Tyrosinase inhibitors from Rhododendron collettianum and their structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies

A new coumarinolignoid 8'-epi-cleomiscosin A (1) together with the new glycoside 8-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-1-benzopyrane-4-one (2) have been isolated from the aerial parts of Rhododendron collettianum and their structures determined on the basis of spectroscopic evidences. Tyrosinase inhibition study of these compounds and their structure-activity relationship (SAR) were also investigated. The compounds exhibited potent to mild inhibition activity against the enzyme. Especially, the compound 1 showed strong inhibition (IC50=1.33 microM) against the enzyme tyrosinase, as compared to the standard tyrosinase inhibitors kojic acid (IC50=16.67 microM) and L-mimosine (IC50=3.68 microM), indicating its potential used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation associated with the high production of melanocytes.     

Study of structure-activity relationships in a series of alkaloids ofAconitum zeravschanicum and their analogs

The toxic and antiarrhythmic activities of diterpene alkaloids fromAconitum zeravschanicum and their synthetic analogs have been investigated. It has been established that, in the series of compounds studied, activity and toxicity depend on the type of skeleton, the nature and positions of substituents, and the basicity of the nitrogen atom.Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, fax (3712) 89 14 75. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 384–387, May–June, 1996. Original article submitted February 26, 1996.     

三苯基丙烯腈衍生物的定量结构-活性关系研究

应用半经验量子化学AMl方法得到了24种三苯基丙烯腈衍生物的优势构象，利用AMl方法和分子图形学技术获得其电子结构、几何结构及拓扑结构参数，并将这些参数与三苯基丙烯腈衍生物对乳腺癌细胞(MCF-7)的生物活性相关联．结果表明，三苯基丙烯腈衍生物对MCF-7的活性与羟基指示数、分子表面积和B环上原子净电荷之和之间存在良好的多元线性相关性，成功地建立了三苯基丙烯腈衍生物的构效关系式．     

Expedient synthesis and structure-activity relationships of phenanthroindolizidine and phenanthroquinolizidine alkaloids

The total synthesis of alkaloids phenanthroindolizidine 1a, tylophorine 1b, and phenanthroquinolizidine 1c, has been achieved in 46%, 49%, and 42% overall yield, respectively, starting from the corresponding phenanthrene-9-carboxaldehyde. Compound exhibited potent inhibition activity in three human cancer cell lines, with IC(50) values ranging from 104 to 130 nM. The structure-activity relations of these alkaloids and some of their synthetic intermediates against the three cell lines were also described.     

Proposed biogenesis of diterpenoid alkaloids

Literature information is generalized and an analysis is made of investigations relating to the biogenesis of diterpene alkaloids.Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, fax (3712) 89 14 75. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 337–354, May–June, 1995. Original article submitted May 18, 1993.     

Synthesis and novel structure-activity relationships of potent sansalvamide A derivatives

Synthesis of twelve Sansalvamide A derivatives and their SAR against colon cancer (HT-29).     

Quantitative structure-activity relationships of H1-antihistaminic benzimidazole derivatives

The quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR) of 2-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)benzimidazole derivatives for antihistaminic activity were examined. Taking into consideration the specific conformations of some derivatives, a significant correlation was obtained using Verloop's STERIMOL parameters B3 and L of the substituent at the 1-position of the benzimidazole nucleus. The results indicated that the derivatives having a substituent with a small breadth and an appropriate length at the 1-position showed potent activity. From the results, a model of the binding site is proposed. The QSAR of side effects (anticholinergic activity and central nervous system depressive effect) were also examined and the results showed that a sterically small substituent at the 1-position was required to decrease side effects.     

4-取代Fentanyl类化合物电子结构及构效关系研究

本文对十一个4-取代Fentanyl类化合物进行了量子化学(INDO)计算, 研究了它们的电子结构及构效关系. 结果表明, 这些化合物同其他Fentanyl类化合物在主要活性部位和电子结构趋势上基本相同. 酰胺氧原子是最重要的负电中心, 哌啶氮原子在季铵化后发挥正电中心作用. 4-取代基的极性基团可能以电荷转移作用或氢键接受体形式与受体极性部位结合, 并能影响其他活性部位电子密度. 另外, 4-取代基的立体因素与疏水因素同生物活性相关.     

