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Papers by Nicolas Masurier

Parmi les molécules susceptibles de mimer une activité enzymatique, les cyclodextrines constituen... more Parmi les molécules susceptibles de mimer une activité enzymatique, les cyclodextrines constituent une plateforme intéressante pour le développement de composés biomimétiques. Ces oligosaccharides peuvent en effet former des complexes d'inclusion avec divers substrats organiques, dont les agents organophosphorés qui sont la base à la fois des armes de guerre chimiques et des insecticides les plus efficaces. Le soman, un redoutable agent neurotoxique, une fois « piégé » dans la cavité interne de la β -cyclodextrine peut en outre subir l'attaque nucléophile d'un groupe hydroxyle de l'oligosaccharide, mimant ainsi l'étape de formation d'un complexe enzyme-substrat. La substitution sélective de la β -cyclodextrine par un dérivé de l'acide 2iodoso-benzoïque permet ainsi d'accéder à des catalyseurs d'hydrolyse des agents organophosphorés. Évaluée à partir d'un substrat organophosphoré modèle, le paraoxon, l'activité OPasique peut atteindre jusqu'à deux ordres de grandeur de celle de l'acide 2-iodosobenzoïque libre malgré un phénomène de saturation apparaissant dans le temps. Bien que l'activité soit fonction de la position relative du groupement réactif vis-à-vis de la β -cyclodextrine, ces résultats montrent l'intérêt de la stratégie visant à « piéger » le substrat organophosphoré dans la cavité interne de l'oligosaccharide pour le maintenir à proximité de la fonction catalytique .

Cheminform, 2007

Among all molecules used to develop biomimetic catalysts, cyclodextrins are extremely attractive ... more Among all molecules used to develop biomimetic catalysts, cyclodextrins are extremely attractive compounds. These oligosaccharides can form inclusion complexes with various organic substrates and in particular with organophosphorus poisons, which are widely used as chemical weapons and insecticides. Soman, a frightening neurotoxic agent, once "trapped" in the internal cavity of beta-cyclodextrin can moreover undergo the nucleophilic attack of an oligosaccharide hydroxyl group, miming the first step of the enzymatic process. Selective substitution of beta-cyclodextrin by a 2-iodosobenzoic acid derivative has enabled effective synthesis of scavangers against organophosphorus compounds. Hydrolysis trials were carried out with paraoxon, as an organophosphorus model. The OP-hydrolyzing activity could reach more than two order of magnitude compared with free 2-iodosobenzoïc acid. Nevertheless, hydrolysis of paraoxon showed saturation kinetics. Although the activity was strongly dependent on the relative position of the reactive group, these results showed the interest of a strategy, resulting in the "trapping" of the organophosphorus substrate in the internal cavity of the oligosaccharide in order to maintain it near the catalytic function.

Cheminform, 2008

ABSTRACT ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance t... more ABSTRACT ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.

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European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008

Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a–15a and 6b–15b were obtained from Friedländer's... more Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a–15a and 6b–15b were obtained from Friedländer's reaction in imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine series. Most of the compounds were evaluated for their antitumor activity in the NCIs in vitro human tumor cell line screening panel. Among them, pentacyclic derivatives 13b and 14a exhibited in vitro activity comparable to anticancer agent such as amsacrine. Their mechanism of cytotoxicity action was unrelated

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005

β-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolyt... more β-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolytic activity against neurotoxic organophosphorus agents. The catalytic moiety was introduced on a secondary hydroxy group at the position 2 of a glucose unit. Several β-cyclodextrin derivatives were obtained. In these derivatives, the methylene linker occupied all potential positions on the aromatic ring. Kinetic assays were carried out

Carbohydrate Research, 2006

A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl et... more A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl ether of cyclomaltoheptaose (β-CD). Optimal conditions involved sodium ethoxide in Me2SO and benzyl bromide. The methodology was extended to the preparation of various 2I-O-iodobenzyl and 2I-O-carboxymethylbenzyl derivatives of β-CD including a 3-carboxymethyl-4-iodobenzyl derivative of interest as precursor of an enzyme mimic to degrade the organophosphoryl ester

Tetrahedron, 2011

A tandem aza-Friedel–Crafts reaction/Hantzsch cyclization is described to access various polysubs... more A tandem aza-Friedel–Crafts reaction/Hantzsch cyclization is described to access various polysubstituted 2-amino-1,3-thiazoles from electron-rich (hetero)-aromatic rings, aldehydes, thiourea and α-chloroketones.

Carbohydrate research, Jan 22, 2006

A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl et... more A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl ether of cyclomaltoheptaose (beta-CD). Optimal conditions involved sodium ethoxide in Me(2)SO and benzyl bromide. The methodology was extended to the preparation of various 2(I)-O-iodobenzyl and 2(I)-O-carboxymethylbenzyl derivatives of beta-CD including a 3-carboxymethyl-4-iodobenzyl derivative of interest as precursor of an enzyme mimic to degrade the organophosphoryl ester diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (paraoxon).

