A Modular, Enantioselective Synthesis of Resolvins D3, E1, and Hybrids

Org Lett. 2020 Feb 21;22(4):1510-1515. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c00089. Epub 2020 Feb 7.

Abstract

Resolvins D3 and E1 are important signaling molecules in the resolution of inflammation. Here, we report a convergent and flexible strategy to prepare these natural products using Hiyama-Denmark coupling of five- and six-membered cyclic alkenylsiloxanes to connect three resolvin fragments, and control the stereochemistry of the natural product (Z)-alkenes. The modular nature of this approach enables the synthesis of novel resolvin hybrids, opening up opportunities for more-extensive investigations of resolvin biology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't