A synthetic 2,3-diarylindole induces microtubule destabilization and G2/M cell cycle arrest in lung cancer cells
摘要:
The anticancer potential of a synthetic 2,3-diarylindole (PCNT13) has been demonstrated in A549 lung cancer cells by inducing both apoptosis and autophagic cell death. In this report, we designed to connect a fluorophore to the compound via a hydrophilic linker for monitoring intracellular localization. The best position for linker attachment was identified from cytotoxicity and effect on cell morphology of newly synthesized PCNT13 derivatives bearing hydrophilic linker. Cytotoxicity and effect on cell morphology related to the parental compound were used to identify the optimum position for linker attachment in the PCNT13 chemical structure. The fluorophore-PCNT13 conjugate was found to localize in the cytoplasm. Microtubules were found to be one of the cytosolic target proteins of PCNT13, as the compound could inhibit tubulin polymerization in vitro. A molecular docking study revealed that PCNT13 binds at the colchicine binding site on the alpha/beta-tubulin heterodimer. The effect of PCNT13 on microtubule dynamics caused cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase as analyzed by flow cytometric analysis.
Dissecting the Electronic Contribution to the Regioselectivity of the Larock Heteroannulation Reaction in the Oxidative Addition and Carbopalladation Steps
作者:Kanyapat Yiamsawat、Kevin P. Gable、Pitak Chuawong
DOI:10.1021/acs.joc.1c02560
日期:2022.1.21
the regiochemical outcome of the reaction. Density functional theory calculations of the oxidative addition and carbopalladation steps revealed the electronic influences of the substituted 2-iodoaniline derivatives toward the overall rate of the reaction. In contrast, the electronic properties of the asymmetric diarylacetylene remained the critical product-determining factor of regioselectivity.
A series of 2,3-diarylindoles were synthesized from 2-iodoaniline and unsymmetrical diarylacetylenes using the Larock heteroannulation. Diarylacetylenes bearing electron-withdrawing substituents lead to 2,3-diarylindoles with substituted phenyl moieties at the 2-position as major products, while those with electron-donating groups preferably yield indole products with substituted phenyl moieties at the 3-position. The regioisomeric product ratios exhibit a clear correlation with Hammett sigma(p) values. DFT calculations reveal the origin of this effect, displaying smaller activation energy barriers for those pathways leading to the major regioisomer.
A synthetic 2,3-diarylindole induces cell death via apoptosis and autophagy in A549 lung cancer cells
A series of 2,3-diarylindoles were synthesized via the Larock heteroannulation, and evaluated for their anticancer activity against A549 lung cancer cells. The most potent compound, PCNT13 with IC50 = 5.17 mu M, caused the induction of two modes of programmed cell death, apoptosis and autophagy. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A synthetic 2,3-diarylindole induces microtubule destabilization and G2/M cell cycle arrest in lung cancer cells
The anticancer potential of a synthetic 2,3-diarylindole (PCNT13) has been demonstrated in A549 lung cancer cells by inducing both apoptosis and autophagic cell death. In this report, we designed to connect a fluorophore to the compound via a hydrophilic linker for monitoring intracellular localization. The best position for linker attachment was identified from cytotoxicity and effect on cell morphology of newly synthesized PCNT13 derivatives bearing hydrophilic linker. Cytotoxicity and effect on cell morphology related to the parental compound were used to identify the optimum position for linker attachment in the PCNT13 chemical structure. The fluorophore-PCNT13 conjugate was found to localize in the cytoplasm. Microtubules were found to be one of the cytosolic target proteins of PCNT13, as the compound could inhibit tubulin polymerization in vitro. A molecular docking study revealed that PCNT13 binds at the colchicine binding site on the alpha/beta-tubulin heterodimer. The effect of PCNT13 on microtubule dynamics caused cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase as analyzed by flow cytometric analysis.
A Flexible Synthesis of 2,3-Disubstituted Indoles from Aminobenzyl Phosphonium Salts. A Direct Synthesis of Rutaecarpine
作者:George A. Kraus、Haitao Guo
DOI:10.1021/jo900718g
日期:2009.8.7
substituted (2-aminobenzyl)triphenylphosphonium bromides with aromatic aldehydes or α,β-unsaturated aldehydes constitutes a new synthesis of 2,3-disubstitued indoles in high yields. The adduct from 4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazoline-2-carbaldehyde was an advanced intermediate in the synthesis of several rutaecarpines.