ChemMedChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
selenocompounds
have
gained
increasing
attention
as
potential
anticancer
and
antibacterial
agents.
Several
selenoderivatives
been
confirmed
to
act
MDR
efflux
pump
inhibitors,
based
on
their
in
vitro
results
against
the
bacterial
AcrAB‐TolC
system
cancer
P‐glycoprotein.
Efflux
pumps
can
contribute
directly
or
indirectly
virulence
of
bacteria,
they
reduce
intracellular
concentration
substances
by
expelling
them
out
cell.
The
present
work
aims
study
inhibiting
properties
four
families
selenoesters,
namely
aspirin‐selenoesters,
phenone‐selenoesters,
hydroxy‐selenoesters,
benzyl‐selenoesters.
real‐time
ethidium
bromide
accumulation
assay
that
these
derivatives
inhibited
systems
methicillin‐resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA)
without
exerting
any
effect.
relative
expression
gene
NorA
transporter
was
also
monitored
presence
most
potent
reference
S.
,
finding
could
change
tested
gene.
Regarding
anti‐biofilm
activity,
benzyl‐selenoesters,
hydroxy‐selenoesters
efficiently
inhibit
biofilm
production
MRSA
strain.
It
be
concluded
thus
reducing
biofilm‐producing
bacteria.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(45)
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Despite
widespread
use
of
the
deuterium
isotope
effect,
selective
labeling
chemical
molecules
remains
a
major
challenge.
Herein,
facile
and
general
electrochemically
driven,
organic
mediator
enabled
deuteration
styrenes
with
oxide
(D2
O)
as
economical
source
was
reported.
Importantly,
this
transformation
could
be
suitable
for
various
electron
rich
mediated
by
triphenylphosphine
(TPP).
The
reaction
proceeded
under
mild
conditions
without
transition-metal
catalysts,
affording
desired
products
in
good
yields
excellent
D-incorporation
(D-inc,
up
to
>99
%).
Mechanistic
investigations
means
experiments
cyclic
voltammetry
tests
provided
sufficient
support
transformation.
Notably,
method
proved
powerful
tool
late-stage
biorelevant
compounds.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(6), P. 4074 - 4084
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Herein,
an
oxidant-
and
metal-free
electrochemical
selenylation
reaction
of
chalcones
with
diselenides
for
the
synthesis
3-selenylazaflavanones
3-selenylflavanones
at
room
temperature
was
reported.
The
method
proceeded
under
mild
conditions,
exhibited
a
broad
substrate
scope,
provided
selenylated
products
in
moderate
to
excellent
yields
high
regio-
stereoselectivity.
could
also
be
readily
scaled
up
efficiency.
Detailed
mechanistic
studies
through
control
experiments
disclosed
that
selenium-based
radical
might
participate
this
transformation.
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 2500 - 2566
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
With
the
resurgence
of
electrosynthesis
in
organic
chemistry,
there
is
a
significant
increase
number
routes
available
for
late-stage
functionalization
(LSF)
drugs.
Electrosynthetic
methods,
which
obviate
need
hazardous
chemical
oxidants
or
reductants,
offer
unprecedented
control
reactions
through
continuous
variation
applied
potential
and
possibility
combination
with
photochemical
processes.
This
capability
substantial
advantage
performing
electrochemical
photoelectrochemical
LSF.
Ultimately,
these
protocols
are
poised
to
become
vital
component
medicinal
chemist's
toolkit.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
that
have
been
demonstrated
be
applicable
LSF
pharmaceutical
drugs,
their
derivatives,
natural
substrates.
We
present
analyze
representative
examples
illustrate
electrochemistry
photoelectrochemistry
valuable
molecular
scaffolds.
Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
365(17), P. 2929 - 2935
Published: July 21, 2023
Abstract
We
have
developed
an
electrochemical
reaction
for
the
synthesis
of
3‐selenylchromones
and
deutero‐selenylated
chalcones
alkynyl
aryl
ketones.
This
method
is
free
from
metal
catalysts
oxidants,
regulated
by
solvents.
The
conditions
are
mild,
a
wide
range
substrates
can
be
employed
to
produce
selenylated
chromones
chalcones,
displaying
potential
anti‐inflammatory
activities.
Furthermore,
we
demonstrated
applicability
this
approach
late‐stage
deutero‐selenylation
drug
molecule,
metochalcone.
