三唑类白杨素衍生物的设计、合成及其抗增殖活性研究

合成了2个系列的白杨素衍生物,采用噻唑蓝(MTT)法测试了所有化合物针对六种肿瘤细胞的体外抗增殖活性,包括MGC-803, BEL-7402, HepG2, HeLa, A549以及SGC-7901细胞.实验结果显示, 7-[1-(3-氟苯基)-1H-1,2,3-三唑-4-甲氧基]-白杨素(1c)与7-[1-(2-氯苯基)-1H-1,2,3-三唑-4-甲氧基]-白杨素(1g)针对MGC-803细胞的活性与先导化合物白杨素及阳性对照药5-氟尿嘧啶相比显著提高.因此,化合物1c与1g具有深入研究用以开发抗癌药物的潜能.     

Heterocycles. LXXXII. Some investigations on 1,2,3-benzotriazines

Various 4-substituted 1,2,3-benzotriazines ( 2, 6, 7 ) have been prepared and of particular interest was the 4-azido derivative ( 11 ) as a potential azidotetrazolo tautomerism exhibiting compound. However, no such interconversion could be established and this compound exists exclusively in the azido form. 2,5-bis-(Arylamino)-1,3,4-thiadiazoles (9) have been found to result from the reaction between 4-hydrazino-1,2,3-benzotriazine and aryl isothiocyanates. In addition, a ring opening reaction between 4-hydrazino-1,2,3-benzotriazine gave 2-(tetrazol-5″-yl)-2′,4′-dihy-droxyazobenzene ( 10 ) and photochemical conversion of the 4-azido derivative gave s-tetrazino-[2,3-b:5,6-b′]diindazole(12).     

Design,synthesis, and antilung adenocarcinoma activity research of novel paeonol Schiff base derivatives containing a 1,2,3-triazole moiety

A new series of paeonol Schiff base derivatives containing a 1,2,3-triazole moiety were synthesized using the copper(I) catalyzed azide-alkynecycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction and evaluated for their cytotoxicity in vitro against human cervical carcinoma HeLa cells, human lung cancer A549 cells, and human liver cancer HepG2 cells. Unfortunately, all the tested compounds showed poor activities toward the human cervical carcinoma HeLa cells and human liver cancer HepG2 cells. However, compounds (E)-2-(1-(((1-[2-fluorophenyl]-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)imino)ethyl)-5-methoxyphenol ( 4c ) and (E)-2-(1-(((1-[3- chlorophenyl]-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)imino)ethyl)-5-methoxyphenol ( 4i ) exhibited inhibitory activities toward human lung cancer A549 cells (IC₅₀ = 45.1 μM for 4c and 78.9 μM for 4i ) compared with that of paeonol, which indicated that such paeonol Schiff base derivatives containing a 1,2,3-triazole moiety could be further modified to obtain good cytotoxicity in vitro against human lung cancer A549 cells.     

Flash pyrolysis of 4-methylene-1,2,3-benzotriazines

Flash vacuum pyrolysis of 3-alkyl-4-methylene-1,2,3-benzotriazines gives products derived from benzocyclobutane N-alkylimines and to a lesser extent from 2-methylene-benzazetidines. Benzocyclobutane N-phenylimine is formed in high yield by flash pyrolytic elimination of HCI from N-phenyl-2-methyl benzimidoyl chloride.     

Synthesis and antineoplastic properties of (1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)furazans

A method of 3-amino-4-[5-aryl(heteroaryl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)]furazan synthesis was optimized. Condensation of these compounds with 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofuran resulted in a series of previously unknown 4-[5-aryl(heteroaryl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)]-3-(pyrrol-1-yl)furazans. All target compounds were evaluated for both antimitotic microtubule destabilizing effect in a phenotypic sea urchin embryo assay and cytotoxicity in a panel of 60 human cancer cell lines. Pyrrolyl derivatives of triazolylfurazans were determined as antiproliferative compounds. The most potent microtubule targeting compounds 7a and 7e are of interest for further trials as antineoplastic agents.     

Metal-free synthesis of 1,2,3-benzotriazines

The recent molecular iodine catalyzed [1,2]-rearrangement of aryl amines and 3-amino-1H-indazolesfor the synthesis of 1,2,3-benzotriazines is highlighted.     

