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Janković ÐD, Šestić TL, Bekić SS, Savić MP, Ćelić AS, Scholda J, Kopp F, Marinović MA, Petri ET, Ajduković JJ. Development of new steroid-based hydrazide and (thio)semicarbazone compounds with anticancer properties. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2024; 242:106545. [PMID: 38762058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2024.106545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
Abstract
Most breast and prostate cancers are caused by abnormal production or action of steroidal hormones. Hormonal drugs based on steroid scaffolds represent a significant class of chemotherapeutics that are routinely used in chemotherapy. In this study, the synthesis of new 17a-homo lactone and 17α-(pyridine-2-ylmethyl) androstane derivatives with hydrazide and semicarbazone motifs is presented. All compounds were screened for their effect on cell viability against a panel of five cancer cell lines and one healthy cell line. Two compounds showed significant cytotoxicity against cancer cells, with low toxicity against healthy cells. The relative binding affinities of compounds for the ligand-binding domains of estrogen receptor α, estrogen receptor β, androgen receptor and glucocorticoid receptor were tested using a fluorescence screen in yeast. Potential for inhibition of aldo-keto reductase 1C3 and 1C4 activity was measured in vitro. Experimental results are analyzed in the context of molecular docking simulations. Our results could help guide design of steroid compounds with improved anticancer properties against androgen- and estrogen-dependent cancers.
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- Ðorđe D Janković
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia.
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy Group, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy Group, University of Vienna, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, Vienna 1090, Austria.
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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Stevanović MZ, Bekić SS, Petri ET, Ćelić AS, Jakimov DS, Sakač MN, Kuzminac IZ. Synthesis, in vitro and in silico anticancer evaluation of novel pyridin-2-yl estra-1,3,5(10)-triene derivatives. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:1127-1145. [PMID: 38629440 PMCID: PMC11221553 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2024-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was the synthesis of steroid compounds with heterocyclic rings and good anticancer properties. Materials & methods: The synthesis, in silico and in vitro anticancer testing of novel pyridin-2-yl estra-1,3,5(10)-triene derivatives was performed. Results: All synthesized compounds have shown promising results for, antiproliferative activity, relative binding affinities for the ligand binding domains of estrogen receptors α, β and androgen receptor, aromatase binding potential, and inhibition of AKR1C3 enzyme. Conclusion: 3-Benzyloxy (17E)-pycolinilidene derivative 9 showed the best antitumor potential against MDA-MB-231 cell line, an activity that can be explained by its moderate inhibition of AKR1C3. Molecular docking simulation indicates that it binds to AKR1C3 in a very similar orientation and geometry as steroidal inhibitor EM1404.
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- Milica Z Stevanović
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Environmental Protection, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Environmental Protection, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology & Ecology, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology & Ecology, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Put Dr Goldmana 4, 21204 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Environmental Protection, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Environmental Protection, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Šestić TL, Ajduković JJ, Bekić SS, Ćelić AS, Stojanović ST, Najman SJ, Marinović MA, Petri ET, Škorić DĐ, Savić MP. Novel D-modified heterocyclic androstane derivatives as potential anticancer agents: Synthesis, characterization, in vitro and in silico studies. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2023; 233:106362. [PMID: 37451557 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2023.106362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Cancer remains a major health concern worldwide. The most frequently diagnosed types of cancer are caused by abnormal production or action of steroid hormones. In the present study, the synthesis and structural characterization of new heterocyclic androstane derivatives with D-homo lactone, 17α-(pyridine-2''-ylmethyl) or 17(E)-(pyridine-2''-ylmethylidene) moiety are presented. All compounds were evaluated for their anti-proliferative activity against HeLa cervical cancer cell line and non-cancerous kidney MDCK cells, where A-homo lactam compound 9A showed the greatest selectivity. Based on in vitro binding assays, N-formyl lactam compound 18 appeared to be the strong and isoform-selective ligand for ERα, while compound 9A displayed binding affinity for the GR-LBD, but also inhibited aldo-keto reductase 1C4 enzyme. Out of four selected compounds, methylpyrazolo derivative 13 showed potential for aromatase binding, while in silico studies provided insight into experimentally confirmed protein-ligand interactions.
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- Tijana Lj Šestić
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18108 Niš, Serbia; Department for Cell and Tissue Engineering, Scientific Research Center for Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18108 Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18108 Niš, Serbia; Department for Cell and Tissue Engineering, Scientific Research Center for Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, 18108 Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Šestić TL, Ajduković JJ, Marinović MA, Petri ET, Savić MP. In silico ADMET analysis of the A-, B- and D-modified androstane derivatives with potential anticancer effects. Steroids 2023; 189:109147. [PMID: 36410412 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2022.109147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The major challenge in the fight against cancer is to design new drugs that will be more selective for cancer cells, with fewer side effects. Synthetic steroids such as cyproterone, fulvestrant, exemestane and abiraterone are approved powerful drugs for the treatment of hormone-dependent diseases such as breast and prostate cancers. Therefore, androstane derivatives in 17-substituted, 17a-homo lactone and 16,17-seco series, with potent anticancer activity, were selected for pharmacokinetic and druglike predictions from the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) models. In silico determination of physico-chemical and ADMET properties was performed using SwissADME and ProTox-II web tools. The possibility of gastrointestinal absorption and brain penetration was analyzed using the BOILED-Egg model, while the in silico evaluation of the similarities between selected steroid derivatives and FDA-approved drugs was carried out using the SwissSimilarity tool. Of all tested, two compounds that showed good in silico ADMET results, in addition to promising cytotoxicity and molecular docking results, could potentially be evaluated in in vivo tests.
