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Synthesis of new chiral phosphorous- and nitrogen-containing ligands from resin acids.

Starting from the phytogenic diterpenes, chiral phosphine, urea, and thiourea derivatives were synthesized. Using these new chiral ligands, Rh(I) and Ru(II) complexes were prepared and used as catalysts for the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation of unsaturated carboxylic acids and asymmetric hydrogen-transfer reduction of carbonyl compounds. Although the enantiopurity of the products obtained was not high, it was demonstrated that chiral ligands derived from diterpenes could be used for asymmetric reduction.

Diterpenes↗

Biochemical characterization of a phosphinate inhibitor of Escherichia coli MurC.

The bacterial UDP-N-acetylmuramyl-L-alanine ligase (MurC) from Escherichia coli, an essential, cytoplasmic peptidoglycan biosynthetic enzyme, catalyzes the ATP-dependent ligation of L-alanine (Ala) and UDP-N-acetylmuramic acid (UNAM) to form UDP-N-acetylmuramyl-L-alanine (UNAM-Ala). The phosphinate inhibitor 1 was designed and prepared as a multisubstrate/transition state analogue. The compound exhibits mixed-type inhibition with respect to all three enzyme substrates (ATP, UNAM, Ala), suggesting that this compound forms dead-end complexes with multiple enzyme states. Results from isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) studies supported these findings as exothermic binding was observed under conditions with free enzyme (K(d) = 1.80-2.79 microM, 95% CI), enzyme saturated with ATP (K(d) = 0.097-0.108 microM, 95% CI), and enzyme saturated with the reaction product ADP (K(d) = 0.371-0.751 microM, 95% CI). Titrations run under conditions of saturating UNAM or the product UNAM-Ala did not show heat effects consistent with competitive compound binding to the active site. The potent binding affinity observed in the presence of ATP is consistent with the inhibitor design and the proposed Ordered Ter-Ter mechanism for this enzyme; however, the additional binding pathways suggest that the inhibitor can also serve as a product analogue.

Base Sequence↗

Coordination properties of tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine, a newly introduced thiol reductant, and its oxide.

Acid-base properties and metal-binding abilities of tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP), a newly introduced thiol group protectant, were studied in solution, using potentiometry, (1)H and (31)P NMR, and UV-vis spectroscopy, and also in the solid state by X-ray diffraction. Stability constants of complexes of the P-oxide of TCEP (TCEPO) were established by potentiometry. The list of metal ions studied included Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pb(II). Cu(II) catalyzed oxidation of TCEP to TCEPO. For all other systems ML complexes were found as major species at neutral pH with TCEP and TCEPO. Monoprotonated MHL species were also detected in weakly acidic conditions for all TCEP complexes and for the Pb(II) complex of TCEPO, while hydrolytic MH(-1)L complexes were found for TCEP at the weakly alkaline pH range. The NiL(4) complex was found to form at excess of TCEP. Overall, the complexes were found to be rather weak, with log beta(ML) values around 3-5 for TCEP and 1.5-2.5 for TCEPO. The phosphorus pK(a) value for TCEP, 7.68, suggests that it can be a good buffer for studies at physiological pH.

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Lewis-acid assisted cross metathesis of acrylonitrile with functionalized olefins catalyzed by phosphine-free ruthenium carbene complex.

The exchange of the PPh3 ligand in the complex [1,3-bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene](PPh3)(Cl)2Ru=CHPh (7) for a pyridine ligand at ambient temperature leads to the formation of the stable phosphine-free carbene ruthenium complex [1,3-bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene](C5H5N)2(Cl)2 Ru=CHPh (8). The resulted ruthenium complex exhibits highly catalytic activity for the cross metathesis of acrylonitrile with various functionalized olefins under mild conditions, and its activity can be further improved by the addition of a Lewis acid such as Ti(OiPr)4. In the mixture products, the Z-isomer predominates.

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Silanediol-based inhibitor of thermolysin.

The first silanediol inhibitor of thermolysin is reported, prepared by analogy with the Grobelny/Bartlett phosphinate inhibitor. A Cbz group on nitrogen proved to be unstable to the triflic acid mediated silanediol deprotection and was replaced with a dihydrocinnamoyl group. The silanediol was prepared in high purity by hydrolysis of a difluorosilane intermediate and proved to be an effective inhibitor, differing from the phosphinate by a factor of 4 (K(i)=41nM).

Binding, Competitive↗

Chemoselective protection of solid-phase compatible Fmoc-phosphinic building blocks.

