Synthesis and biological evaluation of oleanolic acid analogs based on survivin target / 中国药学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To design and synthesize a series of oleanolic acid analogs posessing anti-tumor activity based on survivin target. METHODS: Using the techniques of computer-aided drug design, the docking of Survivin and known active small molecules was simulated and then the key amino acid residue fragment of the target protein was analyzed. It led to the discovery of active groups capable of binding to the critical sites. Through using the natural product, oleanolic acid, as a lead compound, the active groups were introduced onto its A-ring, and the carboxyl group at the C-28 position was modified using amidation. SGC-7901 and A549 cells were used to screen the antitumor activity in vitro through the standard MTT method. RESULTS: Ten new oleanolic acid derivatives were designed and synthesized,and their structures were confirmed by MS and NMR. The compounds 5 and Ⅱ5 exhibited more potent cytotoxicity than the positive control drugs. CONCLUSION: The novel oleanolic acid analogues have better antitumor activity than the parent compound, which are worthy of further study.