1,2,3,4,7-Pentamethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one

ZnBr2-Mediated oxidative spiro-bromocyclization of propiolamide for the synthesis of 3-bromo-1-azaspiro[4.5]deca-3,6,9-triene-2,8-dione.[Pubmed:28379277]

Org Biomol Chem. 2017 Apr 18;15(16):3485-3490.

ZnBr2-Mediated oxidative spiro-bromocyclization of N-arylpropiolamide has been described herein for the synthesis of 3-bromo-1-azaspiro[4.5]deca-3,6,9-triene-2,8-dione with high efficiency. One equivalent of water was introduced into the final product. The reaction efficiently proceeded at room temperature, and an excellent tolerance of functional groups was demonstrated. Under standard conditions, 3-bromo-1-oxaspiro[4.5]deca-3,6,9-triene-2,8-dione and 3-bromo-1-azaspiro[4.5]deca-3,6,9-trien-8-one were synthesized.

Structural and Functional State of Erythrocyte Membranes in Mice at Different Stages of Experimental Parkinson's Disease Induced by Administration of 1-Methyl-4-Phenyl-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine (MPTP).[Pubmed:28382410]

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2017 Mar;162(5):597-601.

We studied some structural and functional parameters of erythrocyte membranes in mice at the late presymptomatic and early symptomatic stages of experimental Parkinson's disease induced by administration of MPTP (hemolysis, microviscosity of different regions of the lipid bilayer, LPO intensity, activity of antioxidant enzymes, and kinetic properties of acetylcholinesterase). At the presymptomatic stage, significant deviations of the studied parameters from the normal were observed; they were similar in direction and magnitude to those in humans with Parkinson's disease. At the early symptomatic stage, most parameters tended to normal. Microviscosity of bulk lipids increased at the presymptomatic stage and decreased after appearance of clinical symptoms. This dynamics probably reflects activation of compensatory mechanisms aimed at inhibition of oxidative stress triggered by the development of the pathological process.

Synthesis, Characterization and Cytotoxicity of Substituted [1]Benzothieno[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo [4,3-a]pyrimidines.[Pubmed:28380219]

Acta Chim Slov. 2017 Mac;64(1):102-116.

A new series of 4-benzyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro[1]benzothieno[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidines was synthesized motivated by the widely reported anticancer activity of thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines and triazolothienopyrimidines. The in vitro cytotoxic activity of some selected compounds was evaluated against two human cell lines: prostate cancer (PC-3) and colon cancer (HCT-116). A preliminary study of the structure-activity relationship of the target compounds was discussed. Most of the synthesized compounds showed remarkable activity on the tested cell lines, while compound 16c had the highest potency against the PC-3 cell line with an IC50 of 5.48 muM compared to Doxorubicin (IC50 = 7.7 muM), the reference standard used in this study. On the other hand, 6c and 18c were the most active against HCT-116 (IC50 = 6.12 and 6.56 muM, respectively) relative to IC50 = 15.82 muM of the standard. Thus, some of the synthesized thienopyrimidine derivatives, specially 6c, 16c and 18c, have the potential to be developed into potent anticancer agents.

A formal intermolecular [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of 1,3-disubstituted indoles and alkylquinones.[Pubmed:28379272]

Org Biomol Chem. 2017 Apr 18;15(16):3472-3478.

A formal [4 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of 1,3-disubstituted indoles and alkylquinones was realized to furnish polycyclic indolines in good yields. This protocol proceeded smoothly under basic conditions, with high atom-economy and broad substrate scope.