Aqueous chemistry and antiproliferative activity of a pyrone-based phosphoramidate Ru(arene) anticancer agent†
Abstract
A water-stable phosphoramidate Ru(arene) metallodrug shows antiproliferative activity comparable to KP1019 in human cancer cell lines. This novel compound can cross-link the peptide backbone of cytochrome c, but features low apoptosis inducing properties.