Synthesis of Limonene β-Amino Alcohol Derivatives in Support of New Antileishmanial Therapies

A series of seven limonene β-amino alcohol derivatives has been regioselectively synthesised in moderate to good yields. Two of these compounds were found to be significantly effective against in vitro cultures of the Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis promastigote form in the micromolar range. The a...

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Published in:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 2009-12, Vol.103 (8), p.773-777
Main Authors: Ferrarini, Stela R, Graebin, Cedric S, Limberger, Jones, Canto, Rômulo F.S, Dias, Daiane O, da Rosa, Ricardo G, Madeira, Maria de Fátima, Eifler-Lima, Vera L
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Language:English
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limonene - β-amino alcohol - synthesis - leishmaniasis - Leishmania braziliensis - neglected diseases
Viannia braziliensis
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Summary:A series of seven limonene β-amino alcohol derivatives has been regioselectively synthesised in moderate to good yields. Two of these compounds were found to be significantly effective against in vitro cultures of the Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis promastigote form in the micromolar range. The activities found for 3b and 3f were about 100-fold more potent than the standard drug, Pentamidine, in the same test, while limonene did not display any activity. This is the first report of antileishmanial activity by limonene β-amino alcohol derivatives.
ISSN:1678-8060
0074-0276