Abstract
The absolute structure of an indole alkaloid (+)-cinchonaminone by total synthesis of both (+)-cinchonaminone and its enantiomer was determined. The main focus of the study was the enantioselective synthesis of both enantiomers of a chiral cis-3,4-disubstituted piperidine. We also evaluated monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activities of these enantiomers. Furthermore, its structurally simplified derivatives were synthesized that did not have any chiral center. Two of these derivatives showed stronger MAO inhibitory activities than that of (+)-cinchonaminone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1464-1469 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 Sept 9 |
Keywords
- Total synthesis
- absolute structure determination
- indole alkaloid
- monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activity
- structurally simplified derivatives
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry