Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
We
develop
a
latent
biocompatible
cleavage
reaction
involving
the
hitherto
unexplored
interaction
between
hydroxylamines
and
cyclopropenones.
Our
study
addresses
regioselectivity
challenges
commonly
observed
in
asymmetric
cyclopropenone
transformations,
substantiated
by
variations
substrate,
Density
Functional
Theory
calculations,
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(23), P. 10396 - 10406
Published: June 5, 2022
Protein
conjugates
are
valuable
tools
for
studying
biological
processes
or
producing
therapeutics,
such
as
antibody–drug
conjugates.
Despite
the
development
of
several
protein
conjugation
strategies
in
recent
years,
ability
to
modify
one
specific
amino
acid
residue
on
a
presence
other
reactive
side
chains
remains
challenge.
We
show
that
monosubstituted
cyclopropenone
(CPO)
reagents
react
selectively
with
1,2-aminothiol
groups
N-terminal
cysteine
residues
give
stable
1,4-thiazepan-5-one
linkage
under
mild,
biocompatible
conditions.
The
CPO-based
reagents,
all
accessible
from
common
activated
ester
CPO-pentafluorophenol
(CPO-PFP),
allow
selective
modification
cysteine-containing
peptides
and
proteins
even
internal,
solvent-exposed
residues.
This
approach
enabled
preparation
dual
conjugate
2×cys-GFP,
containing
both
internal
residues,
by
first
modifying
reagent
followed
traditional
cysteine-modifying
reagent.
copper-free
click
reaction
between
two
proteins,
dimer
de
novo
mimic
IL2
binds
β-IL2
receptor
low
nanomolar
affinity.
Importantly,
compatible
reducing
agent
dithiothreitol
(DTT),
useful
property
working
prone
dimerization.
Finally,
quantum
mechanical
calculations
uncover
origin
selectivity
distinguish
specifically
target
facilitates
construction
elaborate
multilabeled
bioconjugates
minimal
engineering.
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(7), P. 590 - 619
Published: May 30, 2023
Among
the
recent
development
of
click
chemistry
and
bioorthogonal
chemistry,
fluorogenic
reactions
occupy
a
unique
place
in
that
fluorescence
is
generated
from
nonfluorescent
reactants,
thereby
rendering
them
highly
useful
convenient
no-wash
live-cell
imaging.
This
topic
was
extensively
reviewed
2010
by
Wang
et
al.
(
Chem.
Soc.
Rev.
2010,
39,
1233−1239)
2014
Lin
Curr.
Opin.
Biol.
2014,
21,
89−95).
review
presents
comprehensive
up-to-date
overview
on
past
decade.
The
are
classified
into
four
major
categories
basis
mechanisms
generation.
Representative
examples
each
type
discussed
briefly
terms
structure,
mechanism,
advantages.
We
describe
latest
applications
chemical
biology.
In
end,
future
opportunities
challenges
this
field
tentatively
proposed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(10)
Published: Jan. 20, 2024
Developing
fluorogenic
probes
for
simultaneous
live
cell
labeling
of
multiple
targets
is
crucial
understanding
complex
cellular
events.
The
emerging
[4+1]
cycloaddition
between
tetrazine
and
isonitriles
holds
promise
as
a
bioorthogonal
tool,
yet
existing
lack
reactivity
fluorogenicity.
Here,
we
present
the
development
series
tetrazine-functionalized
probes.
By
incorporating
pyrazole
adducts
into
fluorophore
scaffolds,
post-reacted
displayed
remarkable
fluorescence
turn-on
ratios,
up
to
3184-fold.
Moreover,
these
modifications
are
generalizable
various
fluorophores,
enabling
broad
emission
range
from
473
659
nm.
Quantum
chemical
calculations
further
elucidate
mechanisms.
These
enable
in
cells,
without
need
washing
step.
Consequently,
our
findings
pave
way
advanced
multiplex
imaging
detection
techniques
studies.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Chemical
reactions
underpin
biological
processes,
and
imbalances
in
critical
biochemical
pathways
within
organisms
can
lead
to
the
onset
of
severe
diseases.
Within
this
context,
emerging
field
“Nanocatalytic
Medicine”
leverages
nanomaterials
as
catalysts
modulate
fundamental
chemical
specific
microenvironments
This
approach
is
designed
facilitate
targeted
synthesis
localized
accumulation
therapeutic
agents,
thus
enhancing
treatment
efficacy
precision
while
simultaneously
reducing
systemic
side
effects.
The
effectiveness
these
nanocatalytic
strategies
critically
hinges
on
a
profound
understanding
kinetics
intricate
interplay
particular
pathological
ensure
effective
catalytic
actions.
review
methodically
explores
situ
their
associated
biomaterials,
emphasizing
regulatory
that
control
responses.
Furthermore,
discussion
encapsulates
crucial
elements‐reactants,
catalysts,
reaction
conditions/environments‐necessary
for
optimizing
thermodynamics
reactions,
rigorously
addressing
both
biophysical
dimensions
disease
enhance
outcomes.
It
seeks
clarify
mechanisms
underpinning
biomaterials
evaluate
potential
revolutionize
across
various
conditions.
Abstract
Imidazolium‐dithiocarboxylate
zwitterions
(NHC
⋅
CS
2
),
a
novel
organocatalyst
that
derived
from
N‐heterocyclic
carbene
(NHC),
was
used
to
activate
cyclopropenones.
Under
the
catalysis
of
10
mol%
NHC
2,
range
phenols,
alcohols,
primary
and
secondary
amines
react
with
cyclopropenones
produce
trisubstituted
α
,
β
‐unsaturated
esters
amides
in
46–95%
yield.
More
than
68
products,
including
7
natural
product
derivatives
have
been
synthesized
through
this
method.
Mechanism
study
showed
act
as
Lewis
base
C=C
double
bond
trigger
ring‐opening
reaction.
HRMS
analysis
indicated
formation
key
adduct
cyclopropenone.
importantly,
demonstrated
completely
different
catalytic
activity
catalysts,
latter
one
cannot
catalyse
these
reactions.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
this
review,
recent
progress
in
tetrazine-based
fluorogenic
probes
for
bioorthogonal
chemistry
is
comprehensively
analyzed,
with
a
focus
on
advancements
probe
design
and
their
imaging
applications
molecular
processes
live
cells.
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Nanotechnology
combined
with
bioorthogonal
approaches
provides
unique
routes
to
improving
nuclear
medicine
imaging
and
therapy,
opening
up
new
avenues
treat
many
different
diseases.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 105845 - 105845
Published: May 23, 2024
Cyclopropenone
has
emerged
as
a
highly
versatile
precursor
in
organic
synthesis
due
to
its
diverse
reactivity.
The
cyclopropenone
derivatives
could
undergo
various
transformations
such
cycloaddition
reactions,
ring-opening
and
isomerization
reactions
the
presence
of
different
chemical
reagents.
Over
years,
significant
progress
been
made
manipulation
cyclopropenones
for
construction
carbocycles,
heterocycles,
other
useful
compounds.
Despite
several
reviews
that
have
concerned
chemistry
cyclopropenones,
utility
motifs
carbocycles
heterocycles
rarely
reported.
Herein,
we
report
recent
advancements
synthetic
precursors
towards
compounds
with
biological
significance.
Organic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(18), P. 4474 - 4487
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Photogenerated
ketenes
simplify
and
accelerate
the
synthesis
of
diverse
cyclic
architectures
demonstrate
their
promising
applications
in
flow
chemistry.