Novel 4-azaandrostenes as prostate cancer cell growth inhibitors: Synthesis,antiproliferative effects,and molecular docking studies

In this study, synthesis, structural characterization, molecular docking studies, and antiproliferative effects in four different cell lines of several novel 16-arylidene-4-azaandrost-5-ene compounds are reported. These compounds were prepared by oxidative cleavage of the enone system of androstenedione followed by an azacyclization reaction and an aldol condensation with various aldehydes at C16. In the androgen-dependent LNCaP cells, the most relevant antiproliferative effects were observed with the 16-phenyl, 16-p-tolyl, and 16-p-nitrophenyl derivatives. Compound 16E-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]-4-azaandrost-5-ene-3,17-dione was the most potent in these cells (IC₅₀ = 28.28 μM), having lower antiproliferative effects in the androgen-independent PC-3 cells (IC₅₀ = 45.31 μM). In addition, an interesting selectivity toward cancer cell lines was found for all compounds because a generally low cytotoxicity was detected in healthy human fibroblasts. Furthermore, the 16-p-tolylazaandrostene steroid induced a reduction of viability in LNCaP cells similar to that observed with finasteride, a clinically used 5α-reductase inhibitor. Moreover, molecular docking studies predicted that these 4-azaandrostene derivatives can interact with 5β-reductase, which has a high level of similarity to 5α-reductase enzyme, and with other common targets of steroidal drugs, particularly the enzyme 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase.     

Metal-free synthesis of 1,2,3-benzotriazines

The recent molecular iodine catalyzed [1,2]-rearrangement of aryl amines and 3-amino-1H-indazolesfor the synthesis of 1,2,3-benzotriazines is highlighted.     

Synthesis and biological evaluations of mono‐ and bis‐ferrocene uracil derivatives

Mono‐ ( 3a – 3e and 4a – 4e ) and bis‐ferrocene ( 5a – 5e and 6a – 6e ) conjugated 5‐substituted uracil derivatives that are bridged by 1,2,3‐triazole linker were synthesized. The impact of ferrocene unit and spacer between ferrocene and triazole on radical scavenging potency was observed. Bis‐ferrocenyl uracil derivatives exhibited better antiproliferative activities than their mono‐ferrocenyl analogs. Bis‐ferrocenyl methyl‐ ( 5b ) and halogen‐substituted ( 5e , 6c , and 6d ) uracil derivatives showed pronounced and selective cytostatic activities on colon adenocarcinoma (CaCo‐2) and Burkitt lymphoma (Raji) cells, with higher potency and selectivity than the reference drug 5‐fluorouracil. Generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in CaCo‐2 and Raji cells when treated with compounds 5b , 5e , and 6d was observed. Bis‐ferrocenyl 5‐chlorouracil 6c induced significant disruption in mitochondrial membrane potential that is accompanied by activation of apoptosis in CaCo‐2, Raji, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (CCRF‐CEM) cells, while 6d caused mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis induction in CaCo‐2 and Raji cells. Potent antiproliferative activity of 6c and 6d could be associated with mitochondrial membrane potential disruption accompanied by apoptosis induction. Our findings highlighted 6c and 6d with potent and selective antiproliferative activity on CaCo‐2, Raji, and CCRF‐CEM cells that may be associated with targeting cancer cell mitochondria, as a molecular target.     

Amidine- and Amidoxime-Substituted Heterocycles: Synthesis,Antiproliferative Evaluations and DNA Binding

The novel 1,2,3-triazolyl-appended N- and O-heterocycles containing amidine 4–11 and amidoxime 12–22 moiety were prepared and evaluated for their antiproliferative activities in vitro. Among the series of amidine-substituted heterocycles, aromatic diamidine 5 and coumarine amidine 11 had the most potent growth-inhibitory effect on cervical carcinoma (HeLa), hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) and colorectal adenocarcinoma (SW620), with IC₅₀ values in the nM range. Although compound 5 was toxic to non-tumor HFF cells, compound 11 showed certain selectivity. From the amidoxime series, quinoline amidoximes 18 and 20 showed antiproliferative effects on lung adenocarcinoma (A549), HeLa and SW620 cells emphasizing compound 20 that exhibited no cytostatic effect on normal HFF fibroblasts. Results of CD titrations and thermal melting experiments indicated that compounds 5 and 10 most likely bind inside the minor groove of AT-DNA and intercalate into AU-RNA. Compounds 6, 9 and 11 bind to AT-DNA with mixed binding mode, most probably minor groove binding accompanied with aggregate binding along the DNA backbone.     

