Discovery of Potent and Selective Small-Molecule PAR-2 Agonists
摘要:
Proteinase activated receptor-2 plays a crucial role in a wide variety of conditions with a strong inflammatory component. We present the discovery and characterization of two structurally different, potent, selective, and metabolically stable small-molecule PAR-2 agonists. These ligands may be useful as pharmacological tools for elucidating the complex physiological role of the PAR-2 receptors as well as for the development of PAR-2 antagonists.
Mechanosynthesis of γ-nitro dicarbonyl compounds via CaCl2-catalyzed Michael addition
摘要:
An efficient strategy for the mechanosynthesis of gamma-nitro dicarbonyl esters has been developed. A CaCl2-catalyzed Michael reaction, conducted at room temperature, afforded nitroalkenes from malonates in a short reaction time and in high yields. In most cases, polymerized side-reactions are eliminated or minimized. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.