利用~1H-NMR模拟谱研究三核苷酸A3′P(CH_3)5′A3′P(CH_3)5′A的构象性质

根据Altona等人的方法.利用~1H—NMR模拟谱分析了A3′P(CH_3)5A3′P(CH_3)5′A的三种非对映异构体:a、b和C的构象状态.发现:在室温下三个核糖环都是S型构象占优势(X_N≤0.44),而且随温度升高S型构象成分增多;两个二核苷酸片段-PAPA和APAP-的磷酸骨架扭角分别与A3′P(CH_3)5′A两种异构体a或b数值接近.差值约5°左右;二核苷酸片段中核糖环的重叠程度与手性磷原子的构型有关、R构型比S构型的核糖环重叠程度小;从而推测,A3′P(CH_3)5′A3′P(CH_3)5′A各种非对映异构体的稳定性为RR>RS.SR>SS,与化学合成中所见相符合.     

A Short Syhthesis of 3′-(Methylsulfinyl)-3′-Deoxythymidine and Related Analogues

Abstract

The ring opening of the O-2,3′-anhydrothymidine 5 with the anion of methyl mercaptan gave the 3′-methylthio derivaative 6. Subsequent oxidation and deprotection afforded 3′-(methyl-sulfinyl)-3′-deoxythymidine 2 and its sulfone analogue 3.     

(A)GGG(A), (A)CCC(A) and other potential 3′ splice signals in primate nuclear pre-mRNA sequences

Several 3′ splice signals in nuclear precursor mRNAs have already been known for some time: the AG doublet on the left-hand side of the splice and a run of pyrimidines just upstream of it. More recently it has been noted that the YNYTRAY sequence (where Y is a pyrimidine, R a purine and N any base) is a branching-sequence participating in formation of a lariat structure. Keller and Noon have shown the existence of several putative consensus sequences at this site. In this work, extensive computations of the distributions of 256 quartets in all primate nuclear pre-mRNA intron sequences present in GenBank have been carried out. Several putative signals upstream and downstream of the 3′ splice have been detected. These have been compared with the results obtained in analogous computations carried out on all nuclear pre-mRNA introns present in a combined eukaryotic file containing mammal, non-mammalian vertebrate, invertebrate and plant sequences. The distributions of the more interesting oligomers are shown here. Of particular interest are the putative (A)GGG(A) signal 60 nucleotides upstream of the 3′ splice site and (A)CCC(A) 3–40 nucleotides downstream of it. A possible splicing model explaining these data and involving formation of alterantive hairpin loop structures is proposed.     

Stereocontrolled Facile Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of (3′S) and (3′R)-3′-Amino (and Azido)-3′-Deoxy Pyranonucleosides

This article describes the synthesis of (3 ′S) and (3 ′R)-3 ′-amino-3 ′-deoxy pyranonucleosides and their precursors (3 ′S) and (3 ′R)-3 ′-azido-3 ′-deoxy pyranonucleosides. Azidation of 1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-3-O-toluenesulfonyl-α-D-allofuranose followed by hydrolysis and subsequent acetylation afforded 3-azido-3-deoxy-1,2,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-D-glucopyranose, which upon coupling with the proper silylated bases, deacetylation, and catalytic hydrogenation, obtained the target 3 ′-amino-3 ′-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranonucleosides. The desired 1-(3 ′-amino-3 ′-deoxy-β-D-allopyranosyl)5-fluorouracil was readily prepared from the suitable imidazylate sugar after azidation followed by a protection/deprotection sequence and reduction of the unprotected azido precursor. No antiviral activity was observed for the novel nucleosides. Moderate cytostatic activity was recorded for the 5-fluorouracil derivatives.     

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of (3′S)-3′-Deoxy-3′-Fluoro-3′-C-Ethynylcytidine

The novel pyrimidine nucleoside, (3 ′S)-3 ′-deoxy-3 ′-fluoro-3 ′-C-ethynylcytidine (1) was synthesized from cytidine in seven steps. The key step in the synthesis was the introduction of the tertiary fluorine at the 3 ′-position. Compound 1 was evaluated in vitro against several RNA viruses.     

真核细胞mRNA3′端poly(A)序列长度测定

在生物体中,信使核糖核酸(mRNA)的生物学功能是从DNA接受遗传信息,再以密码形式翻译出特异性蛋白质。mRNA对于基因表达和遗传信息传递起着重要作用。真核细胞mRNA分子的结构较为复杂,其特征之一是它的3′端几乎都有多聚腺嘌呤核苷酸序列     

Simvastatin has beneficial effect on pulmonary artery hypertension by inhibiting NF-��B expression

