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Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry

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Green Synthesis of a Novel Phytoalexin Derivative: In Silico Profiling, Apoptotic Induction, and Antiproliferative Activity against MCF-7 cells - From Vineyards to Potent Anticancer Drug Molecule

Author(s): Lairikyengbam Deepti Roy and Jyotsna Kumar*

Volume 24, Issue 1, 2024

Published on: 02 November, 2023

Page: [66 - 76] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/0118715206277144231031071220

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Abstract

Background: Resveratrol's structural similarity to commercialized anti-breast cancer medications such as Tamoxifen underlines its potential as a promising option for developing successful anti-breast cancer drugs. However, the pharmacokinetic issues associated with resveratrol, such as its low bioavailability, have piqued the attention of researchers in developing novel derivatives.

Methods: A novel phytoalexin derivative, RsvD1, was successfully synthesized using resveratrol extracted from green grape peels as a precursor to investigate its anti-breast cancer efficacy on Estrogen receptor (ER) positive and negative breast cancer cells.

Results: The comparative analysis revealed that RsvD1 exhibited remarkable radical scavenging ability (IC50 = 2.21 μg/mL), surpassing the control, Trolox (IC50 = 6.3 μg/mL). Furthermore, RsvD1 demonstrated enhanced and selective antiproliferative activity against ER-positive MCF-7 cells (IC50 = 20.09 μg/mL) compared to resveratrol, the parent molecule (IC50 = 30.90 μg/mL). Further investigations unveiled that RsvD1 induced apoptosis and DNA damage in MCF-7 cells, leading to cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase after 24 hours of incubation. RTqPCR gene expression analysis indicated that RsvD1 down-regulated the CAXII (ER-dependent) genes. In silico predictions demonstrated that RsvD1 possesses promising potential as a drug candidate due to its drug-like characteristics and favourable ADMET profile. Moreover, molecular docking studies provided insights into the theoretical binding mode between RsvD1 and ERα protein.

Conclusion: The study highlights the therapeutic potential of the synthesized resveratrol derivative, RsvD1, positioning it as a promising scaffold for developing novel analogues with improved therapeutic properties and selectivity, specifically targeting ER+ breast cancer cells. Moreover, the compound's non-cytotoxic yet antiproliferative properties, coupled with its capability to induce programmed cell death and cell cycle arrest, enhance its potential as a highly effective drug candidate. As a result, this paves a promising path for the development of innovative and selective inhibitors targeting ER+ breast cancer with enhanced efficacy.

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