Studies relating to the synthesis, enzymatic reduction and cytotoxicity of a series of nitroaromatic prodrugs

Philip Burke, Lai Chun Wong, Terence Jenkins, Richard Knox, Ian Meikle, Stephen Stanforth

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    Abstract

    A series of N-nitroarylated-3-chloromethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives, several of which also possessed a trifluoromethyl substituent, were prepared and assessed as potential nitroaromatic prodrugs. The enzymatic reduction of these compounds and their cytotoxicities were studied. The compounds were cytotoxic, but this is probably not related to their enzymatic reduction.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5851-5854
    JournalBioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters
    Volume26
    Issue number24
    Early online date11 Nov 2016
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2016

    Keywords

    • nitrogen mustards
    • NQO1
    • nitroreductase
    • CB 1954
    • nitroaromatic prodrugs

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