Quinazolinone-Amino Acid Hybrids as Dual Inhibitors of EGFR Kinase and Tubulin Polymerization [PDF]
Some fluoroquinazolinones (A–H) were designed, synthesized and biologically evaluated for their antitumor activity against the two cell lines, MCF-7 and MDA-MBA-231.
Mohamed F. Zayed +4 more
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Comparative Analysis of 3D Bladder Tumor Spheroids Obtained by Forced Floating and Hanging Drop Methods for Drug Screening [PDF]
Introduction: Cell-based assays using three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures may reflect the antitumor activity of compounds more accurately, since these models reproduce the tumor microenvironment better.Methods: Here, we report a comparative analysis of ...
Robson L. F. Amaral +3 more
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Repurposing the Antibacterial Activity of the Drug Teniposide Against Gram-Positive Bacteria [PDF]
Drug repurposing is sparking considerable interest due to reduced costs and development times. The current study details the screening of teniposide, an antitumor drug, for its antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains ...
Federica Dell’Annunziata +9 more
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In vitro antitumor activity of methotrexate via pH-sensitive chitosan nanoparticles [PDF]
Nanoparticles with pH-sensitive behavior may enhance the success of chemotherapy in many cancers by efficient intracellular drug delivery. Here, we investigated the effect of a bioactive surfactant with pH-sensitive properties on the antitumor activity ...
Vinardell, M. Pilar +10 more
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High throughput screens yield small molecule inhibitors of Leishmania CRK3:CYC6 cyclin-dependent kinase [PDF]
<p><b>Background:</b> <i>Leishmania</i> species are parasitic protozoa that have a tightly controlled cell cycle, regulated by cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).
Mottram Jeremy C. +59 more
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Objective: Traditional chemical synthesis methods are cumbersome and inefficient. In this study, a novel antitumor molecule, 4-(4-(3-((6,7-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)quinazolin-4-yl)amino)phenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)phenyl sulfurofluoridate (P19G1), was ...
Qianfei Cui PhD +9 more
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DataSheet1_Synthesis and Discovery of Ligustrazine–Heterocycle Derivatives as Antitumor Agents.docx [PDF]
Ligustrazine (TMP) is a natural pyrazine alkaloid extracted from the roots of Ligusticum Chuanxiong Hort, which has the potential as an antitumor agent.
Ning Zhang (23771) +9 more
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A rapid primary screening method for antitumor using the oomycete Pythium aphanidermatum. [PDF]
Investigating bioactive components from microbial metabolites can provide potential source for drug discovery. There are a number of traditional antitumor compounds screening assays already described.
MELO, I. S. de, SANTOS, S. N.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies currently. Despite advances in drug development, the survival and response rates in CRC patients are still poor.
Xiang‐Peng Tan +8 more
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Radiosensitization in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Effect of polo-like kinase 1 inhibition [PDF]
Purpose This study examined the efficacy of polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibition on radiosensitivity in vitro and in vivo by a pharmacologic approach using the highly potent PLK1 inhibitor volasertib.
Chen, Jenny Ling-Yu;Chen, Jo-Pai;Huang, Yu-Sen;Tsai, Yuan-Chun;Tsai, Ming-Hsien;Jaw, Fu-Shan;Cheng, Jason Chia-Hsien;Kuo, Sung-Hsin;Shieh, Ming-Jium +1 more
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