European journal of medicinal chemistry, 2005

Beta-cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydro... more Beta-cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolytic activity against neurotoxic organophosphorus agents. The catalytic moiety was introduced on a secondary hydroxy group at the position 2 of a glucose unit. Several beta-cyclodextrin derivatives were obtained. In these derivatives, the methylene linker occupied all potential positions on the aromatic ring. Kinetic assays were carried out with paraoxon as organophosphate model. Three regioisomers hydrolyzed paraoxon, although the paraoxon-leaving group, para-nitrophenol, was not released from the beta-cyclodextrin torus.

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A series of 20 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-5Hpyrido[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-d][1,3]diazepin-5-ones w... more A series of 20 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-5Hpyrido[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-d][1,3]diazepin-5-ones which form a new family of azaheterocycle-fused [1,3]diazepines were synthesized in four steps with 17−66% overall yields. The key step consists of a selective C-acylation reaction of easily accessible 2-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine at C-3.

The Journal of organic chemistry, 2008

The Duff reaction (HMTA, AcOH or TFA) was studied on substituted [6 + 5] heterocyclic compounds. ... more The Duff reaction (HMTA, AcOH or TFA) was studied on substituted [6 + 5] heterocyclic compounds. This reaction provides a useful route to aldehydes for compounds bearing sensitive amide functions. It gives also access to tricyclic lactams of potential biological interest. The formation of an aminomethyl intermediate in the Duff reaction mechanism is unequivocally demonstrated.

Tetrahedron Letters, 2013

We herein report the synthesis of a series of 12 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido-[1 0 ,2 0 :... more We herein report the synthesis of a series of 12 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido-[1 0 ,2 0 :1,2]-imidazo[4,5-d][1,3]diazepine-2,5-diones, which form a new family of azaheterocycle-fused [1,3]diazepines. The key step of the synthesis consists in a selective C-acylation of 2-amino-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine by various natural amino-acids, followed by an intracarbonylation reaction.

Tetrahedron Letters, 2013

Herein, we demonstrate the versatility of the pipecolic linker for the structural diversification... more Herein, we demonstrate the versatility of the pipecolic linker for the structural diversification of secondary amines with potential CNS activity. The solid-phase methods elaborated involved N1-indole sulfonylation, nitroindole and nitroarene reduction, and microwave-assisted Buchwald-Hartwig N-arylation.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005

b-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolyt... more b-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolytic activity against neurotoxic organophosphorus agents. The catalytic moiety was introduced on a secondary hydroxy group at the position 2 of a glucose unit. Several b-cyclodextrin derivatives were obtained. In these derivatives, the methylene linker occupied all potential positions on the aromatic ring. Kinetic assays were carried out with paraoxon as organophosphate model. Three regioisomers hydrolyzed paraoxon, although the paraoxon-leaving group, paranitrophenol, was not released from the b-cyclodextrin torus.

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European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008

Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a-15a and 6b-15b were obtained from Friedländer&a... more Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a-15a and 6b-15b were obtained from Friedländer's reaction in imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine series. Most of the compounds were evaluated for their antitumor activity in the NCIs in vitro human tumor cell line screening panel. Among them, pentacyclic derivatives 13b and 14a exhibited in vitro activity comparable to anticancer agent such as amsacrine. Their mechanism of cytotoxicity action was unrelated to poisoning or inhibiting abilities against topo1. On the contrary, we highlighted a direct intercalation of the drugs into DNA by electrophoresis on agarose gel.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2012

We recently discovered that five- and pseudo-five-fused-ring derivatives in an imidazonaphthyridi... more We recently discovered that five- and pseudo-five-fused-ring derivatives in an imidazonaphthyridine series were promising hit compounds for the development of new DNA-intercalators. In this study, novel (dihydro)imidazo[1,6] and [1,7]naphthyridi(no)nes were prepared including pseudo-pentacycles. All the compounds synthesized were screened against four tumor cell lines. Compounds 3(b-d) showed significant in vitro cytotoxicity, and DNA intercalation properties were demonstrated at 25 μM. Imidazonaphthyridinones exhibited no DNA binding affinity despite significant growth inhibition activity. Interestingly, when a pyridinone pharmacophore was linked to the imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine scaffold, the geometric orientation of the link had a strong impact on the growth inhibition activity. From these results we conclude that the moderate cytotoxicity observed for these compounds is independent of their DNA-binding and topoisomerase inhibition activities.

