Harnessing Endogenous Formate for Antibacterial Prodrug Activation by in cellulo Ruthenium-Mediated Transfer Hydrogenation Reaction.

Angewandte Chemie
Cheng WengWee Han Ang

Abstract

The abundance and evolving pathogenic behavior of bacterial microorganisms give rise to antibiotic tolerance and resistance which pose a danger to global public health. New therapeutic strategies are needed to keep pace with this growing threat. We propose a novel approach for targeting bacteria by harnessing formate, a cell metabolite found only in particular bacterial species, to activate an antibacterial prodrug and selectively inhibit their growth. This strategy is premised on transfer hydrogenation reaction on a biorthogonal substrate utilizing native formate as the hydride source as a means of uncaging an antibacterial prodrug. Using coordination-directed 3-component assembly to prepare a library of 768 unique Ru-Arene Schiff-base complexes, we identified several candidates that efficiently reduced sulfonyl azide functional group in the presence of formate. This strategy paves the way for a new approach of targeted antibacterial therapy by exploiting unique bacterial metabolites.

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