A Convergent Synthesis of the Decacyclic Ciguatoxin Model Containing the F−M Ring Framework
摘要:
A highly convergent synthesis of the decacyclic ciguatoxin model 2, which contains the F-M ring framework of the natural product, has been achieved through the assembly of pentacyclic oxonane 4 and JKLM ring fragment 5. The two key steps in the synthesis of the former compound are (i) a Lewis acid-mediated intramolecular reaction of a gamma-alkoxyallylsilane with an acetal group to form an O-linked oxacycle and (ii) a SmI2-mediated intramolecular Reformatsky reaction leading to construction of the annelated oxonane ring system. Preliminary biological investigations revealed that model compound 2 did not inhibit the binding of tritium-labeled dihydrobrevetoxin B to voltage-sensitive sodium channels at micromolar concentrations.
The tert-butyl dimethyl silyl group as an enhancer of drug cytotoxicity against human tumor cells
摘要:
In this study, we synthesized a series of enantiomerically pure (2R,3S)-disubstituted tetrahydropyranes with diverse functional groups using known methodologies. In addition to the tert-butyl dimethyl silyl group, other common protecting groups for hydroxyl groups such as allyl, acetate, and benzoate were used to obtain appropriate derivatives. Pure compounds were evaluated in vitro against HL60 human leukemia cells and MCF7 human breast cancer cells. From the growth inhibition data a structure-activity relationship was obtained. Overall the results point to the relevant role of the tert-butyl dimethyl silyl group in the modulation of cytotoxic activity. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.