Meso-substituted cationic 3-and 4-N-Pyridylporphyrins and their Zn(II)derivatives for antibacterial photodynamic therapy

Photodynamic inactivation of microorganisms known as antibacterial photodynamic therapy(APDT)is one of the most promising and innovative approaches for the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms.Among the photosensitizers(PSs),compounds based on cationic porphyrins/metalloporphyrins are most successfully used to inactivate microorganisms.Series of meso-substituted cationic pyridylporphyrins and metalloporphyrins with various peripheral groups in the third and fourth positions of the pyrrole ring have been synthesized in Armenia.The aim of this work was to determine and test the most e®ective cationic porphyrins and metalloporphyrins with high photoactivity against Gram negative and Gram positive microorganisms.It was shown that the synthesized cationic pyridylporphyrins/metalloporphyrins exhibit a high degree of phototoxicity towards both types of bacteria,including the methicillinresistant S.aureus strain.Zinc complexes of porphyrins are more phototoxic than metal-free porphyrin analogs.The e®ectiveness of these Zn–metalloporphyrins on bacteria is consistent with the level of singlet oxygen generation.It was found that the high antibacterial activity of the studied cationic porphyrins/metalloporphyrins depends on four factors:the presence in the porphyrin macrocycle of a positive charge(+4),a central metal atom(Zn2þÞand hydrophobic peripheral functional groups as well as high values of quantum yields of singlet oxygen.The results indicate that meso-substituted cationic pyridylporphyrins/metalloporphyrins cannd wider application in photoinactivation of bacteria than anionic or neutral PSs usually used in APDT.

Distortions and Deformations of Metaled Meso-Substituted and Unsubstituted Porphyrins and Derivatives in Crystal Structures

Experimental crystallographic structural parameters of a range of metaled meso-substituted and unsubstituted porphyrins were reviewed to show how far the meso-substitution by any functional group and the insertion of metal in the porphyrins core macrocycle may affect the geometry. The analysis of twists and angles has shown two kinds of distortions: external [T(Cβ-Cα-Cmeso-Xn) and T(Cβ-Cα-Cmeso-Cα)] and internal [T(Nm-Cα-Cmeso-Xn) and T(Nn-Cα-Cmeso-Cα)] with averages of [+6°and –6°] and [–5°and +5°], respectively. In the meso-substituted case, the external and internal twists Cβ-Cα-Cmeso-X and N-Cα-Cmeso-X, respectively are oppositely orientated. Similar effect is observed in meso-unsubstituted of Cβ-Cα- Cmeso-H and N-Cα-Cmeso-H. However, the external distortions are more significant than internal. Considering the same order, the limit of distortions is [97°and 132°(–48°)] for external and [91°(–89°) and 52°] for internal. In the two cases, the substituents have opposite directions of distortions. The meso-substituted porphyrins have a high limit of twisting than usubstituted one, depending of the weight of substituents. The average of the bond angular deformations is 168°, almost planar. However, the limit of angular deformation is 94°.

Possible therapeutic targets and promising drugs based on unsymmetrical hetaryl-substituted porphyrins to combat SARS-CoV-2

Coronavirus disease 2019 is a serious disease that causes acute respiratory syndrome and negatively affects the central nervous system.Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)crosses the blood-brain barrier due to the spike(S) protein on the surface of the viral particles.Thus,it is important to develop compounds that not only have an inhibitory effect but are also capable of completely deactivating the S protein function.This study describes the purposeful modification of porphyrins and proposes compounds,asymmetrically hetaryl-substituted porphyrins with benzothiazole,benzoxazole,and N-methylbenzimidazole residues,to deactivate the S protein functions.Molecular docking of SARS-CoV-2 proteins with hetaryl-substituted porphyrins showed that the viral S protein,nucleocapsid(N) protein,and non-structural protein 13(nsp13) exhibited the highest binding affinity.Hetaryl-substituted porphyrins form strong complexes(13-14 kcal/mol) with the receptor-binding domain of the S protein,while the distance from the porphyrins to the receptor-binding motif(RBM)does not exceed 20 ?;therefore,RBM can be oxidized by ^(1)O_(2),which is generated by porphyrin.Hetarylsubstituted porphyrins interact with the N protein in the serine/arginine-rich region,and a number of vulnerable amino acid residues are located in the photooxidation zone.This damage complicates the packaging of viral RNA into new virions.High-energy binding of hetaryl-substituted porphyrins with the N-and C-terminal domains of nsp13 was observed.This binding blocks the action of nsp13 as an enzyme of exoribonuclease and methyltransferase,thereby preventing RNA replication and processing.A procedure for the synthesis of hetaryl-substituted porphyrins was developed,new compounds were obtained,their structures were identified,and their photocatalytic properties were studied.

