Publications by authors named "Felicia Phei Lin Lim"

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  • - A new method for quickly synthesizing a specific type of chemical compound (7-amino-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazine-2-propanamides) using microwave-assisted reactions has been developed, achieving results in just 5-10 minutes without the need for catalysts or complex purification methods.
  • - Advanced techniques such as dynamic NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography confirmed the structural characteristics of the synthesized compounds, revealing a unique 'C' shape and highlighting important molecular interactions like hydrogen bonding and π-stacking that affect their stability.
  • - A variety of synthesized compounds were tested for their potential agricultural applications, showcasing promising herbicidal properties against a specific
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  • A new method was developed for creating 3,4-diaminopyrazolo[3,4-]pyrimidines using a three-component reaction involving 3,5-diaminopyrazole-4-carbonitriles, primary amines, and orthoesters.
  • This method was efficient, especially under microwave heating, allowing for the rapid synthesis of 116 different compounds, which didn’t require complex purification steps.
  • The most effective compound showed significant anti-leukemic activity, inhibiting Jurkat T cells at just 0.5 μM while being highly selective over non-cancerous cells.
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Aurora kinases and protein kinase C (PKC) have been shown to be involved in different aspects of cancer progression. To date, no dual Aurora/PKC inhibitor with clinical efficacy and low toxicity is available. Here, we report the identification of compound as a potent small molecule capable of selectively inhibiting Aurora A kinase and PKC isoforms α, β1, β2 and θ.

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New 6, -diaryl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamines were designed using the 3D-QSAR model developed earlier. These compounds were prepared and their antiproliferative activity was evaluated against three breast cancer cell lines (MDA-MB231, SKBR-3 and MCF-7) and non-cancerous MCF-10A epithelial breast cells. The synthesized compounds demonstrated selective antiproliferative activity against triple negative MDA-MB231 breast cancer cells.

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A library of 126 compounds with a 6, -diaryl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine scaffold was prepared using a one-pot, microwave-assisted method from readily available cyanoguanidine, aromatic aldehydes and arylamines. The three-component condensation of these reagents in the presence of hydrochloric acid was followed by the treatment with a base, which promoted a rearrangement of the dihydrotriazine ring and its dehydrogenative aromatization. The antiproliferative properties of the prepared compounds were evaluated using three breast cancer cell lines.

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A new, effective one-pot synthesis of the 6, N-diaryl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamines under microwave irradiation was developed. The method involved an initial three-component condensation of cyanoguanidine, aromatic aldehydes, and arylamines in the presence of hydrochloric acid. Without isolation, the resulting 1,6-diaryl-1,6-dihydro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamines were treated with a base to initiate Dimroth rearrangement and spontaneous dehydrogenative aromatization, affording the desired compounds.

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Purine isosteres present excellent opportunities in drug design and development. Using isosteres of natural purines as scaffolds for the construction of new therapeutic agents has been a valid strategy of medicinal chemistry. Inspired by the similarity to isoguanine, we attempted to develop a practical method for the preparation of 5-aza-isoguanines.

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Two complementary pathways for the preparation of -substituted 3-(5-amino-1-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)propanamides (5) were proposed and successfully realized in the synthesis of 20 representative examples. These methods use the same types of starting materials . succinic anhydride, aminoguanidine hydrochloride, and a variety of amines.

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A highly selective, one-pot, three-component synthesis of novel 2-alkyl-substituted 4-aminoimidazo[1,2-][1,3,5]triazines has been developed. The scope of the method was explored in two dimensions, varying the structures of trialkyl orthoesters and 2-aminoimidazoles in their reactions with cyanamide. Conveniently performed under microwave irradiation, this method was also proved to be efficient under conventional heating.

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Purines can be considered as the most ubiquitous and functional N-heterocyclic compounds in nature. Structural modifications of natural purines, particularly using isosteric ring systems, have been in the focus of many drug discovery programs. Fusion of 1,3,5-triazine ring with pyrrole, pyrazole, imidazole, 1,2,3-triazole or 1,2,4-triazole results in seven bicyclic heterocyclic systems isosteric to purine.

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