Abstract
Constitutive activation of the Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription 3 (Stat3) meditated signaling pathway is very important for cell growth and survival. Compelling evidence from mechanistic studies with antisense, RNA interference (RNAi), peptides, and small molecular inhibitors indicate that blocking Stat3 signaling can lead to successful suppression of tumor cell growth and apoptosis. Thus, Stat3 is an attractive molecular target for the development of novel cancer therapeutics. In this article, we present the first comprehensive review focusing on small molecule inhibitors that effectively block the Stat3 signaling pathway. These inhibitors, from a structural point of view, are divided into five classes of compounds. They include (1) natural products and derivatives, such as curcumin, resveratrol and others, (2) tyrphostins, (3) platinum-containing complexes, (4) peptidomimetics, and (5) azaspiranes. Some compounds may have multiple targets including Stat3 protein, therefore these compounds need further optimization and validation. The purpose of this review is to provide a resource for researchers interested in Stat3 targeted small molecules which will be beneficial for database development and template design for future drug development.
Keywords: Stat3 inhibitors, apoptosis, Jak/Stat3, cancer therapy, Stats, signaling pathway
Current Cancer Drug Targets
Title: Small Molecule Inhibitors of Stat3 Signaling Pathway
Volume: 7 Issue: 1
Author(s): Jinxia Deng, Fedora Grande and Nouri Neamati
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Keywords: Stat3 inhibitors, apoptosis, Jak/Stat3, cancer therapy, Stats, signaling pathway
Abstract: Constitutive activation of the Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription 3 (Stat3) meditated signaling pathway is very important for cell growth and survival. Compelling evidence from mechanistic studies with antisense, RNA interference (RNAi), peptides, and small molecular inhibitors indicate that blocking Stat3 signaling can lead to successful suppression of tumor cell growth and apoptosis. Thus, Stat3 is an attractive molecular target for the development of novel cancer therapeutics. In this article, we present the first comprehensive review focusing on small molecule inhibitors that effectively block the Stat3 signaling pathway. These inhibitors, from a structural point of view, are divided into five classes of compounds. They include (1) natural products and derivatives, such as curcumin, resveratrol and others, (2) tyrphostins, (3) platinum-containing complexes, (4) peptidomimetics, and (5) azaspiranes. Some compounds may have multiple targets including Stat3 protein, therefore these compounds need further optimization and validation. The purpose of this review is to provide a resource for researchers interested in Stat3 targeted small molecules which will be beneficial for database development and template design for future drug development.
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Deng Jinxia, Grande Fedora and Neamati Nouri, Small Molecule Inhibitors of Stat3 Signaling Pathway, Current Cancer Drug Targets 2007; 7 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156800907780006922
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156800907780006922 |
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