Alternate “Drug” Delivery Utilizing β-Lactam Cores: Syntheses and Biological Evaluation of β-Lactams Bearing Isocyanate Precursors

Abstract
The synthesis of a small set of β-lactams containing isocyanate precursors is described. The release of the isocyanate precursor in model hydrolysis experiments was substantiated by trapping experiments, thus confirming that β-lactams can be designed that are capable of releasing alternatively reactive species. Preliminary biological assessments are also briefly discussed.
Funding Information
  • University of Notre Dame
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH-2R01-AI054193)