Design, synthesis and antitumor activity of Novel Sorafenib derivatives bearing pyrazole scaffold.

Four series of Sorafenib derivatives bearing pyrazole scaffold (8a-m, 9a-c, 10a-e and 11a) were synthesized and characterized by NMR and MS. All of the target compounds were evaluated for the cytotoxicity against A549, HepG2, MCF-7, and PC-3 cancer cell lines and some selected compounds were further evaluated for the activity against VEGFR-2/KDR, BRAF, CRAF, c-Met, EGFR and Flt-3 kinases. Compounds 8b and 8i were more active than that of compounds 8h, 9a, especially the IC value of compounds 8b on VEGFR-2 kinase was 0.

Chiral PEDOT-Based Enantioselective Electrode Modification Material for Chiral Electrochemical Sensing: Mechanism and Model of Chiral Recognition.

The development of electrochemical methods for enantioselective recognition is a focus of research in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. In this study, a pair of water-soluble chiral 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) derivatives, (R)-2'-hydroxymethyl-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene ((R)-EDTM) and (S)-2'-hydroxymethyl-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene ((S)-EDTM), were synthesized and electrodeposited on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) via current-time (I-t) polymerization in an aqueous LiClO electrolyte. These chiral PEDOT polymers were used to fabricate chiral sensors and to investigate the enantioselective recognition of d-/l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, d-/l-tryptophan, and (R)-/(S)-propranolol enantiomers, respectively.

Ligustrazine modulates renal cysteine biosynthesis in rats exposed to cadmium.

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ligustrazine (TMP) on cadmium (Cd)-induced nephrotoxicity and its relevant mechanism. TMP (50mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally (i.p.

Molecular cloning, characterization and expression analysis of Frizzled 6 in the small intestine of pigs (Sus scrofa).

Frizzled 6 (FZD6) encodes an integral membrane protein that functions in multiple signal transduction pathways, for example, as a receptor in Wnt/planar cell polarity (PCP) signaling pathway for polarized cell migration and organ morphogenesis. Mutations in FZD6 have been identified in a variety of tumors. In this study, the full-length cDNA of Sus scrofa FZD6 (Sfz6) was cloned and characterized.

First total synthesis of kipukasin A.

In this paper, a practical approach for the total synthesis of kipukasin A is presented with 22% overall yield by using tetra--acetyl-β-D-ribose as starting material. An improved iodine-promoted acetonide-forming reaction was developed to access 1,2--isopropylidene-α-D-ribofuranose. For the first time, alkynylbenzoate was used as protecting group for the 5-hydoxy group.

Design, synthesis, and docking studies of quinazoline analogues bearing aryl semicarbazone scaffolds as potent EGFR inhibitors.

Two series of quinazoline derivatives bearing aryl semicarbazone scaffolds (9a-o and 10a-o) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for the IC values against four cancer cell lines (A549, HepG2, MCF-7 and PC-3). The selected compound 9o was further evaluated for the inhibitory activity against EGFR kinases. Four of the compounds showed excellent cytotoxicity activity and selectivity with the IC values in single-digit μM to nanomole range.

An Expedient Total Synthesis of Triciribine.

In the present paper, we report an expedient total synthesis of triciribine, a tricyclic 7-deazapurine nucleoside and protein kinase B (AKT ) inhibitor, in 35% overall yield. Our synthesis route features a highly regioselective substitution of 1--Boc-2-methylhydrazine and a trifluoroacetic acid catalyzed one-pot transformation which combined the deprotection of the -butylcarbonyl (Boc) group and ring closure reaction together to give a tricyclic nucleobase motif.

Synthesis, activity and docking studies of phenylpyrimidine-carboxamide Sorafenib derivatives.

Two series of Sorafenib derivatives bearing phenylpyrimidine-carboxamide moiety (16a-g and 17a-p) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for the IC values against three cancer cell lines (A549, MCF-7 and PC-3). Two selected compounds (17f and 17n) were further evaluated for the activity against VEGFR2/KDR kinase. More than half of the synthesized compounds showed moderate to excellent activity against three cancer cell lines.

Orbitally driven low thermal conductivity of monolayer gallium nitride (GaN) with planar honeycomb structure: a comparative study.

Two-dimensional (2D) materials with graphene as a representative have been intensively studied for a long time. Recently, monolayer gallium nitride (ML GaN) with honeycomb structure was successfully fabricated in experiments, generating enormous research interest for its promising applications in nano- and opto-electronics. Considering all these applications are inevitably involved with thermal transport, systematic investigation of the phonon transport properties of 2D GaN is in demand.

