Synthesis of aza steroid analogs

Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 854–855, June, 1991.     

Pyrazine based Pt(II) bis‐alkynyl organometallic complexes: Synthesis,characterization, and cytotoxic effect on A549 human lung carcinoma cells

A facile and efficient synthesis of a series of five new pyrazine‐based organometallic complexes is being reported. The complexes ( 2 – 6 ) have been fully characterized. Molecules 2 , 3 and 6 were structurally characterized by single crystal X‐ray crystallographic analyses. Additionally, anticancer properties of these organometallic complexes have been studied against A549 human lung carcinoma cells. Biological studies suggest that complex 5 (with pendant pyridine moieties) exhibited maximal growth inhibitory cytotoxic effect even at lower concentration (nearly 0.5–1 μM) whereas the other four compounds ( 2 , 3 , 4 and 6 ) were non‐toxic below 1 μM concentration. Two complexes ( 4 and 6) were effective only at higher doses (approx 30 μM) while the remaining two organometallic complexes ( 2 and 3) were able to inhibit 50% cell growth at slightly lower concentration (nearly 10 μM). As far as IC₅₀ is concerned, 5 exhibited a minimum value ranging between 3–5 μM which is comparable with cisplatin under similar conditions.     

An expedient multi-component synthesis of pyridinyl-spirooxindoles and their effect on proliferation of lung cancer A549 cells

A series of new functionalized pyridinyl-spirooxindoles have been synthesized through three-component cyclization reactions. The selected compounds were screened for their in vitro antiproliferative activity against human lung cancer cell line A549. Among the candidate structures, compound 1o demonstrated maximum inhibitory activity against A549 cells with IC₅₀ values of 28.38 μM. EdU (5-Ethynyl-2′- deoxyuridine, EdU) assay and cell colony formation test showed that cell proliferation of A549 cells was inhibited. In addition, Western blot analysis revealed that the phosphorylation levels of Akt, mTOR, 70S6, and S6 were down-regulated. Thus, these results indicated that 1o may inhibit the proliferation of A549 cells through inhibiting the phosphorylation levels of Akt, mTOR, 70S6, and S6. 1o may be developed as a potential antitumor agent for lung cancer treatment.     

Synthesis of novel,azasugar-modified anthraquinone derivatives and their cytotoxicity

A series of novel, azasugar-modified 2-monosubstituted, 2,6- and 2,7-bissubstituted anthraquinone derivatives have been synthesized by the nucleophilic substitution of N-alkylamino azasugar with mono-, bis（2-chloroacetamido）anthraquinones. Their cytotoxic activities against HeLa and MCF-7 ceils were preliminarily evaluated and compound 9a with mono-azasugar pendant at 2-position showed similar activity to the control drug （Cisplatin）.     

Synthesis of analogs of amathamide A and their preliminary antimicrobial activity

Syntheses of three non-brominated analogs of amathamide A (1), a natural alkaloid isolated from the Tasmanian marine bryozoan Amathia wilsoni, are described. Antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomona aeruginosa, and Candida albicans was tested. Test results for amathamide A (1) showed a weak activity against C. albicans and E. coli. The three non-natural analogs 2-4 proved to be inactive compounds.     

Synthesis of chiral 2-oxazolidinones, 2-oxazolines, and their analogs

Chiral five-membered ring 2-oxazolidinones and six-membered ring 1,3-oxazinan-2-ones are synthesized from the corresponding amino alcohols with complete inversion or retention of stereochemistry. Chiral 5-substituted 2-oxazolines and 6-substituted 2-oxazines are also synthesized from the same starting materials with inversion of stereochemistry through an intramolecular S_N2 reaction. These compounds are useful intermediates in organic synthesis and crucial building blocks for many pharmaceutical compounds.     

Inorganic material coatings and their effect on cytotoxicity

Inorganic materials have become an increasingly researched topic due to their applications in many areas especially health care. One major problem with them is the effect that their surface coatings have on cells. The same coatings that are meant to increase biocompatibility can actually invoke cytotoxicity. This tutorial review focuses on the various types of coatings and how their properties, such as electrostatic charge and hydrophobicity, affect the observed toxicity. The theorized mechanisms by which the coatings induce toxicity are also presented. Finally, the prospects for the future of this field are discussed.     

