Chemistry and biology of diazonamide A: second total synthesis and biological investigations

J Am Chem Soc. 2004 Oct 13;126(40):12897-906. doi: 10.1021/ja040093a.

Abstract

As an especially unique target for chemical synthesis, diazonamide A has the potential to be constructed through a plethora of synthetic routes, each attended by different challenges and opportunities for discovery. In this article, we detail our second total synthesis of diazonamide A through a sequence entirely distinct from that employed in our first campaign, one whose success required the development of several special strategies and tactics. We also disclose our complete studies regarding the chemical biology of diazonamide A and its structural congeners, and more fully delineate the scope of our protocol for Robinson-Gabriel cyclodehydration using pyridine-buffered POCl(3).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings / chemical synthesis
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings / chemistry*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Oxazoles / chemical synthesis
  • Oxazoles / chemistry*
  • Oxazoles / pharmacology*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings
  • Oxazoles
  • diazonamide A