A novel series of substituted 1,2,3-triazoles as cancer stem cell inhibitors: Synthesis and biological evaluation.

An alarming increase in global death toll resulting from cancer incidents, particularly due to multidrug resistance and reduced efficacy as a consequence of target mutations, has compelled us to look for novel anticancer agents. Cancer stem cells (CSCs), contributing majorly to the chemoresistance and tumor relapse, seem to the main culprits. In the present investigation, new chemical entities (NCEs) belonging to four novel chemical series (A: 4'-allyl-2'-methoxyphenoxymethyl-1,2,3-triazoles; B: 4'-acetamidophenoxymethyl-1,2,3-triazoles; C: naphthalene-1'-yloxymethyl-1,2,3-triazoles, and D: naphthalene-2'-yloxymethyl-1,2,3-triazoles) were synthesized via Copper (I)-catalyzed alkyne-azide cycloaddition reaction and evaluated for in vitro anticancer activity.

Substituted chloroacetamides as potential cancer stem cell inhibitors: Synthesis and biological evaluation.

Cancer kills, irrespective of geographical and cultural origin. Novel modalities for treating cancer are desperately needed. Cancer stem cells (CSCs), main culprits behind chemoresistance and tumor relapse, are one of the few logical choices.

Cardiovascular Concern of 5-HT2B Receptor and Recent Vistas in the Development of Its Antagonists.

Background: The serotonin 2B receptor subtype (5-HT2BR), located in central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular system (CVS) and the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), is an important target for the treatment of migraine, obesity and irritable bowel syndrome. 5-HT2BR is necessary for the myocardial cell proliferation and differentiation at the embroyonic stage for healthy development of heart. Recently, its involvement in drug induced valvulopathy and other myocardial disorders, have paved a way for selective antagonist for the treatment of cardiac disorders.