磺酸咔咯及其镓(Ⅲ)配合物与DNA的相互作用和光核酸酶活性

本文用紫外-可见光谱、荧光光谱、圆二色光谱和粘度法研究了2,17-二(磺酸钠基)-5,10,15-三(五氟苯基)咔咯(1)及其镓配合物(1-Ga)与小牛胸腺DNA(ct-DNA)的相互作用。结果表明1和1-Ga通过外部结合的方式与ct-DNA相互作用,且结合能力1-Ga比1大。琼脂糖凝胶电泳实验显示1和1-Ga均具较好的光核酸酶活性,1-Ga光断裂DNA效果比1好,其光断裂机理与羟基自由基的产生有关。     

Morphological characterization of amidinophenylporphyrins interacting with DNA by photo irradiation

5,10,15,20-Tetrakis（4-amidinophenyl）porphyrin（Por 1）,its Zn complex（Por 2）and amidinophenyl bispophyrin（Por 3）interacting with calf thymus DNA were investigated by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）and the shape and size of the porphyrin–DNA complexes were observed after photo irradiation.The results showed that the shape and size of DNA had signifcant differences with blank group by virtue of the interaction between the porphyrins and ct-DNA.This suggests the morphological characterization could be used to study the interaction and judge DNA photocleavage activity indirectly through the photo irradiation of porphyrins.     

Synthesis, characterization, DNA-binding, photocleavage, cytotoxicity and docking studies of Co(III) mixed ligand complexes

A new ligand, (2-ethoxy-6-(1H imadazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline-2-yl)phenol) (HEPIP) and its three Co(III) complexes [Co(phen)₂(HEPIP)](ClO₄)₃ (1), [Co(bpy)₂(HEPIP)](ClO₄)₃ (2) and [Co(dmb)₂(HEPIP)](ClO₄)₃ (3) have been synthesized and characterized. All three Co(III) complexes exhibited antitumor activity against four human tumor cell lines. The interaction of these complexes with calf thymus DNA was studied by absorption and emission spectroscopy, viscosity measurements and DNA cleavage assays. The DNA-binding constants of complexes 1, 2 and 3 were determined as 6.13 × 10⁵, 4.46 × 10⁵ and 3.72 × 10⁵ M^?1, respectively. The complexes appear to interact with DNA through intercalation. Studies on the mechanism of photocleavage indicated that both superoxide anion radical and singlet oxygen may play an important role.     

Syntheses and DNA photocleavage by mono- and bis-phenothiazinium-piperazinexylene intercalators

Chromophore systems consisting of one (compound 5) or two (compound 6) phenothiazine rings covalently attached to a bis-piperazinexylene chain were synthesized and evaluated as DNA photocleaving agents. In the presence of DNA, the compounds were shown to monointercalate in their deaggregated forms and to strongly absorb red wavelengths of light. Reactions containing micromolar concentrations of compound produced robust photocleavage of plasmid DNA under near-physiological conditions of temperature and pH (22 °C and pH 7.0). Phenothiazines 5 and 6 increased the T_m of calf thymus DNA by 17 and 19 °C, indicating that significant levels of duplex stabilization were produced.     

磺酸咔咯及其镓(Ⅲ)配合物与DNA的相互作用和光核酸酶活性

本文用紫外-可见光谱、荧光光谱、圆二色光谱和粘度法研究了2,17-二(磺酸钠基)-5,10,15-三(五氟苯基)咔咯(1)及其镓配合物(1-Ga)与小牛胸腺DNA(ct-DNA)的相互作用。结果表明1和1-Ga通过外部结合的方式与ct-DNA相互作用, 且结合能力1-Ga比1大。琼脂糖凝胶电泳实验显示1和1-Ga均具较好的光核酸酶活性, 1-Ga光断裂DNA效果比1好, 其光断裂机理与羟基自由基的产生有关。     

Mixed-ligand oxovanadium complexes incorporating Schiff base ligands: synthesis, DNA interactions, and cytotoxicities

Three oxovanadium complexes, namely [VO(NOSAA)(bpy)] (1) (NOSAA = 2-hydroxy-5-nitrosalicylidene anthranilic acid, bpy = 2,2′-bipyridyl), [VO(NOSAA)(4,4′-dimebpy)] (2) (4,4′-dimebpy = 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′- bipyridyl), and [VO(NOSAA)(phen)] (3) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline), have been prepared and characterized. The binding modes and strengths of these complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) were studied using various techniques. The chemical nuclease activities and photocleavage reactions of the complexes were also tested. All three complexes interact with CT-DNA through intercalative modes, and complex 3 possesses the largest binding affinity. All three complexes can efficiently cleave pBR322 DNA upon irradiation or under physiological conditions in the presence of H₂O₂, and complex 3 has the best cleaving ability. In vitro experimental results showed that the three complexes are cytotoxic against myeloma (Ag8.653) and gliomas (U251) cell lines and complex 3 again showed the highest efficacy.     

