Mechanisms of action and structure-activity relationships of cytotoxic flavokawain derivatives
摘要:
22 Flavokawain derivatives (FKd) were obtained by one step syntheses in order to conduct a SAR study to understand the structural requirements for optimum and selective cytotoxicity. FKd and natural flavokawains A and B found into kava, a South Pacific traditional beverage, were evaluated against nine cancer and one healthy cell lines. The targeted cell cycle phases as well as the effects on the induction of apoptosis and cell cycle protein levels were investigated. Therapeutic improvements (more activity and selectivity) were achieved with FKd compared to natural flavokawains and notably with the 2',3,4',6'-tetramethoxychalcone (FKd 19). FKd induced a Gl/S arrest on p53 wild-type cells and an M arrest on p53 mutant-type, via the up-regulation of p21 and cyclin B1 proteins, followed by apoptosis. Moreover, FKd exhibited a 24 h-effect on Akt/mTor normal cells versus a 48 h-effect on Akt/mTor up-regulated cells. The SAR study resulted in the conclusion that trimethoxy A-ring allowed the best compromise between cytotoxicity and selectivity, as well as the substitution of the meta position on the B-ring and the use of halogens substituents. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
2'-Substituted chalcone derivatives as inhibitors of interleukin-1 biosynthesis
作者:Douglas G. Batt、Robin Goodman、David G. Jones、Janet S. Kerr、Lisa R. Mantegna、Candice McAllister、Robert C. Newton、Sherrill Nurnberg、Patricia K. Welch、Maryanne B. Covington
DOI:10.1021/jm00062a016
日期:1993.5
A series of 2'-substituted chalcone derivatives has been found to show potent inhibition of the production of IL-1beta from human peripheral blood monocytes stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), with IC50 values in the 0.2-5.0-muM range. Some members of the series have also shown inhibition of septic shock induced in mice by injection of LPS, although with low potency. Qualitative structure-activity relationships have shown that the enone is required for activity, which may be mediated by conjugate addition of a biological nucleophile to the chalcone. Electron-poor aromatic rings beta to the ketone give enhanced potency. Although electronic effects in the other ring (directly attached to the ketone) are minimal, this ring must possess an ortho substituent for good activity without cytotoxicity, suggesting a degree of selectivity which would not be expected for simple, nonspecific alkylating agents.
Synthesis of Xanthohumol Analogues and Discovery of Potent Thioredoxin Reductase Inhibitor as Potential Anticancer Agent
The selenoprotein thioredoxin reductases (TrxRs) are attractive targets for anticancer drugs development. Xanthohumol (Xn), a naturally occurring polyphenol chalcone from hops, has received increasing attention because of its multiple pharmacological activities. We synthesized Xn and its 43 analogues and discovered that compound 13n displayed the highest cytotoxicity toward HeLa cells (IC50 = 1.4 mu M). Structure-activity relationship study indicates that the prenyl group is not necessary for cytotoxicity, and introducing electron-withdrawing group, especially on the meta-position, is favored. In addition, methylation of the phenoxyl groups generally improves the potency. Mechanistic study revealed that 13n selectively inhibits TrxR and induces reactive oxygen species and apoptosis in HeLa cells. Cells overexpressing TrxR are resistant to 13n insult, while knockdown of TrxR sensitizes cells to 13n treatment, highlighting the physiological significance of targeting TrxR by 13n. The clarification of the structural determinants for the potency would guide the design of novel potent molecules for future development.
Narasimhachari et al., Proceedings - Indian Academy of Sciences, Section A, 1952, vol. 36, p. 231,241
作者:Narasimhachari et al.
DOI:——
日期:——
[EN] ESTROGEN RECEPTOR ALPHA COLIGANDS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF<br/>[FR] CO-LIGANDS DES RÉCEPTEURS DES OESTROGÈNES ALPHA ET LEURS PROCÉDÉS D'UTILISATION
申请人:UNIV CALIFORNIA
公开号:WO2017132135A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-03
Provided herein is a coligand for the estrogen receptor (ER) α subunit, and methods of use thereof in treating conditions associated with ER signaling in an individual. The present ERα coligand may be a cell type-selective, allosteric modulator of ERα signaling. The ERα coligand, when administered to an individual, may modulate ER agonist-dependent signaling in a tissue-selective manner.
Mechanisms of action and structure-activity relationships of cytotoxic flavokawain derivatives
22 Flavokawain derivatives (FKd) were obtained by one step syntheses in order to conduct a SAR study to understand the structural requirements for optimum and selective cytotoxicity. FKd and natural flavokawains A and B found into kava, a South Pacific traditional beverage, were evaluated against nine cancer and one healthy cell lines. The targeted cell cycle phases as well as the effects on the induction of apoptosis and cell cycle protein levels were investigated. Therapeutic improvements (more activity and selectivity) were achieved with FKd compared to natural flavokawains and notably with the 2',3,4',6'-tetramethoxychalcone (FKd 19). FKd induced a Gl/S arrest on p53 wild-type cells and an M arrest on p53 mutant-type, via the up-regulation of p21 and cyclin B1 proteins, followed by apoptosis. Moreover, FKd exhibited a 24 h-effect on Akt/mTor normal cells versus a 48 h-effect on Akt/mTor up-regulated cells. The SAR study resulted in the conclusion that trimethoxy A-ring allowed the best compromise between cytotoxicity and selectivity, as well as the substitution of the meta position on the B-ring and the use of halogens substituents. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.