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Malgorzata Wenska1, Stefan Milton, Roger Strömberg

  • 1Department of Biosciences & Nutrition, Novum, Karolinska Institutet, S-14157 Huddinge, Sweden.

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This study reports a new method for synthesizing modified adenosine nucleosides. These compounds are designed for click chemistry applications, enabling further chemical transformations.

Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Nucleoside Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry

Background:

  • Adenosine nucleosides are fundamental components of nucleic acids and play crucial roles in biological processes.
  • Chemical modifications of nucleosides can alter their properties and functionalities for various applications.
  • Click chemistry offers a powerful platform for efficient and selective molecular assembly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient and selective synthesis of 2'-O-alkyl modified adenosine nucleosides.
  • To introduce functional groups suitable for 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions (click chemistry).
  • To prepare versatile building blocks for further chemical derivatization.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 2'-O-alkyl modified adenosine nucleosides.

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  • Introduction of a triple bond or an azido group at the 2'-O position.
  • Characterization of the synthesized nucleoside derivatives.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful and selective synthesis of adenosine nucleosides with 2'-O-alkylation.
    • Incorporation of either a terminal alkyne (triple bond) or an azido group.
    • Demonstration of the suitability of these modified nucleosides for click chemistry.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed synthetic route provides efficient access to valuable adenosine-based building blocks.
    • The modified nucleosides are readily amenable to click chemistry, facilitating the construction of complex molecules.
    • These derivatives hold potential for applications in drug discovery and chemical biology.