In vitro activity of 1,3-bisaryloxypropanamines against Trypanosoma cruzi-infected L929 cultures

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2015 Jun;110(4):566-8. doi: 10.1590/0074-02760150007. Epub 2015 May 29.

Abstract

We describe herein the antitrypanosomal activity of 20 novel 1,3-bis(aryloxy)propan-2-amine derivatives. Compounds 2, 4, 6, 12, 15, 16 and 19 were significantly active against amastigote and trypomastigote forms, with half maximal inhibitory concentrationvalues in the range of 6-18 µM. In the cytotoxicity tests against L929 cells, only compound 4 presented selectivity index value above 10, indicating low toxicity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzene Derivatives / pharmacology*
  • Cell Line
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Parasitic Sensitivity Tests
  • Trypanocidal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Trypanosoma cruzi / drug effects*

Substances

  • Benzene Derivatives
  • Trypanocidal Agents