Targeting Glioblastoma: Efficacy of Ruthenium-Based Drugs

Chem Res Toxicol. 2024 Sep 16;37(9):1453-1455. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.4c00188. Epub 2024 Aug 20.

Abstract

Ruthenium compounds offer improved selectivity and fewer side effects compared to platinum-based drugs in glioblastoma treatment. Insights into their interactions with transferrin suggest targeted drug delivery, while photoactivated chemotherapy is a novel cytotoxic approach in tumor tissues.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Brain Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Brain Neoplasms* / metabolism
  • Brain Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Glioblastoma* / drug therapy
  • Glioblastoma* / metabolism
  • Glioblastoma* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Ruthenium Compounds* / chemistry
  • Ruthenium Compounds* / pharmacology
  • Ruthenium Compounds* / therapeutic use
  • Transferrin / chemistry
  • Transferrin / metabolism

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Ruthenium Compounds
  • Transferrin