Metallic radionuclide-labeled tetrameric 2,6-diisopropylphenyl azides for cancer treatment

Chem Commun (Camb). 2024 Mar 19;60(24):3291-3294. doi: 10.1039/d4cc00048j.

Abstract

This study proposes a new method for radionuclide therapy that involves the use of oligomeric 2,6-diisopropylphenyl azides and a chelator to form stable complexes with metallic radionuclides. The technique works by taking advantage of the endogenous acrolein produced by cancer cells. The azides react with the acrolein to give a diazo derivative that immediately attaches to the nearest organelle, effectively anchoring the radionuclide within the tumor. Preliminary in vivo experiments were conducted on a human lung carcinoma xenograft model, demonstrating the feasibility of this approach for cancer treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Acrolein
  • Azides*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms*
  • Radioisotopes

Substances

  • Azides
  • Acrolein
  • Radioisotopes