Abstract
Thalidomide, a drug known for its teratogenic side-effects, is used successfully to treat a variety of clinical conditions including leprosy and multiple myeloma. Intense efforts are underway to synthesize and identify safer, clinically relevant analogs. Here, we conduct a preliminary in vivo screen of a library of new thalidomide analogs to determine which agents demonstrate activity, and describe a cohort of compounds with anti-angiogenic properties, anti-inflammatory properties and some compounds which exhibited both. The combination of the in vivo zebrafish and chicken embryo model systems allows for the accelerated discovery of new, potential therapies for cancerous and inflammatory conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33237-33245 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Oncotarget |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Apr 2016 |
Bibliographical note
This study was supported by a Wellcome Trust-NIHPhD Studentship to SB, WDF and NV. Grant number
098252/Z/12/Z. SB, CHC and WDF are supported by the Intramural Research Program, NCI, NIH. NHG and WL are supported by the Intramural Research Program, NIA, NIH.
Keywords
- angiogenesis
- inflammation
- thalidomide
- cancer
- teratogenesis
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Neil Vargesson
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, Molecular and Cellular Function
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, Medical Sciences - Chair in Developmental Biology
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, MRC/Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work
- Institute of Medical Sciences
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health (ACAMH)
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