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- Tijana Lj Šestić
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Kuzminac IZ, Bekić SS, Ćelić AS, Jakimov DS, Sakač MN. Antitumor potential of novel 5α,6β-dibromo steroidal D-homo lactone. Steroids 2022; 188:109118. [PMID: 36183814 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2022.109118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
New steroidal D-homo androstane derivative, 5α,6β-dibromo-3β-hydroxy-17-oxa-17a-homoandrostan-16-one was synthesized and its structure was confirmed by NMR spectroscopy. In silico ADME properties of this compound were assessed using the SwissADME online prediction tool. Six human cancer cell lines (MDA-MB-231, MCF-7, PC3, HT-29, HeLa, and A549) and one human noncancerous cell line (MRC-5) were used for in vitro cytotoxicity testing. Novel steroidal dibromide was also tested for relative binding affinity for the ligand binding domain of estrogen receptor α and β or the androgen receptor using a published assay in yeast cells. Ligand binding domains of each steroid receptor were expressed in-frame with yellow fluorescent protein in yeast and the fluorescence intensity changes upon addition of test compound was measured. The new compound showed selective cytotoxic activity against HT-29 (colon adenocarcinoma) and A549 (lung adenocarcinoma) cell lines, as well as the potential to induce apoptosis in HT-29 cells, while results obtained from ligand binding assay in yeast suggested a lack of significant estrogenic or androgenic properties.
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- Ivana Z Kuzminac
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Put Dr Goldmana 4, 21204 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Mostafa MA. Synthesis, anticancer evaluation and molecular docking study of novel 4‐hydroxybenzo[
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][1,6]naphthyridine‐2,5‐dione derivatives. J PHYS ORG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/poc.4429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Mai A. Mostafa
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education Ain Shams University Roxy 11711 Cairo Egypt
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Hormone receptor binding, selectivity and cytotoxicity of steroid D-homo lactone loaded chitosan nanoparticles for the treatment of breast and prostate cancer cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 216:112597. [PMID: 35636320 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Chemically modified steroids have a long history as anti-neoplastic drugs. Incorporation of a lactone moiety in the steroid nucleus, as in previously obtained 3β-acetoxy-17-oxa-17a-homoandrost-5-en-16-one (A) and 3β-hidroxy-17-oxa-17a-homoandrost-5-en-16-one (B), often results in enhanced anticancer properties. In this work, chitosan-based (Ch) nanoparticles were created and loaded with potent anticancer steroidal compounds, A and B. Changes to hormone receptor binding and cytotoxicity were then measured. In agreement with our previous results for A and B, A- and B-loaded Ch displayed cytotoxic properties against cancer cell lines. Both A-Ch and B-Ch showed activity toward estrogen negative breast cancer (MDA-MB-231) and androgen negative prostate cancer cell lines (PC-3). Greater selectivity toward cancer cells versus healthy lung fibroblast (MRC-5) was observed for B-Ch particles. Cell viability and cytotoxicity measurements after a recovery period indicate more robust recovery of healthy cells versus malignant cells. Compounds A and B or their Ch-encapsulated forms were shown to have negligible affinity for the ligand binding domain of estrogen receptor β or the androgen receptor in a fluorescent yeast screen, suggesting a lack of estrogenicity and androgenicity. Steroid-loaded chitosan nanoparticles display strong cytotoxicity towards MDA-MB-231 and PC-3 with a lack of hormone activity, indicating their safety and efficacy.
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Kovačević S, Karadžić Banjac M, Anojčić J, Podunavac-Kuzmanović S, Jevrić L, Nikolić A, Savić M, Kuzminac I. Chemometrics of anisotropic lipophilicity of anticancer androstane derivatives determined by reversed-phase ultra high performance liquid chromatography with polar aprotic and protic modifiers. J Chromatogr A 2022; 1673:463197. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Savić MP, Sakač MN, Kuzminac IZ, Ajduković JJ. Structural diversity of bioactive steroid compounds isolated from soft corals in the period 2015-2020. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2022; 218:106061. [PMID: 35031429 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2022.106061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
Marine soft corals are known as a good source of biologically active compounds, among which a large number of steroid compounds are identified. Structures and activities of these compounds have been used in drug discovery and development. From 2015 to 2020, 179 new steroid compounds were isolated from soft corals and structurally characterized. In this review, we report the structural classification and bioactivities of these compounds. The largest group of steroids from soft corals are hydroxysteroids, while the most common biological activity is anticancer. Besides, anticancer hydroxysteroids from soft corals exhibit anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. Unlike anticancer and antibacterial activity that can be observed in a number of steroid classes, antioxidant activity and antileishmanial effect were observed only in 19-oxygenated steroids, antiviral activity in pregnane-type steroids and spirosteroids, immunosuppressive activity in epoxy- and epidioxysteroids, and antibacterial activity in two steroid classes, hydroxysteroids and ketosteroids. This systematically analyzed link between the structure and activity of natural marine steroids is a good starting point for future drug design.
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- Marina P Savić
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Raičević V, Radulović N, Sakač M. Toward Selective Anticancer Agents: Ferrocene‐Steroid Conjugates. Eur J Inorg Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202100951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Vidak Raičević
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3 21000 Novi Sad Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics University of Niš Višegradska 33 18000 Niš Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3 21000 Novi Sad Serbia
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