1-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-β-carboline and 3,4-dihydro-β-carboline and analogs as antitumor agents

Abstract

A composition includes a substituted dihydro- or tetrahydro-β-carboline of formula (II) or (III), wherein the aromatic ring of the carboline may include one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, benzyloxy, C1-6 acyloxy, amino, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 dialkylamino, halogen, and carboxy, and the C-1 position of the carboline may include a substitutent selected from the group consisting of a carbocyclic group and a heterocyclic group. The composition may include a salt or a prodrug of the substituted dihydro- or tetrahydro-β-carboline. The composition may further includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient.

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