title: [Cytotoxic and antitumor activity of a new series of heterocyclic compounds: dipyrido (4,3-b) (3,4-f) indoles].
abstract: Among newly synthesized compounds derived from the dipyrido [4,3-b] [3,4-f] indole nucleus, two have proved to be particularly active in vitro and in vivo. Their cytotoxic effects on cultured cells have been determined. At non toxic doses, they displayed a pronounced inhibitory effect on experimental L1210 Leukemia. These compounds have a strong affinity for DNA molecules.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D002460:Cell Line; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D004247:DNA; D007211:Indoles / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007939:Leukemia L1210 / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D011725:Pyridines / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D007211:Indoles; D011725:Pyridines; D004247:DNA
vernacular_title: Actions cytotoxique et antitumorale de dérivés d'une nouvelle série hétérocyclique: les dipyrido [4,3-b] [3,4-f] indoles.