Anti-Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia activity of dicationic carbazoles
摘要:
A series of 2,7- and 3,6-bis cationic carbazoles was synthesized and evaluated for activity against a rat model of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). The compounds were also tested for inhibition of topoisomerase II and binding to DNA. Several of the compounds proved to be more potent and less toxic than a standard anti-PCP drug (pentamidine). While no quantitative correlation was seen between anti-PCP activity, topoisomerase inhibition and DNA binding, a minimal level of DNA binding was found to be necessary for antimicrobial activity.
Oligo-p-phenylenes have proven to be versatile building blocks for the generation of self-assembled nanoaggregates via vapour deposition on solid supports whose optical properties and morphologies can be influenced by the introduction of functional groups. These aggregates show strong polarized luminescence and they have been demonstrated to have wave-guiding, lasing and even non-linear optical properties (e.g., frequency doubling) when the molecular building blocks are suitably functionalized. Thus, there is a demand for the synthesis of further functionalised p-phenylenes because similar properties can be expected from derivatives incorporating heteroaryl groups in the oligoarylene scaffold such as thiophenes, pyridines or carbazole units. The synthesis of such derivatives using a reliable Suzuki cross-coupling strategy is presented here.
Highly porous conjugated polymers for selective oxidation of organic sulfides under visible light
作者:Zi Jun Wang、Saman Ghasimi、Katharina Landfester、Kai A. I. Zhang
DOI:10.1039/c4cc02861a
日期:——
High surface area porous conjugated polymers were synthesized via the high internal phase emulsion polymerization technique and micropore engineering as efficient heterogeneous photocatalysts for highly selective oxidation of organic sulfides to sulfoxides under visible light.
Sonogashira coupling is one of the cornerstone Palladium mediated cross coupling reactions, giving a direct and high yield access to symmetric and non‐symmetric alkynes with high tolerance of substituents. The method generally requires the use of CuI as a cocatalyst, an inert atmosphere to protect palladium catalyst, somewhat harsh conditions like prolonged heating and the use of organic solvents due to the hydrophobicity of reagents and products. Leveraging on the opportunities offered by micellar catalysis, we here present a general methodology to perform Sonogashira coupling in water, with moderate or no heating, under air, without copper co‐catalysts and at very low catalyst loading. The method offers the same generality and scope of organic solvents based couplings, but strongly improves sustainability while offering excellent yields.