Abstract
The synthesis of several acridine thioethers is described. These compounds were oxidized to give new sulfoxides and sulfones. Among 23:compounds prepared, 19:were tested in vitro against the human cancer cell lines panel of NCI screening. Activity is increased 5-10:times from sulfides to sulfoxides. Among substituted groups in the side chain, sulfur mustard, epoxy sulfide and sulfoxide displayed the most interesting activity. © 2004 Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1029-1038 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2004 |
Keywords
- Acridine sulfides
- Anticancer activity
- DNA interaction
- Sulfones
- Sulfoxides