N-substituted benzamides inhibit NFκB activation and induce apoptosis by separate mechanisms

Benzamides have been in clinical use for many years in treatment against various disorders. A recent application is that as a sensitizer for radio- or chemotherapies. We have here analysed the mechanism of action of N-substituted benzamides using an in vitro system. We found that while procainamide was biologically inert in our system, the addition of a chloride in the 3′ position of the benzamide ring created a compound (declopramide) that induced rapid apoptosis. Furthermore, declopramide also inhibited NFκB activation by inhibition of IκBβ breakdown. An acetylated variant of declopramide, N-acetyl declopramide, showed no effect with regard to rapid apoptosis induction but was a potent inhibitor of NFκB activation. In fact, the addition of an acetyl group to procainamide in the 4′ position was sufficient to convert this biologically inactive substance to a potent inhibitor of NFκB activation. These findings suggest two potential mechanisms, induction of early apoptosis and inhibition of NFκB mediated salvage from apoptosis, for the biological effect of N-substituted benzamides as radio- and chemo-sensitizers. In addition it suggests that N-substituted benzamides are potential candidates for the development of anti-inflammatory compounds using NFκB as a drug target. © 1999 Cancer Research Campaig

EVALUATION ET EXPLORATION DES MECANISMES D'ACTION DE NOUVEAUX DERIVES AZOLYLBENZYLINDOLES ANTILEISHMANIENS ET ANTIFONGIQUES (DOCTORAT PARASITOLOGIE ET MYCOLOGIE MEDICALE )

NANTES-BU Médecine pharmacie (441092101) / SudocPARIS-BIUP (751062107) / SudocSudocFranceF

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