Hydrogen sulfide triggered molecular agent for imaging and cancer therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Feb 23;57(15):1931-1934. doi: 10.1039/d0cc07982k.

Abstract

We developed an activatable molecular reagent, PNF, triggered by intracellular H2S in the lysosome to release the therapeutic drug amonafide, which can escape from the lysosome into the nucleus to induce autophagy of cancer cells. PNF exhibits potent inhibitory activity against cisplatin-resistant tumor cell lines.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Sulfide / chemistry*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Hydrogen Sulfide