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“Design and Synthesis of 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene Derivatives: A Computational Approach to EGFR Inhibition and Anticancer Activity”

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Parag G Ingole, Vivek B Panchabhai, Santosh R. Butle
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.14.2024.10131-10143

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This study explores the development of 4,5,6,7 tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene derivatives as potential EGFR inhibitors with anticancer activity. Molecular docking identified three key compounds—PI 13, PI 40, and PI 5—with strong binding affinities, influenced by electron-withdrawing groups like hydroxyl groups on the aromatic ring. These compounds were synthesized and tested for anticancer efficacy using the MTT assay on MCF-7 cells. PI 13 showed the highest potency (IC50 = 0.062 μM), with PI 40 and PI 5 also demonstrating significant activity. The results confirm a strong correlation between docking predictions and biological activity, supporting their potential as targeted anticancer agents.

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