Two sets of new o-methoxyphenylpiperazine (MPP; series a) and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ; series b) derivatives, containing various imide moietiesderived from NAN190, were synthesized and evaluated in vitro for their ability to bind tothe s...
A simple and convenient synthesis of (–)-6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-1-carboxylic acid is described, applying a combination of two synthetic methods: the Petasis reaction and Pomeranz–Fritsch–Bobbitt cyclization. Th...
We report herein an application of an α-amidoalkylation reaction, as an alternative efficient synthesis of 4-aryl- and 4-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives. The amides required for this purpose would result from reaction of aminoacetal...
Tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) alkaloids and their derivatives have a structural similarity to 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP), a well-known neurotoxin. THIQs seem to present a broad range of actions in the brain, critically depend...
A [3 + 2] 1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of C,N-cyclic azomethine imines with allyl alkyl ketones has been achieved. The reaction proceeds under mild conditions and tolerates a wide range of functional groups. An array of tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative...
In the present work, we describe the synthesis of new tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives and the crystal structures of two of them. Density functional theory (DFT) investigations at the B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) level provided their structural reactivity and...
A series of novel 1-oxo-2,3,4-trisubstituted tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) derivatives bearing other heterocyclic moieties in their structure were synthesized based on the reaction between homophthalic anhydride and imines. Initial studies were carri...
P-glycoprotein (Pgp) determines resistance to a broad spectrum of drugs used against glioblastoma multiforme (GB). Indeed, Pgp is highly expressed in GB stem cells and in the brain-blood barrier (BBB), the peculiar endothelium surrounding the brain....
Quercetin, a well-known flavonoid with significant medicinal potential, was derivatized at the C8 position with a tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) moiety, and physicochemical and pharmacological properties, inhibition potential, antioxidant activity, an...
Syntheses of 2,6-bis[((3S)-3-(methoxycarbonyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)carbonyl]pyridine and its coordination compounds with Cu2+, Co2+, Co3+, or Fe3+ are described. By means of 1H- and 13C-NMR spectra it was proved that 2,6-bis[((3S)-3-(m...
As part of research programme directed to the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds pharmacologically interesting [1] via ring transformation of 1,2,4-triazine derivatives, we synthesized the title compounds 3 via two step process.[...]
Many isoquinoline alkaloids are biologically active compounds and successfully used as pharmaceuticals. Compounds belonging to the isoquinolines and tetrahydroisoquinolines (TIQs) can be used as anesthetics, antihypertensive drugs, antiviral agents,...
Background: Epilepsy is a chronic, non-communicable brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Some derivatives of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines have demonstrated anticonvulsant effects. This study aims to investigate the effects of 33 der...
Isoquinoline alkaloids constitute one of the most common classes of alkaloids that have shown a pronounced role in curing various diseases. Finding ways to reduce the toxicity of these molecules and to increase their therapeutic margin is an urgent m...
A simple procedure for the synthesis of 8-fluoro-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline is described below, based on a directed ortho-lithiation reaction. This key intermediate was then applied in various transformations. Fluorine–amine exchange afforded the...
Hydroxyalkyl and carboxyalkyl derivatives of silatetrahydroisoquinoline, tetrahydroisoquinoline and tetrahydroquinoline have been synthesized. Their neurotropic activity has been investigated.
A series of different 1-monosubstituted and 1,1-disubstituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-isoquinolines was synthesized in high yields from different ketoamides. We have developed a convenient method for the synthesis of disubstituted derivatives by interacti...
1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroisoquinolines have been traditionally prepared by the Bischler- Napieralski, Pictet-Gams, Pictet-Spengler, Pomeranz-Fritsch reactions and various Friedel- Crafts cyclization procedures of N-(haloalkyl)aryl derivatives [1].[...]
The behavior of 2-naphthol and 7-bromo-2-naphthol as organic photoacids are exploited in organic synthesis for the preparation of benzyl sulfides (using a trichloroacetimidate derivative as the starting substrate) and polycyclic amines via acid catal...
Herein, we report the synthesis of four new hybrid molecules between ketoprofen or 2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid and N-containing heterocyclic compounds, such as piperidine, pyrrolidine, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline, and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquino...
Herein we report the obtaining of 1-(3,4-dihydroquinolin-1(2H)-yl)-2- (4-isobutylphenyl)propan-1-one and its characterization. The newly obtained hybrid and its derivatives (hybrids of ibuprofen with 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline, and piperidine) we...
