piperidines and pyridine

The exposure of a developing embryo or fetus to alkaloids from plants, plant products, or plant extracts has the potential to cause developmental defects in humans and animals. These defects may have multiple causes, but those induced by piperidine and quinolizidine alkaloids arise from the inhibition of fetal movement and are generally referred to as multiple congenital contracture-type deformities. These skeletal deformities include arthrogyrposis, kyposis, lordosis, scoliosis, and torticollis, associated secondary defects, and cleft palate. Structure-function studies have shown that plant alkaloids with a piperidine ring and a minimum of a three-carbon side-chain α to the piperidine nitrogen are teratogenic. Further studies determined that an unsaturation in the piperidine ring, as occurs in gamma coniceine, or anabaseine, enhances the toxic and teratogenic activity, whereas the N-methyl derivatives are less potent. Enantiomers of the piperidine teratogens, coniine, ammodendrine, and anabasine, also exhibit differences in biological activity, as shown in cell culture studies, suggesting variability in the activity due to the optical rotation at the chiral center of these stereoisomers. In this article, we review the molecular mechanism at the nicotinic pharmacophore and biological activities, as it is currently understood, of a group of piperidine and quinolizidine alkaloid teratogens that impart a series of flexure-type skeletal defects and cleft palate in animals.

Topics: Alkaloids; Animals; Cholinergic Agents; Humans; Piperidines; Pyridines; Quinolizidines; Receptors, Cholinergic; Structure-Activity Relationship; Synaptic Transmission; Teratogens

Thiamin diphosphate-dependent decarboxylases form addition intermediates between thiamin diphosphate (ThDP) and 2-ketoacids. Although it appears that the intermediate should react without the intervention of catalysts, evidence has clearly shown that Brønsted acid catalysis occurs through a pre-associated system. This can promote separation of carbon dioxide from the residual carbanion by protonation of the carbanion. Proteins operate through pre-association and may readily promote the separation of carbon dioxide by protonating or oxidizing the nascent carbanion. Alternatively, a nucleophilic side chain may trap carbon dioxide as an unstable hemi-carbonate. Mutagenesis experiments by others have shown that enhanced activity due to the protein in the presence of thiamin diphosphate does not depend on the presence of any one proton donor, consistent with pooled activity within the active site. This form of catalysis has not been widely recognized, but should be considered an integral aspect of enzyme-promoted decarboxylation.

Topics: Carbon Dioxide; Catalysis; Decarboxylation; Diffusion; Entropy; Enzymes; Flavins; Kinetics; Piperidines; Pyridines; Thiamine; Thiamine Pyrophosphate

(-)-Himeradine A is a complex lycopodium alkaloid with seven rings and ten stereogenic centers that shows anticancer activity against lymphoma L1210 cells. A total synthesis has been developed that builds off prior work on (+)-fastigiatine. A 2,4,6-trisubstitited piperidine ring forms the core of the quinolizidine segment, and was prepared by diastereoselective reduction of a pyridine and classic resolution of an intermediate. The remaining secondary amine was introduced with a catalyst-controlled Overman rearrangement. The piperidine segment was coupled in a B-alkyl Suzuki reaction with a bicyclic bromoenone, which was a key intermediate for the synthesis of (+)-fastigiatine. The final transformation featured a transannular Mannich reaction and cyclization to complete the quinolizidine. Five bonds and four new rings were generated in this one-pot procedure. (-)-Himeradine A was prepared in 17 steps in the longest linear sequence.

