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Anticancer pyrimidine acyclonucleosides

M A Gallo-Mezo1, A Espinosa, J Campos

  • 1Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Granada, Spain.

Farmaco (Societa Chimica Italiana : 1989)
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

New acyclonucleosides were synthesized, showing reduced toxicity and effective tumor inhibition. These compounds selectively release 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in tumor tissues, decreasing cellular mitosis by 35%.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Molecular Modeling

Background:

  • Acyclonucleosides are a class of compounds with potential therapeutic applications.
  • 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a widely used chemotherapeutic agent, but its use is limited by toxicity.
  • Developing novel drug delivery systems for 5-FU is crucial for improving cancer treatment efficacy and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel acyclonucleoside analogs with potential for selective 5-FU release.
  • To investigate the conformational properties of the synthesized compounds.
  • To evaluate the in vitro antitumor activity and toxicity of the novel acyclonucleosides.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of acyclonucleoside series 8 and 9.
  • Conformational analysis using Molecular Mechanics (MM2 force field).

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  • In vitro biological assays on Ehrlich ascites tumor cells, including cytotoxicity (IC50) and anti-mitotic effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Compounds selectively liberate 5-FU and acrolein (series 8) or 5-FU (series 9) in tumor tissue.
    • Conformational analysis revealed that the acyclic chain mimics the deoxyuridine sugar structure.
    • Series 8 demonstrated significant in vitro antitumor activity (IC50: 3-45 microM) with a 35% decrease in cellular mitosis.
    • Both series exhibited considerably decreased acute and chronic toxicity compared to 5-FU.

    Conclusions:

    • The synthesized acyclonucleosides represent a promising strategy for targeted 5-FU delivery.
    • Series 8 shows potent antitumor activity and improved safety profile, warranting further investigation.
    • The conformational mimicry suggests a rational design approach for future drug development.