New catechol derivatives of safrole and their antiproliferative activity towards breast cancer cells

Catechols were synthesized from safrole. Nine derivatives were prepared and assessed for antiproliferative effects using different human cell lines. The in vitro growth inhibition assay was based on the sulphorhodamine dye to quantify cell viability. The derivatives 4-allylbenzene-1,2-diol (3), 4 4-[3-(acetyloxy)propyl]-1,2-phenylene diacetate (6) and 4-[3-(acetyloxy)propyl]-5-nitro-1,2-phenylene diacetate (10) showed higher cytotoxicity than the parent compound 2 in tests performed on two breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231). The IC?? values of 40.2 ± 6.9 μM, 5.9 ± 0.8 μM and 33.8 ± 4.9 μM, respectively, were obtained without toxicity towards dermal human fibroblast (DHF cells).     

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Harmirins,Novel Harmine–Coumarin Hybrids as Potential Anticancer Agents

As cancer remains one of the major health burdens worldwide, novel agents, due to the development of resistance, are needed. In this work, we designed and synthesized harmirins, which are hybrid compounds comprising harmine and coumarin scaffolds, evaluated their antiproliferative activity, and conducted cell localization and cell cycle analysis experiments. Harmirins were prepared from the corresponding alkynes and azides under mild reaction conditions using Cu(I) catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition, leading to the formation of the 1H-1,2,3-triazole ring. Antiproliferative activity of harmirins was evaluated in vitro against four human cancer cell lines (MCF-7, HCT116, SW620, and HepG2) and one human non-cancer cell line (HEK293T). The most pronounced activities were exerted against MCF-7 and HCT116 cell lines (IC₅₀ in the single-digit micromolar range), while the most selective harmirins were 5b and 12b, substituted at C-3 and O-7 of the β-carboline core and bearing methyl substituent at position 6 of the coumarin ring (SIs > 7.2). Further experiments demonstrated that harmirin 12b is localized exclusively in the cytoplasm. In addition, it induced a strong G1 arrest and reduced the percentage of cells in the S phase, suggesting that it might exert its antiproliferative activity through inhibition of DNA synthesis, rather than DNA damage. In conclusion, harmirin 12b is a novel harmine and coumarin hybrid with significant antiproliferative activity and warrants further evaluation as a potential anticancer agent.     

Transaminations of enaminones:A Synthesis of tricyclic,N-aryl, 1,2,3-triazole-fused pyridones

1-Phenylmethyl- and 1-(4-methoxyphenylmethyl)-5-chloro-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbonyl chlorides acylated the pyrrolidine enamines of cyclopentanone and cyclohexanone, and the resulting enaminones underwent transaminations with aryl amines under acidic conditions. The products then cyclized under basic conditions to linearly fused, tricyclic 3-phenylmethyl- and 3-(4-methoxyphenylmethyl)-4-aryl-8-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[6]-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-e]pyridines, and to 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-aryl-3H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]quinolin-9(4H)-ones. Similar transaminations afforded the related 8-phenyl- and 8-(3-chlorophenyl)-1,5,7,8-tetrahydro-1-(phenylmethyl)-4H-thieno[3,4-e]-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-4-ones. Phase-transfer and catalytic hydrogenolyses of some of these intermediates furnished 4-aryl-8-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-e]pyridines and 4-aryl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3H,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]quinoline-9-(4H)-ones. The 3-(4-methoxyphenylmethyl)-4-aryl intermediates were sterically crowded. Two protons from the methoxyphenylmethylphenylmethylgroups were dramatically shielded because of anisotropic effects exerted by the 4-aryl substituents.     

Evaluation of antiproliferative effect in vitro of some 2-amino-5-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives

New compounds of N-substituted 2-amino-5-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole set were synthesized and tested for their antiproliferative activity as part of our research in the antitumour field. Title compounds were obtained by reaction of sulfinylbis(2,4-dihydroxythiobenzoyl) (STB) with 4-substituted 3-thiosemicarbazides. The structures of compounds were identified from elemental, IR, 1H-, 13C-NMR and MS spectra analyses. The cytotoxicity in vitro against human bladder cancer HCV29T cells was determined. The most active compounds were also tested against human cancer cell lines: SW707 (rectal), A549 (lung) and T47D (breast). The antiproliferative effect of some compounds was higher than cisplatin studied comparatively.     

