Synthesis of a new class of pyrrolo[3,4-h]quinazolines with antimitotic activity
- Authors: Spano', V.; Montalbano, A.; Carbone, A.; Parrino, B.; Diana, P.; Cirrincione, G.; Castagliuolo, I.; Brun, P.; Issinger, O.G.; Tisi, S.; Primac, I.; Vedaldi, D.; Salvador, A.; Barraja, P.
- Publication year: 2014
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/87343
Abstract
A new series of pyrrolo[3,4-h]quinazolines was conveniently prepared with a broad substitution pattern. A large number of derivatives was obtained and the cellular cytotoxicity was evaluated in vitro against 5 different human tumor cell lines with GI50 values reaching the low micromolar level (1.3e19.8 mM). These compounds were able to induce cell death mainly by apoptosis through a mitochondrial dependent pathway. Selected compounds showed antimitotic activity and a reduction of tubulin polymerization in a concentration-dependent manner. Moreover, they showed anti-angiogenic properties since reduced in vitro endothelial cell migration and disrupted HUVEC capillary-like tube network in Matrigel.