Structure-activity studies on therapeutic potential of Thymoquinone analogs in pancreatic cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest of all tumors. Previously, we were the first to show that Thymoquinone (TQ) derived from black seed (Nigella sativa) oil has anti-tumor activity against PC. However, the concentration of TQ required was considered to be high to show this efficacy. Therefore, novel analogs of TQ with lower IC(50) are highly desirable.

Methods

We have synthesized a series of 27 new analogs of TQ by modifications at the carbonyl sites or the benzenoid sites using single pot synthesis and tested their biological activity in PC cells.

Results

Among these compounds, TQ-2G, TQ-4A1 and TQ-5A1 (patent pending) were found to be more potent than TQ in terms of inhibition of cell growth, induction of apoptosis and modulation of transcription

SUBMITTER: Banerjee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3093961 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature