Abstract
One category of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) agents that has received extensive attention during recent years is 3-carboranyl thymidine analogues (3CTAs). These molecules are phosphorylated to the corresponding 5´- monophosphates by human thymidine kinase 1 (TK1), an enzyme that is up-regulated in dividing malignant cells. Thus, these phosphorylated molecules are selectively entrapped in tumor cells due to the acquired negative charge. This review will analyze design strategies applied for the synthesis of boron-containing nucleosides in general and in particular reference to 3CTAs. Results of biological studies with these molecules will be discussed.
Keywords: Boron neutron capture therapy, carboranes, nucleosides, thymidine kinase, 3-carboranyl thymidine analogues, 3CTAs, N5-2OH
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: 3-Carboranyl Thymidine Analogues (3CTAs) and Other Boronated Nucleosides for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Volume: 6 Issue: 2
Author(s): Youngjoo Byun, Sureshbabu Narayanasamy, Jayaseharan Johnsamuel, Achintya K. Bandyopadhyaya, Rohit Tiwari, Ashraf S. Al-Madhoun, Rolf F. Barth, Staffan Eriksson and Werner Tjarks
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Keywords: Boron neutron capture therapy, carboranes, nucleosides, thymidine kinase, 3-carboranyl thymidine analogues, 3CTAs, N5-2OH
Abstract: One category of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) agents that has received extensive attention during recent years is 3-carboranyl thymidine analogues (3CTAs). These molecules are phosphorylated to the corresponding 5´- monophosphates by human thymidine kinase 1 (TK1), an enzyme that is up-regulated in dividing malignant cells. Thus, these phosphorylated molecules are selectively entrapped in tumor cells due to the acquired negative charge. This review will analyze design strategies applied for the synthesis of boron-containing nucleosides in general and in particular reference to 3CTAs. Results of biological studies with these molecules will be discussed.
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Byun Youngjoo, Narayanasamy Sureshbabu, Johnsamuel Jayaseharan, Bandyopadhyaya K. Achintya, Tiwari Rohit, Al-Madhoun S. Ashraf, Barth F. Rolf, Eriksson Staffan and Tjarks Werner, 3-Carboranyl Thymidine Analogues (3CTAs) and Other Boronated Nucleosides for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152006776119171
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152006776119171 |
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