Novel structures of Zn(II) biometal cation with the biologically active substituted acetic acid and nitrogen donor ligands: Synthesis,spectral, phosphate diester catalytic hydrolysis and anti‐microbial studies

The complexes [Zn(methoxyacetate)₂1,10‐phenanthroline] 1 and [Zn₂(phenylacetate)₄(quinoline)₂] 2 , were prepared and characterized by IR‐spectroscopy, UV–Visible spectroscopy, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, single crystal X‐ray diffraction. BNPP hydrolysis of the complexes and their parent nitrogen ligands were scanned, the results indicated that the hydrolysis rates of BNPP were 4.5 × 10⁴ and 6.2 × 10⁵ for ( 1 ) and ( 2 ), respectively. In addition, anti‐bacterial activities were scanned to investigate the effect of complexation on their activity against Gram‐positive (S. epidermidis , S. aureus , E. faecalis , M. luteus and B. Subtilis ) and Gram‐negative (K. pneumonia , E. coli , P. Mirabilis and P. Aeruginosa ) bacteria using agar well‐diffusion method. Complex 1 showed high activity against G⁻and G ⁺ bacteria except against E. faecalis and P. Aeruginosa . Complex 2 did not show any activity against G⁻ or G ⁺ bacteria.     

Metallomicellar Catalysis: Hydrolysis of Phosphodiester with Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes in Micellar Solution

Abstract

The effects of two metal complexes of 2,2′‐dipyridylamine (bpya) ligand, [(bpya)Cu]Cl₂ and [(bpya)Zn]Cl₂, in promoting the hydrolysis of bis(4‐nitrophenyl) phosphate (BNPP) have been kinetically investigated in Brij35 micellar solution and at 298 K, pH ranging from 6.41 to 8.6. In neutral micellar solution at 298 K, pH 7.02, the rate constants for the catalytic hydrolysis of BNPP by [(bpya)Cu]Cl₂ and [(bpya)Zn]Cl₂ are 1.2 × 10⁶ times and 1.5 × 10⁵ times higher than those for the spontaneous hydrolysis, respectively. Kinetic studies show that the active species in the catalytic hydrolysis of BNPP is the aquo‐hydroxy form, and the relative kinetic and thermodynamic parameters indicate that the mechanism of the reaction involves intramolecular nucleophilic attack on the metal center‐bound diester.     

Hydrolysis of BNPP Catalyzed by the Crowned Schiff Base Co(II) Complexes in Micellar Solution

Two symmetrical double aza‐crowned Schiff base cobalt(II) complexes were synthesized and characterized, and the metallomicelle made up of the cobalt(II) complexes and surfactant, as mimic hydrolytic metalloenzyme, was used in catalytic hydrolysis of bis(4‐nitrophenyl) phosphate (BNPP). The analysis of specific absorption spectrums of the hydrolytic reaction systems indicated that key intermediates made up of BNPP and Co(II) complexes are formed in reaction processes of the BNPP catalytic hydrolysis. In this article, the mechanism of BNPP catalytic hydrolysis has been proposed based on the analytic result of specific absorption spectrum. A kinetic mathematical model, for the calculation of the kinetic parameter of BNPP catalytic hydrolysis has been established based on the mechanism proposed. The acid effect of reaction system, the structural effect of the complexes, the effect of surfactant micelles and the effect of temperature on the rate of BNPP hydrolysis catalyzed by the complexes have been discussed.     

Zinc(II) and Cadmium(II) Metal Complexes with Bis(tetrazole) Ligands: Synthesis and Crystal Structures

Two new metal complexes [Zn( L¹ )]_n ( 1 ) and [Cd₃( L² )₂Cl₂(H2O)6]_n ( 2 ) (H₂ L¹ = 1,5‐bis(tetrazol‐5‐yl)‐3‐oxapentane, H₂ L² = bis(tetrazol‐5‐yl)methane) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. Complex 1 was a 2‐D sheet constructed by L¹ and Zn(II) center, further assembled to form a three‐dimensional (3‐D) supramolecular networks through weak hydrogen‐bonding interactions. In the complex 2 , there were two unequivalent Cd(II) centers, and some of ligands L² adopted chelate coordination mode, and others adopted bridge coordination mode linking the Cd1 center and simultaneously bridging the Cd2 center, the Cl^‐ anions adopted μ₂ bridging mode, ligands L² and the Cl^‐ anions linked the Cd(II) centers to form a 3‐D supramolecular networks.     

