Novel Mannich base 3FB3FA8H induces apoptosis by upregulating P53 pathway in neuroblastoma cells.

P53 plays an important role in maintaining genetic stability and development of resistance against tumors. Dysregulation of P53 gene is one of the key factors contributing to the etiology of neuroblastoma which causes cells to evade apoptosis. Activating P53 pathway can be a therapeutic alternative to the currently available medicinal strategies.

A novel, semi-synthetic diterpenoid 16(R and S)-phenylamino-cleroda-3,13(14), Z-dien-15,16 olide (PGEA-AN) inhibits the growth and cell survival of human neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y by modulating P53 pathway.

Neuroblastoma being the most common extracranial pediatric solid tumor accounts for 15% of overall cancer-related childhood mortalities. Resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs is one of the limiting factors for positive prognosis for neuroblastoma. Therefore, there is always a need for developing new therapeutic moieties which can become a future prospect of neuroblastoma therapy.