N6-Alkyladenosines: Synthesis and evaluation of in vitro anticancer activity

A series of adenosine analogues differently substituted in N6-position were synthesized to continue our studies on the relationships between structure and biological activity of iPA. The structures of the compounds were confirmed by standard studies of 1H NMR, MS and elemental analysis. These molecules were then evaluated for their anti-proliferative activity on bladder cancer cells. We found that some of these compounds possess anti-proliferative activity but have no effect on cell invasion and metalloprotease activity.