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Functionalized Spirocyclic Heterocycle Synthesis and Cytotoxicity Assay
Published on: February 9, 2021
Synthesis and biological evaluation of sulfur-containing cinnamate and salicylate derivatives
Chih-Chia Chiang1, Tsu-Chung Chang, Hou-Jen Tsai
1Department of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Institute of Technology, National Defense University, Ta-shi, Tao-yuan 335, Taiwan, ROC.
Abstract:
UV irradiation induced formation of reactive oxygen radical species and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are thought to be involved in photo-damage to the skin. MMP-1 is the major collagenolytic enzyme responsible for collagen destruction in skin tissue. To develop new anti-photoaging agents, a series of 2,2'-dithiocinnamate derivatives and 2,2'-dithio or 2-thiobenzoate derivatives were designed and synthesized. The biological activities of the synthesized compounds were assayed for ABTS [2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethyl-benzo-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] radical scavenging activity, MMP-1 inhibitory activity, and cytotoxicity to human dermal fibroblast cells. Compounds with potential of resistance to UV irradiation were identified. These compounds are expected to be useful for preventing photo-damage to the skin.
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