New synthetic routes to thyroid hormone analogs: d₆-sobetirome, ³H-sobetirome, and the antagonist NH-3.

ABSTRACT: New synthetic routes for the preparation of isotopically labeled versions of thyroid hormone agonist sobetirome were developed using Knochel's iodine-magnesium exchange. A more efficient synthesis of the thyroid hormone antagonist NH-3 was developed from a common intermediate in the sobetirome route. Using the new synthetic routes, d₆- and ³H-sobetirome were prepared for their use in studying biodistribution and the cellular uptake of sobetirome. The new route to NH-3 allows for a more rapid and efficient synthesis and provides access to an advanced intermediate to facilitate antagonist analog production in the final bond-forming synthetic step.

SUBMITTER: Placzek AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5354297 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature