Forty-one derivatives of spirooxindoles, active against HCT-116 colon cancer cells, underwent pharmacophore-based 3D-QSAR analysis to understand their correlation with anti-cancer activity. The study identified a seven-point pharmacophore model (ADHHRRR1) and QSAR models, offering insights for lead optimization and novel analogue design, thus advancing anti-cancer drug discovery. This research underscores the value of molecular modeling in elucidating structure-activity relationships and enhancing drug development efforts.
Keywords: Anti-cancer activity; Pharmacophore modelling; QSAR studies; Spirooxindoles.
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