New potential inhibitors of DNA topoisomerase. Part II: Design and synthesis of alpha-lapachone derivatives under microwave irradiation

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2009 Feb 1;19(3):828-30. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.12.006. Epub 2008 Dec 7.

Abstract

A new series of potential inhibitors of DNA topoisomerase II were synthesized from facile materials (aromatic aldehydes, Meldrum's acid and 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione) under microwave irradiation. The method provides a valuable tool in designing new and more potent cytotoxic analogues. This procedure is advantageous both economically and environmentally.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods
  • Drug Design
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Lactones / metabolism*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Microwaves*
  • Models, Biological
  • Models, Chemical
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors
  • Topoisomerase I Inhibitors*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Lactones
  • Solvents
  • Topoisomerase I Inhibitors