Synthesis and anti-tumor evaluation of new trisulfide derivatives

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2006 Sep 15;16(18):4826-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2006.06.070. Epub 2006 Jul 7.

Abstract

New bis-aromatic and heterocyclic trisulfide derivatives 5, 7-10 were synthesized by optimizing lead dibenzyl trisulfide natural product (4) to evaluate their anti-tumor activities. Five compounds 5-7, 9, and 10 exhibited potent anti-tumor activities against eight different tumor cell lines with low cytotoxicity against HepG2. Initial SAR was discussed, and MOA of these anti-microtubule agents was suggested based on cell kinetic response patterns observed on RT-CES system.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Molecular Structure
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Sulfides / chemical synthesis
  • Sulfides / chemistry*
  • Sulfides / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Biological Products
  • Sulfides