Oxidation of diterpenoid alkaloids with dimethyldioxirane

Oxidation of diterpene alkaloids by dimethyldioxirane was studied with eldeline, talatizamine, aconitine, and zongorine as examples. Nitrones and 19-oxo derivatives of bases were obtained. The results of the oxidation allow one to draw an analogy with the oxidation by KMnO₄ and to suggest a mechanism of the reaction.     

Bisquaternary salts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids and their derivatives

Summary ,-Bisquaternary salts of the pyrrolizidine series have been synthesized by the reaction of ,-dibromoalkanes with some products of the cleavage of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (lindelofidine, hydroxyheliotridene, and their esters).Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Academy of Sciences of the Uzbek SSR, Tashkent. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 77–80, January–February, 1977.     

Tyrosinase inhibition kinetic studies of standardized extract of Berberis aristata

The stem bark and wood of Berberis aristata DC (Daruharidra) are one of the principal ingredients of traditional skin lighting and exfoliating scrub preparation in India. The standardised extract of B. aristata was screened to evaluate their in vitro antityrosinase activity and inhibition kinetics. Phytochemical and pharmacological studies were carried out with different solvent fractions of the methanol extract of B. aristata (MEBA). RP-HPLC analysis was used to determine the berberine content in extract and fractions of B. aristata. MEBA showed maximum berberine content. Extract and fractions of B. aristata contain the maximum amount of alkaloids than other constituents. In tyrosinase inhibition assay, MEBA was found to possess highest dose-dependent monophenolase and moderate diphenolase activity. The enzyme kinetic study revealed that MEBA possessed mixed type inhibition of monophenolase activity of tyrosinase. These bioactivities indicate that the MEBA has antihyperpigmentation potential in human skin.     

Toxicity and local anesthetic activity of diterpenoid alkaloids

The toxicity and local anesthetic activity of 74 diterpenoid alkaloids differing in the nature and position of functional groups in lycoctonine, heteratisine, napelline, hetisane, atisane, and denudatine skeletons and their synthetic derivatives were investigated. Compounds with local anesthetic activity and duration of action surpassing that of cocaine for surface anesthesia and that of novocaine and lidocaine for infiltration and trunk administration were identified. Structural factors affecting the toxicity and local anesthetic activity of the studied compounds were discussed. __________ Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 477–484, September–October, 2007.     

Metal derivatives of diterpenoid isosteviol

Metal salts (including transition metals salts) of chiral natural diterpenoid isosteviol and its hydrophosphoryl derivative were obtained for the first time. The compounds obtained can be used in pharmaceutics, metal catalysis, and also for creating new materials with magnetic properties.     

石房蛤毒素(STX)衍生物的电子结构与毒性-结构关系研究

本文对十个石房蛤毒素(Saxitoxin,STX)衍生物进行了量子化学(INDO)计算,得到了多种电子结构信息。据此研究了它们的电子结构特征,确定了它们的活性部位。通过构效关系研究,发现某些电子结构指数与毒性之间存在较好的相关关系。这些结果为讨论该类化合物的作用机理、与受体之间的相互作用及进一步的分子设计提供了有价值的信息。     

新型2-杂环芳基苯并二氢吡喃-4-酮衍生物的三维定量构效关系研究

为开发新型环境友好杀菌剂，选择了黄烷酮类植物抗毒素为先导，利用生物等排取代原理对其结构进行修饰，设计合成了23个未见文献报道的2-杂环芳基苯并二氢吡喃-4-酮类化合物，并系统测定了所有化合物对水稻稻瘟病抑制活性的IC~5~0值。在此基础上，采用CoMFA方法对它们进行了三维定量结构活性关系研究，系统考查了网格结构、探针以及场类型对CoMFA结果的影响。研究结果表明，苯并二氢吡喃-4-酮苯环5,6,7位上应该引入一些体积较小且具有强供电子能力的取代基有利于提高化合物的杀菌活性。CoMFA分析对7位氧原子和19位氧原子的电性要求与前文采用Hansch-Fujita方法的分析结果是相一致的。     

Synthesis of ureidomuraymycidine derivatives for structure-activity relationship studies of muraymycins

One of the key constituents of the muraymycins is the 6-membered cyclic guanidine, (2S,3S)-muraymycidine (or epi-capreomycidine). In order to diversify the structure of the oligopeptide moiety of the muraymycins for thorough structure-activity relationship studies, we have developed a highly stereoselective synthesis of ureidomuraymycidine derivatives with the lactone 4a.