Altered cellular mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) has been implicated in the increased insulin resistance and the risk for diabetes. Hyperketonemia is increasingly being identified in type 2 diabetic patients in addition to those with type 1 diabetes. No previous study has examined the effect of hyperketonemia and trivalent chromium on cellular mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) in any cell type. Using a U937 monocyte cell culture model, this study examined the hypothesis that hyperketonemia decreases and trivalent chromium normalizes the cellular MMP level. Cells were cultured with control and ketone bodies [acetoacetate (AA), β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)] in the absence or the presence (0.5-100 μM) of Cr(3+) at 37°C for 24 h. The MMP was determined using DiOC6 and flow cytometry. The results show a significant decrease in MMP in cells treated with AA, but not in the cells treated with BHB. The effect of AA on cellular MMP was prevented in chromium (III)-pretreated cells. Thus, hyperketonemia decreases the MMP, and supplementation with chromium (III) normalizes altered MMP, which may play a role in the improvement in glucose metabolism seen after chromium (III) supplementation in some studies with diabetic animals and patients.     

Indirubin-3′-oxime prevents hepatic I/R damage by inhibiting GSK-3β and mitochondrial permeability transition

Indirubin-3′-oxime is an indirubin analogue that shows favorable inhibitory activity targeting glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β). In this study, we evaluated if acute treatment with indirubin-3′-oxime (Ind) prevents hepatic ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) damage. Wistar rats were subjected to 150 min of 70% warm ischemia and 16 h of reperfusion. In the treated group 1 μM indirubin-3′-oxime was administered in the hepatic artery 30 min before ischemia. Acute treatment with Ind decreased serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels, comparatively to I/R livers. Bax translocation to the mitochondria and cytochrome c release were higher in I/R livers. Ind treatment significantly attenuated Bax translocation and preserved mitochondrial cytochrome c content. Ind also protected mitochondria from calcium-induced mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT), as well as the decrease in state 3 mitochondrial respiration, the delay in the repolarization after a phosphorylative cycle and the decrease in ATP content caused by I/R. By addressing GSK-3β activity and phosphorylated GSK-3β at Ser⁹ content in liver homogenates and isolated mitochondria, data suggests that inhibition of GSK-3β by indirubin-3′-oxime prevents the increase in mitochondrial phosphorylated GSK-3β at Ser⁹ induced by I/R, thus correlating with MPT inhibition and preservation of cytochrome c content. Pre-treatment with indirubin-3′-oxime in conditions of hepatic I/R, protects the liver by maintaining mitochondrial function and hepatic energetic balance.     

Conformational Studies of 3′-Spironucleosides (TSAO-T and Analogues) by NMR Spectroscopy

Abstract

The conformational properties in solution of the prototype compound TSAO-T (1) and its two analogues 2 and 3 have been determined by H and C NMR techniques. The three compounds showed a sugar ring conformation rare among HIV-inhibitory nucleosides, probably due to the presence, at the 3′-position of the spiro moiety.     

利用~1H-NMR模拟谱研究二核苷酸A3′P(CH_3)5′A的构象性质

本文根据Altona等人的方法,在利用~1H-NMR模拟谱确定18℃、40℃、70℃三种温度下有关质子化学位移及偶合常数的基础上,分析了A3′P(CH_3)5′A的两种非对映异构体a和b的构象状态。它们与A3′P(OH)5′A相比发现:(1)在18℃时两个核糖环是S型构象占主要成分,并随温度升高S型构象成分增多;(2)磷酸骨架的扭角ε′和β′分别改变±15°及±4°;(3)在优势构象情况下,两个核糖环都部分重叠,而且A3′P(CH_3)5′A(a)的重叠程度比A3P′(CH_3)5′A(b)小;(4)腺嘌呤碱基都更倾向去堆积状态,而且随温度升高A3′P(CH_3)5′A(a)比A3′P(CH_3)5′A(b)有着更强的去堆积效应。     

Studies on Alternate Strand Triple Helix Formation by Oligodeoxyribonucleotides Containing A 3′-3′ Phosphodiester Bond

Abstract

ODNs containing a 3′-3′ phosphodiester linkage as inversion of polarity motif have been shown to cooperatively bind to 5′-(purine)_m(pyrimidine)_n-3′ type duplexes by specific alternate strand recognition of the adjacent oligopurine domains. An NMR study has been undertaken to investigate the role of the 3′-3′ linked nucleosides and their nearest neighbours in the stabilization of the triple helical complexes.     

利用~1H-NMR模拟谱研究二核苷酸A3′P(CH_3)5′A的构象性质

本文根据Altona等人的方法,在利用~1H-NMR模拟谱确定18℃、40℃、70℃三种温度下有关质子化学位移及偶合常数的基础上,分析了A3′P(CH_3)5′A的两种非对映异构体a和b的构象状态。它们与A3′P(OH)5′A相比发现:(1)在18℃时两个核糖环是S型构象占主要成分,并随温度升高S型构象成分增多;(2)磷酸骨架的扭角ε′和β′分别改变±15°及±4°;(3)在优势构象情况下,两个核糖环都部分重叠,而且A3′P(CH_3)5′A(a)的重叠程度比A3P′(CH_3)5′A(b)小;(4)腺嘌呤碱基都更倾向去堆积状态,而且随温度升高A3′P(CH_3)5′A(a)比A3′P(CH_3)5′A(b)有着更强的去堆积效应。     

Cyclo-saligenyl-2′,3′-dideoxy-2′,3′-didehydroythymidinemonophosphate (cycloSal-d4TMP) — A New Pro-Nucleotide Approach

Abstract

The synthesis of cycloSal-d4TMP 3a-g as new pro-nucleotide approach for d4TMP 2 is described. Phosphotriesters 3 release the d4TMP 2 selectively by a controlled, chemically induced tandem reaction. CycloSal-phosphotriesters 3 exhibited high biological activity against HIV-1/HIV-2 in CEM cells which was completely retained in CEM TK^? cells.     

Only One 3′-Hydroxyl Group Of ppp 5′A 2′p 5′A 2′p 5′A(2–5A) is Required for Activation of the Mouse 2–5A-Dependent Endonuclease

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The 3′-hydroxyl groups of each of the adenosines of 2–5A triraer (ppp5′A2′p5′A2′p5′A) were sequentially replaced by hydrogen through a phosphotriester synthetic approach. Biochemical evaluation of these analogs led to the conclusion that only the 3′-hydroxy group of the second adenosine is required for activation of RNase L.     

Oligomerization of 3′-amino-3′-deoxyguanosine-5′-phosphorimidazolidate on a d(CpCpCpCpC) template

Summary 3-Amino-3-deoxyguanosine-5-phosphorimidazolidate (ImpGnh ₂) oligomerizes more rapidly and regiospecifically than related nucleotide derivatives on a d(CpCpCpCpC) template. The greater nucleophilicity of the amino group leads to efficient oligomerization even when the structure of the double-helical complex formed by the template and the substrate is not optimal for reaction. The use of amine-containing analogues should permit us to develop models of potentially prebiotic polymerization reactions that cannot be studied easily using natural nucleotides.     

A factor-dependent sulfotransferase specific for 3′-phosphoadenosine-5′-phosphosulfate (PAPS) in the Cyanobacterium Synechococcus 6301

A sulfotransferase isolated from the Cyanobacterium Synechococcus 6301 was found to be specific for 3-phosphoadenosine-5-phosphosulfate (PAPS). The molecular weight of this transferase has been estimated on a Sephadex-G-100 column to be about 58,000. The K _m for PAPS was determined to be 20 M. The pH optimum was 8.0. The thiol dithioerythritol was needed for activity; other thiols such as glutathione, cysteine, or mercaptoethanol did not catalyze this reaction. The transferase, however, could not react directly with the thiol. A heat-stable factor was needed in this reaction. This factor was purified by conventional techniques and its molecular weight was determined on a Sephadex-G-50 column to be about 11,500. The factor showed normal Michaelis-Menten behavior toward the PAPS-sulfotransferase. It has been identified as thioredoxin. The tranferase was inhibited by 3-5-ADP and 2–5-ADP; all other adenine-containing nucleotides such as 2-AMP, 3-AMP, 5-AMP, ADP, and c-AMP did not influence this reaction.Abbreviation PAPS 3-phosphoadenosine-5-phosphosulfate     

A Short Synthesis of 2′,3′-Didehydro-3′-deoxythymidine

Abstract

Reaction of sodium metal in HMPA-THF with 2,3′-anhydrothymidine la, results in an elimination to give the 2′,3′-unsaturated nucleoside 3a, This process was utilized in a synthesis of the antiviral drug D4T from thymidine.     

Pharmacokinetics of A New Anti-HIV Ageht: 2′,3′-Dideoxy-2′,3′-Didehydrothymidine (d4T)

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D4T is one of several drugs being considered for antiretroviral therapy in the treatment of AIDS. Pharmacokinetic studies showed that d4T was well absorbed, predominantly eliminated as unchanged drug and able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier.     

A Practical and Stereospecific Approach to the Synthesis of 3′-Deoxy-2′,3′-didehydrothymidine (D4T)

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Starting with D-glucose, 5-t-butyldimethylsilyl-3-deoxy-D-arabinose (5) was prepared. Condensation of 5 with cyanamide followed by reaction of the resulting oxazoline 6 with methyl-2-formylpropionate furnished the anhydronucleoside 7. t-Butoxide elimination of 7 gave the target compound in moderate yields due to concomitant 1′,2′-double bond formation. However, phenylselenolate and phenylthiolate opened 7 regiospecifically to the corresponding seleno and thio compounds, 10 and 11, respectively. Oxidative elimination of 10 and the pivaloyl derivative 12 gave 5′-t-butyldimethylsilyl (8) and 5′-pivaloyl (13) D₄T in excellent yield.