Novel chiral N,N′-dimethyl-1,4-piperazines with metal binding abilities
摘要:
With the objective of developing novel chiral ligands, we report an efficient strategy to prepare chiral N,N-dimethyl-1,4-piperazines, six-member heterocyclic molecules that possess metal binding features. We prepared and characterized 18 piperazines, and evaluated their ability to complex different mono- and divalent metals, using a rapid picrate extraction technique. Some newly prepared diamine ligands were used in diethylzinc alkylation of aryl aldehydes. Yields increased significantly in the presence of the diamine ligands, though enantioselectivity was low. The results demonstrate the validity of the approach for preparing and identifying useful chiral diamine ligands. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Phenylalanine-containing cyclic dipeptides – the lowest molecular weight hydrogelators based on unmodified proteinogenic amino acids
作者:Alexander J. Kleinsmann、Boris J. Nachtsheim
DOI:10.1039/c3cc44110e
日期:——
Cyclic dipeptides (diketopiperazines - DKPs) that are based on the proteinogenic aminoacid phenylalanine in combination with serine, cysteine, glutamate, histidine and lysine are described as simple and remarkable low molecularweight hydrogelators. Blends of selected DKPs show remarkable pH-dependent properties and can be applied as easy to tune materials in drug delivery.
We synthesised a library of cis- and trans-cyclic dipeptides and evaluated their efficacy as catalysts in the asymmetric Weitz-Scheffer epoxidation of trans-chalcone. A thorough investigation relying on structure-activity studies and computational studies provided insights into the mechanism of the process. Our results revealed some structural features required for efficient conversion and for introduction of chirality into the product. The cyclic dipeptide acts as a catalyst by templating a supramolecular arrangement at the aqueous-organic interface required for efficient transformations to occur. Among all cyclic dipeptides investigated, cyclo(Leu-Leu) was the most efficient supramolecular catalyst.[GRAPHICS].
Novel chiral N,N′-dimethyl-1,4-piperazines with metal binding abilities
With the objective of developing novel chiral ligands, we report an efficient strategy to prepare chiral N,N-dimethyl-1,4-piperazines, six-member heterocyclic molecules that possess metal binding features. We prepared and characterized 18 piperazines, and evaluated their ability to complex different mono- and divalent metals, using a rapid picrate extraction technique. Some newly prepared diamine ligands were used in diethylzinc alkylation of aryl aldehydes. Yields increased significantly in the presence of the diamine ligands, though enantioselectivity was low. The results demonstrate the validity of the approach for preparing and identifying useful chiral diamine ligands. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Anti-biofilm and anti-adherence properties of novel cyclic dipeptides against oral pathogens
Microorganisms embedded in a biofilm are significantly more resistant to antimicrobial agents and the defences of the human immune system, than their planktonic counterpart. Consequently, compounds that can inhibit biofilm formation are of great interest for novel therapeutics. In this study, a screening approach was used to identify novel cyclic dipeptides that have anti-biofilm activity against oral pathogens. Five new active compounds were identified that prevent biofilm formation by the cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans and the pathogenic fungus Candida albicans. These compounds also inhibit the adherence of microorganisms to a hydroxylapatite surface. Further investigations were conducted on these compounds to establish the structure-activity relationship, and it was deduced that the common cleft pattern is required for these molecules to act effectively against biofilms.