Topics: Catalysis; Cyclization; Molecular Structure; Piperidines; Pyridines; Quinolizines; Stereoisomerism

Cholinergic depletion is the direct cause of disability and dementia among AD patients. AChE is a classical and key target of cholinergic disorders. Some new inhibitors of AChE combining pyridine, acylhydrazone and N-benzylpiperidine fragments were developed in this work. The hit structure was optimized to yield the compound 21 with an IC

Topics: Acetylcholinesterase; Blood-Brain Barrier; Chelating Agents; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Copper; Drug Design; Humans; Inhibitory Concentration 50; Molecular Docking Simulation; Piperidines; Pyridines; Structure-Activity Relationship

Tropical starches from Dioscorea dumetorum (bitter) and Dioscorea oppositifolia (Chinese) yams were acetylated with acetic anhydride in pyridine medium and utilized as polymers for the delivery of repaglinide in microsphere formulations in comparison to ethyl cellulose. Acetylated starches of bitter and Chinese yams with degrees of substitution of 2.56 and 2.70 respectively were obtained. Acetylation was confirmed by FTIR,

Topics: Acetic Anhydrides; Acetylation; Carbamates; Cellulose; Dioscorea; Drug Carriers; Drug Compounding; Drug Liberation; Factor Analysis, Statistical; Hypoglycemic Agents; Kinetics; Microspheres; Particle Size; Piperidines; Plant Extracts; Pyridines; Solutions; Starch; Thermodynamics

The total syntheses of two fluorinated alkaloids, 6-(R)-fluoroswainsonine and 5-(R)-fluorofebrifugine, are described. Both encompass (4aS,7R,8aR)-7-fluoro-5-tosylhexahydro-4H-[1,3]dioxino[5,4-b]pyridine as a key synthon which is obtained through a further optimized palladium-catalyzed aminofluorination of alkenes with high diastereoselectivity. 6-(R)-Fluoroswainsonine is synthesized from the key synthon in 14 steps, and 5-(R)-fluorofebrifugine requires a sequential 15-step transformation.

Topics: Alkaloids; Alkenes; Catalysis; Molecular Structure; Palladium; Piperidines; Pyridines; Quinazolines; Stereoisomerism; Swainsonine

Impaired N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor signalling underlies several psychiatric disorders that express high levels of impulsivity. Although synergistic interactions exist between NMDA receptors and metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5), the significance of this interaction for impulsivity is unknown.. This study aims to investigate the effects of negative and positive allosteric mGluR5 modulation (NAM/PAM) on trait impulsivity and impulsivity evoked by NMDA receptor antagonism in rats.. Motor and choice impulsivity were assessed using the five-choice serial reaction time task (5-CSRTT) and delayed-discounting task (DDT), respectively. The effects of RO4917523 and 3-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)ethynyl]pyridine (MTEP) (NAMs) and ADX47273 (PAM) were investigated in non-impulsive rats and in trait high- and low-impulsive rats. The effects of these compounds on impulsivity induced by NMDA receptor antagonism (MK801) in the 5-CSRTT were also investigated.. RO4917523 (0.1-1 mg/kg) decreased premature responding and increased omissions but had no effect on locomotor activity up to 0.1 mg/kg. MTEP significantly increased omissions, decreased accuracy and slowed responding but had no effect on premature responding. ADX47273 decreased premature responding at doses that had no effect on locomotor activity. MK801 increased premature responding and impaired attentional accuracy; these deficits were dose dependently rescued by ADX47273 pre-treatment. Allosteric modulation of mGluR5 had no significant effect on choice impulsivity, nor did it modulate general task performance.. These findings demonstrate that mGluR5 allosteric modulation selectively dissociates motor and choice impulsivity. We further show that mGluR5 PAMs may have therapeutic utility in selectively targeting specific aspects of impulsivity and executive dysfunction.