An efficient four-step synthetic strategy able to fully discriminate hydroxyphosphinyl and carboxylic groups of Fmoc-phosphinic building blocks and related analogues has been developed. The proposed method applies selective acidic removal of the phenacyl (Pac) group from the hydroxyphosphinyl functionality and protection by the 1-adamantyl (Ad) group. Reductive removal of the Pac group from the carboxylic functionality leads to Fmoc-protected phosphinic pseudodipeptidic units suitable for phosphinic peptide and library development using solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy↗

Orthopalladated and -platinated bulky triarylphosphite complexes: synthesis, reactivity and application as high-activity catalysts for Suzuki and Stille coupling reactions.

Bulky triarylphosphite ligands undergo facile orthometallation reactions with palladium and platinum precursors. The crystal structure of an example of the resultant palladacycles has been determined. The reactivity of some of the metallacycles with HCl, monodentate and bidentate phosphines and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate has been investigated, and the crystal structure of a diethyldithiocarbamate adduct of a palladacycle is presented. The palladacyclic complexes prove to be extremely active catalysts for the Suzuki coupling of aryl bromides with aryl boronic acids. They can also be used as catalysts for the coupling of alkylboronic acids. Meanwhile di- and trialkyl phosphine adducts of one of the palladacycles shows very high activity in the Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides and can also be used to good effect for the Stille coupling of these substrates. The role of the phosphite ligand in the Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides seems to be one of increasing catalyst longevity by stabilisation of the Pd(0) resting state.

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GEA3162, a nitric oxide-releasing agent, activates non-store-operated Ca2+ entry and inhibits store-operated Ca2+ entry pathways in neutrophils through thiol oxidation.

We demonstrated that 5-amino-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)1,2,3,4-oxatriazolium (GEA3162), a nitric oxide (NO)-releasing agent, stimulated [Ca2+]i rise in rat neutrophils. This Ca2+ response was prevented by the thiol reducing agents, 2-mercaptoethanol, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, dithiothreitol, 2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonic acid (DMPS) and tris-(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP), but slightly reduced by the antioxidant, 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox). GEA3162 also increased the formation of cellular reactive oxygen intermediates and decreased the cellular content of low molecular thiols. These responses were greatly reduced by Trolox, dithiothreitol and N-acetyl-L-cysteine. GEA3162 stimulated the protein tyrosine phosphorylation in neutrophils. The [Ca2+]i rise caused by formyl-Met-Leu-Phe (fMLP) and cyclopiazonic acid (CPA) was suppressed by GEA3162. TCEP prevented the inhibition of fMLP-induced [Ca2+]i rise by GEA3162. In the absence of external Ca2+, GEA3162 inhibited the CPA-induced [Ca2+]i rise, whereas it only slightly affected the fMLP-induced mobilization of the Ca2+ store. Application of GEA3162 after the stimulation with fMLP or CPA suppressed the robust Ca2+ entry followed by the readdition of Ca2+ into medium. Moreover, the Ca2+ entry was more susceptible to inhibition by treatment with GEA3162 prior to than after the fMLP stimulation. GEA3162 had no effect on the mitochondrial membrane potential. GEA3162 induced actin reorganization and condensed filament network at the cell periphery. These results indicate that GEA3162 exerted both the stimulation of Ca2+ entry and the inhibition of the store-operated Ca2+ entry in rat neutrophils. The dual effects of GEA3162 on the regulation of the external Ca2+ entry are mainly through the thiol modification of target protein(s) residing on the outside of the plasma membrane.

Acetylcysteine↗

On-column tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine reduction and IC5-maleimide labeling during purification of a RpoC fragment on a nickel-nitrilotriacetic acid Column.

Fluorescence labeling of proteins has become increasingly important since fluorescent techniques like FRET and fluorescence polarization are now commonly used in protein binding studies, proteomics, and for high-throughput screening in drug discovery. In our efforts to study the binding of the beta(')-subunit from Escherichia coli RNA polymerase (RNAP) to sigma70, we synthesized a fluorescent-labeled beta(')-fragment (residues 100-309) in a very convenient way, that could be used as a general protocol for hexahistidine-tagged proteins. By performing all the following steps, purification, reduction, derivatization with IC5-maleimide, and free dye removal while the protein was bound to the column, we were able to reduce the procedure time significantly and at the same time achieve better labeling efficiency and quality. The beta(')-fragment with a N-terminal His(6)-tag was purified from inclusion bodies and could be refolded prior to or after binding to a Ni-NTA affinity column. Reduction prior to labeling was achieved with TCEP that does not interfere with Ni-NTA chemistry. The labeled beta(')-fragment was tested with sigma70 that was labeled with an europium-based fluorophore for binding in a electrophoretic mobility-shift assay. The sigma-to-core protein interaction in bacterial RNA polymerase offers a potentially specific target for drug discovery, since it is highly conserved among the eubacteria, but differs significantly from eukaryotes.

DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases↗

Diastereoselective solution and multipin-based combinatorial array synthesis of a novel class of potent phosphinic metalloprotease inhibitors.

