indium(iii) isopropoxide

Indium(III) Isopropoxide is an organometallic compound widely utilized as a metal precursor and hydrogen transfer catalyst in chemical reactions, specifically facilitating the conversion of benzylic alcohols to aldehydes or ketones via Oppenauer oxidation.

Indium (III) thiosemicarbazone 5b is an anticancer compound demonstrating cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines including A549, MCF-7 breast, cisplatin-resistant MCF-7/DDP breast, and Hl 7702 liver cancer cells, with IC50 values of 2.41, 1.97, 2.11, and 8.95 µM, respectively. It effectively lowers PI3K, Akt, mTOR, P-gp, and GSH levels in MCF-7/DDP cells. In vivo studies show that at a dosage of 2.5 µmol/kg, indium (III) thiosemicarbazone 5b significantly reduces tumor weight and volume in MCF-7/DDP mouse xenograft models. Furthermore, liposomes formulated with this compound promote apoptosis and pro-death autophagy in MCF-7/DDP cells, alongside notable reductions in tumor volume and weight, showcasing its potential as a therapeutic agent in cancer treatment.