Step-economical and efficient syntheses of Spongistatin 1 analogs are desirable for the development of potent anti-proliferative agents. Here, the authors report a 22-step synthesis of a D-ring modified Spongistatin 1 analog with retained picomolar potency among a group of C(15) ester derivatives.
- Linda M. Suen
- Makeda A. Tekle-Smith
- James L. Leighton
