Selective manipulation of steroid hydroxyl groups with boronate esters: efficient access to antigenic C-3 linked steroid–protein conjugates and steroid sulfate standards for drug detection
Author(s) -
Natasha L. Hungerford,
Andrew R. McKinney,
Allen M. Stenhouse,
Malcolm D. McLeod
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
organic and biomolecular chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.923
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1477-0539
pISSN - 1477-0520
DOI - 10.1039/b610499a
Subject(s) - steroid , chemistry , conjugate , combinatorial chemistry , sulfate , organic chemistry , stereochemistry , biochemistry , hormone , mathematical analysis , mathematics
The temporary protection of 17alpha-alkyl-5alpha-androstane-3beta,16beta,17beta triols as boronate esters is an efficient method for their regioselective functionalisation. This has been applied to the synthesis of protein-steroid conjugates 7-10 suitable for the development of immunoassays targeting classes of steroids banned from competition in Australian horse racing and other sports. The synthesis of steroids sulfate conjugates 42 and 44 for use as reference standards is also reported.
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