Abstract
Halichonine B is a sesquiterpene alkaloid isolated from the marine sponge Halichondria okadai Kadota. Halichonine B has exhibited cytotoxicity against mammalian cancer cells and induced apoptosis in the human leukemia cell line HL60. Here we established a practical route for the synthesis of halichonine B and its analogues, and we evaluated their biological activities. It was revealed that the secondary amino groups in the side chain portion are important for the strong cytotoxicity of halichonine B and that the N11-prenyl group is unimportant. Halichonine B and its analogues were also observed to induce apoptosis in HL60 cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9969-9976 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Aug 11 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry