Synthesis of the thapsigargins.

Ley, Steven V; Antonello, Alessandra; Balskus, Emily P; Booth, David T; Christensen, Søren B; Cleator, Ed; Gold, Helen; Högenauer, Klemens et al. · Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A · 2004

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The thapsigargins are a family of complex guaianolides with potent and selective Ca(2+)-modulating properties. This article documents the evolution of a synthetic route through several iterations to a final practical and scaleable synthetic route capable of generating both unnatural and natural products based around the guaianolide skeleton.

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