Article
Chemistry, Organic
Rajendhiran Saritha, Sesuraj Babiola Annes, Karuppaiah Perumal, Bhaskaran Shankar, Subburethinam Ramesh
Summary: A simple approach to synthesize pyrazolo [1,5-a] quinoline thioether derivatives using dimethyl sulfoxide and iodine/ascorbic acid as catalysts is described. The compounds were identified using various analytical techniques, and a reasonable reaction mechanism was proposed based on control experiments.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Zhang, Di Wang, Mengfan Chang, Wanya Wang, Zhi Shen, Xuefeng Xu
Summary: This study reports a CuBr-mediated direct insertion reaction of alkenes, providing a new strategy for the synthesis of 1,4-naphthoquinones through ring expansion. In contrast to existing methods, the alkenes here act as C1 units in the annulation reaction. This reaction enables the synthesis of highly functionalized 1,4-naphthoquinones with high yields, good functional group tolerance, and high atom economy.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yusuke Tamura, Masato Morikawa, Ryo Tanabe, Kohei Miyazono, Daizo Koinuma
Summary: The development of innovative therapeutic modalities for triple negative breast cancer is crucial. Recent research suggests that activation of RIG-I-like receptors in cancer cells can suppress tumor progression. Transfection of polyI:C, a synthetic dsRNA analogue, has shown promise in clinical trials, especially in inhibiting the TGF-beta signaling pathway to promote cancer cell death.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Haruyasu Asahara, Atsushi Bonkohara, Masaya Takagi, Kento Iwai, Akitaka Ito, Kotaro Yoshioka, Shinki Tani, Kazuto Umezu, Nagatoshi Nishiwaki
Summary: Diethyl mesoxalate (DEMO) reacts with acid amide to form N,O-hemiacetal. Dehydration is more favored than amide elimination upon treatment with a base, which is overcome by the presence of acetic anhydride. N-acylimine formed reacts with pyrrole or indole to form α,α-disubstituted malonates, followed by hydrolysis and decarboxylation to form (α-indolyl-α-acylamino)acetic acid.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tomas Hardwick, Nisar Ahmed
Summary: Photoelectrochemical cells are an important tool for energy and environmental applications, with potential for organic synthesis. The merger of photochemistry and electrochemistry is seen as a new strategy for sustainable synthesis methods. By combining electrochemistry and photoredox catalysis, PEC-driven organic synthesis can achieve difficult reactions in an environmentally friendly manner.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Leiqing Fu, Yunyun Liu, Jie-Ping Wan
Summary: The study reported the synthesis of NH-free pyrroles via Pd-catalyzed annulation of enaminones and alkenes, activating multiple C-H bonds and producing a variety of products, with the interesting observation of hydrogen gas evolution during the reactions.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wen-Jing Hsu, Cheng-Hsun Chen, Yu-Chu Chang, Chia-Hsiung Cheng, Ying-Huei TsaI, Cheng-Wei Lin
Summary: Elevated expression of PRMT1 was found to be associated with therapeutic sensitivity to the PARP inhibitor olaparib in TNBC cells, particularly those with higher PRMT1 and MYC signature. PRMT1 was shown to modulate DNA repair by regulating c-Myc signaling, highlighting the PRMT1/c-Myc network as a potential therapeutic target in patients with TNBC.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiai Luo, Wenguang Li, Haiyan Lu, Guobo Deng, Yuan Yang, Chunming Yang, Yun Liang
Summary: This study achieved simultaneous C2-H arylation and C8-H alkylation of the naphthalene ring, providing an efficient method for synthesizing aryl-substituted spirocyclic oxindoles. The protocol enables three C-C bonds formation via intramolecular Heck reaction.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Wenqiang Mei, Yilin Kong, Guobing Yan
Summary: This review systematically summarizes the decarboxylative functionalization of alpha,alpha-difluoroarylacetic acids and salts, discussing their mechanisms.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Fan Wang, Rong Liao, Xin Wang, Guixiang Xiong, Beibei Zhang, Juan Li, Dengpan Wu, Yan Chen, Xueyan Zhou, Xiaoke Gu, Qi Qi, Chenglin Li
Summary: This study evaluated a synthetic bifendate derivative, N-3, for its inhibitory effects on EMT-associated migration and invasion of TNBC cells. It was found that N-3 suppressed FOXC1 expression and transcriptional activity, as well as enhanced FOXC1 ubiquitination and degradation. Additionally, N-3 downregulated p-p38 expression and FOXC1 interaction, leading to decreased stability of p38-regulated FOXC1. Furthermore, N-3 blocked TNBC metastasis through FOXC1 suppression and EMT, highlighting its potential as a TNBC metastasis treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xing-Yu Wang, Pei Xu, Wen-Wen Liu, Hao-Qiang Jiang, Song-Lei Zhu, Dong Guo, Xu Zhu
Summary: An unprecedented divergent synthesis of gem-difluorovinylacetic acid and glutaric acid derivatives from α-CF3 alkenes using formate as the carbonyl source was discovered. The reaction can selectively undergo mono- or triple C-F bond cleavage by switching the photocatalyst and HAT catalyst under visible-light-induced conditions at room temperature. Formate serves as both the C1 source and reductant, generating CO2? species that undergo Giese radical addition to electron-deficient alkenes, triggering consecutive C-F bond cleavage and carboxylation processes.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chen Hu, Yingnan Zhao, Xiao Han, Jiaqi Song, Jie Ding, Hongwei Hou
Summary: It is very challenging to transform small organic molecules into customized coordination polymers due to the influence of various elements on the functionalities with desired properties. Controllable synthesis approach was used to obtain five new copper-benzothiadiazole complexes, where the structure of the organic linker and the valence state of the metal nodes were modulated through solvothermal reactions. The fusing process was driven by a Cu-II/Cu-I catalytic cycle, with oxygen as the final electron acceptor and DMSO as a co-oxidant.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huizhong Xu, Chang Gao, Linghui Kong, Dongxv Li, Jianjian Lin
Summary: In this study, a novel hierarchical porous MoO2@Mo2N@C composite was developed using a molybdenum-based oxyacid salt confined pyrolysis strategy to improve the electrochemical performance of MoO2-based anode. The well-dispersed MoO2 nanoparticles ensured ample active sites exposure to the electrolyte, while conductive Mo2N quantum dots provided pseudo-capacitive response, aiding in the migration of ions and electrons. The interior voids provided buffer spaces to overcome the effect of volume change, resulting in a high initial discharge capacity and decent long-term cycling stability. This work offers a new approach for the construction of advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fabienne Bejjani, Claire Tolza, Mathias Boulanger, Damien Downes, Raphael Romero, Muhammad Ahmad Maqbool, Amal Zine El Aabidine, Jean-Christophe Andrau, Sophie Lebre, Laurent Brehelin, Hughes Parrinello, Marine Rohmer, Tony Kaoma, Laurent Vallar, Jim R. Hughes, Kazem Zibara, Charles-Henri Lecellier, Marc Piechaczyk, Isabelle Jariel-Encontre
Summary: The dimeric transcription factors AP-1, composed of Fos and Jun family proteins, play a key role in gene regulation. The overexpression of the Fos family protein Fra-1 in triple negative breast cancers contributes to tumor aggressiveness, while its actions in controlling transcription remain complex and involve a wide range of biological processes.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiao-Li Ma, Xu-Ming Zhou, Peng-Hu Guo, Hui-Cheng Cheng, Hong-bing Ji
Summary: This article summarizes the recent research progress in copper-catalyzed C-H amination and briefly describes the mechanisms of representative reactions, providing insights for the development of highly practical and more environmentally friendly processes.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)