Characterization and synthesis of a new calcium antagonist from the venom of a fishing spider
摘要:
A new calcium antagonist, CNS 2103, is isolated from the venom of a fishing spider, Dolomedes okefinokensis. The structure of this compound is derived from spectroscopic data, including tandem mass spectrometry. A flexible, convergent synthesis of CNS 2103 is described.
Fukuyama–Mitsunobu alkylation in amine synthesis on solid phase revisited: N-alkylation with secondary alcohols and synthesis of curtatoxins
作者:Christian A. Olsen、Matthias Witt、Steen H. Hansen、Jerzy W. Jaroszewski、Henrik Franzyk
DOI:10.1016/j.tet.2005.04.027
日期:2005.6
sulfonamides, as well as a method for synthesis of polyamines on solidphase. Here, an array of reagent combinations for solid-phase alkylation with secondary alcohols was examined in various solvents. The classical reagents DEAD–PPh3 as well as DEAD–PEt3 proved applicable for a single alkylation step. Sharply dropping yields in successive alkylation steps were identified as the most serious limitation of the
Amino Acid/Spermine Conjugates: Polyamine Amides as Potent Spermidine Uptake Inhibitors
作者:Mark R. Burns、C. Lance Carlson、Scott M. Vanderwerf、Josh R. Ziemer、Reitha S. Weeks、Feng Cai、Heather K. Webb、Gerard F. Graminski
DOI:10.1021/jm0101040
日期:2001.10.1
In this paper we describe the synthesis and characterization of a series of simple spermine/amino acid conjugates, some of which potently inhibit the uptake of spermidine into MDAMB-231 breast cancer cells. The presence of an amide in the functionalized polyamine appeared to add to the affinity for the polyamine transporter. The extensive biological characterization of an especially potent analogue from this series, the Lys-Spm conjugate (31), showed this molecule will be an extremely useful tool for use in polyamine research. It was shown that the use of 31 in combination with DFMO led to a cytostatic growth inhibition of a variety of cancer cells, even when used in the presence of an extracellular source of transportable spermidine. It was furthermore shown that this combination effectively reduced the cellular levels of putrescine and spermidine while not affecting the levels of spermine. These facts together with the nontoxic nature of 31 make it a novel lead for further anticancer development.