Chemistry - A European Journal, 2012

Chemical Communications, 2009

Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 2013

Parmi les molécules susceptibles de mimer une activité enzymatique, les cyclodextrines constituen... more Parmi les molécules susceptibles de mimer une activité enzymatique, les cyclodextrines constituent une plateforme intéressante pour le développement de composés biomimétiques. Ces oligosaccharides peuvent en effet former des complexes d'inclusion avec divers substrats organiques, dont les agents organophosphorés qui sont la base à la fois des armes de guerre chimiques et des insecticides les plus efficaces. Le soman, un redoutable agent neurotoxique, une fois « piégé » dans la cavité interne de la β -cyclodextrine peut en outre subir l'attaque nucléophile d'un groupe hydroxyle de l'oligosaccharide, mimant ainsi l'étape de formation d'un complexe enzyme-substrat. La substitution sélective de la β -cyclodextrine par un dérivé de l'acide 2iodoso-benzoïque permet ainsi d'accéder à des catalyseurs d'hydrolyse des agents organophosphorés. Évaluée à partir d'un substrat organophosphoré modèle, le paraoxon, l'activité OPasique peut atteindre jusqu'à deux ordres de grandeur de celle de l'acide 2-iodosobenzoïque libre malgré un phénomène de saturation apparaissant dans le temps. Bien que l'activité soit fonction de la position relative du groupement réactif vis-à-vis de la β -cyclodextrine, ces résultats montrent l'intérêt de la stratégie visant à « piéger » le substrat organophosphoré dans la cavité interne de l'oligosaccharide pour le maintenir à proximité de la fonction catalytique .

Cheminform, 2007

Among all molecules used to develop biomimetic catalysts, cyclodextrins are extremely attractive ... more Among all molecules used to develop biomimetic catalysts, cyclodextrins are extremely attractive compounds. These oligosaccharides can form inclusion complexes with various organic substrates and in particular with organophosphorus poisons, which are widely used as chemical weapons and insecticides. Soman, a frightening neurotoxic agent, once "trapped" in the internal cavity of beta-cyclodextrin can moreover undergo the nucleophilic attack of an oligosaccharide hydroxyl group, miming the first step of the enzymatic process. Selective substitution of beta-cyclodextrin by a 2-iodosobenzoic acid derivative has enabled effective synthesis of scavangers against organophosphorus compounds. Hydrolysis trials were carried out with paraoxon, as an organophosphorus model. The OP-hydrolyzing activity could reach more than two order of magnitude compared with free 2-iodosobenzoïc acid. Nevertheless, hydrolysis of paraoxon showed saturation kinetics. Although the activity was strongly dependent on the relative position of the reactive group, these results showed the interest of a strategy, resulting in the "trapping" of the organophosphorus substrate in the internal cavity of the oligosaccharide in order to maintain it near the catalytic function.

Cheminform, 2008

ABSTRACT ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance t... more ABSTRACT ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.

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European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008

Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a–15a and 6b–15b were obtained from Friedländer's... more Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a–15a and 6b–15b were obtained from Friedländer's reaction in imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine series. Most of the compounds were evaluated for their antitumor activity in the NCIs in vitro human tumor cell line screening panel. Among them, pentacyclic derivatives 13b and 14a exhibited in vitro activity comparable to anticancer agent such as amsacrine. Their mechanism of cytotoxicity action was unrelated

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005

β-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolyt... more β-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolytic activity against neurotoxic organophosphorus agents. The catalytic moiety was introduced on a secondary hydroxy group at the position 2 of a glucose unit. Several β-cyclodextrin derivatives were obtained. In these derivatives, the methylene linker occupied all potential positions on the aromatic ring. Kinetic assays were carried out

Carbohydrate Research, 2006

A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl et... more A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl ether of cyclomaltoheptaose (β-CD). Optimal conditions involved sodium ethoxide in Me2SO and benzyl bromide. The methodology was extended to the preparation of various 2I-O-iodobenzyl and 2I-O-carboxymethylbenzyl derivatives of β-CD including a 3-carboxymethyl-4-iodobenzyl derivative of interest as precursor of an enzyme mimic to degrade the organophosphoryl ester

Tetrahedron, 2011

A tandem aza-Friedel–Crafts reaction/Hantzsch cyclization is described to access various polysubs... more A tandem aza-Friedel–Crafts reaction/Hantzsch cyclization is described to access various polysubstituted 2-amino-1,3-thiazoles from electron-rich (hetero)-aromatic rings, aldehydes, thiourea and α-chloroketones.

Carbohydrate research, Jan 22, 2006

A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl et... more A comparative study of reaction conditions was performed for the synthesis of a 2-O-monobenzyl ether of cyclomaltoheptaose (beta-CD). Optimal conditions involved sodium ethoxide in Me(2)SO and benzyl bromide. The methodology was extended to the preparation of various 2(I)-O-iodobenzyl and 2(I)-O-carboxymethylbenzyl derivatives of beta-CD including a 3-carboxymethyl-4-iodobenzyl derivative of interest as precursor of an enzyme mimic to degrade the organophosphoryl ester diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (paraoxon).

