1,10-Phenanthroline Potentiates Cytotoxicity of Hydroxyurea in Human Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells

Abstract
The effect of the divalent hydrophobic metal chelator 1,10-phenanthroline was evaluated alone and in combination with the antineoplastic agent hydroxyurea on human chronic myeloid leukemia cells. The compound at concentrations of 10 and 5 μg/ml significantly (p +2 and Zn. The results strongly suggest the utility of the iron-chelating agent along with hydroxyurea for further evaluation to achieve a better therapeutic result in the clinic.