Synthesis, Stability, and Biological Studies of Fluorinated Analogues of Thromboxane A2

Shahida Mallah

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    Abstract

    Platelet activation results in the generation of thromboxane A2 (TxA2), which promotes thrombus formation by further amplifying platelet function, as well as causing vasoconstriction. Due to its role in thrombus formation and cardiovascular disease, its production is the target of antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin. However, the study of TxA2-stimulated cellular function has been limited by its instability (t1/2 = 32 s, pH = 7.4). Although more stable analogues such as U46619 and difluorinated 10,10-F2-TxA2 have been prepared, we targeted a closer mimic to TxA2 itself, monofluorinated 10-F-TxA2, since the number of fluorine atoms can affect function. Key steps in the synthesis of F-TxA2 included α-fluorination of a lactone bearing a β-alkoxy group, and a novel synthesis of the strained acetal. F-TxA2 was found to be 105 more stable than TxA2, and surprisingly was only slightly less stable than F2-TxA2. Preliminary biological studies showed that F-TxA2 has similar potency as TxA2 toward inducing platelet aggregation but was superior to F2-TxA2 in activating integrin αIIbβ3.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)995-1000
    Number of pages6
    JournalACS Central Science
    Volume6
    Issue number6
    Early online date10 Jun 2020
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 24 Jun 2020

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    This is an open access article published under an ACS AuthorChoice License, which permits copying and redistribution of the article or any adaptations for non-commercial purposes.

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    Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilEP/M012530/1
    The Royal Society

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Chemistry
    • General Chemical Engineering

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