Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the synthesis of Plecanatide, a guanylate cyclase agonist. The process involves convergent synthesis with compounds, i.e., fragment of peptides followed by cyclization. The method provides high yield of Plecanatide with less impurities.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating malaria. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising aN-hydroxy-4-((4-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)methyl)benzamide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymorphic form of PQQ and/or its salts represented by formula (I), wherein “n” and “m” are selected from a group consisting of: (a) “n”=3, “m”=0 and (b) “n”=1, “m”=2; and; R3 is Na+. The present disclosure also relates to a process for preparing the polymorphic form of compound of formula (I) and/or its salts, a composition comprising the polymorphic form of compound of formula (I) and/or its salts and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for high throughput detection of wide range of genotoxins in eukaryotic cells wherein the eukaryotic cell based tool combines the ability to detect a broad spectrum of genotoxic signaling events and a simple and reproducible assay technique. The present invention further comprises expression cassettes, vectors, and eukaryotic cell lines for the same.

Abstract: Synthesis of the novel compound 3 (3-(5-substituted Oxy-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-2-oxo-propionic acid ester) to make Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) and using it for pharmaceutical purposes is described. More specifically, this disclosure relates to synthesizing the PQQ in an efficient method by using a novel intermediate Formula 1 resulting in a shorter process and higher yield of PQQ. A unique process to make sodium compound of PQQ using either sodium hydroxide and/or sodium carbonate is also shown.

Abstract: Synthesis of the novel compound 3 (3-(5-substituted Oxy-2,4-dinitro-phenyl)-2-oxo-propionic acid ester) to make Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) and using it for pharmaceutical purposes is described. More specifically, this disclosure relates to synthesizing the PQQ in an efficient method by using a novel intermediate Formula 1 resulting in a shorter process and higher yield of PQQ. A unique process to make sodium compound of PQQ using either sodium hydroxide and/or sodium carbonate is also shown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant DNA expression/secretion system in E. coli wherein the said system combines the potential of signal peptide-based translocation of recombinant proteins to the periplasmic space of E. coli with membrane brave defective mutants of E. coli to further aid secretion into the extracellular space. The present invention further relates to the expression system which furthermore includes a helper plasmid to drive the expression of translocons to facilitate improved periplasmic secretion of the over-expressed recombinant protein. In addition, this system also facilitates efficient production of specific proteins of interest in E. coli.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for high throughput detection of wide range of genotoxins in eukaryotic cells wherein the eukaryotic cell based tool combines the ability to detect a broad spectrum of genotoxic signaling events and a simple and reproducible assay technique. The present invention further comprises expression cassettes, vectors, and eukaryotic cell lines for the same.

Abstract: Compositions, kits, and methods for detecting cellulolytic microorganisms in a sample are disclosed herein. In some embodiments cellulolytic microorganisms are detected by detecting the presence of a secreted enzyme, such as but not limited to cellobiohydrolase.

Abstract: The present invention discusses a novel process for the synthesis of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-B,D-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium, atorvastatin. The compound so prepared is useful as inhibitor of the HMG-CoA reductase and may thus be used as hypolipidemic and hypocholesterolemic agent.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a solid catalyst comprising an active alumina catalyst impregnated with a metal hydroxide. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing the inventive alumina catalyst. In certain embodiments, the catalyst may be used for the protection of amines, alcohols and thiols with a wide variety of protecting agents. This procedure is widely applicable for N-protection of amino acids which finds wide industrial applications. The catalyst is also useful for carrying out nucleophilic substitutions of aromatic halides containing an electron-withdrawing group. A wide variety of nucleophiles chosen from amines, primary and secondary, aromatic and aliphatic, as well as alcohols and thiols have been successfully employed. The methodology involves simple techniques and easy work up procedures and is thus useful for large-scale industrial preparations. Additionally, the reactions avoid the use of harmful solvents and thus satisfy the need for green chemistry.

Abstract: The present invention discusses a novel process for the synthesis of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-B,D-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium, atorvastatin. The compound so prepared is useful as inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase and may thus be used as hypolipidemic and hypocholesterolemic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for the synthesis of Simvastatin of formula II. The process comprises converting Lovastatin to the corresponding amide intermediate using a secondary amine. The C-8 2-methylbutyrate side chain of the amide intermediate is subsequently methylated by reaction with a suitable base, followed by treatment with a methylating agent. The 2,2-dimethylbutyrate intermediate is further transformed to the final product, Simvastatin, by hydrolysis, followed by lactonization. In another aspect, the present invention provides intermediates of formula IIb and IIc useful for the preparation of Simvastatin: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides intermediates of formula IIb and IIc useful for the preparation of Simvastatin: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently an alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl moiety, or R1 and R2, taken together, form a heterocyclic moiety containing 5-8 atoms; wherein each of the foregoing alkyl and heteroalkyl moieties may be linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted, cyclic or acyclic or saturated or unsaturated, and each of the foregoing heterocyclic, aryl and heteroaryl moieties may be substituted or unsubstituted.

Abstract: This invention describes the synthesis of simvastatin from lovastatin by converting the lovastatin to lova amide using a secondary amine and subsequent reaction with a metal amide base generated from n-butyl lithium and pyrrolidine and followed by treatment with methyl iodide to give desired C-methylated intermediate. This intermediate was further transformed to the final product, simvastatin. This method of production consumes lesser quantities of metal amide, gives fewer side reactions and a lowered overall cost of manufacture of simvastatin than other procedures reported.