Biological effects and activity optimization of small-molecule, drug-like synthetic anion transporters

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The balance of normal anion concentrations in cells provides basis for maintaining cellular morphology and function. Disrupting the homeostasis of cellular anions and lysosomal pH, in particular with high selectivity for cancer cells over normal cells may serve as a promising approach for the treatment of cancers. Small-molecule organic compounds with transmembrane anion transport activity, namely synthetic anion transporters are able to destroy the homeostasis of cellular anions, in particular chloride anions to trigger cell death and thus may be developed as a new class of anti-tumor drugs. This paper reviews the latest advance in the investigation into the in vitro anion transport, promising anti-tumor activity and probable mechanism of biological action of synthetic anion transporters. The strategies for optimizing the biological activity of synthetic anion transporters and improving the selectivity for cancer cells over normal cells are also discussed.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:184

Enthalten in:

European journal of medicinal chemistry - 184(2019) vom: 15. Dez., Seite 111782

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yu, Xi-Hui [VerfasserIn]
Hong, Xiao-Qiao [VerfasserIn]
Mao, Qin-Chao [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Wen-Hua [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Activity optimization
Anion homeostasis
Anion transporter
Antineoplastic Agents
Bioactivity
Journal Article
Mechanism of biological action
Organic Anion Transporters
Review
Small Molecule Libraries

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Date Completed 18.02.2020

Date Revised 18.02.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111782

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM302410171