How thiostrepton was made in the laboratory

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2012 Dec 7;51(50):12414-36. doi: 10.1002/anie.201205576. Epub 2012 Dec 3.

Abstract

Thiostrepton, a powerful antibiotic belonging to the thiopeptide class, was synthesized in the laboratory for the first time in 2004 through an arduous campaign involving novel strategies and tactics, scenic detours, and unexpected roadblocks. In this Review the author narrates the long journey to success, not so dissimilar to Odysseus' return voyage to Ithaca, full of adventure, knowledge, and wisdom.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry*
  • Aza Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Aza Compounds / chemistry
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Penicillins / chemical synthesis
  • Penicillins / chemistry
  • Quinolines / chemistry
  • Thiostrepton / chemical synthesis
  • Thiostrepton / chemistry*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Aza Compounds
  • Penicillins
  • Quinolines
  • Thiostrepton
  • quinaldic acid