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Semisynthesis of alpha-methyl-gamma-lactones and in vitro evaluation of their activity on protein farnesyltransferase.

Authors :
Pinel B
Dubois J
Séraphin D
Richomme P
Source :
Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry [J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem] 2010 Apr; Vol. 25 (2), pp. 172-9.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The semisynthesis of xanthanolide derivatives is reported from xanthinin and 4-epi-isoxanthanol, two sesquiterpene lactones isolated from the crude chloroformic extract of the leaves of Xanthium macrocarpum DC. (Asteraceae) by liquid/liquid chromatography. In vitro evaluation of their protein farnesyltransferase (PFTase) inhibitory activity has been investigated. In contrast to other biological activities of xanthanolides, PFTase inhibition is not associated with the presence of the potentially toxic alpha-methylene-gamma-lactone function.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1475-6374
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20222761
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/14756360903169592