DNA binding and cleavage properties of certain ethylenediamine cobalt(III) complexes of modified 1,10-phenanthrolines

Two complexes of the type [Co(en)₂IP]³⁺ (IP = imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]-phenanthroline) and [Co(en)₂PIP]³⁺ (PIP = 2-phenylimidazo[4,5-f][1,10]-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by UV–VIS, IR and¹H NMR spectral methods. Absorption spectroscopy, emission spectroscopy, viscosity measurements and DNA melting techniques have been used to investigate the binding of these two complexes with calf thymus DNA and photocleavage studies have been used to investigate the binding of these complexes with plasmid DNA. The spectroscopic studies together with viscosity measurements and DNA melting studies support that complexes 1 and 2 bind to CT DNA(=calf thymus DNA) by an intercalation mode via IP or PIP into the base pairs of DNA. Complex 2 binds more avidly to CT DNA than 1, which is consistent with the extended planar ring π system of PIP. Noticeably, the two complexes have been found to be efficient photosensitisers for strand scissions in plasmid DNA.     

DNA-binding and photocleavage of fluorescein-porphyrinatozinc complexes

Three fluorescein-porphyrinatozinc(II) complexes, Zn(Fl-HPTTP) (1) (Fl-HPTTP?=?5-(4-fluoresceinhexyloxy)phenyl-10,15,20-tritolylporphyrin), Zn(Fl-HPTPP) (2) (Fl-HPTPP?=?5-(4-fluoresceinhexyloxy)phenyl-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrin), and Zn(Fl-HPTCPP) (3) (Fl-HPTCPP?=?5-(4-fluoresceinhexyloxy)phenyl-10,15,20-tri(4-chloro)phenylporphyrin), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-Vis, ES-MS, and ¹H NMR. The DNA-binding behaviors of these complexes with calf-thymus DNA (ct-DNA) were investigated by UV-Vis absorption titration, fluorescence spectra, viscosity measurements, thermal denaturation, and circular dichroism. The results suggest that 1, 2, and 3 interact with ct-DNA by intercalation and the DNA-binding affinities of these fluorescein-porphyrinatozinc(II) complexes may be closely associated with electronic effects of the substituent group introduced on the porphyrin ring of the ligands. The DNA-binding affinity (K _b values) follows the order 1?>?2?>?3. In addition, their photocleavage reactions with pBR322 supercoiled plasmid DNA were investigated by gel electrophoresis experiments. All complexes exhibit significant DNA cleavage activity. The cleavage ability of the fluorescein-porphyrinatozinc(II) complexes follows the order 1?>?2?>?3, in parallel to the magnitude of their intrinsic binding constants.     

Electropolymerization of cobalt porphyrins and corroles for the oxygen evolution reaction

Developing large-scale electrocatalysts using molecular complexes for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of great importance. Herein, four cobalt porphyrins and corroles are deposited on electrode substrates using a simple and fast electropolymerization method. Our results showed that Co-1-P@CC, formed by electropolymerizing Co tetrakis(p-N-pyrrolylphenyl)porphyrin (Co-1-P) on carbon cloth (CC), is the most active OER catalyst in the examined Co porphyrins and corroles in alkaline aqueous solutions by displaying an onset overpotential of 380 mV. Long-term electrolysis tests confirmed the stability of these electropolymerized films by functioning as OER electrocatalysts.     

Synthesis,characterization, DNA-binding and DNA-photocleavage studies of [Ru(bpy)2(BPIP)] and [Ru(phen)2(BPIP)] (BPIP = 2-(4′-biphenyl)imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline)

New ligand 2-(4′-biphenyl)imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline (BPIP) and its complexes [Ru(bpy)₂(BPIP)]²⁺ (1) (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) and [Ru(phen)₂(BPIP)]²⁺ (2) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized and characterized by mass spectroscopy, ¹H NMR and cyclic voltammetry. The interaction of two Ru(II) complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) was investigated by spectroscopic and viscosity measurements. Results indicate that both complexes bind to DNA via an intercalative mode and the DNA-binding affinity of complex 2 is much greater than that of complex 1. Furthermore, when irradiated at 365 nm, both complexes have also been found to promote the photocleavage of plasmid pBR 322 DNA.     

