文摘
We report herein a new class of small-molecule inhibitorsof antiapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins. The most potent compound, 7, bindsto Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and Mcl-1 proteins with Ki of 110, 638, and 150 nM,respectively. Compound 7 is highly effective in induction of cell deathin breast cancer cells with high levels of Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and Mcl-1proteins and represents a promising lead compound for the design ofnew anticancer drugs.