2017
Stereodynamic Quinone–Hydroquinone Molecules That Enantiomerize at sp3‑Carbon via Redox-Interconversion
Kim B, Storch G, Banerjee G, Mercado BQ, Castillo-Lora J, Brudvig GW, Mayer JM, Miller SJ. Stereodynamic Quinone–Hydroquinone Molecules That Enantiomerize at sp3‑Carbon via Redox-Interconversion. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2017, 139: 15239-15244. PMID: 28931280, PMCID: PMC5735348, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b09176.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRedox-active substituentsStereogenic carbon atomCarbon-bearing moleculesFunctional group migrationRedox interconversionChiral compoundsOrganic moleculesMolecular chiralityDifferent substituentsHydroquinone groupsSp3 carbonCarbon centerEnantiomerization pathwayMaterials scienceCarbon atomsChemical processesConstituent bondsGroup migrationMoleculesDeracemization processSubstituentsBondsChiralityCompoundsEnantiomerization
2014
Total synthesis and isolation of citrinalin and cyclopiamine congeners
Mercado-Marin EV, Garcia-Reynaga P, Romminger S, Pimenta EF, Romney DK, Lodewyk MW, Williams DE, Andersen RJ, Miller SJ, Tantillo DJ, Berlinck RG, Sarpong R. Total synthesis and isolation of citrinalin and cyclopiamine congeners. Nature 2014, 509: 318-324. PMID: 24828190, PMCID: PMC4117207, DOI: 10.1038/nature13273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNitrogen atomsChemical synthesisMultiple nitrogen atomsBasic nitrogen atomTotal synthesisFunctional groupsNatural productsSelective introductionTarget moleculesSuch compoundsChemical connectionsSynthesisAtomsBiogenetic precursorBasicityCompoundsMoleculesBroad rangePrecursorsAlkaloidsPresenceCongenersProducts
2013
Chemical Tailoring of Teicoplanin with Site-Selective Reactions
Pathak TP, Miller SJ. Chemical Tailoring of Teicoplanin with Site-Selective Reactions. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2013, 135: 8415-8422. PMID: 23692563, PMCID: PMC3800266, DOI: 10.1021/ja4038998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew compoundsSelective cross-coupling reactionsChemical reactionsOrthogonal chemical reactionsSite-selective reactionsTotal chemical synthesisCross-coupling reactionsNatural product derivativesTwo-step accessChemical tailoringChemical synthesisProduct derivativesChemical modificationPoor selectivityAntibacterial propertiesAntibiotic teicoplaninReactionChemical alterationImproved analoguesCompoundsUnmet challengeAnaloguesSelectivitySemisynthesisComplex structure
2012
Catalytic Site-Selective Thiocarbonylations and Deoxygenations of Vancomycin Reveal Hydroxyl-Dependent Conformational Effects
Fowler BS, Laemmerhold KM, Miller SJ. Catalytic Site-Selective Thiocarbonylations and Deoxygenations of Vancomycin Reveal Hydroxyl-Dependent Conformational Effects. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2012, 134: 9755-9761. PMID: 22621706, PMCID: PMC3374881, DOI: 10.1021/ja302692j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeptide-based catalystsForm of vancomycinNew compoundsVancomycin derivativesRational designConformational consequencesCatalystConformational effectsNew analoguesSelectivity profileBiological activityThiocarbonylationDeoxygenationNative structureStructural roleHydroxylCompoundsDerivativesAnaloguesSubstrateStructure