SynOpen,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
07(04), P. 511 - 520
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Abstract
Electrochemical
synthesis,
due
to
its
environmentally
benign,
sustainable,
and
practical
nature,
has
become
an
appealing
powerful
substitute
for
traditional
methods
oxidizing
reducing
organic
compounds.
Thus,
numerous
valuable
changes
have
been
established
in
the
field
of
synthesis
through
utilization
electrochemistry.
Among
these
electrochemical
transformations,
formation
C–Se
bonds
stands
out
as
exceptionally
noteworthy
reaction
type.
In
this
graphical
review,
we
present
a
succinct
summary
progress
utilizing
strategies
synthesizing
organoselenium
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(12), P. 1367 - 1372
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Comprehensive
Summary
The
selective
oxidative
sulfonylation
of
alkenes
with
selenium
sulfonate
depended
on
the
reaction
conditions.
electrochemical
C—H
proceeded
smoothly
to
afford
(
E
)‐vinyl
sulfones
good
selectivity
in
an
undivided
cell
without
external
oxidant.
While
aerobic
trifunctionalization
occurred
presence
KI
air,
which
provides
β
‐keto
selenosulfones
via
formation
C—O,
C—S,
and
C—Se
bonds
one‐pot.
Following
control
experiments,
a
plausible
mechanism
is
proposed
rationalize
experimental
results.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
A
green,
efficient,
and
environmentally
friendly
electrochemical
strategy
was
developed
for
synthesizing
a
series
of
selenoheterocyclic
compounds.
The
antitumor
activities
these
compounds
were
evaluated,
revealing
that
4o,
5n,
5o
demonstrated
remarkable
efficacy.
These
effectively
inhibited
lung
cancer
by
inducing
cell
apoptosis,
causing
DNA
damage,
suppressing
the
progression
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition.
Notably,
compound
identified
as
first
inhibitor
DEAD-box
helicase
10
(DDX10).
An
in
vivo
xenograft
assay
further
confirmed
therapeutic
potential
5o,
demonstrating
tumor
growth
inhibition
rates
60%,
78%,
88%
at
doses
5
mg/kg,
20
respectively.
This
study
highlights
promising
chemotherapeutic
agent
effective
treatment
cancer.
Israel Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
64(1-2)
Published: July 24, 2023
Abstract
A
novel
metal‐
and
oxidant‐free
electrooxidative
selenylamination
of
o
‐aminophenacetylenes
with
diselenides
for
achieving
3‐selenylindoles
has
been
developed
moderate
to
excellent
yield.
The
reaction
proceeded
smoothly
a
broad
substrate
scope
highly
functional
group
tolerance.
synthetic
practicality
this
innovative
approach
was
demonstrated
by
its
easy
scalability.
Moreover,
mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
an
in‐situ
generated
selenium
cation
might
be
the
key
intermediate
electrochemical
selenocyclization
process.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(5)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
A
practical
electrochemical
method
for
the
synthesis
of
β‐hydroxyselenides
has
been
developed
under
an
external
oxidant‐free
condition
at
room
temperature
air
from
alkenes
with
diselenides
and
H
2
O.
radical
mechanism
is
proposed
this
transformation
gram‐scale
reactions
demonstrate
practicability
reaction.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
A
practical
photocatalytic
annulation‐biselenylation
strategy
has
been
developed
for
the
efficient
synthesis
of
biselenium‐substituted
1‐indanones
(38
examples
in
total)
with
generally
good
yields
(up
to
95%)
and
excellent
stereoselectivity
(>19
:
1
Z
/
E
ratio)
by
employing
enynones
diaryl
selenides
as
starting
materials
under
photosensitizer‐free
conditions.
The
reaction
mechanism
involves
a
cascade
process
comprising
homolytic
cleavage,
radical
addition,
5‐
exo
‐
dig
cyclization,
capture,
enabling
sequential
formation
multiple
bonds,
such
C(sp
3
)‐Se,
)‐C(sp
2
),
)‐Se
rapidly
construct
molecular
complexity.
Notably,
this
approach
demonstrates
wide
substrate
compatibility
tolerability
towards
various
functional
groups.
It
is
further
characterized
its
remarkable
efficiency
creating
chemical
bonds
achieving
high
atomic
utilization
100%.