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The preparation and in vitro antiproliferative activity of phthalimide based ketones on MDAMB-231 and SKHep-1 human carcinoma cell lines

  • Sau Hing Chan
  • , Kim Hung Lam
  • , Chung Hin Chui
  • , Roberto Gambari
  • , Marcus Chun Wah Yuen
  • , Raymond Siu Ming Wong
  • , Gregory Yin Ming Cheng
  • , Fung Yi Lau
  • , Yiu Kwok Au
  • , Chor Hing Cheng
  • , Paul Bo Shan Lai
  • , Chi Wai Kan
  • , Stanton Hon Lung Kok
  • , Cheuk On Tang
  • , Albert Sun Chi Chan

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Abstract

The 'one pot' condensation reaction for the synthesis and potent antiproliferative inhibition of α-phthalimide based ketones is reported here. 2-Phthalimide-1-(4-fluoro-phenyl)ethanone (5) showed the best growth inhibition on human MDAMB-231 breast carcinoma and SKHep-1 hepatoma cell lines. Preliminary studies showed that the reported bioactivity may be due to the presence of strong electronegative fluorine group at the para-position of the aryl ring.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2736-2740
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Volume44
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • α-Phthalimide ketones
  • Anti-tumor activity
  • Breast carcinoma
  • Hepatoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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