| Literature DB >> 20069337 |
M S Shahabuddin1, Mridula Nambiar, Balaji T Moorthy, Prakruthi L Naik, Bibha Choudhary, Gopal M Advirao, Sathees C Raghavan.
Abstract
DNA intercalating molecules are promising chemotherapeutic agents. In the present study, a novel DNA intercalating compound of pyrimido[4',5':4,5]selenolo(2,3-b)quinoline series having 8-methyl-4-(3 diethylaminopropylamino) side chain is studied for its chemotherapeutic properties. Our results showed that 8-methyl-4-(3 diethylaminopropylamino) pyrimido [4',5':4,5] selenolo(2,3-b)quinoline (MDPSQ) induces cytotoxicity in a time- and concentration-dependent manner on leukemic cell lines. Both cell cycle analysis and tritiated thymidine assays revealed that MDPSQ affects DNA replication. Treatment with MDPSQ resulted in both elevated levels of DNA strand breaks and repair proteins, further indicating its cytotoxic effects. Besides, Annexin V/PI staining revealed that MDPSQ induces cell death by triggering necrosis rather than apoptosis.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20069337 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-009-9379-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Invest New Drugs ISSN: 0167-6997 Impact factor: 3.850