Discovery of BC-01, a novel mutual prodrug (hybrid drug) of ubenimex and fluorouracil as anticancer agent

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
2016.0

Abstract

We designed and synthesized a novel mutual prodrug, named BC-01 (3), by integrating ubenimex and Fluorouracil (5-FU) into one molecule based on prior research results that showed that a combination of the aminopeptidase N (CD13) inhibitor, ubenimex, and the cytotoxic antitumor agent, 5-FU, exhibited improved in vitro and in vivo antitumor efficiency. 3 showed potent inhibitory activity against CD13 enzymatic activity. Compared with ubenimex, 3 exhibited more potent anti-angiogenesis effects, and compared with the approved 5-FU prodrug, capecitabine, 3 exhibited more potent tumor growth inhibitory and anti-metastasis effects. Additionally, compared with 5-FU or 5-FU plus ubenimex, 3 also exhibited a superior antitumor efficiency even in our 5-FU-resistant mice model. Other antitumor agents could be conjugated with ubenimex using this strategy to obtain novel mutual prodrugs with promising antitumor potency.

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