August 25, 2025MoleculesOpen Access

Small Structural Changes in Chili-Derived Capsaicin Resulting in Nonivamide Analogs of Significantly Improved Cytotoxicity and Good Tumor/Non-Tumor Cell Selectivity

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Superior potency identified in seven analogs compared to capsaicin, indicating significant enhancements in cytotoxicity.
Vanillylamides with C16–C18 chains showed IC50 values 15–84 µM, with selectivity indices up to 35 in tumor/non-tumor cell assays.
In vitro evaluations were performed comparing pure capsaicin to extracts from Capsicum baccatum, highlighting differences in effectiveness.
Minor structural changes in acyl chains can lead to improved efficacy of derivatives, indicating potential for new cancer treatments.

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Synthesis of vanillylamide analogs shows enhanced cytotoxicity and selectivity in tumor cells, suggesting potential for cancer therapy.

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