Synthesis and biological evaluation of new homocamptothecin analogs

Yu Luo, Shanbao Yu, Linjiang Tong, Qingqing Huang, Wei Lu, Yi Chen

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Abstract

In order to increase the stability of E-ring of homocamptothecins, the electron-withdrawing group -OH or -OAc was induced to α position of ring-E lactone. Ten new homocamptothecin analogs were synthesized. Most compounds showed potent in vitro anticancer activity and potent Topo I inhibition, which was equal or superior to that of CPT, SN-38 and 10-HCPT. The stability studies of this series also displayed significant improvement of the stability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)281-286
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Volume54
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2012

Keywords

  • Anticancer drugs
  • Camptothecin
  • Electron-withdrawing group
  • Homocamptothecin

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