Statins and protein prenylation in cancer cell biology and therapy.

abstract：:The hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of clinical prostate cancer has stimulated an extensive body of research. Ecologic studies have shown that mortality rates from prostate cancer are inversely correlated with levels of ultraviolet radiation, the principal source of vitamin D. Human prostate ce...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Schwartz GG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality with over half a million new cases diagnosed annually in the world, accounts for nearly 70% of cancer deaths in parts of Asia and Africa. Podophyllum, one of the important members of the lignane class of natural products der...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Chen H,Zhang M,Wang Z,Li L,Li Q,Wang H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Despite several advances made in the treatment strategies, the cure for cancer remains still a challenge. Currently used treatment modalities pose several side effects and remain ineffective in the later stages. Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) have been sh...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Uwabagira N,Sarojini BK,Prabhu A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In human pathologies, therapeutic treatments are often limited by the lack of selectivity of drugs and their elevated effective concentrations. Targeting these agents to a defined tissue could enhance their selectivity and then diminish their side effects when compared to drugs that accumulate in the entire body. Targ...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Schmitt F,Juillerat-Jeanneret L

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma (GBM), the most common primary brain tumor in adults, is one of the most aggressive human cancers associated with high mortality. Standard treatments following diagnosis include surgical resection, radiotherapy and adjunctive chemotherapy. However, almost all patients develop disease progression following...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Sathornsumetee S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cassane-type diterpenoids are widely distributed in the medical plants of genus Caesalpinia. To date, plenty of cassane diterpenoids have been isolated from the genus Caesalpinia, and some of them were documented to exhibit multiple biological activities. However, the effects of these compounds on autophagy ...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Zhang LL,Bao H,Xu YL,Jiang XM,Li W,Zou L,Lin LG,Lu JJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) differ from the general population and are underrepresented in clinical trials. We, retrospectively, analyzed the safety and efficacy of XELOX regimen in the treatment of elderly patients affected by mCRC. PATIENTS AND METHODS:One-hundred-eleven consecu...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Berretta M,Aprile G,Nasti G,Urbani M,Bearz A,Lutrino S,Foltran L,Ferrari L,Talamini R,Fiorica F,Lleshi A,Canzonieri V,Lestuzzi C,Borsatti E,Fisichella R,Tirelli U

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies and thus the development of novel therapeutic agents for managing lung cancer is imperative. Tetrandrine, a bis-benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Stephania tetrandra S. Moore, has been found to exert cytotoxic effects on cancerous cells....

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Niu N,Qu T,Xu J,Lu X,Bodwell GJ,Zhao Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is a bioactive lipid with diverse biological functions, including cell proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, chemotaxis, and migration. Many of the activities of S1P are mediated through five closely related G-protein-coupled receptors of the sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor famil...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Watters RJ,Wang HG,Sung SS,Loughran TP,Liu X

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACIs) represent one of the most promising, recently developed classes of anticancer agents already approved by the U.S. FDA. The effectiveness of these new drugs has currently being explored in a variety of cancer cell lines, in vitro, animal models, in vivo, as well as in clinical tr...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Katafygiotis P,Giaginis C,Patsouris E,Theocharis S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of our research work is the synthesis of tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives as anti-Angiogenesis and anti-cancer agents. BACKGROUND:Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths in United States. The current recovery rate from the advanced treatment for the cancer is unacceptably low. Therefore, identificat...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Gangapuram M,Eyunni S,Zhang W,Redda KK

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), which catalyzes the degradation of L-tryptophan (L-Trp) to N-formyl kynurenine (NFK) in the first and rate-limiting step of Kynurenine (KYN) pathway has been identified as a promising therapeutic target for cancer immunotherapy. The small molecule Epacadost...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Xia Z,Nan Y,Liu C,Lin G,Gu K,Chen C,Zhao W,Ju D,Dong X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine scaffold was reported to possess potent cytotoxic and CDK2 inhibitory activity as analogue of roscovitine. OBJECTIVE:To design and synthesize novel 1-(4-flourophenyl)pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives as bioisosters of roscovitine with potential cytotoxic and CDK2 inhibitory act...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Maher M,Kassab AE,Zaher AF,Mahmoud Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetogenins (ACG) are naturally occurring compounds that are chemically one of the least investigated families. In the review, we have provided a comprehensive listing of 133 of these compounds for which anti-tumor activity has been documented within the literature. We have compiled and studied their chemical structur...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Mangal M,Khan MI,Agarwal SM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human P-glycoprotein (P-gp) is a transmembrane protein that belongs to the ATPBinding Cassette (ABC) transporters family. Physiologically, it exports toxins out of the cell, however, its overexpression leads to the phenomena of Multidrug-Resistance (MDR) by exporting a diverse range of compounds, which are s...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Farman S,Javed A,Arshia,Khan KM,Nasir A,Khan AU,Lodhi MA,Gul H,Khan F,Asad M,Parveen Z

