The Novel Function of Unsymmetrical Chiral CCN Pincer Nickel Complexes as Chemotherapeutic Agents Targeting Prostate Cancer Cells

Autor: Jing-Jing Qu, Lin-Lin Shi, Yan-Bing Wang, Jing Yan, Tian Shao, Xin-Qi Hao, Jia-Xiang Wang, Hong-Yu Zhang, Jun-Fang Gong, Bing Song
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Molecules, Vol 27, Iss 10, p 3106 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1420-3049
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103106
Popis: We report that the pincer nickel complexes display prostate cancer antitumor properties through inhibition of cell proliferation. Notably, they display better antitumor properties than cisplatin. Mechanistic studies reveal that these pincer nickel complexes trigger cell apoptosis, most likely due to cell cycle arrest. Interestingly, these complexes also inhibit androgen receptor (AR) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) signaling, which are critical for prostate cancer survival and progression. Our study reveals a novel function of pincer nickel complexes as potential therapeutic drugs in prostate cancer.
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