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Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate: an effective and selective compound for hematological malignancies.

Natália Marcéli Stefanes, Lisandra de Oliveira Silva, Laura Otto Walter, João Vitor Steimbach, Emanueli Markendorf, Amanda Abdalla Biasi Ribeiro, Paulo Emílio Feuser, Arthur Poester Cordeiro, Maria Cláudia Santos-Silva

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Natália Marcéli StefanesExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-6104-1450
Lisandra de Oliveira SilvaExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-2727-1540
Laura Otto WalterExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-3957-619X
João Vitor SteimbachExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7640-2474
Emanueli MarkendorfExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.
Amanda Abdalla Biasi RibeiroExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.
Paulo Emílio FeuserGraduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Technological Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-2372-8945
Arthur Poester CordeiroGraduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Technological Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-6660-004X
Maria Cláudia Santos-SilvaExperimental Oncology and Hemopathies Laboratory, Department of Clinical Analysis, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil. maria.claudia.silva@ufsc.br.ORCID 0000-0003-3916-6473

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Abstract

Myeloid leukemias and lymphomas are among the most common and well-studied hematological malignancies. However, due to the aggressiveness and rapid progression of certain subtypes, treating these diseases remains a challenge. Considering the promising results of diethyldithiocarbamates in preclinical and clinical oncology trials, this study aimed to investigate the potential of sodium diethyldithiocarbamate trihydrate (DETC) as a prototype for developing new drugs to treat hematological malignancies. In silico analysis using SwissADME was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and pharmacokinetic properties of DETC. An in vitro investigation utilizing the MTT assay assessed the cytotoxic effects of DETC on neoplastic and non-neoplastic cell lines. Selectivity was determined using a selectivity index and a hemolysis assay, while the mechanism of cell death in neoplastic cell lines was examined through flow cytometry analysis of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic protein levels. The results demonstrated that the physicochemical characteristics of DETC are suitable for oral administration. Furthermore, the compound showed promising cytotoxic activity against human myeloid leukemia (K562) and Burkitt's lymphoma (Daudi) cell lines, with high selectivity for neoplastic cells over non-neoplastic cells of the bone marrow microenvironment (HS-5 cell line). Moreover, hemolysis was observed only at very high concentrations. The cytotoxicity mechanism of DETC against both neoplastic cell lines involved cell cycle arrest and the production of reactive oxygen species. In K562 cells, cell death was induced via apoptosis. Additional experiments are needed to confirm the exact mechanism of cell death in Daudi Burkitt's lymphoma cells.

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Antineoplastic AgentsDitiocarbHematologic NeoplasmsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalHemolysisHumansK562 CellsAntineoplastic AgentsDitiocarbApoptosisLeukemiaLymphomaSelectivitySodium diethyldithiocarbamate

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