Prodigiosin, the red pigment of Serratia marcescens, shows cytotoxic effects and apoptosis induction in HT-29 and T47D cancer cell lines

In this study, a red pigment of Serratia marcescens PTCC 1111 was purified and identified for antiproliferative activities in HT-29 and T47D cancer cell lines. (1)H-NMR spectroscopy and LC/MS analysis confirmed prodigiosin structure. The antiproliferative effects of prodigiosin were determined by employing the MTT assay. The changes in cell cycle pattern were studied with 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) reagent using flow cytometry assay, and Annexin V-PI method was used for apoptotic analysis. Results of MTT assay showed that HT-29 cells were more sensitive to prodigiosin than T47D cells. Prodigiosin-treated HT-29 cells showed increase in S phase and decrease in G2/M, but treated T47D cells showed cell cycle pattern relatively similar to Roswell Park Memorial Institute medium (RPMI). Apoptotic effect of prodigiosin was higher than doxorubicin in HT-29 cells. The data reported here indicate that prodigiosin is a promising antineoplastic agent that triggers apoptosis in different cancer cell lines.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Anti-tumor Activity of 2-（2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl）-4- （4-chlorophenyl）-3a,4-diethoxy-2,3,3a, 4-tetrahydrochromeno[3,4-d] [ 1,2,3]diazaphosphole

The title compound 2-（2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl）-4-（4-chlorophenyl）-3a,4- diethoxy- 2,3,3a, 4-tetrahydrochromeno[3,4-d][1,2,3]diazaphosphole 2 （C29H30Cl2N3O7P, Mr = 633.44） was synthesized and its structure was characterized by IR, MS, ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, ^31p NMR, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1^-, a = 9.1549（3）, b = 10.7168（4）, c = 17.6272（6）A, α = 102.9363（12）, β = 90.2713（9）, γ = 117.4265（10）°, V= 1484.41（9）A^3, Z= 2,μ（MoKa） = 0.323, F（000） = 658, Z= 2, De= 1.417 g/cm^3, the final R = 0.0687 and wR = 0.2066 for 4943 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. X-ray analysis reveals that the diazaphospholine ring is almost planar and the two ethoxy groups bonded on the 3a- and 4-positions are in trans configurations. Its antiproliferative activity was also tested in vitro against four human tumor cell lines.     

Ferrocenylmethylation of estrone and estradiol: Structure,electrochemistry, and antiproliferative activity of new ferrocene–steroid conjugates

Conjugates of ferrocene with steroidal estrogens as selective antiproliferative agents against hormone-dependent breast cancer cells are believed to be limited by the inherent estrogenicity of the conjugates. Motivated by a significant cytotoxicity of the ester of ferrocenecarboxylic acid and the phenolic group of estradiol toward such a cell line, we decided to explore other a -ring-tethered ferrocene–estra-1,3,5(10)-triene conjugates; in this study, ferrocenylmethylation of estradiol and estrone with (ferrocenylmethyl)trimethylammonium iodide in the presence of potassium carbonate yielded five new compounds ( 1 – 5 ). In dimethylformamide, only O-alkylated products formed ( 1 and 3 ), while a mixture of O- and C-alkylated products was obtained when methanol was used ( 2 , 4 , and 5 in addition to 1 and 3 ). All compounds were characterized using 1D and 2D NMR, IR, UV–Vis, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. Two of the conjugates, a 3-O- and a 4-C-alkylated derivative of estrone ( 3 and 4 , respectively), were also analyzed using single-crystal X-ray diffraction. A cyclic voltammetric investigation of the electrochemical properties of 1 – 5 was performed. While some of the compounds were shown to have a slight-to-moderate antiproliferative activity against at least one of the six tested human tumor cell lines and were nontoxic to (the noncancerous) fetal human fibroblasts, compound 2 (4-(ferrocenylmethyl)estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17β-diol) with an IC₅₀ value of 0.34 μM was found to be more active against the hormone-dependent breast cancer cell line MCF-7 than doxorubicin. These results suggest that a -ring substitution of steroidal estrogens is a plausible strategy for preparing other ferrocene–steroid conjugates acting against tumor cells.     

