Antiradiation compounds XVI: N-heterocyclic aminoethyl disulfides and aminoethanethiosulfuric acids

J Pharm Sci. 1976 Aug;65(8):1247-51. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600650830.

Abstract

A series of N-heterocyclic and N-heterocyclic alkyl derivatives of bis(2-aminoethyl) disulfide and aminoethanethiosulfuric acid was synthesized as potential antiradiation and anticancer agents. The compounds were prepared by the reactions of the heterocyclic halides with bis(2-aminoethyl) disulfide and aminoethanethiosulfuric acid. A dithio acid derivative, 3,3-dimercapto-2-cyanoacryloylpyrrolidide, was also prepared. Several compounds, including the dithio acid derivative, provided good radiation protection to mice. None of the compounds screened showed appreciable anticancer activities in two leukemia systems.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / pharmacology*
  • Mice
  • Radiation Effects*
  • Radiation-Protective Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Radiation-Protective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Thiosulfates / chemical synthesis
  • Thiosulfates / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Radiation-Protective Agents
  • Thiosulfates