Topics: Allosteric Regulation; Animals; Choice Behavior; Delay Discounting; Dizocilpine Maleate; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Imidazoles; Impulsive Behavior; Male; Motor Activity; Oxadiazoles; Piperidines; Pyridines; Rats; Reaction Time; Receptor, Metabotropic Glutamate 5; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate; Thiazoles

New tetrahydropyridinyl and piperidinyl ethylamine derivatives were designed with hypothetical mapping on pharmacophore model generated from ligand-based virtual screening. The designed compounds were synthesized, and their inhibitory activities on T-type calcium channel were assayed using FDSS and patch-clamp assay. Among them, compounds 7b and 10b showed potent T-type calcium current blocking activity against Ca(v)3.1 (α(1G)) and Ca(v)3.2 (α(1H)) channel simultaneously. With hERG and pharmacokinetics studies, compounds 7b and 10b were evaluated for the antinociceptive effect on rat model of neuropathic pain. They were significantly effective in decreasing the pain responses to mechanical and cold allodynia induced by spinal nerve ligation. These results suggest that modulation of α(1G) and α(1H) subtype T-type calcium channels may provide a promising approach for the treatment of neuropathic pain.

Topics: Analgesics; Animals; Calcium Channel Blockers; Calcium Channels, T-Type; Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Neuralgia; Piperidines; Pyridines; Rats

This work presents the characterization of (2R,3R,4R,5S)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol (abbreviated as HEHMPT) by quantum chemical calculations and spectral techniques. The spectroscopic properties were investigated by FT-IR, FT-Raman and UV-Vis techniques. The FT-IR spectrum (4000-400 cm(-1)) and FT-Raman spectrum (4000-100 cm(-1)) in solid phase was recorded for HEHMPT. The UV-Vis absorption spectrum of the HEHMPT that dissolved in water was recorded in the range of 100-400 nm. The structural and spectroscopic data of the molecule were obtained from B3LYP and M06-2X with 6-31G(d,p) basis set calculations. The theoretical wavenumbers were scaled and compared with experimental FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra. The complete assignments were performed on the basis of the normal co-ordinate analysis (NCA), experimental results and potential energy distribution (PED) of the vibrational modes, calculated with scaled quantum mechanics (SQM) method, interpreted in terms of fundamental modes. The stable geometry of the compound has been determined from the potential energy surface scan. The stability of molecule has been analyzed by NBO analysis. The molecule orbital contributions were studied by using the total (TDOS), partial (PDOS), and overlap population (OPDOS) density of states. The electronic properties like UV spectral analysis and HOMO-LUMO energies were reported. The calculated HOMO and LUMO energies shows that charge transfer interactions taking place within the molecule. Mulliken population analysis on atomic charges is also calculated.

Topics: Electrons; Kinetics; Models, Molecular; Piperidines; Pyridines; Quantum Theory; Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; Spectrum Analysis, Raman; Static Electricity; Thermodynamics; Vibration

Two strategies, "hydrogenation-hydride reduction" and "quaternization-hydride reduction", are reported that make use of mild reaction conditions (room temperature) to efficiently remove the N-pyridin-2-yl directing group from a diverse set of C-2-substituted piperidines that were synthesized through directed Ru-catalyzed sp(3) C-H functionalization. The deprotected products are obtained in moderate to good overall yields irrespective of the strategy followed, indicating that both methods are generally equally effective. Only in the case of 2,6-disubstituted piperidines, could the "quaternization-hydride reduction" strategy not be used. The "hydrogenation-hydride reduction" protocol was successfully applied to trans- and cis-2-methyl-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-6-undecylpiperidine in a short synthetic route toward (±)-solenopsin A (trans diastereoisomer) and (±)-isosolenopsin A (cis diastereoisomer). The absolute configuration of the enantiomers of these fire ant alkaloids could be determined via VCD spectroscopy.

Topics: Alkaloids; Catalysis; Hydrogenation; Molecular Structure; Piperidines; Pyridines; Ruthenium; Stereoisomerism

A convenient, metal-free intramolecular aminofluorination of alkenes has been developed. Employing readily available PhI(OPiv)(2) and hydrogen fluoride-pyridine in the presence of BF(3)·OEt(2), tosyl-protected pent-4-en-1-amines were converted to 3-F-piperidines in one step in good yields as well as high stereoselectivity.

