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Targeting the homeostasis of anions and iron has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of cancers. However, single-targeted agents often fall short of achieving optimal treatment efficacy. Herein we designed and synthesized a series of novel dual-functional squaramide-hydroxamic acid conjugates that are capable of synergistically modulating the homeostasis of anions and iron. Among them, compound 16 exhibited the most potent antiproliferative activity against a panel of selected cancer cell lines, and strong in vivo anti-tumor efficacy. This compound effectively elevated lysosomal pH through anion transport, and reduced the levels of intracellular iron. Compound 16 could disturb autophagy in A549 cells and trigger robust apoptosis. This compound caused cell cycle arrest at the G1/S phase, altered the mitochondrial function and elevated ROS levels. The present findings clearly demonstrated that synergistic modulation of anion and iron homeostasis has high potentials in the development of promising chemotherapeutic agents with dual action against cancers.
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Antineoplásicos , Apoptose , Proliferação de Células , Desenho de Fármacos , Ensaios de Seleção de Medicamentos Antitumorais , Homeostase , Ácidos Hidroxâmicos , Ferro , Humanos , Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Antineoplásicos/síntese química , Antineoplásicos/química , Ferro/metabolismo , Ferro/química , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Homeostase/efeitos dos fármacos , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Ácidos Hidroxâmicos/farmacologia , Ácidos Hidroxâmicos/química , Ácidos Hidroxâmicos/síntese química , Estrutura Molecular , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Ânions/química , Ânions/farmacologia , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Animais , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Camundongos , Quinina/análogos & derivadosRESUMO
Background: Influenza A (H1N1) virus is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes severe illness and death. Vaccines and antiviral drugs are limited by viral variation and drug resistance, so developing efficient integrated theranostic options appears significant in anti-influenza virus infection. Methods: In this study, we designed and fabricated covalent organic framework (COF) based theranostic platforms (T705@DATA-COF-Pro), which was composed of an RNA polymerase inhibitor (favipiravir, T705), the carboxyl-enriched COF (DATA-COF) nano-carrier and Cy3-labeled single DNA (ssDNA) probe. Results: The multi-porosity COF core provided an excellent micro-environment and smooth delivery for T705. The ssDNA probe coating bound to the nucleic acids of H1N1 selectively, thus controlling drug release and allowing fluorescence imaging. The combination of COF and probe triggered the synergism, promoting drug further therapeutic outcomes. With the aid of T705@DATA-COF-Pro platforms, the H1N1-infected mouse models lightly achieved diagnosis and significantly prolonged survival. Conclusion: This research underscores the distinctive benefits and immense potential of COF materials in nano-preparations for virus infection, offering novel avenues for the detection and treatment of H1N1 virus infection.