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ID: ALA2029329

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Synthesis and biological evaluation of 1,4-diaryl-2-azetidinones as specific anticancer agents: activation of adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase and induction of apoptosis.

Authors: Tripodi F, Pagliarin R, Fumagalli G, Bigi A, Fusi P, Orsini F, Frattini M, Coccetti P.

Abstract: A series of novel 1,4-diaryl-2-azetidinones were synthesized and evaluated for antiproliferative activity, cell cycle effects, and apoptosis induction. Strong cytotoxicity was observed with the best compounds (±)-trans-20, (±)-trans-21, and enantiomers (+)-trans-20 and (+)-trans-21, which exhibited IC(50) values of 3-13 nM against duodenal adenocarcinoma cells. They induced inhibition of tubulin polymerization and subsequent G2/M arrest. This effect was accompanied by activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), activation of caspase-3, and induction of apoptosis. Additionally, the most potent compounds displayed antiproliferative activity against different colon cancer cell lines, opening the route to a new class of potential therapeutic agents against colon cancer.

CiteXplore: 22329561

DOI: 10.1021/jm201344a