Abstract |
We previously described the development of a DNA-alkylating compound that showed selective toxicity in breast cancer cells. This compound contained an estrogen receptor α (ERα)-binding ligand and a DNA-binding/methylating component that could selectively methylate the N3-position of adenines at adenine- thymine rich regions of DNA. Herein, we describe mechanistic investigations that demonstrate that this class of compounds facilitate the translocation of the ERα-compound complex to the nucleus and induce the expression of ERα target genes. We confirm that the compounds show selective toxicity in ERα-expressing cells, induce ERα localization in the nucleus, and verify the essential role of ERα in modulating the toxicity. Minor alterations in the compound structure significantly affects the DNA binding ability, which correlates to the DNA-methylating ability. These studies demonstrate the utility of DNA-alkylating compounds to accomplish targeted inhibition of the growth of specific cancer cells; an approach that may overcome shortcomings of currently used chemotherapy agents.
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Authors | Leah L Lowder, Matthew Powell, Sean E Miller, Rigel J Kishton, Charles B Kelly, Connor B Cribb, Kelly Mastro-Kishton, Manoj Chelvanambi, Phat T Do, Rajeshwar Reddy Govindapur, Suzanne E Wardell, Donald P McDonnell, Libero J Bartolotti, Giridhar R Akkaraju, Arthur R Frampton, Sridhar Varadarajan |
Journal | Journal of medicinal chemistry
(J Med Chem)
Vol. 64
Issue 17
Pg. 12651-12669
(09 09 2021)
ISSN: 1520-4804 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 34415160
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Estradiol
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Topics |
- Antineoplastic Agents
(chemical synthesis, pharmacology)
- Breast Neoplasms
(drug therapy)
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cell Survival
(drug effects)
- DNA Methylation
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Drug Design
- Estradiol
(administration & dosage, pharmacology)
- Female
- Humans
- MCF-7 Cells
- Models, Molecular
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation
- Molecular Structure
- Structure-Activity Relationship
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