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Backgroun/Methods: In attempt to develop new potent anti-tumor agents, a series of quinoxaline derivatives was designed and synthesized. The novel compounds were tested in vitro for their anti-proliferative activities against HePG-2, MCF-7 and HCT-116 cell lines. Additionally, DNA binding affinities as well as DNA-top...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Eissa IH,El-Naggar AM,El-Sattar NEAA,Youssef ASA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthetic alkylphospholipids (APLs), exhibit similarity to the platelet-activating factor (PAF). These compounds have antiproliferative effects on tumour cells and can therefore be regarded as a new class of drugs. Unlike classic cytostatic agents, synthetic alkylphospholipids do not interfere with the DNA or the mito...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Semini G,Hildmann A,von Haefen C,Danker K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyrazole derivatives have been reported as both anticancer and antiinflammatory agents. OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to develop new pyrazole derivatives as potential anticancer and/or antiinflammatory agents. Their molecular mechanisms of action have been investigated. METHOD:a series of new triarylp...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： El-Gamal MI,Abdel-Maksoud MS,Gamal El-Din MM,Shin JS,Lee KT,Yoo KH,Oh CH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because invasion is, either directly or via metastasis formation, the main cause of death in cancer patients, development of efficient anti-invasive agents is an important research challenge. We have established a screening program for potentially anti-invasive compounds. The assay is based on organotypic confronting ...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Bracke ME,Vanhoecke BW,Derycke L,Bolca S,Possemiers S,Heyerick A,Stevens CV,De Keukeleire D,Depypere HT,Verstraete W,Williams CA,McKenna ST,Tomar S,Sharma D,Prasad AK,DePass AL,Parmar VS

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glutathione (GSH), which is the predominant low molecular weight intracellular thiol in mammals, has multiple functions, such as those of protecting against oxidative stress and detoxifying endogenous and exogenous electrophiles. High GSH levels, which have been observed in various types of tumors, have been...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Cilurzo F,Cristiano MC,Da Pian M,Cianflone E,Quintieri L,Paolino D,Pasut G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence supports that a variety of cancers are sparked by the growth of cells that exhibit characteristics of stem cells. Such cancer-initiating cells are capable of populating a tumor with a heterogeneous group of daughter cells while still maintaining the ability to self-renew. Several groups have recently reported...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Murphy SK

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:Nowadays, the interaction between natural products and microRNAs provides a promising field for exploring the chemo preventive agents for various cancers.As a member of microRNAs, the expression of let-7f-5p is universally down regulated in colorectal cancer (CRC). The present study aimed to unco...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Feng Y,Liu X,Han Y,Chen M,Zhang L,Hu Y,Chen L,Chen G,Li N

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid approval of several novel agents has given prostate cancer patients and their treating physicians many new and effective therapeutic options. Four new medical therapies were recently approved on the basis of prolonged overall survival in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) patients: sipuleucel-T, cab...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Massari F,Maines F,Modena A,Brunelli M,Bria E,Artibani W,Martignoni G,Tortora G

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:3-(4'-geranyloxy-3'-methoxyphenyl)-2-trans propenoic acid is a secondary metabolite biosynthetically related to ferulic acid in which a geranyl chain is attached to the phenolic group, extracted from Acronychia baueri Schott (Fam. Rutaceae). In the last five years some of the pharmacological properties of 3-(4'-gerany...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Curini M,Epifano F,Genovese S,Marcotullio MC,Menghini L

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gemin D (GD) is an ellagitannin found in several plant species rich in phenolic compounds. Its many beneficial properties include antioxidant and antitumoral. OBJECTIVE:The present study assessed the genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, antigenotoxicity, and anticytotoxicity of GD by in vitro and in vivo assays. ME...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Carneiro CC,de Moraes-Filho AV,Fernandes AS,da Costa Santos S,de Melo E Silva D,Chen LC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the early 1960s, inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi) was found to be present in body fluids and to act as a natural inhibitor of calcification by its interaction with hydroxyapatite. In addition to inhibiting the formation of calcium phosphate, PPi also inhibited dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals, which made it inte...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Widler L,Jahnke W,Green JR

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the world because current treatments, including both surgical and non-surgical ones, cannot effectively cure this disease. Increasing evidence has revealed the importance of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in hepatocarcinogenesis, an...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Lau CK,Yang ZF,Fan ST

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liposomes have been employed to improve pharmacokinetics and reduce side effects of drugs. They can be functionalized with antibodies for targeted delivery. While the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab has been employed in the therapy of HER2-positive breast cancer, the resistance developed during treatment has...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Eloy JO,Petrilli R,Brueggemeier RW,Marchetti JM,Lee RJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR) pathway is a key regulator of authophagy. Natural products show anticancer activity and often induce apoptosis or autophagy. The crosstalk between these two types of cell death makes autophagy an interesting target since drugs targetin...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Sun H,Wang Z,Yakisich JS

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of cis-platin and its second and third generation analogues created a hope in cancer chemotherapy. Cis-platin and its second generation analogue carboplatin have been used for the treatment of some cancers from a long time. The third generation analogues have superior anti-cancer profiles for curing a fe...

journal_title：Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

authors： Ali I,Wani WA,Saleem K,Haque A

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00