Water-Soluble Cationic Derivatives of Indirubin, the Active Anticancer Component from Indigo naturalis

Author(s)
Werner Ginzinger, Alexander Egger, Gerhard Mühlgassner, Vladimir Arion, Michael Jakupec, Mathea Sophia Galanski, Walter Berger, Bernhard Keppler
Abstract

To overcome the problem of poor aqueous solubility and bioavailability of indirubin-3-oximes, the compounds were modified by attaching a quaternary ammonium group at the oxime moiety. Exploring the prodrug concept, an oxime ester with acetyl-l-carnitine was prepared, and the rate of its hydrolysis was investigated to assess its suitability for clinical administration. In addition, the cytotoxic potency of new stable oxime ethers with a choline moiety and their influence on the cell cycle were tested in human cancer cell lines.

Organisation(s)
Department of Inorganic Chemistry
External organisation(s)
Medizinische Universität Wien
Journal
Chemistry & Biodiversity
Volume
9
Pages
2175-2185
No. of pages
11
ISSN
1612-1872
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.201200147
Publication date
2012
Peer reviewed
Yes
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
104003 Inorganic chemistry, 301 Medical-Theoretical Sciences, Pharmacy
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/af601435-9f9f-4adb-bc7e-2eef73011d12