Unveiling the potential of HS-1793: a review of its anticancer properties and therapeutic promise

Future Med Chem. 2024;16(21):2301-2311. doi: 10.1080/17568919.2024.2424150. Epub 2024 Nov 18.

Abstract

HS-1793 is a novel derivative of resveratrol, a compound known for its numerous beneficial effects, including anticancer activity, anti-inflammatory response, antimicrobial, antiaging, anti-cardiovascular disease activity, neuroprotective activity, etc. Despite its wide and interesting properties, resveratrol suffers from a crucial flaw because it is low bioavailable. For this reason, many other derivatives were explored and among them, HS-1793 has caught the attention of researchers. HS-1793 is a synthetic derivative of resveratrol discovered in 2007 that has been shown to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, the compound showed a positive profile in metabolic processes, with adequate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This review highlights current research on HS-1793, evaluating in vitro and in vivo works and lays the foundation for novel explorative trials in human diseases.

Keywords: HS-1793; anticancer; bioavailability; cell models; preclinical; resveratrol.

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Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Naphthols* / chemistry
  • Naphthols* / pharmacology
  • Naphthols* / therapeutic use
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms* / metabolism
  • Resorcinols* / chemistry
  • Resorcinols* / pharmacology
  • Resorcinols* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • 4-(6-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)-1,3-benzenediol
  • Resorcinols
  • Naphthols