Table 2. . Cell-Based Readthrough Activity of Esters 13a–e.

| compound | R4 | yield (%)a | readthrough activityb | ClogPc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (TCP-126) | n.ad | n.ad | 2.58 ± 0.07 | –1.97 |
| 13a | H | 16 | 8.92 ± 0.19 | 0.02 |
| 13b (TCP-199) | o-Br | 28 | 8.84 ± 0.07 | 0.85 |
| 13c | m-Cl | 13 | 5.37 ± 0.22 | 0.58 |
| 13d | o-NO2 | 45 | 9.15 ± 0.21 | –0.23 |
| 13e | m-OMe | 13 | 5.15 ± 0.13 | –0.10 |
Yields were calculated from intermediate 11 for ester derivatives 13a–e.
Cell-based readthrough activity (ratio) relative to control (D-MEM) in COS-7 cells; compounds are evaluated at a concentration of 200 μM. Values are expressed as the mean ± SD (n = 3).
Value of the calculated log P (ClogP) determined by ChemDraw professional 16.0.
N.a: not applicable.