1H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives: synthesis and antiproliferative activity
Ferlin, M.G.; Chiarelotto, G.; Basadonna, O.; Gia, O.; Mobilio, S.; Baccichetti, F.; Carlassare, F.
Farmaco 44(12): 1141-1155
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0014-827X PMID: 2634405 Document Number: 332314
Fischer indol synthesis is reported for the preparation of some 2-substituted 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives having a structural correlation with naturally occurring compound ellipticine. The prepared compounds proved capable of forming in vitro molecular complexes with native double-stranded DNA by intercalation between two base pairs and showed a relatively good activity in inhibiting the DNA synthesis in Ehrlich ascites tumor cells.