Synthesis, cytotoxicity and liposome preparation of 28-acetylenic betulin derivatives
摘要:
Several novel betulin derivatives were prepared and evaluated for their antitumor activity. 3-O-Acetyl-betulinic aldehyde served as an ideal starting material for the synthesis of 28-acetylenic derivatives. These compounds were further transformed into pyrazoles and 1,2,3-triazoles. Also, the synthesis of 3-amino substituted butenolides was carried out. The compounds were screened for their antitumor activity in a panel of 15 human cancer cell lines in a sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay. Several compounds showed a noteworthy antitumor activity. In addition, the possibility of encapsulation into liposomes was examined, thereby resulting in an increased cytotoxicity. The results from a trypan-blue test and from DNA laddering provided evidence for an apoptotic cell death. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Several novel betulin derivatives were prepared and evaluated for their antitumor activity. 3-O-Acetyl-betulinic aldehyde served as an ideal starting material for the synthesis of 28-acetylenic derivatives. These compounds were further transformed into pyrazoles and 1,2,3-triazoles. Also, the synthesis of 3-amino substituted butenolides was carried out. The compounds were screened for their antitumor activity in a panel of 15 human cancer cell lines in a sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay. Several compounds showed a noteworthy antitumor activity. In addition, the possibility of encapsulation into liposomes was examined, thereby resulting in an increased cytotoxicity. The results from a trypan-blue test and from DNA laddering provided evidence for an apoptotic cell death. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.