Stereoselective synthesis of beta-lactams with polyaromatic imines: entry to new and novel anticancer agents.

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ID: ALA1145010

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Stereoselective synthesis of beta-lactams with polyaromatic imines: entry to new and novel anticancer agents.

Authors: Banik I, Becker FF, Banik BK.

Abstract: We present herein stereoselective synthesis of novel beta-lactams using polyaromatic imines following the Staudinger reaction. Consistent mechanisms for these results have been advanced. As a measure of cytotoxicity, some of these compounds have been assayed against nine human cancer cell lines. Structure-activity study has revealed that 1-N-chrysenyl and 1-N-phenanthrenyl 3-acetoxy-4-aryl-2-azetidinones have potent anticancer activity. The presence of the acetoxy group at C(3) of the beta-lactams has proven to be obligatory for their anticancer activity.

CiteXplore: 12502355

DOI: 10.1021/jm0255825

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