Nitric oxide-releasing platinum(iv) prodrug efficiently inhibits proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells†
Abstract
A dual-functional Pt(IV) prodrug, Pt–furoxan, can release cytotoxic cisplatin and signaling molecule NO upon cellular internalization. NO modulates the cellular response towards cisplatin, leading to a synergistic anti-proliferation effect and a promising anti-metastasis effect both in vitro and in vivo.