Substituent Effects on Reduction Potentials of Meta-substituted and Para-substituted Benzylideneanilines

Effects of meta-substituent of 3,4＇/4,3＇/3,3＇-substituted benzylideneanilines （XBAYs） on the electrochemical reduction potentials （E（Red）） were investigated, in which 49 samples of target compounds were synthesized, and their reduction potentials were measured by cyclic voltammetry. The substituent effects on the E（Red） of target compounds were analyzed and an optimality equation with four parameters （Hammett constant a of X, Hammett constant a of Y, excited-state substituent constant σexCC of X, and the substituent specific cross-interaction effect △σexCC2 between X and Y） was obtained. The results show that the factors affecting the E（Red） of 3,4＇/4,31/3,3P-substituted XBAYs are different from those of 4,4＇-substituted XBAYs. For 3,4＇/4,3＇/3,3＇-substituted XBAYs, σ（X） and σ（Y） must be employed, and the contribution of △σexCC2 is important and not negligible. Compared with 4,4＇-substituted XBAYs, X group contributes less to 3,4＇/4,3＇/3,3＇-substituted XBAYs, while Y group contributes more to them. Additionally, it was observed that either para-substituted XBAYs or meta-substituted XBAYs, the substituent effects of X are larger than those of Y on the E（Red） of substituted XBAYs.

Synthesis and antibacterial activity of C-2(S)-substituted pleuromutilin derivatives

In order to probe the effect of C-2(S)-substituted groups in the antibacterial activity,a series of novel C-2(S)-substituted pleuromutilin analogues of SB-225586 were synthesized and evaluated for their in vitro antibacterial activity.The results of antibacterial activities indicated that C-2(S)-substituted pleuromutilin derivatives retained appreciable antibacterial activity,and the 2-fluorination compounds 6a and 6b are more potent than the corresponding 2-hydroxylation analogues 7a and 7b.

Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of Novel 5-Substituted Benzenesulfonylureas

Sulfonylurea herbicides have been widely used because of their low application rates, good crop sdeetivities and low mammalian toxicities. However, some sulfonylureas might persist unfavourably in the environment with residual problems. In order to look for ecologically safer and environmentally benign sulfonylureas, and on keeping the pyrimidine ring being monosubstitated, 15 novd C5-monosubstituted benzenesulfonylurea compounds were synthesized. The structures of all the compounds synthesized were confirmed by demental analysis and ^1H NMR. Preliminary herbicidal activities of these new sulfonylurea compounds were determined by ALS screening （ in vitro） and pot bioassay experiments（ in vivo）. The herbicidal results show that some novel sulfonylureas are comparable to commercial Foramsulfuron and Monosulfuron.

A simple and efficient synthesis of 2-substituted benzothiazoles catalyzed by H_2O_2/HCl

A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of substituted benzothiazoles through condensation of 2-aminothiophenol with aromatic aldehydes in the presence of H2O2/HCl system in ethanol at room temperature is described. The target compounds have been characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, IR and MS. Short reaction time, easy and quick isolation of the products, and excellent yields are the main advantages of this procedure.

Synthesis and antitumor activities of novel 1,4-substituted phthalazine derivatives

A series of 1,4-substituted phthalazine derivatives were designed and synthesized.All the prepared compounds were screened for their cytotoxic activities against A549.HT-29 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines in vitro.Among them,compounds 7a-7h showed excellent selectivity for MDA-MB-231 cell line with IC50 values from 1 nmol/L to 0.92μmol/L.A preliminary SAR study of these derivatives was performed.

Synthesis and anti-HBV activity of novel 5-substituted pyridin-2(1H)-one derivatives

Four novel 5-substituted pyridine-2(1H)-one derivatives were designed and synthesized by using addition-elimination reactions.The structures of these novelly synthesized compounds were verified by ~1H NMR,ESI-MS and single crystal X-ray diffraction.Furthermore,all four compounds(most notably compound 7a) were found to be highly efficient against hepatitis B virus (HBV) in cultured HepG2 2.2.15 cell,making them promising drug candidates for potential bioactive molecule against hepatitis B.

Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Gasoline Using Vanadium(V)-substituted Polyoxometalate/H_2O_2/Ionic Liquid Emulsion System

Aiming at deep desulfurization of gasoline,three amphiphilic catalysts [C18H37N(CH3)3]3+x [PMo12-xVxO40](x=1,2,or 3) were prepared and characterized.The amphiphilic vanadium(V)-substituted polyoxometalates were dissolved in water-immiscible ionic liquid([Bmim]PF6),forming a H2O2-in-[Bmim]PF6 emulsion desulfurization system with 30 m% H2O2 serving as the oxidant.The catalytic oxidation of sulfur-containing model oil has been studied in detail under various reaction conditions using this system.The ionic liquid emulsion system showed high catalytic oxidative activity in the treatment of commodity gasoline.Furthermore,the mechanism of catalytic oxidative desulfurization was also elaborated.

