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Molecular Modeling of Novel Hydrazide–Hydrazone Derivatives Bearing 5H-Chromen-5-one against HCT116 Human Colon Carcinoma Cells

Sep 2026 · Chemistry Africa · Vol 9 · 0 citations · 48 references

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An integrated computational investigation of 44 hydrazide–hydrazone derivatives sharing a common 5H-chromen-5-one scaffold and evaluated for anticancer activity against HCT116 human colon carcinoma cells identifies S8 as a promising lead compound for further development as a potential anticancer agent targeting colorectal cancer.

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