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel 8-Morpholinoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine Derivatives Bearing Phenylpyridine/Phenylpyrimidine-Carboxamides.

Herein we designed and synthesized three series of novel 8-morpholinoimidazo[1,2-]pyrazine derivatives bearing phenylpyridine/phenylpyrimidine-carboxamides (compounds -, - and -). All the compounds were evaluated for their IC values against three cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3 and MCF-7). Most of the target compounds exhibited moderate cytotoxicity against the three cancer cell lines.

IFN-lambda preferably inhibits PEDV infection of porcine intestinal epithelial cells compared with IFN-alpha.

In contrast to type I interferons that target various types of cells and organs, interferon lambda (IFN-L) primarily acts on mucosal epithelial cells and exhibits robust antiviral activity within the mucosal surface. Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), which causes high morbidity and mortality in piglets, is an enteropathogenic coronavirus with economic importance. Here, we demonstrated that both recombinant porcine IFN-L1 (rpIFN-L1) and rpIFN-L3 have powerful antiviral activity against PEDV infection of both Vero E6 cells and the intestinal porcine epithelial cell line J2 (IPEC-J2).

Lewis Acid Catalyzed Dehydrogenative Coupling of Tertiary Propargylic Alcohols with Quinoline N-Oxides.

An unprecedented Lewis acid catalyzed, high-efficiency synthesis of valuable 2-(quinolin-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-ones via dehydrogenative coupling of propargylic alkynols with quinoline N-oxides is described. This protocol, which tolerates a broad range of functional groups, provides a straightforward pathway to the products 2-(quinolin-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one scaffolds in satisfactory yields. The conversion could be scaled up to gram scale efficiently, which underlines a latent application of this methodology.

Anti-effects of cordycepin to hypoxia-induced membrane depolarization on hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neuron.

Cordycepin has important neuroprotective effects in hypoxic or ischemic insult. However, the direct electrophysiological evidence of cordycepin's neuroprotection from hypoxic or ischemic insult remains unknown. Hence, in this study, the electrophysiological mechanism by which cordycepin protects against ischemic and hypoxic damages has been studied using an energy-deprivation injury model through whole-cell patch clamp techniques.

Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Docking Studies of Sorafenib Derivatives N-(3-fluoro-4-(pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl)-4(5)-phenylpicolinamides.

Background: Sorafenib is an important VEGFR2/KDR inhibitor which is widely used for the treatment of cancer.

Objective: In this paper, two series of sorafenib analogues N-(3-fluoro-4-(pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl)-4- phenylpicolinamides(13a-k) and N-(3-fluoro-4-(pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl)-5-phenylpicolinamides (14a-k) were designed and synthesized.

Methods: Their structures were confirmed by various analytical methods, such as 1 H and 13 C NMR, m.

Recent advances in the tandem reaction of azides with alkynes or alkynols.

Over the past few decades, the development of versatile methodologies to employ azides as aminating agents for the formation of nitrogen-containing compounds has attracted significant attention in synthetic chemistry. This review examines recent developments in the tandem reaction of azides with alkynes and alkynols, which have not been solely discussed before. The formation of diverse nitrogen-containing compounds is classified in this review according to the types of reactions.

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel 4-Morpholino-7,8-dihydro-5H-thiopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine Derivatives Bearing Phenylpyridine/ Phenylpyrimidine-Carboxamides.

Four series of novel 4-morpholino-7,8-dihydro-5-thiopyrano[4,3-]pyrimidine derivatives -, -, - and - bearing phenylpyridine/phenylpyrimidine- carboxamide scaffolds were designed, synthesized and their IC values against three cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3 and MCF-7) were evaluated. Eleven of the compounds showed moderate cytotoxicity activity against the cancer cell lines. Structure-activity relationships (SARs) and pharmacological results indicated that the introduction of phenylpyridine-carboxamide scaffold was beneficial for the activity.

Design, synthesis and activity of novel sorafenib analogues bearing chalcone unit.

Two series of sorafenib derivatives (N-methylpicolinamide-4-oxy) chalcones (5a-o, 7a-e) were synthesized and characterized by NMR and MS. All of the target compounds were evaluated for the cytotoxicity against A549, HepG2, MCF-7, and PC-3 cancer cell lines and some selected compounds were further evaluated for the activity against VEGFR-2/KDR and BRAF kinases. The results indicated that all the compounds showed moderate to good antitumor activity, and the compound 5c showed well cytotoxic activity against HepG2, MCF-7 and PC-3 cell lines with IC values of 0.