3D-QSAR Studies on 3-Substituted N-Benzhydryl-nortropane Analogs as Nociception Receptor Agonists

The nociceptin receptor（NOP） has been involved in multiple biological functions, including pain, anxiety, cough, substance abuse, cardiovascular control, and immunity. Thus, selective NOP agonists might have clinical potential for the treatment of related diseases. In the present work, three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship（3D-QSAR） studies were performed on a series of 3-substituted N-benzhydryl-nortropane analogs as NOP agonists using comparative molecular field analysis（Co MFA） and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis（CoM SIA） techniques. The statistically significant models were obtained with 54 compounds in training set by ligand-based atom-by-atom matching alignment. The CoM FA model gave cross-validated coefficient（q2） value of 0.530 using 6 components, non-cross-validated（r2） value of 0.921 with estimated F value of 93.668, and standard error of estimate（SEE） of 0.185. The best Co MSIA model resulted in q2 = 0.592, r2 = 0.945, N = 10, SEE = 0.162, and F = 75.654, based on steric, electrostatic, hydrophobic and hydrogen bond acceptor fields. The predictive ability of the Co MFA and CoM SIA models was further validated using a test set of 18 molecules that were not included in the training set, which resulted in predictive correlation coefficients（r2pred） of 0.551 and 0.637, respectively. Moreover, the CoM FA and CoM SIA contour maps identified the features important for exhibiting potent binding affinities on NOP, and can thus serve as a useful guide for the design of potential NOP agonists.

Ga(ClO_4)_3-catalyzed Reaction of 1,2-Diamines and α-Bromoketones:Synthesis of 2-Substituted Quinoxalines

Ga（ClO4）3-catalyzed reaction of 1,2-aryldiamines and α-bromoketones to afford 2-substituted quinoxalines in good yields is described.The reaction proceeded via grinding process with 10%（molar fraction） catalyst under solvent-free conditions at room temperature.For unsymmetrical o-phenylenediamines bearing electron-withdrawing groups,regio-selective quinoxalines were obtained.

A NEW SYNTHESIS OF 1-SUBSTITUTED β-CARBOLINES

A new method to tetrahydro-β-carbolines(βCs) from tryptamine is described and the aromatization of THβCs to βCs by manganese dioxide is reported for the first time in this type of compounds.

Synthesis of γ-Substituted Alcohol with Polymer-bound Amide

With solid phase organic synthesis method(SPOS), polymer-bound N-enoylprolinol(4) was prepared by the attachment of N-enoylprolinol(3) to Merrifield resin and was used for asymmetric Michael additions for the first time. The enantiomeric excess obtained by this method is increased as compared with that obtained by the corresponding solution phase reactions.

Synthesis of 2-Phenyl-10-substituted Hymenialdisine Derivatives

A series of novel 2-phenyl-10-substituted hymenialdisine derivatives was synthesized via the micro-wave-assisted Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions of the 2-phenyl derivative of hymenialdisine and boronic acid, which enabled the successful introduction of electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups to the 2-phenyl- hymenialdisine derivatives in good yields.

Zinc chloride catalyzed synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles under solvent free condition

Zinc chloride is an efficient and safe catalyst in the [3 ＋ 2] cycloaddition reaction of organic nitriles with sodium azide in solventless condition. The corresponding 5-substituted ^1H tetrazoles were obtained under mild conditions. This method can overcome disadvantages such as： the use of toxic metals and expensive reagents, drastic reaction conditions, water sensitivity and the presence of dangerous hydrazoic acid.

Syntheses of 2- or 6-Substituted Chromones and Chromone Ring-opening Reaction in Polyphosphoric Acid

In an attempt to find new antitumor agents,a novel class of chromone compounds with a benzimidazole or a benzoxazole ring in positions 2 or 6 were synthesized via condensation in polyphosphoric acid(PPA) by using chromone acids as the starting materials. During the preparation process,it was found that PPA could cleave the chromone ring to produce a ring-opening compound(6). The molar ratio of the chromone compound(5) to the ring-opening compound(6) varied with the change of reaction temperature and time. Based on MTT protocol,the antitumor activity of each of the compounds obtained was evaluated against three human cancer cell lines: KB(oral epidermal),A2780(ovary) and Bel7402(liver). The IC_ 50 varied from 54.7 μmol/L to more than 180 μmol/L.

Synthesis of 5-Substituted Hexahydro-1H-1, 4-Diazepine Analogues

5-Substituted hexahydro-1H-1,4-diazepine analogues were synthesized starting from N,N'-dibenzyl-1, 2-ethylenediamine and methyl 2, 4-dibromide butyrate through nucleophilic substitution, reduction, chlorination, debenzylation and amidation. Bioactivity tests showed that 9a had the highest agonist activity.

CRYSTALLINE MORPHOLOGY IN A SERIES OF CH_(3)-SUBSTITUTED THERMOTROPIC AROMATIC POLYESTERS WITH EVEN AND ODD FLEXIBLE SPACERS

Crystalline morphology in a series of CH_(3)-substituted main chain thermotropic aromatic polyesters with even and odd numbered methylene spacers has been studied by polarizing optical microscopy(POM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).On crystallization from solution evaporation spherulites of radial structure were observed in the polymers with even numbered spacers,but spherulites with concentric rings form in the polymer with odd numbered spacers.Both spherulites have a lamellar structure,which is about 10 nm in thickness.On crystallization from nematic glassy state spherulites can not be grown;lamellar structure was only observed around disclinations in a specimen during crystallization.Ln the case of crystallization from nematic melt two types of spherulites can be observed far the sample with even numbered spacers.For the sample with add numbered spacers spherulites can not be formed,but only irregular crystallites.