European journal of medicinal chemistry, 2005

Beta-cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydro... more Beta-cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolytic activity against neurotoxic organophosphorus agents. The catalytic moiety was introduced on a secondary hydroxy group at the position 2 of a glucose unit. Several beta-cyclodextrin derivatives were obtained. In these derivatives, the methylene linker occupied all potential positions on the aromatic ring. Kinetic assays were carried out with paraoxon as organophosphate model. Three regioisomers hydrolyzed paraoxon, although the paraoxon-leaving group, para-nitrophenol, was not released from the beta-cyclodextrin torus.

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A series of 20 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-5Hpyrido[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-d][1,3]diazepin-5-ones w... more A series of 20 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-5Hpyrido[1′,2′:1,2]imidazo[4,5-d][1,3]diazepin-5-ones which form a new family of azaheterocycle-fused [1,3]diazepines were synthesized in four steps with 17−66% overall yields. The key step consists of a selective C-acylation reaction of easily accessible 2-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine at C-3.

The Journal of organic chemistry, 2008

The Duff reaction (HMTA, AcOH or TFA) was studied on substituted [6 + 5] heterocyclic compounds. ... more The Duff reaction (HMTA, AcOH or TFA) was studied on substituted [6 + 5] heterocyclic compounds. This reaction provides a useful route to aldehydes for compounds bearing sensitive amide functions. It gives also access to tricyclic lactams of potential biological interest. The formation of an aminomethyl intermediate in the Duff reaction mechanism is unequivocally demonstrated.

Tetrahedron Letters, 2013

We herein report the synthesis of a series of 12 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido-[1 0 ,2 0 :... more We herein report the synthesis of a series of 12 optically pure 3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrido-[1 0 ,2 0 :1,2]-imidazo[4,5-d][1,3]diazepine-2,5-diones, which form a new family of azaheterocycle-fused [1,3]diazepines. The key step of the synthesis consists in a selective C-acylation of 2-amino-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine by various natural amino-acids, followed by an intracarbonylation reaction.

Tetrahedron Letters, 2013

Herein, we demonstrate the versatility of the pipecolic linker for the structural diversification... more Herein, we demonstrate the versatility of the pipecolic linker for the structural diversification of secondary amines with potential CNS activity. The solid-phase methods elaborated involved N1-indole sulfonylation, nitroindole and nitroarene reduction, and microwave-assisted Buchwald-Hartwig N-arylation.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005

b-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolyt... more b-Cyclodextrin was substituted by an iodosobenzoic acid derivative to create a catalytic hydrolytic activity against neurotoxic organophosphorus agents. The catalytic moiety was introduced on a secondary hydroxy group at the position 2 of a glucose unit. Several b-cyclodextrin derivatives were obtained. In these derivatives, the methylene linker occupied all potential positions on the aromatic ring. Kinetic assays were carried out with paraoxon as organophosphate model. Three regioisomers hydrolyzed paraoxon, although the paraoxon-leaving group, paranitrophenol, was not released from the b-cyclodextrin torus.

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European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008

Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a-15a and 6b-15b were obtained from Friedländer&a... more Novel imidazo[1,2-a]naphthyridinic systems 6a-15a and 6b-15b were obtained from Friedländer's reaction in imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine series. Most of the compounds were evaluated for their antitumor activity in the NCIs in vitro human tumor cell line screening panel. Among them, pentacyclic derivatives 13b and 14a exhibited in vitro activity comparable to anticancer agent such as amsacrine. Their mechanism of cytotoxicity action was unrelated to poisoning or inhibiting abilities against topo1. On the contrary, we highlighted a direct intercalation of the drugs into DNA by electrophoresis on agarose gel.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2012

We recently discovered that five- and pseudo-five-fused-ring derivatives in an imidazonaphthyridi... more We recently discovered that five- and pseudo-five-fused-ring derivatives in an imidazonaphthyridine series were promising hit compounds for the development of new DNA-intercalators. In this study, novel (dihydro)imidazo[1,6] and [1,7]naphthyridi(no)nes were prepared including pseudo-pentacycles. All the compounds synthesized were screened against four tumor cell lines. Compounds 3(b-d) showed significant in vitro cytotoxicity, and DNA intercalation properties were demonstrated at 25 μM. Imidazonaphthyridinones exhibited no DNA binding affinity despite significant growth inhibition activity. Interestingly, when a pyridinone pharmacophore was linked to the imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine scaffold, the geometric orientation of the link had a strong impact on the growth inhibition activity. From these results we conclude that the moderate cytotoxicity observed for these compounds is independent of their DNA-binding and topoisomerase inhibition activities.

Chemistry - A European Journal, 2012

Chemical Communications, 2009

Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 2013