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Helbert H, Ploeg EM, Samplonius DF, Blok SN, Antunes IF, Böhmer VI, Luurtsema G, Dierckx RAJO, Feringa BL, Elsinga PH, Szymanski W, Helfrich W. A proof-of-concept study on the use of a fluorescein-based 18F-tracer for pretargeted PET. EJNMMI Radiopharm Chem 2022; 7:3. [PMID: 35239034 PMCID: PMC8894538 DOI: 10.1186/s41181-022-00155-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Pretargeted immuno-PET tumor imaging has emerged as a valuable diagnostic strategy that combines the high specificity of antibody-antigen interaction with the high signal and image resolution offered by short-lived PET isotopes, while reducing the irradiation dose caused by traditional 89Zr-labelled antibodies. In this work, we demonstrate proof of concept of a novel ‘two-step’ immuno-PET pretargeting approach, based on bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) engineered to feature dual high-affinity binding activity for a fluorescein-based 18F-PET tracer and tumor markers. Results A copper(I)-catalysed click reaction-based radiolabeling protocol was developed for the synthesis of fluorescein-derived molecule [18F]TPF. Binding of [18F]TPF on FITC-bearing bsAbs was confirmed. An in vitro autoradiography assay demonstrated that [18F]TPF could be used for selective imaging of EpCAM-expressing OVCAR3 cells, when pretargeted with EpCAMxFITC bsAb. The versatility of the pretargeting approach was showcased in vitro using a series of fluorescein-binding bsAbs directed at various established cancer-associated targets, including the pan-carcinoma cell surface marker EpCAM, EGFR, melanoma marker MCSP (aka CSPG4), and immune checkpoint PD-L1, offering a range of potential future applications for this pretargeting platform. Conclusion A versatile pretargeting platform for PET imaging, which combines bispecific antibodies and a fluorescein-based 18F-tracer, is presented. It is shown to selectively target EpCAM-expressing cells in vitro and its further evaluation with different bispecific antibodies demonstrates the versatility of the approach. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41181-022-00155-2.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hugo Helbert
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Surgical Oncology, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Surgical Oncology, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Translational Surgical Oncology, University of Groningen, UMC Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Fu Y, Helbert H, Simeth NA, Crespi S, Spoelstra GB, van Dijl JM, van Oosten M, Nazario LR, van der Born D, Luurtsema G, Szymanski W, Elsinga PH, Feringa BL. Ultrafast Photoclick Reaction for Selective 18F-Positron Emission Tomography Tracer Synthesis in Flow. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:10041-10047. [PMID: 34181410 PMCID: PMC8283755 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c02229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The development of
very fast, clean, and selective methods for
indirect labeling in PET tracer synthesis is an ongoing challenge.
Here we present the development of an ultrafast photoclick method
for the synthesis of short-lived 18F-PET tracers based
on the photocycloaddition reaction of 9,10-phenanthrenequinones
with electron-rich alkenes. The respective precursors are synthetically
easily accessible and can be functionalized with various target groups.
Using a flow photo-microreactor, the photoclick reaction can be performed
in 60 s, and clinically relevant tracers for prostate cancer and bacterial
infection imaging were prepared to demonstrate practicality of the
method.
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Affiliation(s)
- Youxin Fu
- Centre for Systems Chemistry, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty for Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Systems Chemistry, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty for Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Systems Chemistry, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty for Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Systems Chemistry, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty for Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- FutureChemistry, Agro Business Park 10, 6708 PW Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Systems Chemistry, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty for Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Systems Chemistry, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty for Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Böhmer VI, Szymanski W, van den Berg KO, Mulder C, Kobauri P, Helbert H, van der Born D, Reeβing F, Huizing A, Klopstra M, Samplonius DF, Antunes IF, Sijbesma JWA, Luurtsema G, Helfrich W, Visser TJ, Feringa BL, Elsinga PH. Corrigendum: Modular Medical Imaging Agents Based on Azide-Alkyne Huisgen Cycloadditions: Synthesis and Pre-Clinical Evaluation of 18F-Labeled PSMA-Tracers for Prostate Cancer Imaging. Chemistry 2021; 27:6993. [PMID: 33887091 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202100648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Helbert H, Antunes IF, Luurtsema G, Szymanski W, Feringa BL, Elsinga PH. Cross-coupling of [ 11C]methyllithium for 11C-labelled PET tracer synthesis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:203-206. [PMID: 33300515 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc05392a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
The cross-coupling of aryl bromides with [11C]CH3Li for the labelling of a variety of tracers for positron emission tomography (PET) is presented. The radiolabelled products were obtained in excellent yields, at rt and after short reaction times (3-5 min) compatible with the half-life of 11C (20.4 min). The automation of the protocol on a synthesis module is investigated, representing an important step towards a fast method for the synthesis of 11C-labelled compounds for PET imaging.
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- Hugo Helbert
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Böhmer VI, Szymanski W, van den Berg K, Mulder C, Kobauri P, Helbert H, van der Born D, Reeβing F, Huizing A, Klopstra M, Samplonius DF, Antunes IF, Sijbesma JWA, Luurtsema G, Helfrich W, Visser TJ, Feringa BL, Elsinga PH. Modular Medical Imaging Agents Based on Azide-Alkyne Huisgen Cycloadditions: Synthesis and Pre-Clinical Evaluation of 18 F-Labeled PSMA-Tracers for Prostate Cancer Imaging. Chemistry 2020; 26:10871-10881. [PMID: 32315486 PMCID: PMC7496508 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202001795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
Since the seminal contribution of Rolf Huisgen to develop the [3+2] cycloaddition of 1,3-dipolar compounds, its azide-alkyne variant has established itself as the key step in numerous organic syntheses and bioorthogonal processes in materials science and chemical biology. In the present study, the copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition was applied for the development of a modular molecular platform for medical imaging of the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), using positron emission tomography. This process is shown from molecular design, through synthesis automation and in vitro studies, all the way to pre-clinical in vivo evaluation of fluorine-18- labeled PSMA-targeting 'F-PSMA-MIC' radiotracers (t1/2 =109.7 min). Pre-clinical data indicate that the modular PSMA-scaffold has similar binding affinity and imaging properties to the clinically used [68 Ga]PSMA-11. Furthermore, we demonstrated that targeting the arene-binding in PSMA, facilitated through the [3+2]cycloaddition, can improve binding affinity, which was rationalized by molecular modeling. The here presented PSMA-binding scaffold potentially facilitates easy coupling to other medical imaging moieties, enabling future developments of new modular imaging agents.
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- Verena I. Böhmer
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747 AFGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Surgical OncologyUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenHanzeplein 19713 GZGroningenThe Netherlands
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Heijnen D, Helbert H, Luurtsema G, Elsinga PH, Feringa BL. Synthesis of Substituted Benzaldehydes via a Two-Step, One-Pot Reduction/Cross-Coupling Procedure. Org Lett 2019; 21:4087-4091. [PMID: 31083960 PMCID: PMC6558639 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b01274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The
synthesis of functionalized (benz)aldehydes, via a two-step,
one-pot procedure, is presented. The method employs a stable aluminum
hemiaminal as a tetrahedral intermediate, protecting a latent aldehyde,
making it suitable for subsequent cross-coupling with (strong nucleophilic)
organometallic reagents, leading to a variety of alkyl and aryl substituted
benzaldehydes. This very fast methodology also facilitates the effective
synthesis of a 11C radiolabeled aldehyde. Aluminum–ate
complexes enable transmetalation of alkyl fragments onto palladium
and subsequent cross-coupling.
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- Dorus Heijnen
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands.,Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen , University Medical Center Groningen Hanzeplein 1 , 9713 GZ Groningen , The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen , University Medical Center Groningen Hanzeplein 1 , 9713 GZ Groningen , The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen , University Medical Center Groningen Hanzeplein 1 , 9713 GZ Groningen , The Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry , University of Groningen , Nijenborgh 4 , 9747 AG Groningen , The Netherlands
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de Jong J, Heijnen D, Helbert H, Feringa BL. One-pot, modular approach to functionalized ketones via nucleophilic addition/Buchwald-Hartwig amination strategy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:2908-2911. [PMID: 30785130 DOI: 10.1039/c8cc08444k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
A general one-pot procedure for the 1,2-addition of organolithium reagents to amides followed by the Buchwald-Hartwig amination with in situ released lithium amides is presented. In this work amides are used as masked ketones, revealed by the addition of organolithium reagents which generates a lithium amide, suitable for subsequent Buchwald-Hartwig coupling in the presence of a palladium catalyst. This methodology allows for rapid, efficient and atom economic synthesis of aminoarylketones in good yields.
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- Jorn de Jong
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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