Optimized 5-Membered Heterocycle-Linked Pterins for the Inhibition of Ricin Toxin A
摘要:
The optimization of a series of pterin amides for use as Ricin Toxin A (RTA) inhibitors is reported. On the basis of crystallographic data of a previous furan-linked pterin, various expanded furans were synthesized, linked to the pterin, and tested for inhibition. Concurrently, heteroanalogues of furan were explored, leading to the discovery of more potent triazole-linked pterins. Additionally, we discuss a dramatic improvement in the synthesis of these pterin amides via a dual role by diazabicycloundecene (DBU). This synthetic enhancement facilitates rapid diversification of the previously challenging pterin heterocycle, potentially aiding future medicinal research involving this structure.
Optimized 5-Membered Heterocycle-Linked Pterins for the Inhibition of Ricin Toxin A
作者:Jeff M. Pruet、Ryota Saito、Lawrence A. Manzano、Karl R. Jasheway、Paul A. Wiget、Ishan Kamat、Eric V. Anslyn、Jon D. Robertus
DOI:10.1021/ml300099t
日期:2012.7.12
The optimization of a series of pterin amides for use as Ricin Toxin A (RTA) inhibitors is reported. On the basis of crystallographic data of a previous furan-linked pterin, various expanded furans were synthesized, linked to the pterin, and tested for inhibition. Concurrently, heteroanalogues of furan were explored, leading to the discovery of more potent triazole-linked pterins. Additionally, we discuss a dramatic improvement in the synthesis of these pterin amides via a dual role by diazabicycloundecene (DBU). This synthetic enhancement facilitates rapid diversification of the previously challenging pterin heterocycle, potentially aiding future medicinal research involving this structure.