Enantioselective organocatalytic approaches to active pharmaceutical ingredients – selected industrial examples

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Armando Carlone ◽  
Luca Bernardi
Keyword(s):  
Asymmetric Catalysis ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Common Belief ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Chiral Molecules ◽  
Metal Catalysis ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Industrial Setting

Abstract Catalysis is, often, the preferred approach to access chiral molecules in enantioenriched form both in academia and in industry; nowadays, organocatalysis is recognised as the third pillar in asymmetric catalysis, along with bio- and metal-catalysis. Despite enormous advancements in academic research, there is a common belief that organocatalysis is not developed enough to be applicable in industry. In this review, we describe a selection of industrial routes and their R&D process for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients, highlighting how asymmetric organocatalysis brings added value to an industrial process. The thorough study of the steps, driven by economic stimuli, developed and improved chemistry that was, otherwise, believed to not be applicable in an industrial setting. The knowledge discussed in the reviewed papers will be an invaluable resource for the whole research community.

Reversed-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Analysis of Three First Line Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (12) ◽  
pp. 3590-3592
Author(s):  
Nela Bibire ◽  
Romeo Iulian Olariu ◽  
Luminita Agoroaei ◽  
Madalina Vieriu ◽  
Alina Diana Panainte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Fluids ◽  
Gradient Elution ◽  
High Performance Liquid Chromatographic ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Assay Method ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
First Line ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Liquid Chromatographic

Active pharmaceutical ingredients such as isoniazid, pyrazinamide and rifampicin are among the most important first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs. A simple, rapid and sensitive reversed phase-high performance liquid chromatographic assay method for the simultaneous determination of isoniazid, pyrazinamide and rifampicin has been developed. Separation of the interest compounds was achieved in a 10 min chromatographic run in gradient elution mode on a Zorbax SB-C18 stainless steel column (150 � 4 mm, 5 mm) using a guard column containing the same stationary phase. The gradient elution was carried out with a mobile phase of 10% CH3CN aqueous solution for channel A and 50% CH3CN in pH = 6.8 phosphate buffer (20 mM), to which 1.5 mL triethylamine were added for channel B. Quantification of the analyzed substances was carried out spectrophotometrically at 269 nm. Detection limits of 0.48 mg/L for isoniazid, 0.52 mg/L for pyrazinamide and 0.48 mg/L for rifampicin were established for the developed assay method. The present work showed that the proposed analysis method was advantageous for simple and rapid analysis of the active pharmaceutical ingredients in pharmaceuticals and biological fluids.

scholarly journals Numaswitch: an efficient high-titer expression platform to produce peptides and small proteins

AMB Express ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bach-Ngan Nguyen ◽  
Florian Tieves ◽  
Thomas Rohr ◽  
Hilke Wobst ◽  
Felix S. Schöpf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fermentation Broth ◽  
High Titer ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Expression Platform ◽  
Small Proteins ◽  
Production Platform ◽  
Β Amyloid ◽  
Cost Efficient

AbstractThe production of peptides as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) by recombinant technologies is of emerging interest. A reliable production platform, however, is still missing due the inherent characteristics of peptides such as proteolytic sensitivity, aggregation and cytotoxicity. We have developed a new technology named Numaswitch solving present limitations. Numaswitch was successfully employed for the production of diverse peptides and small proteins varying in length, physicochemical and functional characteristics, including Teriparatide, Linaclotide, human β-amyloid and Serum amyloid A3. Additionally, the potential of Numaswitch for a cost-efficient commercial production is demonstrated yielding > 2 g Teriparatide per liter fermentation broth in a quality meeting API standard.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Agglomeration and Crystallinity of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Over the Counter Headache Medication by Electrospray Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 610
Author(s):  
Mariann Inga Van Meter ◽  
Salah M. Khan ◽  
Brynne V. Taulbee-Cotton ◽  
Nathan H. Dimmitt ◽  
Nathan D. Hubbard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Imaging ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Desorption Ionization

Agglomeration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in tablets can lead to decreased bioavailability in some enabling formulations. In a previous study, we determined that crystalline APIs can be detected as agglomeration in tablets formulated with amorphous acetaminophen tablets. Multiple method advancements are presented to better resolve agglomeration caused by crystallinity in standard tablets. In this study, we also evaluate three “budget” over-the-counter headache medications (subsequently labeled as brands A, B, and C) for agglomeration of the three APIs in the formulation: Acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. Electrospray laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging (ELDI-MSI) was used to diagnose agglomeration in the tablets by creating molecular images and observing the spatial distributions of the APIs. Brand A had virtually no agglomeration or clustering of the active ingredients. Brand B had extensive clustering of aspirin and caffeine, but acetaminophen was observed in near equal abundance across the tablet. Brand C also had extensive clustering of aspirin and caffeine, and minor clustering of acetaminophen. These results show that agglomeration with active ingredients in over-the-counter tablets can be simultaneously detected using ELDI-MS imaging.

scholarly journals Sulfanyl Porphyrazines with Morpholinylethyl Periphery—Synthesis, Electrochemistry, and Photocatalytic Studies after Deposition on Titanium(IV) Oxide P25 Nanoparticles

