Leoligin-inspired synthetic lignans with selectivity for cell-type and bioactivity relevant for cardiovascular disease

Autor: Thomas Linder, Michael Schnürch, Atanas G. Atanasov, Sophie Geyrhofer, Rongxia Liu, Marko D. Mihovilovic, Yuanfang Li, Hermann Stuppner, Verena M. Dirsch, Stefan Schwaiger
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Chemical Science. 10:5815-5820
ISSN: 2041-6539
2041-6520
DOI: 10.1039/c9sc00446g
Popis: Recently, a natural compound leoligin, a furan-type lignan, was discovered as an interesting hit compound with an anti-inflammatory pharmacological activity profile. We developed a modular and stereoselective approach for the synthesis of the edelweiss-derived lignan leoligin and used the synthetic route to rapidly prepare leoligin analogs even on the gram scale. Proof of concept of this approach together with cell-based bio-assays gained structural analogs with increased selectivity towards vascular smooth muscle versus endothelial cell proliferation inhibition, a major benefit in fighting vascular neointima formation. In addition, we identified the structural features of leoligin analogs that define their ability to inhibit the pro-inflammatory NF-κB pathway. Results are discussed in the context of structural modification of these novel synthetic lignans.
Databáze: OpenAIRE