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ID: ALA5241090

Journal: Eur J Med Chem

Title: A comprehensive overview of β-carbolines and its derivatives as anticancer agents.

Authors: Luo B, Song X.

Abstract: β-Carboline alkaloids are a family of natural and synthetic products with structural diversity and outstanding antitumor activities. This review summarizes research developments of β-carboline and its derivatives as anticancer agents, which focused on both natural and synthetic monomers as well as dimers. In addition, the structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis of β-carboline monomers and dimers are summarized and mechanism of action of β-carboline and its derivatives are also presented. A few possible research directions, suggestions and clues for future work on the development of novel β-carboline-based anticancer agents with improved expected activities and lesser toxicity are also provided.

CiteXplore: 34332400

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113688