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 2280
Author(s):  
Tomasz Koczorowski ◽  
Wojciech Szczolko ◽  
Anna Teubert ◽  
Tomasz Goslinski
Keyword(s):  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Electrochemical Studies ◽  
Macrocyclic Compounds ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Singlet Oxygen Quencher ◽  
Nmr Techniques

The syntheses, spectral UV–Vis, NMR, and electrochemical as well as photocatalytic properties of novel magnesium(II) and zinc(II) symmetrical sulfanyl porphyrazines with 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethylsulfanyl peripheral substituents are presented. Both porphyrazine derivatives were synthesized in cyclotetramerization reactions and subsequently embedded on the surface of commercially available P25 titanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles. The obtained macrocyclic compounds were broadly characterized by ESI MS spectrometry, 1D and 2D NMR techniques, UV–Vis spectroscopy, and subjected to electrochemical studies. Both hybrid materials, consisting of porphyrazine derivatives embedded on the titanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles’ surface, were characterized in terms of particle size and distribution. Next, they were subjected to photocatalytic studies with 1,3-diphenylisobenzofuran, a known singlet oxygen quencher. The applicability of the obtained hybrid material consisting of titanium(IV) oxide P25 nanoparticles and magnesium(II) porphyrazine derivative was assessed in photocatalytic studies with selected active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as diclofenac sodium salt and ibuprofen.

US trade policy is putting at risk the sustainability of the generic/biosimilar industry and the drug supply chain

2021 ◽  
pp. 174113432199431
Author(s):  
María Fabiana Jorge
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Trade Policy ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Drug Supply ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Us Trade Policy ◽  
Drug Supply Chain ◽  
Security Concern ◽  
The U.S

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus there is a new realization of the vulnerabilities of the U.S. drug supply chain. However, while such concerns may have been amplified by the pandemic, they preceded Covid-19 and were well documented before 2020. Indeed, in past years the U.S. Congress held several hearings addressing potential vulnerabilities in the U.S. drug supply chain, in part due to the increasing dependency on China as a dominant supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and some finished pharmaceutical products. These vulnerabilities go well beyond health policy and constitute a national security concern. The article addresses how U.S. trade policy plays a significant role in shaping the pharmaceutical industry at home and abroad and is in part responsible for some of the current vulnerabilities of the U.S. drug supply chain.

scholarly journals Metal-free oxidative cross-coupling enabled practical synthesis of atropisomeric QUINOL and its derivatives

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng-Ying Jiang ◽  
Kai-Fang Fan ◽  
Shaoyu Li ◽  
Shao-Hua Xiang ◽  
Bin Tan
Keyword(s):  
Asymmetric Catalysis ◽  
Kinetic Resolution ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Coupling Reaction ◽  
Cross Coupling ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Lewis Base ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Base Catalysts

AbstractAs an important platform molecule, atropisomeric QUINOL plays a crucial role in the development of chiral ligands and catalysts in asymmetric catalysis. However, efficient approaches towards QUINOL remain scarce, and the resulting high production costs greatly impede the related academic research as well as downstream industrial applications. Here we report a direct oxidative cross-coupling reaction between isoquinolines and 2-naphthols, providing a straightforward and scalable route to acquire the privileged QUINOL scaffolds in a metal-free manner. Moreover, a NHC-catalyzed kinetic resolution of QUINOL N-oxides with high selectivity factor is established to access two types of promising axially chiral Lewis base catalysts in optically pure forms. The utility of this methodology is further illustrated by facile transformations of the products into QUINAP, an iconic ligand in asymmetric catalysis.

A review of pharmaceutical occurrence and pathways in the aquatic environment in the context of a changing climate and the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 575-594
Author(s):  
Dylan O'Flynn ◽  
Jenny Lawler ◽  
Azeez Yusuf ◽  
Anne Parle-McDermott ◽  
Denise Harold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Contaminants Of Emerging Concern ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Changing Climate

Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are increasingly being identified as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs).

scholarly journals Enhanced Dissolution of Naproxen by Combining Cocrystallization and Eutectic Formation

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 618
Author(s):  
Hakyeong Kim ◽  
Soeun Jang ◽  
Il Won Kim
Keyword(s):  
Model System ◽  
Dissolution Behavior ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Biorelevant Media ◽  
Biologically Relevant ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Enhanced Dissolution ◽  
Dissolution Properties ◽  
Eutectic Formation ◽  
Combined Strategy

Improving dissolution properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a critical step in drug development with the increasing occurrence of sparingly soluble APIs. Cocrystal formation is one of the methods to alter the physicochemical properties of APIs, but its dissolution behavior in biorelevant media has been scrutinized only in recent years. We investigated the combined strategy of cocrystallization and eutectic formation in this regard and utilized the cocrystal model system of naproxen and three pyridinecarboxamide isomers. Binary melting diagrams were constructed to discover the eutectic compositions of the three cocrystals with excess amounts of pyridinecarboxamides. The melt–crystallized eutectics and cocrystals were compared in their dissolution behaviors with respect to neat naproxen. The eutectics enhanced the early dissolution rates of the cocrystals in both the absence and presence of biologically relevant bile salt and phospholipid components, whereas the cocrystal dissolution was expedited and delayed, respectively. The combined strategy in the present study will be advantageous in maximizing the utility of the pharmaceutical cocrystals.

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