Structure–Activity Relationship Studies of α-Ketoamides as Inhibitors of the Phospholipase A and Acyltransferase Enzyme Family
摘要:
The phospholipase A and acyltransferase (PLAAT) family of cysteine hydrolases consists of five members, which are involved in the Ca2+-independent production of N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines (NAPEs). NAPEs are lipid precursors for bioactive N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) that are involved in various physiological processes such as food intake, pain, inflammation, stress, and anxiety. Recently, we identified alpha-ketoamides as the first pan-active PLAAT inhibitor scaffold that reduced arachidonic acid levels in PLAAT3-overexpressing U2OS cells and in HepG2 cells. Here, we report the structure-activity relationships of the alpha-ketoamide series using activity-based protein profiling. This led to the identification of LEI-301, a nanomolar potent inhibitor for the PLAAT family members. LEI-301 reduced the NAE levels, including anandamide, in cells overexpressing PLAAT2 or PLAAT5. Collectively, LEI-301 may help to dissect the physiological role of the PLAATs.
Structure–Activity Relationship Studies of α-Ketoamides as Inhibitors of the Phospholipase A and Acyltransferase Enzyme Family
摘要:
The phospholipase A and acyltransferase (PLAAT) family of cysteine hydrolases consists of five members, which are involved in the Ca2+-independent production of N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines (NAPEs). NAPEs are lipid precursors for bioactive N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) that are involved in various physiological processes such as food intake, pain, inflammation, stress, and anxiety. Recently, we identified alpha-ketoamides as the first pan-active PLAAT inhibitor scaffold that reduced arachidonic acid levels in PLAAT3-overexpressing U2OS cells and in HepG2 cells. Here, we report the structure-activity relationships of the alpha-ketoamide series using activity-based protein profiling. This led to the identification of LEI-301, a nanomolar potent inhibitor for the PLAAT family members. LEI-301 reduced the NAE levels, including anandamide, in cells overexpressing PLAAT2 or PLAAT5. Collectively, LEI-301 may help to dissect the physiological role of the PLAATs.
Water enables an asymmetric cross reaction of α-keto acids with α-keto esters for the synthesis of quaternary isotetronic acids
作者:Ping Chen、Kai Wang、Boyu Zhang、Wengang Guo、Yan Liu、Can Li
DOI:10.1039/c9cc06356k
日期:——
A water promoted asymmetric aldol/lactonization/enolization cascade reaction of α-keto acids and α-ketoesters was developed, affording the first general protocol for the construction of chiral quaternary isotetronic acids with excellent enantioselectivity. Theoretical results indicate that intramolecular ionized enamine intermediates stabilized by water generate zwitterionic transition states in a
hane successfully reacted with various ethyl or tert-butyl 4-aryl-2-oxobutanoates to yield 2,3-dihydroazulene-1-carboxylic esters via alkylidene carbene intermediates, and the resulting 2,3-dihydroazulenes were easily converted to the corresponding azulene-1-carboxylic esters by oxidation with chemical manganese dioxide.