New Zn(II) complexes based on biologically active substituted acetic acid and nitrogen donor ligands: synthesis,crystal structure and biological applications

The complexes [Zn(phenylacetato)₂(2-aminopyridin)₂] (3), [Zn(phenylacetato)₂(1,10-phenanthroline)]·H₂O (4), and [Zn(phenylacetato)₂(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline)]·0.5 H₂O (5) were prepared and characterized by IR-, UV–Visible, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. BNPP hydrolysis of the complexes and their parent nitrogen ligands showed that the hydrolysis rate of bis-(4-nitrophenyl) phosphate (BNPP) was 1.7 × 10⁵ L mol^?1 s^?1 for 3, 3.1 × 10⁵ L mol^?1 s^?1 for 4 and 4.3 × 10⁴ L mol^?1 s^?1 for 5. Antibacterial activities show the effect of complexation on activity against Gram-positive (S. epidermidis, S. aureus, E. faecalis, M. luteus and B. subtilis) and Gram-negative (K. pneumonia, E. coli, P. mirabilis and P. aeruginosa) bacteria using the agar well diffusion method. Complex 4 showed good activity against G? bacteria except P. aeruginosa, and against G+ bacteria except E. ferabis. Complex 5 showed no activity against G? bacteria, low activity against M. luteus and B. subtilis bacteria and high activity against S. epidemidis and S. aureus. Complex 3 did not show any activity against G? or G+ bacteria.     

Crystal Structures and Characterizations of Bis(pyrrolidinedithiocarbamato)Cu（Ⅱ） and Zn(Ⅱ） Complexes

The structures of [Cu (S₂CN (CH₂)₄)₂] (1) and [Zn₂(S₂CN‐(CH₂)₄)₄] (2) have been determined by X‐ray crystallography analysis. They are all isomorphous and triclinic, space group of P1^?, with Z = 1. The lattice parameters of compound 1 is: a = 0.63483(2) nm, b = 0.74972(3) nm, c=0.78390(1) mn, α = 75.912(2)°, β = 78.634(2)° and γ = 86.845(2)°; compound 2: a = 0.78707(6) nm, b=0.79823(6) nm, c = 1.23246(9) nm, α = 74.813(2)°, β = 73.048(2)° and γ = 88.036(2)°. The copper atom is located on a crystallographic inversion center and zinc atom lies across centers of symmetry. The Cu(II) ion has a square‐planar geometry while Zn(II) has a distorted tetrahedral geometry. The thermal gravity (TG) data indicate that no structural transitions in the two compounds were abserved and the decomposition products can adsorb gas. Also they all have a high thermal stability.     

New complexes of Zn(II) with the anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug,ibuprofen and nitrogen donor ligands. Synthesis,characterization and biological activity

Complexes of [Zn(ibup)₂(4,4′-bipy)]_n 1, [Zn(ibup)₂(phen)] 2, [Zn(ibup)₂(2,9-dmphen)] 3, [Zn(ibup)₂(1,2-dmimidazole)₂] 4, and [Zn(ibup)₂(2-am-6-picoline)₂] 5 (ibu = ibuprofen, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipypyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, 2,9-dmephen = 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline, 1,2-dmimidazole = 1,2-dimethylimidazole, and 2-am-6-picoline = 2-amino-6-picoline) were prepared and characterized. The crystal structure of 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The in vitro anti-bacterial activities for the complexes against Gram-positive (Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Proteus mirabilis) bacteria were done using the agar well-diffusion method. Complexes 1–3 showed anti-bacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, while 4 and 5 did not exhibit anti-bacterial activity. Complexes 2 and 3 were selected for further studies. Complexation of zinc-ibuprofen with phen as in 2 decreased the anti-bacterial activity against most of the bacteria used. The complexation in 3 decreased the anti-bacterial activity in Gram-positive bacteria but for Gram-negative bacteria, the overall anti-bacterial activity of uncoordinated 2,9-dmphen was enhanced upon coordination with zinc ibuprofen.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic, and thermal analyses of trinuclear Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) complexes with some sulfa derivatives

