Do Casiopeinas® Prevent Cancer Disease by Acting as Antiradicals? A Chemical Reactivity Study Applying Density Functional Theory

Authors

  • Mayra Avelar Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Ana Martínez Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29356/jmcs.v56i3.286

Abstract

The main goal of this investigation is to study the possible mechanisms of Casiopeinas® as anticancer agents. Electrodonating (χ-) and electroaccepting (χ+) electronegativity were calculated applying Density Functional Theory. Two different anticancer mechanisms of Casiopeínas® are proposed. There might be antiradical molecules preventing the formation of cancer cells or these molecules could reduce the amount of GSH and as a result over-produce free radicals, increasing the oxidative stress which in turn kills the cancer cells.

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Author Biographies

Mayra Avelar, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales

Ana Martínez, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales

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Published

2017-10-12