Design, synthesis, and drug solubilising properties of the first folate-calix[4]arene conjugate

Org Biomol Chem. 2011 Oct 7;9(19):6491-5. doi: 10.1039/c1ob06032e. Epub 2011 Aug 11.

Abstract

The first example of a folate-calix[4]arene conjugate was designed and synthesized via microwave-assisted click chemistry. In PBS medium at physiological pH, the conjugate formed soluble aggregates and showed the capability to improve the water-solubility of a hydrophobic drug model, such as indomethacin.

MeSH terms

  • Calixarenes / chemistry*
  • Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic
  • Click Chemistry
  • Drug Design*
  • Folic Acid / chemistry*
  • Indomethacin / chemistry*
  • Microwaves
  • Molecular Structure
  • Phenols / chemistry*
  • Solubility
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Phenols
  • calix(4)arene
  • Calixarenes
  • Folic Acid
  • Indomethacin