Interaction and photodynamic activity of cationic porphyrin derivatives bearing different patterns of charge distribution with GMP and DNA

The interaction of amphiphilic cationic porphyrins, containing different patterns of meso-substitution by 4-(3-N,N,N-trimethylammoniumpropoxy)phenyl (A) and 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl (B) groups, with guanosine 5′-monophosphate (GMP) and calf thymus DNA have been studied by optical methods in phosphate buffer solution. The properties of these synthetic porphyrins were compared with those of representative standard of anionic 5,10,15,20-tetra(4-sulphonatophenyl)porphyrin (TPPS₄⁴⁻) and cationic 5,10,15,20-tetra(4-N,N,N-trimethylammonium phenyl)porphyrin (TMAP⁴⁺). Stable complexes with GMP were found for cationic porphyrins, except for monocationic AB₃⁺. The binding constant (K_GMP  10⁴ M⁻¹) follows the order: A₃B³⁺  ABAB²⁺ > A₄⁴⁺  TMAP⁴⁺. Also, interaction with DNA was observed for all evaluated cationic porphyrins. For these related cationic porphyrins, the binding constant (K_DNA  10⁵ M⁻¹) increases with the number of cationic charges. On the other hand, the photodynamic activity of porphyrins was analyzed in solution of GMP and DNA. Monocationic AB₃⁺ is a less effective sensitizer to oxidize GMP in comparison with the other cationic porphyrins, in agreement with the lack of detected interaction with this nucleotide. The electrophoretic analysis of DNA indicates that photocleavage takes place when the samples are exposed to photoexcited tricationic and tetracationic porphyrins. In the presence of sodium azide the DNA decomposition was diminished. Also, reduction in the DNA photocleavage was observed under anoxic condition, indicating that oxygen is essential for DNA photocleavage sensitized by these cationic porphyrins. In addition, an increase in DNA degradation was not observed in deuteriated water. Therefore, an important contribution of type I photoreaction processes could be occurring in the DNA photodamage sensitized by these cationic porphyrins. These results provide a better understanding of the characteristics needed for sensitizers to produce efficient DNA photocleavage.     

DNA binding and photocleavage specificities of a group of tricationic metalloporphyrins

The interactions of 5,10,15-tris(1-methylpyridinium-4-yl)-20-(4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrinatozinc(II) Zn[TMPyHP]³⁺ (2) along with Cu[TMPyHP]³⁺ (3), Co[TMPyHP]⁴⁺ (4), Mn[TMPyHP]⁴⁺ (5) and the free base porphyrin H₂[TMPyHP]³⁺ (1) with duplex DNA have been studied by using a combination of absorption, fluorescence titration, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), induced circular dichroism (ICD) spectroscopy, thermal DNA denaturation, viscosity measurements as well as gel electrophoresis experiment. Their binding modes and intrinsic binding constants (K_b) to calf DNA (CT DNA) were comparatively studied and were found significantly influenced by different metals coordinated with the porphyrin plane. Except 3, which has four-coordination structure at the metal, all the metal derivatives showed non-intercalative DNA-binding mode and lower K_b than the free base porphyrin 1, most probably due to the steric hindrance results from the axial ligands of the inserted metals which are five or six-coordination structures. Meanwhile, the insertion of metals into cationic porphyrin greatly removed the self-aggregation of the metal-free porphyrins, and thus fully enhanced the singlet oxygen (¹O₂) productivities in the DNA photocleavage experiments. Therefore, these metalloporphyrins have comparable DNA cleavage ability with the free base porphyrin.     

