Synthesis and anticancer activity of prodigiosenes bearing C-ring esters and amides

Abstract

Prodigiosenes, a class of compounds characterised by their 4-methoxypyrrolyldipyrrin framework, are known to possess anti-cancer activity. Structural modification of the C-ring of prodigiosenes presented ten new prodigiosenes bearing pendant alkyl esters and amides. These prodigiosenes were evaluated biologically and displayed notable anticancer in vitro activity, particularly when featuring a hexyl chain.