A Novel Series of Benzimidazole-Triazole-Tetrazole Compounds: Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Cytotoxic Activity Against MCF-7 Cells

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1 Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Menoufia Univesrity

2 Professor of Organic Chemistry Chemistry Department Science College Al-Imam Mohamed Bin Saud University

3 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Koam, Egypt

4 Faculty of science menoufia university shebien ElKoom Egypt

5 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt.

6 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia

7 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, 44519 Egypt.

8 Department of Animal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Egypt.

Abstract

A novel series of benzimidazolo-[1,2,4]triazole-tetrazole derivatives was synthesized and evaluated for anticancer potential through integrated in silico and in vitro approaches. Molecular docking against the 8GVZ anticancer target revealed that compounds 4, 5, 7, 9, and 11 exhibited superior binding affinities, surpassing the reference drug 5-fluorouracil. ADMET predictions confirmed favorable pharmacokinetic and toxicity profiles, supporting their drug-likeness. Subsequent in vitro assays against MCF-7 breast cancer cells demonstrated potent cytotoxicity, with compound 11 showing the lowest IC₅₀ value (0.21 μM). These findings highlight compound 11 and its analogs as promising leads for further anticancer drug development.

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 68, Issue 13 - Serial Number 13
(In Loving Memory of Late Professor Doctor”Zeinab M. Nofal” In progress
December 2025
Pages 789-802

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  • Receive Date: 12 March 2025
  • Revise Date: 25 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 10 June 2025

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