Synthesis, Molecular Modeling and Cytotoxicity Study of New 3-Phenyl Coumarin Derivatives against in vitro Cell Lines

In pursuit of more effective cancer treatments, researchers embarked on a study to enhance the coumarin derivative’s therapeutic potential. These compounds, known for their anticancer properties, have faced challenges such as increased toxicity and drug resistance. The research aimed to design, synthesize and assess new 3-phenyl coumarin derivatives specifically for breast and lung cancer treatment. Utilizing 3-oxoacyl-reductase (1T8I), a series of compounds were synthesized from aromatic aldehydes and phenylacetic acid. Among the synthesized 11 compounds that were examined, compounds C01, C04, C05 and C08 had significant cytotoxic effects on both MCF-7 and MRC-5 cell lines. Particularly, compound C08, featuring ethoxy and nitrate substitution, exhibited remarkable potential against both cancer cell lines, emphasizing its promise for further exploration in cancer therapy.