Synthesis and Activity of Largazole Analogues with Linker and Macrocycle Modification
摘要:
To characterize largazole's structural requirements for histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitory and anti proliferative activities, a series of analogues with modifications to the side chain or 16-membered macrocycle were prepared and biologically evaluated. Structure-activity relationships suggested that the four-atom linker between the macrocycle and octanoyl group in the side chain and the (S)-configuration at the C17 position are critical to repression of HDAC activity. However, the valine residue in the macrocycle can be replaced with alanine without significant loss of activity.
Stereoselective aldol additions of titanium enolates of N-acetyl-4-isopropyl-thiazolidinethione
摘要:
The addition of chlorotitanium enolates of N-acetyl isopropyl thiazolidine-2-thione to aldehydes was investigated. The stereoselectivity of the aldol products was controlled by the number of equivalents of base added. The syn aldol product was obtained preferentially when 2 equiv of Lewis acid and 1 equiv of base were employed. The anti aldol product was obtained preferentially when 1 equiv of Lewis acid and 2 equiv of base were employed for unsaturated aldehydes. Unexpected results were found with hindered aldehydes when 2 equiv of base were employed. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.