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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 281-286 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
| Volume | 54 |
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| State | Published - Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- Anticancer drugs
- Camptothecin
- Electron-withdrawing group
- Homocamptothecin