The solution-phase synthesis and resolution of new phosphinopeptidic building blocks containing a triple bond was realized in high yields and optical purities (units 3 a-d). The absolute configuration of the target compounds was unambiguously established by NMR studies. A post-assembly diversification strategy of these blocks was developed through 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of a variety of in situ prepared nitrile oxides. This strategy led to the rapid and efficient diastereoselective preparation of a novel class of isoxazole-containing phosphinic peptides (peptides 5 a-i). Solid-phase version of this strategy was efficiently achieved on multipin solid technology, by developing a new protocol for the coupling of P-unprotected dipeptidic blocks with solid supported amino acids in a quantitative and diastereoselective manner. Optimization of dipolar cycloadditions onto pin-embodied phosphinic peptides allowed the convenient preparation of this new class of pseudopeptides. The crude phosphinic peptides (9 a-k) were obtained in high yields and purity as determined by RP-HPLC. Inhibition assays of some of these peptides revealed that they behave as very potent inhibitors of MMPs, outmatching previously reported phosphinic peptides, in terms of potency (K(i) in the range of few nM).

Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques↗

Design and synthesis of phosphonate inhibitors of glutamine synthetase.

Inhibitors 1-4 have been shown previously to undergo enzymatic phosphorylation by glutamine synthetase (GS). Phosphonates 6-9 were designed as chemically stable analogues of these phosphorylated inhibitors, incorporating either a tetrahedral sulfur group (6-8) (-S-, -SO-, -SO2-) or phosphinate (9) adjacent to methylphosphonic acid. Phosphonates 6-8 resemble the transiently stable phosphorylated methionine sulfone (2), whereas 9 resembles phosphorylated 2-amino-4-phosphonobutyric acid (4). When tested as inhibitors of glutamine synthetase from bacteria, mammals, and plants, analogue 9 proved to be the most potent, with a Ki value of 7.5 X 10(-5) M vs. the Escherichia coli enzyme. Analysis of the inhibition data for 6-9 suggests that a replacement of the oxygen bridging the tetrahedral sulfur (6-8) or phosphinate (9) and the terminal phosphate with a hydrophobic methylene drastically reduces the enzyme's affinity for inhibitors. Enhanced affinity of GS for phosphonate 9 may result from interaction of the negative charge on the phosphinate with Mn2+ at the active site.

Glutamate-Ammonia Ligase↗

Potent and selective inhibition of zinc aminopeptidase A (EC 3.4.11.7, APA) by glutamyl aminophosphinic peptides: importance of glutamyl aminophosphinic residue in the P1 position.

Through the development of a new chemical strategy, aminophosphinic peptides containing a pseudoglutamyl residue (Glu Psi(PO2-CH2)Leu-Xaa) in the N-terminal position were synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of aminopeptidase A (APA). The most potent inhibitor developed in this study, Glu Psi(PO2-CH2)Leu-Ala, displayed a Ki value of 0.8 nM for APA, but was much less effective in blocking aminopeptidase N (APN) (Ki = 31 microM). The critical role of the glutamyl residue in this phosphinic peptide, both in potency and selectivity, is exemplified by the P1 position analogue, Ala Psi(PO2-CH2)Leu-Ala, which exhibited a Ki value of 0.9 microM toward APA but behaved as a rather potent inhibitor of APN (Ki = 25 nM). Glu Psi(PO2-CH2)Leu-Xaa peptides are poor inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme (Ki values higher than 1 microM). Depending on the nature of the Xaa residue, the potency of these phosphinic peptides toward neutral endopeptidase 24-11 varied from 50 nM to 3 microM. In view of the in vivo role of APA in the formation of brain angiotensin III, one of the main effector peptides of the renin angiotensin system in the central nervous system, highly potent and selective inhibitors of APA may find important therapeutic applications soon.

Aminopeptidases↗

Dynamic kinetic resolution catalyzed by Ir axially chiral phosphine catalyst: asymmetric synthesis of anti aromatic beta-hydroxy-alpha-amino acid esters.

The anti selective hydrogenation of alpha-amino-beta-keto esters via dynamic kinetic resolution was achieved for the first time by using the iridium-MeOBIPHEP catalyst in asymmetric synthesis of anti aromatic beta-hydroxy-alpha-amino acid esters with excellent diastereo- and enantioslectivities. Acetic acid as a solvent and sodium acetate as an additive affected dramatically the yield and the enantioselectivity, respectively. The product anti aromatic beta-hydroxy-alpha-amino acid esters are useful for synthesis of pharmaceuticals and natural products.

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Anoxic LTP is mediated by the redox modulatory site of the NMDA receptor.