Continuous hypoxia attenuates paraquat-induced cytotoxicity in the human A549 lung carcinoma cell line

Paraquat (1,1'-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride; PQ), an effective and widely used herbicide, was commercially introduced in 1962. It is reduced by the electron donor NADPH, and then reduced PQ transfers the electrons to molecular oxygen, resulting in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are related to cellular toxicity. However, the influence of continuous hypoxia on PQ-induced ROS production has not fully been investigated. We evaluated in vitro the protective effect of continuous hypoxia on PQ-induced cytotoxicity in the human carcinogenic alveolar basal epithelial cell line (A549 cells) by using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and live and dead assay, and by measuring lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release. To elucidate the mechanism underlying this effect, we monitored the immunofluorescence of intracellular ROS and measured malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities. Continuous hypoxia protected the A549 cells from PQ-induced cytotoxicity. Continuous hypoxia for a period of 24 h significantly reduced intracellular ROS, decreased MDA concentration in the supernatant, and normalized SOD and GPx activities. Continuous hypoxia attenuated PQ-induced cell toxicity in A549 cells. This protective effect might be attributable to the suppression of PQ-induced ROS generation.     

Synthesis of tetracycline analogs and their bone affinities

Tetracycline analogs were designed and synthesized and their bone affinities were tested on hydroxyapatite. The results showed that the carbonyl-amide-enol structure in A ring and phenol-ketone structure in BCD ring may be responsible for tetracycline＇s high bone affinity and either A ring or BCD ring has a planar conformation is essential. 2007 Ling Ling Weng. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.     

Synthesis,molecular docking,antibacterial, antioxidant,and cytotoxicity activities of novel pyrido-cyclopenta[b]indole analogs

Abstract

A series of new pyrido-cyclopenta[1,2-b]indole derivatives were synthesized via Knoevenagel reaction and followed by reflux with dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal. Their structures were investigated by spectral techniques and elemental analysis. In vitro antibacterial assessment against seven selected microorganisms evidenced that the compounds with halogen substituent have strong inhibitory action than that of the reference drugs. The antioxidant results were apparent that the compounds 5b, 5c, and 6c manifested explicit activity when compared with Butylhydroxyanisole and Vitamin-C. Cytotoxic activity analysis toward HeLa and MCF-7 cell lines was also assessed. Analogs 6c (IC₅₀ values 15.1?μM and 18.6?μM) and 6d (IC₅₀ values 17.4?μM and 20.7?μM) illustrated the interesting cytotoxicity activity. Molecular docking studies against p38 MAP kinase displayed a potential binding affinity with the receptor. Furthermore, in silico pharmacokinetic studies articulated the drug-likeness nature of the target compounds.     

Synthesis, cytotoxicities and DNA-binding affinities of benzofuran-3-ols and their fused analogs

A series of benzofuropyrazoles 2a-i were synthesized in 10-92% from the reaction of 2-aroylbenzofuran-3-ols 1a-i with hydrazine hydrate, and screened for their antitumor activities toward four human solid tumor cell lines, including gastric carcinoma cells MKN45, hepatocellular carcinoma cells HepG2, breast cancer cells MCF-7, and lung cancer cells A549. The results indicated that both compounds 1a-i and 2a-i displayed moderate antitumor activities. Among them, compound 2e exhibited potent inhibitory activity toward all the four tumor cell lines. In addition, compounds 1e and 2e showed strong DNA-binding affinities, and induced an increase in the viscosity of calf-thymus DNA, suggesting that they might act as an intercalator.     

alpha-Mangostin enhances betulinic acid cytotoxicity and inhibits cisplatin cytotoxicity on HCT 116 colorectal carcinoma cells

