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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
  • University of Ulsan
  • Gachon University
  • Gangneung-Wonju National University
  • Korea Institute of Science and Technology
  • University of Science and Technology UST

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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

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Anticancer
  • Apoptosis
  • Chalcone
  • HepG2

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