Lewis Acid Catalyzed Cyclization of Propargylic Alcohols with 2-Vinylphenol.

An unprecedented Lewis acid catalyzed, protection-free, and high-efficiency synthesis of valuable 3,4-dihydro-2H-2,4-methanochromans via cycloaddition of propargylic alkynols with 2-vinylphenol is described. This cycloaddition protocol, which tolerates a wide variety of functional groups, provides practical, versatile, and atom-economical access to a new class of appealing bridged-ring products in satisfactory yields. Compared with the reported reaction conditions for bridged-ring skeletons synthesis, the present reaction conditions are neutral, mild, and without any additives.

Synthesis and anticancer activity of novel 4-morpholino-7,8-dihydro-5H-thiopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives bearing chromone moiety.

Herein, we designed and synthesized of a novel series of 7,8-dihydro-5H-thiopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives bearing chromone moiety (10a-j, 13a-j). All the compounds were evaluated for the IC50 values against five cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3, MCF-7, Hela and HepG2). Seven of the target compounds exhibited moderate to excellent cytotoxicity.

The Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus ac110 gene encodes a new per os infectivity factor.

The Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) ac110 gene is especially conserved in lepidopteran-specific baculoviruses and is uncharacterized. To investigate the role of ac110 in the baculovirus life cycle, an ac110-knockout (vAc110KO) and a repair (vAc110:HA) viruses were constructed in this study. Budded virion production and occlusion body formation were unaffected in vAc110KO-transfected or infected Sf9 cells.

Design, synthesis, biological evaluation and docking studies of novel 2-substituted-4-morpholino-7,8-dihydro-5H-thiopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives as dual PI3Kα/mTOR inhibitors.

Four series of 2-substituted-4-morpholino- 7,8-dihydro-5H-thiopyrano[4,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives (9-28) were designed, synthesized and their structures were confirmed by (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR and MS spectrum. All compounds were evaluated for the IC50 values against three cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3 and MCF-7). And four selected compounds (10, 11, 24, 27) were further evaluated for the IC50 values against PI3Kα and mTOR kinases.

BF3·OEt2-AgSCF3 Mediated Trifluoromethylthiolation/Cascade Cyclization of Propynols: Synthesis of 4-((Trifluoromethyl)thio)-2H-chromene and 4-((Trifluoromethyl)thio)-1,2-dihydroquinoline Derivatives.

A BF3·OEt2-AgSCF3 mediated direct trifluoromethylthiolation/cascade cyclization of propynols involving the SCF3 anion nucleophilic pathway is developed. This protocol also provides an opportunity to construct valuable trifluoromethylthio-substituted 2H-chromene and 1,2-dihydroquinoline systems with high efficiency under mild conditions. Additionally, the developed BF3·OEt2-AgSCF3 reaction system could be scaled up to gram quantities in a satisfactory yield without inert gas protection.

Synthesis, and docking studies of phenylpyrimidine-carboxamide derivatives bearing 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine moiety as c-Met inhibitors.

Four series of phenylpyrimidine-carboxamide derivatives bearing 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine moiety (14a-e, 15a-g, 16a-e and 17a-g) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for the IC50 values against three cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3 and MCF-7). Four selected compounds (15e, 16a-b and 17a) were further evaluated for the activity against c-Met kinase, HepG2 and Hela cell lines. Most of the compounds showed excellent cytotoxicity activity and selectivity with the IC50 valuables in single-digit μM to nanomole range.

Design, synthesis, and docking studies of afatinib analogs bearing cinnamamide moiety as potent EGFR inhibitors.

Two series of afatinib derivatives bearing cinnamamide moiety (10a-n and 11a-h) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for the IC50 values against four cancer cell lines (A549, PC-3, MCF-7 and Hela). Two selected compounds (10e, 10k) were further evaluated for the inhibitory activity against EGFR and VEGFR2/KDR kinases. Seven of the compounds showed excellent cytotoxicity activity and selectivity with the IC50 values in single-digit μM to nanomole range.

Lewis Acid Catalyzed [4 + 3] Cycloaddition of Propargylic Alcohols with Azides.

An unprecedented Lewis acid catalyzed [4 + 3] cycloaddition reaction is described that provides a straightforward route to polycyclic products containing an imine-based indole azepine scaffold, starting from readily available internal tertiary alkynols and azides. This cycloaddition protocol provides efficient and atom-economical access to a new class of fascinating imine-containing products in satisfactory yields, which has shown good application in the construction of seven-membered N-heterocycles.