Zebularine: A unique molecule for an epigenetically based strategy in cancer chemotherapy

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作者
Marquez, VE [1 ]
Kelley, JA
Agbaria, R
Ben-Kasus, T
Cheng, JC
Yoo, CB
Jones, PA
机构
[1] NCI, Canc Res Ctr, Med Chem Lab, NIH, Frederick, MD 21702 USA
[2] Ben Gurion Univ Negev, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Clin Pharmacol, IL-84105 Beer Sheva, Israel
[3] Univ So Calif, Keck Sch Med, Norris Comprehens Canc Ctr, Dept Urol, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
[4] Univ So Calif, Keck Sch Med, Norris Comprehens Canc Ctr, Dept Biochem, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
[5] Univ So Calif, Keck Sch Med, Norris Comprehens Canc Ctr, Dept Biol Mol, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
来源
THERAPEUTIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDES: TRANSCRIPTIONAL AND TRANSLATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR SILENCING GENE EXPRESSION | 2005年 / 1058卷
关键词
zebularine; cytidine deaminase inhibition; DNA methyltrasferase inhibition; antitumor activity; gene reactivation;
D O I
10.1196/annals.1359.037
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
1-(beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one (zebularine) corresponds structurally to cytidine minus the exocyclic 4-amino group. The increased electrophilic character of its simple aglycon endows the molecule with unique biologic properties as a potent inhibitor of both cytidine deaminase and DNA cytosine methyltransferase. The latter activity makes zebularine a promising antitumor agent that is hydrolytically stable, preferentially targets cancer cells, and shows activity both in vitro and in experimental animals, even after oral administration.
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