Topics: Alkenes; Cyclization; Hydrofluoric Acid; Iodine; Molecular Structure; Piperidines; Pyridines; Stereoisomerism; Vinyl Compounds

The aza-semi-crown pentadentate ligand rigidified by pyridine and piperidine rings was designed and synthesized. It can react with Mn(II) in water to form complex with improved longitudinal relaxivity, leading to efficient signal intensity enhancement of vascular vessels under a clinical magnetic resonance imaging scanner.

Topics: Chelating Agents; Contrast Media; Coordination Complexes; Crown Compounds; Crystallography, X-Ray; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Manganese; Molecular Conformation; Piperidines; Pyridines; Veins

The photocytotoxicity and photobiochemical properties of the new complex trans,trans,trans-[Pt(N(3))(2)(OH)(2)(NH(3))(piperidine)] (5) are compared with its analogue containing the less basic and less lipophilic ligand pyridine (4). The log P (n-octanol/water) values were of -1.16 and -1.84 for the piperidine and pyridine complexes, respectively, confirmed that piperidine increases the hydrophobicity of the complex. Density Functional Theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) calculations indicate that 5 has accessible singlet and triplet states which can promote ligand dissociation when populated by both UVA and visible white light. When activated by UVA or white light, both compounds showed similar cytotoxic potencies in various human cancer cell lines although their selectivity was different. The time needed to reach similar antiproliferative activity was noticeably decreased by introducing the piperidine ligand. Neither compound showed cross-resistance in three oxoplatin-resistant cell lines. Furthermore, both compounds showed similar anticlonogenic activity when activated by UVA radiation. Interactions of the light-activated complexes with DNA showed similar kinetics and levels of DNA platination and similar levels of DNA interstrand cross-linking (ca. 5%). Also the ability to unwind double stranded DNA were comparable for the piperidine analogue (24°, respectively), while the piperidine complex showed higher potency in changing the conformation of DNA, as measured in an ethidium bromide binding assay. These results indicate that the nature of the heterocyclic nitrogen ligand can have subtle influences on both the phototoxicity and photobiochemistry of this class of photochemotherapeutic agents.

Topics: 1-Octanol; Binding Sites; Cell Line, Tumor; Cisplatin; Cross-Linking Reagents; DNA; DNA Adducts; Ethidium; Humans; Ligands; Light; Organoplatinum Compounds; Piperidines; Pyridines

A regioselective introduction of a methoxycarbonyl methyl group at the C(2) position of unsubstituted pyridine has been accomplished with catalytic amounts of copper(II) triflate in mild reaction conditions. The N-acetyl-1,2-dihydropyridyl acetic acid methyl ester obtained is a valuable building block for the synthesis of new polyfunctionalized piperidine derivatives bearing unconventional substitution patterns.

Topics: Acetic Anhydrides; Catalysis; Copper; Molecular Structure; Piperidines; Pyridines; Stereoisomerism

The current study was designed to: (i) examine whether functional interactions occur between receptors known to regulate alcohol self-administration; and (ii) characterize relapse to alcohol seeking following abstinence.. The selective cannabinoid CB(1) receptor antagonist SR141716A (0.03-1.0 mg.kg(-1) i.p.) resulted in a dose-dependent reduction in ethanol self-administration in ethanol-preferring Indiana-preferring rats. SR141716A was then co-administered with either the selective glutamate metabotropic glutamate 5 (mGlu(5)) receptor antagonist 3-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)ethynyl]pyridine (MTEP) or the selective adenosine A(2A) receptor antagonist SCH58261.. When administered at individually sub-threshold doses, a combination of SR141716A (0.1 mg.kg(-1)) and SCH58261 (0.5 mg.kg(-1) i.p.) produced a reduction (28%) in ethanol self-administration. Combinations of threshold doses of SR141716A (0.3 mg.kg(-1)) and SCH58261 (2.0 mg.kg(-1), i.p.) caused an essentially additive reduction (68%) in alcohol self-administration. A combination of individually sub-threshold doses of CB(1) and mGlu(5) receptor antagonists did not affect alcohol self-administration; however, combined threshold doses of SR141716A (0.3 mg.kg(-1)) and MTEP (1.0 mg.kg(-1) i.p.) did reduce ethanol self-administration markedly (80%). Cue-conditioned alcohol seeking was attenuated by pretreatment with MTEP (1.0 mg.kg(-1)) co-administered with SR141716A (0.3 mg.kg(-1) i.p.). In contrast, SCH58261 (2.0 mg.kg(-1)) co-administered with SR141716A (0.3 mg.kg(-1) i.p.) did not reduce cue-conditioned alcohol seeking.. Adenosine A(2A) and cannabinoid CB(1) receptors regulated alcohol self-administration additively, but combined low-dose antagonism of these receptors did not prevent cue-conditioned alcohol seeking after abstinence. In contrast, combined low-dose antagonism of mGlu(5) and CB(1) receptors did prevent relapse-like alcohol seeking after abstinence, suggesting a prominent role for mGlu(5) receptors in this paradigm.

