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Published on: June 13, 2022
The synthetic chemistry of sarpagine-ajmaline-type alkaloids
1Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Research and Development for Natural Products, School of Pharmacy, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan, P. R. China.
Abstract:
The sarpagine-ajmaline type monoterpenoid indole alkaloids are among the most important groups of natural alkaloids, and the complex polycyclic and cage-like architectures present significant synthetic challenges. Because of their characteristic indole-fused azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane structures and prominent biological activities, sarpagine-ajmaline related alkaloids have captured the attention of organic synthetic chemists for decades. In this chapter, the strategies employed in the synthesis of sarpagine-ajmaline related alkaloids are outlined, and the synthetic progress during the period of 2019-2023 is provided in detail. To provide potential targets for future synthetic endeavors, some sarpagine/ajmaline type alkaloids isolated in recent years with novel structures and biological activities are also summarized.
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