Ekaterina Smirnova

Dr. Ekaterina Smirnova

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 December 2022 in Molecules
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Margarita NeganovaMargarita Neganova
Margarita Neganova
ESEkaterina Smirnova
Ekaterina Smirnova
ESElena V. Sharova
Elena V. Sharova
OAOleg Artyushin
Oleg Artyushin
YAYulia Aleksandrova
Yulia Aleksandrova
VBValery K. K Brel
Valery K. K Brel
Using the methodology of “click” chemistry, a singular method has been developed for the synthesis of unique conjugates based on sesquiterpene lactones: dehydrocostuslactone and alantolactone with polyalkoxybenzenes. To expand the structural range of the resulting conjugates, the length of the 1,2,3-triazole spacer was varied. For all synthesized compounds, the cytotoxic profile was determined on the cell lines of tumor origin (SH-SY5Y, HeLa, Hep-2, A549) and normal Hek 293 cells. It was found that the compounds based on alantolactone 7a–d with a long spacer and substances containing dehydrocostuslactone 10a–d with a short spacer have the greatest toxic effect. The decrease in cell survival under the action of these conjugates may be due to their ability to cause dissipation of the transmembrane potential of mitochondria and inhibit the process of glycolysis, leading to cell death. The obtained results confirm the assumption that the development of conjugates based on sesquiterpene lactones and polyalkoxybenzenes can be considered as a promising strategy for the search for potential antitumor agents.