Artemisinin–Polypyrrole Conjugates: Synthesis, DNA Binding Studies and Preliminary Antiproliferative Evaluation. Issue 5 (11th March 2013) - La Pensée, Louise
Abstract Greater than the sum of its parts: Artemisinins are currently in phase I–II clinical trials against breast, colorectal and non‐small‐cell lung cancers. In an attempt to offer increased specificity, a series of hybrid artemisinin–polypyrrole minor groove binder conjugates are described. DNA binding/modelling studies and preliminary biological evaluation give insights into their mechanism of action and the potential of this strategy.