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Probing the Anticancer Action of Novel Ferrocene Analogues of MNK Inhibitors.

Authors :
Sansook S
Lineham E
Hassell-Hart S
Tizzard GJ
Coles SJ
Spencer J
Morley SJ
Source :
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) [Molecules] 2018 Aug 23; Vol. 23 (9). Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Aug 23.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Two novel ferrocene-containing compounds based upon a known MNK1/2 kinase (MAPK-interacting kinase) inhibitor have been synthesized. The compounds were designed to use the unique shape of ferrocene to exploit a large hydrophobic pocket in MNK1/2 that is only partially occupied by the original compound. Screening of the ferrocene analogues showed that both exhibited potent anticancer effects in several breast cancer and AML (acute myeloid leukemia) cell lines, despite a loss of MNK potency. The most potent ferrocene-based compound 5 was further analysed in vitro in MDA-MB-231 (triple negative breast cancer cells). Doseā»response curves of compound 5 for 2D assay and 3D assay generated IC <subscript>50</subscript> values (half maximal inhibitory concentration) of 0.55 µM and 1.25 µM, respectively.<br />Competing Interests: No conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1420-3049
Volume :
23
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30142961
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules23092126