Synthesis of styrylbenzofuran derivatives as styrylquinoline analogues for HIV-1 integrase inhibitor

Farmaco. 2003 Dec;58(12):1243-50. doi: 10.1016/j.farmac.2003.08.001.

Abstract

A series of styrylbenzofuran derivatives (8a-i) as styrylquinoline isosters were efficiently prepared by Wittig reaction and evaluated for inhibitory activity against HIV-1 integrase. In this series, compounds 8g, 8h and 8i containing a free catechol ring showed moderate inhibitory activities (IC50= approximately 40 microM) against HIV-1 integrase, while less than the corresponding styrylquinoline compound (I).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzofurans / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzofurans / pharmacology
  • HIV Integrase / metabolism*
  • HIV Integrase Inhibitors / chemical synthesis*
  • HIV Integrase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Quinolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Quinolines / pharmacology

Substances

  • Benzofurans
  • HIV Integrase Inhibitors
  • Quinolines
  • styrylquinoline
  • HIV Integrase