triterpenoids with Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclic Moiety,Privileged Hybrids in Anticancer Drug Discovery

Pentacyclic triterpenoids are well-known phytochemicals with various biological activities commonly found in plants as secondary metabolites. The wide range of biological activities exhibited by triterpenoids has made them the most valuable sources of pharmacological agents. A number of novel triterpenoid derivatives with many skeletal modifications have been developed. The most important modifications are the formation of analogues or derivatives with nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffolds. The derivatives with nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds are among the most promising candidate for the development of novel therapeutic drugs. About 75% of FDA-approved drugs are nitrogen-containing heterocyclic moieties. The unique properties of heterocyclic compounds have encouraged many researchers to develop new triterpenoid analogous with pharmacological activities. In this review, we discuss recent advances of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic triterpenoids as potential therapeutic agents. This comprehensive review will assist medicinal chemists to understand new strategies that can result in the development of compounds with potential therapeutic efficacy.     

1,2-二(2-芳基-1,3,4-三唑-5-硫代)乙烷和1,3-二(2-芳基-1,3,4-三唑-5-硫代)丙烷的合成研究

以２－芳基－５－巯基－１，３，４－三唑为原料，在稀碱存在下与二卤代烷反应合成了１０个新的标题化合物。经元素分析确定了化合物的组成，红外光谱、核磁共振氢谱和质谱确证了其结构。初步考查了它们的生物活性。     

Antiparasitic and anticancer constituents of the endophytic fungus Aspergillus sp. strain F1544

With the combined goal of finding the best anti-parasitic and anti-cancer activities as well as isolating the bioactive agents and studying their structures and biological properties, we proceeded to perform a small-scale cultivation of Aspergillus sp. strain F1544 using Potato Dextrose, Malt Extract, Czapek Dox and Eight Vegetables media. From the more promising extracts (obtaining using potato dextrose and czapek dox media in large scale) of this fungus, we isolated the five compounds: pseurotin A (1), 14-norpseurotin A (2), FD-838 (3), and pseurotin D (4), and fumoquinone B (5). All compounds showed good antileishmanial and moderate anticancer activities.