proapoptotic agents with promising potential in the treatment of neoplastic diseases. Indeed, the synthetic retinoid amide fenretinide [N‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl)retinamide] induces apoptosis of cancer cells and acts as a chemotherapeutic drug in cancer therapy. In the present work, and as a continuation of our studies on retinoid‐type compounds, the synthesis of melatonin retinamide derivatives was studied
properties of conjugates based on indole and lipoic acid moieties. The design and syntheses of novel indole α‐lipoic acid derivatives were performed. The antioxidant properties of target compounds were investigated using rat liver microsomal, NADPH‐dependent lipid peroxidation inhibition. Some of the target compounds, especially those containing amide linker at position 5 of indole ring, proved to be highly