Combating metastasis of breast cancer cells with a carboplatin analogue containing an all-trans retinoic acid ligand†
Abstract
Pt-ATRA, a carboplatin analogue containing an all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) derivative ligand, was synthesized via a click reaction. Upon cellular internalization, Pt-ATRA exhibits a dual function, releasing an active Pt(II) moiety to induce cell apoptosis and ATRA to inhibit tumor metastasis.