OT-404, multi-targeted anti-cancer agent affecting tumor proliferation, chemo-resistance, and angiogenesis

Rebbaa A., Patil G., Yalcin M., Sudha T., Mousa S. A.

CANCER LETTERS, vol.332, no.1, pp.55-62, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 332 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.canlet.2013.01.016
  • Journal Name: CANCER LETTERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.55-62
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

There is a need for a comprehensive anti-cancer strategy that simultaneously targets abnormal proliferation, angiogenesis rates, and development of chemotherapy resistance. We have identified a small molecule, OT-404, that effectively inhibited proliferation and angiogenesis of either chemo-sensitive or resistant human cancer cells and enhanced cancer cell sensitivity to different chemotherapy. In vivo studies of human tumor xenografts in nude mice showed that OT-404, used alone or encapsulated into nanoparticles, inhibited the growth of doxorubicin-resistant breast cancer MCF-7 by more than 80%, and by 95% when combined with doxorubicin. These findings provide evidence for the potential of OT-404 in cancer management. (c) 2013 Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.