1. The effects of redox reagents, 5,5'-dithiobis-2-nitrobenzoic acid (DTNB) and tris(carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP), on anoxia-induced long-term potentiation (LTP) were investigated in CA1 hippocampal neurons using extracellular recording techniques. Experiments were performed in the presence of 0.1 mM MgCl2 and 10 microM 6-cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione (CNQX) to pharmacologically isolate N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated responses. 2. DTNB (200 microM), a thiol oxidizing reagent, reduces by 52 +/- 9% (mean +/- SE) (n = 9/9) NMDA-receptor field potentials evoked by electrical stimulation of Schaffer collaterals and this effect could not be reversed by extensive washing. Nearly the same reduction of the initial response was obtained with different concentrations of DTNB (100 and 500 microM), but the time required to reach the maximal inhibition was concentration-dependent. 3. In keeping with an earlier study oxygen and glucose deprivation for 2-3 min induced a long-term potentiation (LTP) of the NMDA receptor response (+65 +/- 16%, n = 4/6). This potentiation was reversed by DTNB (100-500 microM) (-47 +/- 18%; n = 4/4) and the initial LTP could not be restored upon extensive washing of the drug. 4. TCEP (200 microM), a reagent which reduces S-S bond, amplified the electrically evoked NMDA-receptor EPSP (+27 +/- 12%; n = 3). In addition, TCEP (200 microM), nearly completely reversed the effect of DTNB (200 microM) on anoxia-induced LTP (+56 +/- 19%; n = 3/3). Preliminary results also indicate that TCEP occlude anoxic-LTP (n = 3/4). 5. Following DTNB (200 microM) treatment, oxygen and glucose deprivation did not generate anoxic LTP and extensive washing did not restore a potentiated NMDA field potential. 6. These observations strongly suggest that the redox site of the NMDA receptor is involved in the induction and the maintenance of the anoxic LTP of the NMDA receptor-mediated response in CA1.

6-Cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione↗

In situ NMR observation of mono- and binuclear rhodium dihydride complexes using parahydrogen-induced polarization.

Starting from the binuclear complex [RhCl(NBD)]2 (NBD = 2,5-norbornadiene) in the presence of the phosphines L = PMe3, PMe2Ph, PMePh2, PEt3, PEt2Ph, PEtPh2, or P(n-butyl)3, various mononuclear dihydrides of the type Rh(H)2CIL3, i.e., those of the homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts RhCIL3, have been obtained upon addition of parahydrogen, and their 1H NMR spectra have been investigated using parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP). Furthermore, the two binuclear complexes (H)(Cl)Rh(PMe3)2(mu-Cl)(mu-H)Rh(PMe3) and (H)(Cl)Rh(PMe2Ph)2(mu-Cl)(mu-H)Rh(PMe2Ph) have been detected and characterized by means of this in situ NMR method. Analogous complexes with trifluoroacetate instead of chloride, i.e., Rh(H)2(CF3COO)L3, have been generated in situ starting from Rh(NBD)(acac) in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid in combination with the phosphines L = PPh3, PEt2Ph, PEt3, and P(n-butyl)3, and their 1H NMR parameters have been determined.

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Effect of pH on phosphine production and the fate of phosphorus during anaerobic process with granular sludge.

The effect of pH on phosphine formation during anaerobic cultivation of granular sludge was investigated. The sludge was taken from full-scale anaerobic reactors treating brewery wastewater. Acetate and phosphate were used as the carbon source and phosphorus source respectively. After 10 days cultivation in the dark, results showed that acidic conditions were more favorable for free phosphine production. At pH 5, the optimum concentration 86.42 ng PH3 m-3 of free phosphine was obtained. The level at pH 7 was reduced to 18.53 ng PH3 m-3, about 1/5 of the maximum. The maximum concentration of matrix-bound phosphine of 3.30 ng PH3 kg-1 wet sludge was achieved at pH 6. More than 83% of the total phosphine was matrix-bound phosphine, which accounted for 0.003-0.009 per thousand of the phosphate removal, while free phosphine comprised 0.00002-0.001 per thousand of the phosphate removal. Most of the phosphorus removal from solution was turned into chemical precipitation or was adsorbed by sludge. The mechanism of the phosphate reduction-step in the formation of phosphine production is still unknown. The promotion of phosphine formation by low pH is compatible with an acidic bio-corrosion mechanism of metal particles in the sludge or of metal phosphides which form phosphine at low pH.

Bacteria, Anaerobic↗

Design, synthesis and structure-activity relationships of new phosphinate inhibitors of MurD.

A series of new phosphinate compounds were designed and synthesized as inhibitors of the d-glutamic acid-adding enzyme (MurD) involved in peptidoglycan biosynthesis. They were tested against the MurD enzyme from Escherichia coli, allowing initial structure-activity relationships to be deduced. Two compounds had IC(50) values near 100 microM and constitute a promising starting point for further development.

Bacterial Proteins↗