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Semi-synthesis of phenolic-amides and their cytotoxicity against THP-1, HeLa, HepG2 and MCF-7 cell lines

  • Jaggaiah N. Gorantla*
  • , Sunaree Choknud
  • , Eko Suyanto
  • , Htun Htun Win
  • , Yanling Hua
  • , Maniganda Santhi
  • , Sirilak Wangngae
  • , Anyanee Kamkaew
  • , Mariena Ketudat-Cairns
  • , Lalida Rojanathammanee
  • , James R. Ketudat Cairns
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In the present study, we derivatized several hydroxycinnamic and hydroxybenzoic acids to phenolic amides (PAMs) via one step BOP mediated amide coupling reactions. Fifteen PAMs were synthesized in >40% yields and were screened for their cytotoxic activities against four cancer cell lines: THP-1 (leukaemia), HeLa (cervical), HepG2 (liver), and MCF-7 (breast), in comparison to 5-flurouracil (5-FU). Four amides showed IC50 ranging from 5 to 55 µM against all four cell lines. In contrast, tetradecyl-gallic-amide (13) affected only THP-1 leukaemia cells with IC50 of 3.08 µM. The activities of these compounds support the promise of phenolic amides as anticancer agents.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2069-2077
Number of pages9
JournalNatural Product Research
Volume38
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • MTT assay
  • Phenolic acid
  • cytotoxicity
  • phenolic amides (PAMs)

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