Abstract

This project on the synthesis of biologically active macrocyclic molecules aims to invent, develop, and apply synthetic methods (particularly novel metal mediated methods) during the synthesis and study of architecturally complex bioactive natural products. The synthetic methods and strategies developed herein will facilitate the evaluation and study of the biological properties of the targeted and allied molecules. The program will concentrate in three areas: (a) Synthesis of a new class of platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonists known as the phomactins. PAF is a compound ubiquitous to the human body and implicated in respiratory, inflammatory, and cardiovascular diseases. The phomactins are uniquely selective PAF antagonists as they have no effect on adenosine diphosphate, arachidonic acid, or collagen-induced platelet aggregation. (b) Synthesis of amphidinolide A and allied molecules. These structurally striking compounds are deemed active against all 60 NCI cancer screens and exhibit especially acute antileukemic properties, as well as activity towards rabbit skeletal muscle actomysion ATPase. (c) Synthesis of superstolide A, a marine natural product with excellent activity against human bronchpulmonary non-small cell lung carcinoma. Non-small cell lung carcinoma accounts for the large majority of lung cancers. Unfortunately chemotherapy against NSCLC has yet to prove very successful. Superstolide A is also active against resistant murine leukemia cells. Such tremendous biological potential makes superstolide A a very attractive candidate for total synthesis.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL058114-06
Application #
6769341
Study Section
Medicinal Chemistry Study Section (MCHA)
Program Officer
Link, Rebecca P
Project Start
1998-01-15
Project End
2007-05-31
Budget Start
2004-06-01
Budget End
2005-05-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$261,625
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Michigan State University
Department
Chemistry
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
193247145
City
East Lansing
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48824