(i) To complete the synthesis of the antitumor agent vinblastine. (ii) To investigate the mechanism of the coupling reaction. (iii) To synthesize rationally designed analogs on the basis of the proposed mechanism of action. In conjugation with both in vitro and in vivo biological assay, we hope to be able to develop a more complete picture of the structural features necessary for anticancer activity, and tubulin binding.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
2R01GM029801-07
Application #
3277459
Study Section
Bio-Organic and Natural Products Chemistry Study Section (BNP)
Project Start
1982-04-01
Project End
1988-12-31
Budget Start
1988-04-01
Budget End
1988-12-31
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Indiana University Bloomington
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
006046700
City
Bloomington
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
47402
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