α-N-heterocyclic thiosemicarbazone derivatives as potential antitumor agents: A structure-activity relationships approach

α-N-Heterocyclic thiosemicarbazones, (N)-TSCs, are potent inhibitors of ribonucleotide reductase (RR). This enzyme plays a critical role in DNA synthesis and repair, and is a well-recognized target for cancer chemotherapeutic agents. In this review the structural features of (N)-TSCs, required for m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Matesanz García, Ana Isabel, Souza, Pilar
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2009
País:España
Institución:Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Repositorio:Biblos-e Archivo. Repositorio Institucional de la UAM
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.uam.es:10486/665374
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10486/665374
https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709789957422
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:α-N-heterocyclic thiosemicarbazone
Antitumour agents
Bis(thiosemicarbazone)
Metal complexes
Ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors
Structure-activity relationships
Química
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Sumario:α-N-Heterocyclic thiosemicarbazones, (N)-TSCs, are potent inhibitors of ribonucleotide reductase (RR). This enzyme plays a critical role in DNA synthesis and repair, and is a well-recognized target for cancer chemotherapeutic agents. In this review the structural features of (N)-TSCs, required for maximum antitumour activity have been explored. Special attention is given to the mechanisms of action and structure-activity relationships