Synthesis, anticancer evaluation and molecular docking studies of methotrexate's novel Schiff base derivatives against malignant glioma cell lines.

Recent years have witnessed advancement in cancer research that has led to the development of improved cytotoxic therapies with reduced side effects. Methotrexate (MTX) is a commonly used anticancer drug having robust activity, but with serious side effects. Several derivatives of MTX have been reported by modification at different sites to reduce its side effects and enhance efficacy.