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0000-0002-3389-8377
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The University of Auckland
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2013
DOI: 10.1016/J.BMCL.2013.10.046
Abstract: A number of structural analogues of the known toxicant para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) have been prepared and evaluated for their capacity to induce methemoglobinemia--with a view to their possible application as humane pest control agents. It was found that an optimal lipophilicity for the formation of methemoglobin (metHb) in vitro existed for alkyl analogues of PAPP (aminophenones 1-20 compound 6 metHb% = 74.1 ± 2). Besides lipophilicity, this structural sub-class suggested there were certain structural requirements for activity, with both branched (10-16) and cyclic (17-20) alkyl analogues exhibiting inferior in vitro metHb induction. Of the four candidates (compounds 4, 6, 13 and 23) evaluated in vivo, 4 exhibited the greatest toxicity. In parallel, aminophenone bioisosteres, including oximes 30-32, sulfoxide 33, sulfone 34 and sulfonamides 35-36, were found to be inferior metHb inducers to lead ketone 4. Closer examination of Hammett substituent constants suggests that a particular combination of the field and resonance parameters may be significant with respect to the redox mechanisms behind PAPPs metHb toxicity.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2014
DOI: 10.1016/J.BMC.2014.02.013
Abstract: A number of isosteres (oxadiazoles, thiadiazoles, tetrazoles and diazines) of benzocaine were prepared and evaluated for their capacity to induce methemoglobinemia-with a view to their possible application as humane pest control agents. It was found that an optimal lipophilicity for the formation of methemoglobin (metHb) in vitro existed within each series, with 1,2,4-oxadiazole 3 (metHb%=61.0±3.6) and 1,3,4-oxadiazole 10 (metHb%=52.4±0.9) demonstrating the greatest activity. Of the 5 candidates (compounds 3, 10, 11, 13 and 23) evaluated in vivo, failure to induce a lethal end-point at doses of 120mg/kg was observed in all cases. Inadequate metabolic stability, particularly towards hepatic enzymes such as the CYPs, was postulated as one reason for their failure.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 30-03-2009
Abstract: The synthesis of AE and BE analogues of the alkaloid methyllycaconitine is reported. The analogues contain two key pharmacophores: a 2‐(2‐methylmaleimido)benzoate ester and a homocholine motif formed from a tertiary N ‐(3‐phenylpropyl)amine incorporated into either a 3‐azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane (AE) or octahydroquinoline (BE) ring system. An additional aromatic group is introduced into the AE bicyclic system using a Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons reaction. The BE analogues are synthesised by a one‐pot cyclisation using ethyl α‐(bromomethyl)acrylate, a primary amine and cyclohexanone leading to an efficient assembly of an octahydroquinoline ring system that mimics the BE‐rings of methyllycaconitine. In both the AE and BE analogues, the key 2‐(2‐methylsuccinimido)benzoate ester pharmacophore is introduced by esterification of the alcohol precursors with 2‐(2‐methylmaleimido)benzoic acid ( 10 ) under Steglich conditions followed by hydrogenation over palladium on charcoal.(© Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2009)
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.1039/D2CC03092F
Abstract: A new class of arylazopyrazole photoswitchable PROTACs (AP-PROTACs) enables light-triggered degradation of a specific ensemble of protein kinases.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2013
DOI: 10.1016/J.BMC.2013.06.071
Abstract: Norbormide [5-(α-hydroxy-α-2-pyridylbenzyl)-7-(α-2-pyridylbenzylidene)-5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboximide] (NRB), an existing but infrequently used rodenticide, is known to be uniquely toxic to rats but relatively harmless to other rodents and mammals. However, one major drawback of NRB as a viable rodenticide relates to an evolutionary aversion developed by the rat leading to sub-lethal dosing due to either its unpleasant 'taste' or rapid onset of effects. A series of NRB-derived prodrugs were prepared in an effort to 'mask' this acute response. Their synthesis and biological evaluation (in vitro vasoconstrictory activity, in vitro hydrolytic and enzymatic stability and lethality alatability in vivo) is described. Prodrug 2 displayed the most promising profile with respect to a delay in the onset of symptoms and was subsequently demonstrated to be significantly more palatable to rats. Moreover, prodrug 25 was found to be largely accepted by rats in a choice trial, resulting in high mortality.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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