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ArticleNature communications2024

Prodrug activation by 4,4'-bipyridine-mediated aromatic nitro reduction.

Qing Wang, Yikang Song, Shuowei Yuan, Yaoji Zhu, Wenjing Wang, Ling Chu

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Article in Nature communications, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Qing Wang *School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Yikang Song *School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Shuowei YuanSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Yaoji ZhuSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Wenjing WangSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Ling ChuSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China. lingchu@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-4418-6850

Funding

Tsinghua University (THU) Dushi plan
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Unleashing prodrugs through nitro-reduction is a promising strategy in cancer treatment. In this study, we present a unique bioorthogonal reaction for aromatic nitro reduction, mediated by 4,4'-bipyridine. The reaction is a rare example of organocatalyst-mediated bioorthogonal reaction. This bioorthogonal reaction demonstrates broad substrate scope and proceeds at low micromolar concentrations under biocompatible conditions. Our mechanistic study reveals that water is essential for the reaction to proceed at biorelevant substrate concentrations. We illustrate the utility of our reaction for controlled prodrug activation in mammalian cells, bacteria, and mouse models. Furthermore, a nitro-reduction-annulation cascade is developed for the synthesis of indole derivatives in living cells.

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ProdrugsAnimalsCatalysisCell Line, TumorHumansIndolesMiceNitro CompoundsOxidation-ReductionPyridines4,4'-bipyridylIndolesNitro CompoundsProdrugsPyridines

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PMID39368987
PMCPMC11455939

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