Anticancer Cytotoxic Activity of Bispidine Derivatives Associated with the Increasing Catabolism of Polyamines

Polyamine (PA) catabolism is often reduced in cancer cells. The activation of this metabolic pathway produces cytotoxic substances that might cause apoptosis in cancer cells. Chemical compounds able to restore the level of PA catabolism in tumors could become potential antineoplastic agents. The search for activators of PA catabolism among bicyclononan-9-ones is a promising strategy for drug development. The aim of the study was to evaluate the biological activity of new 3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-9-one derivatives that have antiproliferative properties by accelerating PA catabolism. Eight bispidine derivatives were synthetized and demonstrated the ability to activate PA catabolism in regenerating rat liver homogenates. However, only three of them demonstrated a potent ability to decrease the viability of cancer cells in the MTT assay. Compounds 4c and 4e could induce apoptosis more effectively in cancer HepG2 cells rather than in normal WI-38 fibroblasts. The lead compound 4e could significantly enhance cancer cell death, but not the death of normal cells if PAs were added to the cell culture media. Thus, the bispidine derivative 4e 3-(3-methoxypropyl)-7-[3-(1H-piperazin-1-yl)ethyl]-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane could become a potential anticancer drug substance whose mechanism relies on the induction of PA catabolism in cancer cells.     

Synthesis,antiproliferative activity, 3D-QSAR,and molecular docking studies of novel L-carvone-derived pyrimidine-urea compounds

To explore novel natural product-based nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with antiproliferative activity, 20 L-carvone-derived pyrimidine-urea compounds 4a–4t were synthesized through the multi-step reaction of L-carvone, and structurally characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), hydrogen-1 nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR), Carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (¹³C-NMR), and High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS). Besides, the in vitro antiproliferative activity of the target compounds against HepG2, Hela, and MCF-7 cells was evaluated by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay. According to the results, the target compounds showed certain inhibitory activities against the tested cancer cell lines, and five compounds ( 4b , 4h , 4k , 4l , and 4t ) exhibited better inhibition activities against Hela cells than the positive control ( 5-FU ). Among them, compound 4b held significant antiproliferative activities against Hela and HepG2 cells, and thus deserved further study as a leading compound of new anticancer drugs. In addition, an effective and reasonable three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationships (3D-QSAR) model was built by the Comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) method to analyze the relationship between the structures of the target compounds and their antiproliferative activities (expressed as pIC₅₀) against Hela cells, and proven to have good predictive ability. Molecular docking was carried out to study the possible binding modes of compound 4b and Survivin, and it was found that compound 4b could be well embedded into the active site, along with the formation of several hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions.     

Antiproliferative, antimicrobial and apoptosis inducing effects of compounds isolated from Inula viscosa

The antiproliferative and antimicrobial effects of thirteen compounds isolated from Inula viscosa (L.) were tested in this study. The antiproliferative activity was tested against three cell lines using the MTT assay. The microdilution method was used to study the antimicrobial activity against two Gram positive bacteria, two Gram negative bacteria and one fungus. The apoptotic activity was determined using a TUNEL colorimetric assay. Scanning electron microscopy was used to study the morphological changes in treated cancer cells and bacteria. Antiproliferative activity was observed in four flavonoids (nepetin, 3,3'-di-O-methylquercetin, hispidulin, and 3-O-methylquercetin). 3,3'-di-O-Methylquercetin and 3-O-methylquercetin showed selective antiproliferative activity against MCF-7 cells, with IC(50) values of 10.11 and 11.23 μg/mL, respectively. Both compounds exert their antiproliferative effect by inducing apoptosis as indicted by the presence of DNA fragmentation, nuclear condensation, and formation of apoptotic bodies in treated cancer cells. The antimicrobial effect of Inula viscosa were also noticed in 3,3'-di-O-methylquercetin and 3-O-methyquercetin that inhibited Bacillus cereus at MIC of 62.5 and 125 μg/mL, respectively. Salmonella typhimurium was inhibited by both compounds at MIC of 125 μg/mL. 3,3'-di-O-Methylquercetin induced damage in bacterial cell walls and cytoplasmic membranes. Methylated quercetins isolated from Inula viscosa have improved anticancer and antimicrobial properties compared with other flavonoids and are promising as potential anticancer and antimicrobial agents.