Parallel synthesis and biocatalytic amplification of a cross-conjugated cyclopentenone library

J Comb Chem. 2001 Jul-Aug;3(4):346-53. doi: 10.1021/cc000105y.

Abstract

A combination of parallel chemical synthesis and biocatalysis has been used to prepare and amplify a library of cross-conjugated cyclopentenones. A number of marine and terrestrial natural products with antibiotic activity are known to incorporate this pharmacophore. The library was screened for anticancer, antimycobacterial, antifungal, and antibacterial activity. The positive results from the screens provide an indication of the structural features that are associated with activity in the various assays and suggest promising avenues for further inquiry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biotransformation
  • Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques
  • Cyclopentanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Endopeptidases / chemistry
  • Enzymes / chemistry*
  • Glycine max / enzymology
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Lipase / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Peroxidases / metabolism
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism

Substances

  • Cyclopentanes
  • Enzymes
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Peroxidases
  • Lipase
  • Endopeptidases
  • cyclopentenone