Journal of Medicinal Chemistry p. 1795 - 1805 (2015)
Update date:2022-07-30
Topics:
Zhang, Baoxin
Duan, Dongzhu
Ge, Chunpo
Yao, Juan
Liu, Yaping
Li, Xinming
Fang, Jianguo
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 μM). 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.
View MoreShanghai Maxchemco Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Contact:(86)21-51079223
Address:No.1305-8, B241, the Ecust Park, Huajing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Beijing Wisdom Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Contact:+86-10-52350335
Address:F2, BLDG 19, Liando Valley U, Majuqiao, Tongzhou District, Beijing, China
Hunan Shineway Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Contact:+86-731-86303875
Address:118, Huanghua International Airport Road, Huanghua Town, Changsha, Hunan 410137, China
Huangshi Shennong Chemical Technology Co., Ltd
Contact:+86-714-3072290
Address:Eastern industrial park , Tieshan district , Huangshi city ,Hubei province , China
Chengdu Boon Stream Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.
Contact:+86-28-83156758
Address:No.859,Dongzikou Road,Jinniu District,Chengdu,Sichuan,P.R.China
Doi:10.1021/ja00259a037
(1987)Doi:10.1080/00397910701845761
(2008)Doi:10.1021/jo8003293
(2008)Doi:10.1021/jacs.0c01554
(2020)Doi:10.1055/s-2008-1032039
(2008)Doi:10.1002/ardp.200700141
(2008)