Despite the progress in colon cancer treatment, relapse is still a major obstacle. Hence, new drugs or drug combinations are required in the battle against colon cancer. α-Mangostin and betulinic acid (BA) are cytotoxic compounds that work by inducing the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway, and cisplatin is one of the most potent broad spectrum anti-tumor agents. This study aims to investigate the enhancement of BA cytotoxicity by α-mangostin, and the cytoprotection effect of α-mangostin and BA on cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity on HCT 116 human colorectal carcinoma cells. Cytotoxicity was investigated by the XTT cell proliferation test, and the apoptotic effects were investigated on early and late markers including caspases-3/7, mitochondrial membrane potential, cytoplasmic shrinkage, and chromatin condensation. The effect of α-mangostin on four signalling pathways was also investigated by the luciferase assay. α-Mangostin and BA were more cytotoxic to the colon cancer cells than to the normal colonic cells, and both compounds showed a cytoprotective effect against cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity. On the other hand, α-mangostin enhanced the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of BA. Combination therapy hits multiple targets, which may improve the overall response to the treatment, and may reduce the likelihood of developing drug resistance by the tumor cells. Therefore, α-mangostin and BA may provide a novel combination for the treatment of colorectal carcinoma. The cytoprotective effect of the compounds against cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity may find applications as chemopreventive agents against carcinogens, irradiation and oxidative stress, or to neutralize cisplatin side effects.     

Synthesis and acid-base properties of phosphorylated diazacycloalkanes and their cyclic analogs

Novel cyclopendant organophosphorus complexing agents,viz. 1,5-bis(2-diphenylphosphorylmethyl (or ethyl))-1,5-diazacyclooctane (1, 2) and l-methyl-4-(2-diphenylphosphorylethyl) piperazine (3), were synthesized on the basis of 1,5-diazacyclooctane and piperazine. The protonation constants of the compounds synthesized and some of their analogs were determined by potentiometric titration in 70 % aqueous ethanol and in nitromethane. The nitrogen atoms of the ring are the protonation sites in all of the systems studied. The regularities of the variation of protonation constants have been explained by the formation of intramolecular hydrogen bonds. The conformational possibilities of the formation of H-bonds in the cations of the ligands have been examined by molecular mechanics.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 11, pp. 2007–2012, November, 1994.The authors are grateful to T. V. Timofeeva and N. I. Raevskii for the help in coping with the MMX 88 calculation program and for the discussion of the results.This study was carried out with the financial support of the International Science Foundation (Grant No. MJN 000).     

Research on pyranes,their analogs,and related compounds

By the reaction of 2- acylaminochromones with formaldehyde and secondary amines, we have synthesized 2-acylamino-3-dialkylamino-methylchromones. On the basis of their chemical properties and their UV, IR, and NMR spectra, a hypothesis concerning the fine structure of these compounds has been put forward. When the reaction with formaldehyde is carried out in the presence of bases, 3, 3'-methylenebis-(2-acylaminochromone)s can be obtained.For part XXVI, see [3].     

Research on pyranes,their analogs,and related compounds

The action of methanol on methyl 4, 4-dichlorochromene-2-carboxylate (A) gives a 2-substitution product I, readily hydrolyzed in acid solution to a 2-hydroxy derivative C, which undergoes an allylic rearrangement to an ester of chromane-2-carboxylic acid B. Hydrogenation of compound I gives 2-methoxy-2-carbomethoxychromane (II), which is caused to undergo some chemical reactions.For Part XXIII see [4]     

Researches on pyranes,their analogs,and related compounds

Condensation of 2, 4-diacetylphenol with diethyl oxalate serves as a basis for preparing 2-carbethoxy- and 2-carboxy-6-acetylchromones (I, II), 2-carbethoxy-6-ethoxyoxalyacetylchromone (V), and 2-carboxy-6-hydroxyoxalylacetylchromone (VI). The Mannich reaction is used to synthesize 6-(ω-dialkylaminopropionyl)-2-carboxychromones (VII, VIII) from compound I. Reaction of chromone-2-carbonyl chloride with enamines prepared from cyclohexanone and tetrahydrothiopyrone-4- gives syntheses of 2-(chromonoyl-2)cyclohexanone (III) and 3-(chromonoyl-2)tetrahydrothiopyrone-4 (IV). Hydrazine hydrate and compound III give the pyrazole derivative IX, while hydrazine hydrate and compound IV give pyrazole derivative X along with pyrazolylpyrazole derivative XI, which results from a second molecule of hydrazine hydrate opening the chromone ring. For Part XX see [11].