Building trans-bicyclo[4.4.0]decanes/decenes in complex multifunctional frameworks: the case for antibiotic
Wanli Zhang1, Anna R Kaplan1, Emma K Davison2
1Department of Chemistry, Emory University, USA. wwuest@emory.edu.
Natural Product Reports
|November 18, 2020
Summary
Natural products with trans-bicyclo[4.4.0]decane/decene scaffolds show potent antibacterial activity. Efficient synthesis of these complex molecules is key to developing new antibiotics to combat resistance.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Natural Product Synthesis
Background:
- trans-Bicyclo[4.4.0]decane/decene natural products, including trans-decalin and trans-octalin, possess significant structural diversity.
- These compounds frequently exhibit potent and selective antibacterial activities, making them valuable in drug discovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the synthetic strategies employed for complex trans-bicyclo[4.4.0]decane/decene natural products.
- To highlight the importance of these scaffolds in the development of novel antibiotics to address antibiotic resistance.
Main Methods:
- Review of synthetic methodologies published between 2000 and 2020.
- Analysis of strategies addressing dense architectural and stereochemical complexity.
Main Results:
- Identification of specialized synthetic approaches required for these intricate natural products.
- Demonstration of the link between synthetic accessibility and the potential for antibiotic development.
Conclusions:
- The structural complexity of trans-bicyclo[4.4.0]decane/decene antibiotics necessitates innovative synthetic solutions.
- Advancements in synthesis are crucial for unlocking the therapeutic potential of these natural products in combating antibiotic resistance.
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