Topics: Alcohols; Animals; Conditioning, Psychological; Cues; Ethanol; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Indiana; Piperidines; Pyrazoles; Pyridines; Rats; Rats, Inbred Strains; Receptor, Metabotropic Glutamate 5; Receptors, Metabotropic Glutamate; Rimonabant; Self Administration

A new method for the synthesis of 5-azaindole derivatives is reported. A [3+2] dipolar cycloaddition between nitriles and a 3,4-cyclopropanopiperidine followed by SeO(2) oxidation affords the target compounds in moderate to excellent yields. The divergent nature and cost effectiveness of this method makes it very suitable for combinatorial applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

Topics: Aza Compounds; Cyclopropanes; Indoles; Nitriles; Oxidation-Reduction; Piperidines; Pyridines

A nontraditional approach to the enantiocontrolled construction of quaternary center-bearing heteroatom-bridged bicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes (homotropanes) is reported that is based on organometallic enantiomeric scaffolding. This strategy takes advantage of the unique reactivity profiles of TpMo(CO)(2)(5-oxo-eta(3)-pyranyl) and TpMo(CO)(2)(5-oxo-eta(3)-pyridinyl) scaffolds, and features a molybdenum-mediated semipinacol/1,5-"Michael-like" reaction sequence to establish the quaternary center and synthesize the bridged bicyclic structure. An asymmetric total synthesis of (-)-adaline highlights this methodology.

Topics: Aza Compounds; Bridged Bicyclo Compounds; Bridged-Ring Compounds; Molecular Structure; Piperidines; Pyridines; Stereoisomerism

Charge neutral TpMo(CO)(2)(5-acyloxy-eta(3)-pyranyl) and TpMo(CO)(2)(5-acyloxy-eta(3)-pyridinyl) scaffolds undergo a novel intermolecular "homo-S(N)2'-like" reaction with a variety of carbon nucleophiles. Combined with an annulative demetalation, the homo-S(N)2'-like substitution/annulative demetalation sequence rapidly generates 2,7-dioxabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane and 2-aza-7-oxabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane frameworks in good to excellent yields with high enantiopurity. An enantiocontrolled total synthesis of the antimalarial alkaloid (+)-isofebrifugine was achieved utilizing this reaction cascade.

Topics: Antimalarials; Molybdenum; Organometallic Compounds; Piperidines; Pyridines; Quinazolines; Stereoisomerism; Substrate Specificity

Total synthesis of the Galbulimima alkaloid G. B. 13 was achieved utilizing a functionalized pyridine moiety as a piperidine surrogate. Key to the success of the synthesis was the development of an unprecedented rhodium-catalyzed 1,2-addition of an arylboronic ester into an unactivated ketone.

