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Thiophene derivative inflicts cytotoxicity via an intrinsic apoptotic pathway on human acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Risa Mia Swain1,2, Anahi Sanchez1, Denisse A Gutierrez1

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, United States of America.

Plos One
|December 21, 2023
PubMed

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A novel thiophene compound, F8, shows significant anti-cancer activity against lymphoma and leukemia cell lines. This discovery highlights thiophenes as promising candidates for developing new cancer therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thiophene derivatives are recognized for their diverse pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential.
  • These heterocyclic compounds exhibit a wide range of activities, including anti-cancer effects, making them valuable in drug discovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify novel anti-cancer agents using High Throughput Screening (HTS).
  • To evaluate the cytotoxic effects of compounds from the ChemBridge DIVERSet Library on cancer cell lines.

Main Methods:

  • High Throughput Screening (HTS) of the ChemBridge DIVERSet Library against a lymphoma cell line.
  • Characterization of compound F8's mechanism of action, including apoptosis induction and kinase inhibition.

Main Results:

  • A novel thiophene derivative, F8, was identified with potent anti-cancer activity against lymphoma, leukemia, and other cancer cell lines.
  • Compound F8 demonstrated efficacy in the low micromolar range after 48 hours, inducing cell death via apoptosis.
  • Mechanistic studies revealed F8 induces phosphatidylserine externalization, reactive oxygen species generation, and mitochondrial depolarization.

Conclusions:

  • Compound F8 exhibits promising anti-cancer properties and warrants further investigation as a potential therapeutic agent.
  • The study validates the potential of thiophene derivatives in the development of novel anti-cancer drugs.

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