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Targeting Bcl-2 with Indole Scaffolds: Emerging Drug Design Strategies for Cancer Treatment.

The B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) protein family plays a crucial role as a regulator in the process of apoptosis. There is a substantial body of evidence indicating that the upregulation of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins is prevalent in several cancer cell lines and original tumour tissue samples. This phenomenon plays a crucial role in enabling tumour cells to avoid apoptosis, hence facilitating the development of resistant cells against chemotherapy. Therefore, the success rate of chemotherapy for cancer can be enhanced by the down-regulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins. Furthermore, the indole structural design is commonly found in a variety of natural substances and biologically active compounds, particularly those that possess anti-cancer properties. Due to its distinctive physicochemical and biological characteristics, it has been highly regarded as a fundamental framework in the development and production of anti-cancer drugs. As a result, a considerable range of indole derivatives, encompassing both naturally occurring and developed compounds, have been identified as potential candidates for the treatment of cancer. Several of these derivatives have advanced to clinical trials, while others are already being used in clinical settings. This emphasizes the significant role of indole in the field of research and development of anti-cancer therapeutics. This study provides an overview of apoptosis and the structural characteristics of Bcl-2 family proteins, and mainly examines the present stage and recent developments in Bcl-2 inhibitors with an indole scaffold embedded in their structure.

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