Topics: Alkaloids; Boron; Catalysis; Esters; Ketones; Models, Molecular; Molecular Conformation; Oxidation-Reduction; Piperidines; Pyridines; Rhodium

A close-packed monolayer of zinc 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(3-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin has been prepared and deposited on the thin native oxide covering the surface of an SOI-MOSFET (silicon-on-insulator metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor) using Langmuir-Blodgett techniques. When the device is exposed to amine vapors in a nitrogen atmosphere, the amine coordinates to the zinc atom. The resulting change in electron distribution within the porphyrin leads to a large change in the drain current of the transistor, biased via a back gate. This change is sensitive to both the amount of amine present and the base strength of the amine. Only very small changes in drain current were observed with a monolayer of free base porphyrin or palmitic acid. After exposure to high pyridine concentrations, the device response saturates, but partially recovers after overnight exposure to flowing nitrogen gas. Interestingly, the device response is instantaneously reset by exposure to visible light, suggesting that photode-ligation occurs. An electrical model for the hybrid device that describes its response to ligand binding in terms of a change in the work function of the porphyrin monolayer has been developed. A transistor response to a few hundred attomoles of bound pyridine can be readily detected. This extreme sensitivity, coupled with the ability to reset the device using light, suggests that such systems might be useful as sensors.

Topics: Amines; Electrochemistry; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Kinetics; Light; Metalloporphyrins; Models, Molecular; Oxides; Piperidines; Pyridines; Semiconductors; Silicon; Volatilization; Zinc

The reactions of [RuHCl(CO)(PPh3)2(B)] (B = PPh3, pyridine or piperidine) and 2'-hydroxychalcones led to the formation of [RuCl(CO)(PPh3)(L)(B)] (L = chalconate). The new complexes have been characterized by analytical and spectral (IR, electronic, 1H NMR and 31P NMR) data. They have been assigned an octahedral structure. The complexes have been used as catalysts for the aerial oxidation of cinnamyl alcohol. Some of the complexes have been tested in vitro for growth inhibitory activity against the bacteria E. coli, S. typhi and Pseudomonas sp. and the fungi A. fumigatus.

Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antifungal Agents; Aspergillus fumigatus; Carbon Monoxide; Catalysis; Chalcones; Chlorides; Gram-Negative Bacteria; Hydrogen; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Molecular Structure; Oxidation-Reduction; Piperidines; Pyridines; Ruthenium; Staphylococcaceae

Two external spaces of an inorganic tennis ball are a novel type of metal-centered hydrophobic pocket where two hydrophobic trans-(+/-)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane groups stand perpendicularly to and around the metal coordination plane. The space recognizes pyridine over piperidine, and a novel supramolecule was obtained using such pyridine recognition properties.

Topics: Copper; Cyclohexylamines; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Models, Molecular; Molecular Conformation; Organometallic Compounds; Picolines; Piperidines; Platinum; Pyridines

Topics: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Pharmacology; Pharmacy; Piperidines; Pyridines; Quinuclidines; Research

Topics: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Heterocyclic Compounds; Nortropanes; Piperidines; Pyridines; Pyrroles; Quinolizidines; Quinolizines; Research; Tropanes

Topics: Aldehydes; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Isomerism; Pharmacy; Piperidines; Pyridines; Research

Topics: Barbiturates; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Piperidines; Pyridines

Topics: Alkylation; Muscle Relaxants, Central; Parasympatholytics; Piperidines; Pyridines

Topics: Antihypertensive Agents; Blood Pressure; Humans; Hypotension; Piperidines; Pyridines

Topics: Anti-Allergic Agents; Benzhydryl Compounds; Piperidines; Pyridines

Topics: Carbon; Carbonic Acid; Curare; Muscle Relaxants, Central; Piperidines; Pyridines; Salts

Topics: Hypnotics and Sedatives; Piperidines; Pyridines

Topics: Picolinic Acids; Piperidines; Pyridines

Topics: Alkaloids; Humans; Mimosine; Piperidines; Pyridines; Tropanes; Yohimbine

Topics: Piperidines; Pyridines