Preparations of N-[3-(hetero)aryl-aminocarbonyl]propanoyl-L-proline derivatives 12, 13, 22 and 23 are described. A novel approach consists of fusing (80-100 °C) N-(hetero)aryl-succinimides (7, 8, 20, 21) with unprotected L-proline and imidazole in the presence of dimethylformamide. In vitro tests for angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition showed that all N-(arylaminocarbonyl)-propanoyl-...

The first total synthesis of (+)-cytosporolide A was achieved by a biomimetic hetero-Diels-Alder reaction of (-)-fuscoatrol A with o-quinone methide generated from (+)-CJ-12,373. The dienophile, highly oxygenated caryophyllene sesquiterpenoid (-)-fuscoatrol A, was synthesized from the synthetic intermediate in our previous total synthesis of (+)-pestalotiopsin A. The o-quinone methide precursor...

Biologically inspired neural networks which perform temporal sequence learning and generation are frequently based on heteroassociative memories. Recent work by Jensen and Lisman has suggested that a model which connects an auto-associator module to a hetero-associator module can perform this function. We modify this architecture in a simplified model which in contrast uses a pair of connected ...

Temporal sequence generation readily occurs in nature. For example performing a series of motor movements or recalling a sequence of episodic memories. Proposed networks which perform temporal sequence generation are often in the form of a modification to an auto-associative memory by using heteroassociative or time-varying synaptic strengths, requiring some pre-chosen temporal functions. Intra...

A three component reductive coupling reaction of a (hetero)aromatic amine, a (hetero)aromatic aldehyde and an electron deficient olefin catalysed by eosin Y under green LED light irradiation, for the direct generation of γ-amino acid derivatives, is described. This new umpolung synthesis of amines, which exploits the high nucleophilicity of a putative α-amino radical intermediate, generated via...

Based upon a consecutive one-pot Sonogashira-Glaser coupling-cyclization sequence a variety of 2,5-di(hetero)arylthiophenes were synthesized in moderate to good yields. A single Pd/Cu-catalyst system, without further catalyst addition, and easily available, stable starting materials were used, resulting in a concise and highly efficient route for the synthesis of the title compounds. This novel...

The belief that G protein-coupled receptors exist and function as monomeric, non-interacting species has been largely supplanted in recent years by evidence, derived from a range of approaches, that indicate they can form dimers and/or higher-order oligomeric complexes. Key roles for receptor homo-dimerisation include effective quality control of protein folding prior to plasma membrane deliver...

Benzoyl radicals are generated directly from (hetero)aromatic aldehydes upon tetrabutylammonium decatungstate ((n-Bu(4)N)(4)W(10)O(32)), TBADT) photocatalysis under mild conditions. In the presence of alpha,beta-unsaturated esters, ketones and nitriles radical conjugate addition ensues and gives the corresponding beta-functionalized aryl alkyl ketones in moderate to good yields (stereoselective...

P,N,N-Pincer nickel complexes [Ni(Cl){N(2-R2PC6H4)(2'-Me2NC6H4)}] (R = Ph, 3a; R = Pr(i), 3b; R = Cy, 3c) were synthesized and their catalysis toward the Kumada or Negishi cross-coupling reaction of aryl fluorides and chlorides was evaluated. Complex 3a effectively catalyzes the cross-coupling of (hetero)aryl fluorides with aryl Grignard reagents at room temperature. Complex 3a also catalyzes t...

Despite their potential applications in both medicinal chemistry and materials science, there have been limited reports on the functionalization of 2,1-borazaronaphthalenes since their discovery in 1959. To access new chemical space and build molecular complexity, the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling of brominated 2,1-borazaronaphthalenes has been investigated. The palladium-catalyzed cross-coupli...