Synthesis,DNA binding mode,singlet oxygen photogeneration and DNA photocleavage activity of ruthenium compounds with porphyrin–imidazo[4,5‐f]phenanthroline conjugated ligand

Using 1,10‐phenanothroline‐5,6‐dione and 10,20‐bis(4‐methylphenyl)porphyrin copper as starting materials, a conjugated porphyrin–imidazo[4,5‐f]‐1,10‐phenanothroline ligand (Por 1 ) was prepared. Subsequently, the copper complex of Por 1 was reacted with Ru(1,10‐phenanothroline)₂Cl₂ to yield ruthenium compound Por 2 . After removal of copper metal under acid condition, the free base porphyrin of Por 2 (Por 3 ) was prepared. The structure of these compounds was confirmed using UV–visible, ¹H NMR, mass and infrared spectroscopies and elemental analysis. Through UV–visible, fluorescence and circular dichroism analyses, the interaction modes between Por 1 – 3 and calf thymus DNA were investigated. Por 1 interacted with DNA via outside groove face, but Por 2 and Por 3 showed intercalative interaction with DNA. Binding constants between Por 1 – 3 and DNA were 7.79 × 10⁵, 1.29 × 10⁶ and 1.32 × 10⁶ M^?1, respectively. With 5,10,15,20‐tetraphenylporphyrin (H₂TPP) as a control, the singlet oxygen (¹O₂) generation of Por 1 – 3 was measured using the 1,3‐diphenylisobenzofuran method. The ¹O₂ generation rate of Por 1 – 3 followed the order: Por 3 >Por 1 >H₂TPPP >Por 2 . Por 1 and Por 3 showed better ¹O₂ quantum yields than Por 2 , which were almost threefold higher than that of H₂TPP. The DNA cleavage ability of Por 1 – 3 was analyzed using gel electrophoresis. Por 3 showed higher DNA photocleavage activity, with more than 50% photocleavage rate at 20 μM. These results suggest that amphipathic (hydrophilic/lipophilic) Por 3 with conjugated Por 1 ligand is a potential photosensitizer in cancer therapy.     

Cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, apoptosis, antioxidant activity and DNA binding of polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes

Ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes [Ru(phen)₂(APIP)](ClO₄)₂1 and [Ru(phen)₂(HAPIP)](ClO₄)₂2 have been synthesized and characterized. The DNA-binding behaviors were investigated by electronic absorption titration, luminescence spectra, viscosity measurements, thermal denaturation and photoactivated cleavage. The DNA-binding constants K_b for complexes 1 and 2 were determined to be 3.38 (±0.42) × 10⁵ M⁻¹ (s = 1.48) and 3.93 (±0.60) × 10⁵ M⁻¹ (s = 3.14), respectively. The studies on the photocleavage demonstrated that the effects of cleavage are concentration-dependent. The results showed that complexes 1 and 2 interact with CT-DNA by intercalative mode. The cytotoxicity of complexes 1 and 2 has been evaluated by MTT method. The apoptosis assay was carried out with acridine orange/ethidium bromide (AO/EB) staining methods. The cellular uptake showed that complexes can enter into the cytoplasm and accumulate in the nuclei. The antioxidant activity studies suggested that the ligands and complexes may be potential drugs to eliminate the radical.     

Direct DNA photocleavage by a new intercalating dirhodium(II/II) complex: comparison to Rh2(mu-O2CCH3)4

Transition metal complexes possessing the intercalating dppz ligand (dppz = dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine) typically bind ds-DNA through intercalation (K(b) approximately 10(5)-10(6) M(-1)), and DNA photocleavage by these complexes with visible light proceeds through the generation of a reactive oxygen species. The DNA binding and photocleavage by [Rh(2)(mu-O(2)CCH(3))(2)(eta(1)-O(2)CCH(3))(CH(3)OH)(dppz)](+) (2) is reported and compared to that of Rh(2)(mu-O(2)CCH(3))(4) (1). Spectral changes and an increase in viscosity provide evidence for the intercalation of 2 to double stranded DNA with K(b) = 1.8 x 10(5) M(-1). DNA photocleavage by 2 is observed upon irradiation with lambda(irr) > 395 nm both in air and deoxygenated solution. DNA photocleavage is not observed for 1 or free dppz ligand under these irradiation conditions. The coupling of a single dppz ligand to a dirhodium(II/II) bimetallic core in 2 provides a means to access oxygen-independent DNA photocleavage with visible light.     

Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution of the Cobalt Triaryl Corroles Bearing Hydroxyl Groups

Three isomeric A₂B-type new cobalt triaryl corroles bearing hydroxyphenyl substituents have been prepared and well characterized. Their activity and stability in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) have been investigated. The results showed that the hydroxyl position of the phenyl group had significant influence on electrocatalytic HER. The ortho-hydroxyphenyl substituted cobalt corrole ( 1 ) core displays the best HER activity using TsOH proton source, and the turnover frequency (TOF) and catalytic efficiency (C.E) reach 318.68 s⁻¹ and 1.13, respectively. Moreover, a turnover number (TON) of 1447.39 and Faraday efficiency (FE) of 98.7 % have been observed in aqueous medium. The catalytic pathway is via EECEC, EECC or ECEC pathways depending on the acidity of acid proton source (E: electron transfer step, C: chemical step, in this case protonation). The catalytic HER performance of these cobalt corroles follows an order of o-hydroxyl > p-hydroxyl > m-hydroxyl isomer, showing the o- and p-hydroxyl of the phenyl groups are more efficient in accelerating proton relay.     

Synthesis, characterization and in vitro DNA binding studies of tin(IV) complexes of tert-butyl 1-(2-hydroxy-1-phenylethylamino)-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl carbamate

Tin(IV) complexes 1(a and b) and 2(a and b) of valine derived peptide derivatives were synthesized and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, IR, ¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn NMR, ESI-MS spectra and molar conductance measurements. The C-Sn-C angle was estimated from ^I3C and ¹H NMR data ¹J(¹¹⁹Sn, ^I3C) = 623 Hz; solution ²J(¹¹⁹Sn, ¹H) = 93.04 Hz to be 149.9°. In vitro binding studies of complexes 1 and 2 under physiological conditions at room temperature with CT-DNA were carried out employing UV-visible, fluorescence, circular dichroism and viscometric studies. The binding affinity of the complexes was quantified by calculating the K_b values and it follows the order 2a > 1a > 2b > 1b. To further examine the specific mode of binding, the interaction of complexes 2(a and b) were carried out with 5′GMP and 5′TMP by using absorption and NMR (¹H, ³¹P) spectroscopy. The supercoiled pBR322 plasmid DNA cleavage activity of the complexes was ascertained by gel electrophoresis assay. The complexes cleave supercoiled pBR322 plasmid DNA efficiently into its nicked form at micromolar concentrations.     

Corrole synthesis by dipyrromethane-dicarbinol and 2,2′-bipyrrole condensation

A₃ and trans-A₂B tris-aryl corroles 1a-c have been synthesized in up to 12% yield by BF₃·Et₂O-catalyzed condensation of dipyrromethane-dicarbinol and 2,2′-bipyrrole (1:1 ratio) in acetonitrile at room temperature for 24 h.     

The development of a fluorescence turn-on sensor for cysteine, glutathione and other biothiols. A kinetic study

Two fluorescence probes for the detection of cysteine (Cys), glutathione (GSH) and other biothiols, such as homocysteine (Hcy) and cysteinyl-glycine (Cys-Gly), were developed. These molecular probes are coumarin-based derivatives containing a chalcone-like moiety that reacts with biothiols through a Michael addition reaction, leading to strong fluorescence enhancements. The reactivity of the tested biothiols toward both probes (ChC1 and ChC2) follows the order Cys > GSH > Hcy > Cys-Gly, ChC1 being less reactive than ChC2. Possible interference with other amino acids was assessed. ChC1 and ChC2 display a highly selective fluorescence enhancement with thiols, allowing these probes to be used for fluorimetric thiol determination in SH-SY5Y cells.     

Synthesis, DNA-binding and photocleavage studies of [Ru(phen)2(pbtp)] and [Ru(bpy)2(pbtp)] (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline; bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine; pbtp = 4,5,9,11,14-pentaaza-benzo[b]triphenylene)

Based on the ligand dppz (dppz = dipyrido-[3,2-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine), a new ligand pbtp (pbtp = 4,5,9,11,14-pentaaza-benzo[b]triphenylene) and its polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes [Ru(phen)₂(pbtp)]²⁺ (1) (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and [Ru(bpy)₂(pbtp)]²⁺ (2) (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ES-MS and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The DNA-binding of these complexes were investigated by spectroscopic methods and viscosity measurements. The experimental results indicate that both complexes 1 and 2 bind to CT-DNA in classical intercalation mode, and can enantioselectively interact with CT-DNA. It is interesting to note that the pbtp ruthenium(II) complexes, in contrast to the analogous dppz complexes, do not show fluorescent behavior when intercalated into DNA. When irradiated at 365 nm, both complexes promote the photocleavage of pBR 322 DNA.