Pt(IV) Bifunctional Prodrug Containing 2-(2-Propynyl)octanoato Axial Ligand: Induction of Immunogenic Cell Death on Colon Cancer

J Med Chem. 2019 Apr 11;62(7):3395-3406. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.8b01860. Epub 2019 Mar 27.

Abstract

The synthesis, characterization, and in vitro activity of a cyclohexane-1 R,2 R-diamine-based Pt(IV) derivative containing the histone deacetylase inhibitor rac-2-(2-propynyl)octanoato, namely, ( OC-6-44)-acetatodichlorido(cyclohexane-1 R,2 R-diamine)( rac-2-(2-propynyl)octanoato)platinum(IV), are reported together with those of its isomers containing enantiomerically enriched axial ligands. These Pt(IV) complexes showed comparable activity, of 2 orders of magnitude higher than reference drug oxaliplatin on three human (HCT 116, SW480, and HT-29) and one mouse (CT26) colon cancer cell lines. In vivo experiments were carried out on immunocompetent BALB/c mice bearing the same syngeneic tumor. The complex ( OC-6-44)-acetatodichlorido(cyclohexane-1 R,2 R-diamine)( rac-2-(2-propynyl)octanoato)platinum(IV) showed higher tumor mass Pt accumulation than oxaliplatin, due to its higher lipophilicity, with negligible nephro- and hepatotoxicities when administered intravenously. A remarkable tumor mass invasion by cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes, following the Pt(IV) treatment, indicated a strong induction of immunogenic cell death.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Retracted Publication

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Caprylates / chemistry*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Heterografts
  • Humans
  • Immunogenic Cell Death / drug effects*
  • Ligands
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred BALB C
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / chemistry*
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / pharmacokinetics
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / pharmacology*
  • Prodrugs / chemistry
  • Prodrugs / pharmacology*
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Caprylates
  • Ligands
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Prodrugs
  • octanoic acid