Abstract: The first selective SuFEx antagonists to ?-opioid receptors (MOR) were developed by functionalizing an opioid scaffold with an SO2—F warhead. Our model, based on a MOR structure with antagonist ?-FNA, indicates the naloxone carbonyl as an advantageous point for derivatization as it is chemically accessible and is not involved in interaction with receptors. Of the three accessible Tyr residues in MOR pocket, Tyr77, Tyr130 and Tyr150, Tyr150 in proximity to the carbonyl of the docked naloxone was selected as a target, which resulted in the development of highly potent antagonists.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for preparing a 1,2,3-triazole compound comprising contacting an organic azide with a 2-substituted-1-haloalkyne, in the presence of a copper catalyst and a copper-coordinating ligand (preferably a tertiary amine) in a liquid reaction medium, thereby forming a 1,4,5-substituted-1,2,3-triazole compound including a halo substituent at the 5-position of the triazole, the organic portion of the organic azide at the 1-position of the triazole, and the substituent of the 1-iodoalkyne at the 4-position of the triazole. A method for preparing 1-iodoalkynes is also provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for preparing a 1,2,3-triazole compound comprising contacting an organic azide with a 2-substituted-1-haloalkyne, in the presence of a copper catalyst and a copper-coordinating ligand (preferably a tertiary amine) in a liquid reaction medium, thereby forming a 1,4,5-substituted-1,2,3-triazole compound including a halo substituent at the 5-position of the triazole, the organic portion of the organic azide at the 1-position of the triazole, and the substituent of the 1-iodoalkyne at the 4-position of the triazole. A method for preparing 1-iodoalkynes is also provided.

Abstract: A series of AB-type amphiphilic dendritic polyesters have been prepared divergently, in which two hybrids were coupled via the copper(1)-catalyzed triazole formation.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of compounds to a scaffold. Compositions and methods are further provided for catalyzing a reaction between at least one terminal alkyne moiety and at least one azide moiety, wherein one moiety is attached to the compound and the other moiety is attached to the scaffold, forming at least one triazole thereby.