Synthesis of apoptotic chalcone analogues in HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cells

Cheon Soo Park, Yongchel Ahn, Dahae Lee, Sung Won Moon, Ki Hyun Kim, Noriko Yamabe, Gwi Seo Hwang, Hyuk Jai Jang, Heesu Lee, Ki Sung Kang, Jae Wook Lee

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Abstract

Eight chalcone analogues were prepared and evaluated for their cytotoxic effects in human hepatoma HepG2 cells. Compound 5 had a potent cytotoxic effect. The percentage of apoptotic cells was significantly higher in compound 5-treated cells than in control cells. Exposure to compound 5 for 24 h induced cleavage of caspase-8 and -3, and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). Our findings suggest that compound 5 is the active chalcone analogue that contributes to cell death in HepG2 cells via the extrinsic apoptotic pathway.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5705-5707
Number of pages3
JournalBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume25
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2015

Keywords

  • Anticancer
  • Apoptosis
  • Chalcone
  • HepG2

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