Through the Lilly Open Innovation Drug Discovery program (OIDD), we discovered five cationic bis(aryltriazol-4-yl)methyl)-6,7-dimethoxytetrahydroisoquinolinium derivatives that effectively inhibit human nicotinamide N-methyltransferase. Compound...
Mechanochemistry has emerged as a potential alternative for organic transformations, leveraging substrate availability, stability, and reduced solvent use. Its high efficiency and eco-friendly profile have garnered significant attention, particularly...
A mild and efficient strategy for the synthesis of tricyclic 1,2,4-oxadiazolines-fused tetrahydro-isoquinolines derivatives via [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction is reported. The reactions provided the functionalized tricyclic 1,2,4-oxadiazolines in hig...
This report reviews the most important lipase-catalyzed strategies for the preparation of pharmaceutically and chemically important tetrahydroisoquinoline and tetrahydro-β-carboline enantiomers through O-acylation of the primary hydroxy group, N...
The σ2 receptor (transmembrane protein 97), which is involved in cholesterol homeostasis, is of high relevance for neoplastic processes. The upregulated expression of σ2 receptors in cancer cells and tissue in combination with the antiproliferative p...
The curiosity and attention that researchers have devoted to alkaloids are due to their bioactivities, structural diversity, and intriguing chemistry. Marine-derived macrocyclic alkaloids (MDMAs) are considered to be a potential source of drugs. Trab...
Triazole derivatives of fluorescein-containing N,N-dimethylaminopropyl fragments and their ammonium salts were synthesized with yields of 74–85%. The resulting compounds exhibit fluorescent properties in the green region of the visible spectrum...
As part of our continuing research on isoquinoline acaricidal drugs, this paper reports the preparation of a series of the 2-aryl-1-cyano-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines with various substituents on the N-phenyl ring, their in vitro acaricidal activi...
Isoquinoline alkaloids constitute a substantial category of natural products, among which 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) holds significance. THIQ-based compounds, whether natural or synthetic, showcase a wide array of biological activities, de...
Hyaluronic acid (HA), through its interactions with the cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44), acts as a potent modulator of the tumor microenvironment, creating a wide range of extracellular stimuli for tumor growth, angiogenesis, invasion, and metas...
We have synthesized 22 C-1 functionalized-N-aryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives showing biological activities towards cholinergic enzymes. Synthesis was performed using visible-light-promoted photo-redox chemistry, starting from a common...
26RFa is a neuropeptide that activates the rhodopsin-like G protein-coupled receptor QRFPR/GPR103. This peptidergic system is involved in the regulation of a wide array of physiological processes including feeding behavior and glucose homeostasis. He...
Previously unreported N,N′-ketal quinazolinone enantiomers [(−)-1 and (+)-1] and a new biogenetically related compound (2), along with six known compounds, 2-pyrovoylaminobenzamide (3), N-(2-hydroxypropanoyl)-2 amino benzoic acid amide (4...
Protein arginine methyltransferases 5 (PRMT5) is a clinically promising epigenetic target that is upregulated in a variety of tumors. Currently, there are several PRMT5 inhibitors under preclinical or clinical development, however the established cli...
Multidrug resistance (MDR) caused by ATP-Binding Cassette Subfamily B Member 1 (ABCB1, P-glycoprotein, P-gp) is a major barrier for the success of chemotherapy in clinics. In this study, we designed and synthesized a total of 19 Lissodendrins B analo...
White spot disease, caused by the parasitic Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, induces mortality exceeding 80% in intensive aquaculture systems, resulting in global annual losses of >$1 billion. Current chemical controls (e.g., formaldehyde) face envir...
A dysregulation of the cell-death mechanism contributes to poor prognosis in lung cancer. New potent chemotherapeutic agents targeting apoptosis-deregulating molecules have been discovered. In this study, 22-(4-pyridinecarbonyl) jorunnamycin A (22-(4...
Among malignancies, lung cancer is the major cause of cancer death. Despite the advance in lung cancer therapy, the five-year survival rate is extremely restricted due to therapeutic failure and disease relapse. Targeted therapies selectively inhibit...
The tetrahydroisoquinoline skeleton is a pharmacologically significant core structure containing chiral centers, making enantiomeric separation crucial due to the potentially distinct biological effects of each enantiomer. In this study, laudanosine...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been associated with some types of food and drugs. Here, we query PubMed for the association of PD with foods and drugs, using a list of 217,776 compounds derived from the Human Metabolome Database (HMDB). To calcul...