New bi- and trihomonuclear Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) complexes with sulfa-guanidine Schiff bases have been synthesized for potential chemotherapeutic use. The complexes are characterized using elemental and thermal (TGA) analyses, mass spectra (MS), molar conductance, IR, ¹H-NMR, UV-Vis, and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectra as well as magnetic moment measurements. The low molar conductance values denote non-electrolytes. The thermal behavior of these chelates shows that the hydrated complexes lose water of hydration in the first step followed by loss of coordinated water followed immediately by decomposition of the anions and ligands in subsequent steps. IR and ¹H-NMR data reveal that ligands are coordinated to the metal ions by two or three bidentate centers via the enol form of the carbonyl C=O group, enolic sulfonamide S(O)OH, and the nitrogen of azomethine. The UV-Vis and ESR spectra as well as magnetic moment data reveal that formation of octahedral [Mn₂L¹(AcO)₂(H₂O)₆] (1), [Co₂(L¹)₂(H₂O)₈] (2), [Ni₂L¹(AcO)₂(H₂O)₆] (3), [Mn₃L²(AcO)₃(H₂O)₉] (5), [Co₃L²(AcO)₃(H₂O)₉] · 4H₂O (6), [Ni₃L²(AcO)₃(H₂O)₉] · 7H₂O (7), [Mn₃L³(AcO)₃(H₂O)₆] (9), [Co₂(HL³)₂(H₂O)₈] · 4H₂O (10), [Ni₃L³(AcO)₃(H₂O)₉] (11), [Mn₃L⁴(AcO)₃(H₂O)₉] · H₂O (13), [Co₂(HL⁴)₂(H₂O)₈] · 5H₂O (14), and [Ni₃L⁴(AcO)₃(H₂O)₉] (15) while [Zn₂L¹(AcO)₂(H₂O)₂] (4), [Zn₃L²(AcO)₃(H₂O)₃] · 2H₂O (8), [Zn₃L³(AcO)₃(H₂O)₃] · 3H₂O (12), and [Zn₃L⁴(AcO)₃(H₂O)₃] · 2H₂O (16) are tetrahedral. The electron spray ionization (ESI) MS of the complexes showed isotope ion peaks of [M]⁺ and fragments supporting the formulation.     

Synthesis,Spectral, and 3D Molecular Modeling of Tin(II) and Organotin(IV) Complexes of Biologically Active Schiff Bases Having Nitrogen and Sulfur Donor Ligands

Reaction of tin(II) chloride and dimethyltin dichloride with Schiff bases derived from S-benzyldithiocarbazate leads to the formation of a new series of tin(II) and organotin(IV) complexes of general formula SnCl ₂ .L and Me ₂ SnCl ₂ .L (where L = Schiff bases are derived from the condensation of S-benzyldithiocarbazate with heterocyclic aldehydes). An attempt has been made to prove the structures of the resulting complexes on the basis of elemental analysis, conductance measurements, molecular weight determinations, infrared, and multinuclear magnetic resonance ( ¹ H, ¹³ C, and ¹¹⁹ Sn NMR) spectral studies. A few representative ligands and their tin complexes have also been screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activities and found to be quite active in this respect.     

Synthesis,Structure and Biological Evaluations of Zn(II) Pincer Complexes Based on S-Triazine Type Chelator

2,4-bis (3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,3,5-triazine (BPMT) pincer ligand was used to synthesize the new [Zn(BPMT)(NCS)₂] (1) and [Zn(BPMT)(Br)₂] (2) complexes by a reaction with Zn(NO₃)₂·6H₂O in the presence of either KSCN or KBr, respectively. The structure of complex 1 has been exclusively confirmed using single crystal X-ray diffraction. In this neutral heteroleptic complex, the BPMT is a pincer chelate coordinating the Zn(II) ion via three interactions with the two pyrazole moieties and the s-triazine core. Hence, BPMT is a tridentate NNN-chelate. The coordination environment of Zn(II) is completed by two strong interactions with two terminal SCN⁻ ions via the N-atom. Hence, the Zn(II) is penta-coordinated with a distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry. Hirshfeld analysis indicated the predominance of H…H, H…C and N…H intermolecular interactions. Additionally, the S…H, S…C and S…N contacts are the most significant. The free ligand has no or weak antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activities while the studied Zn(II) complexes showed interesting biological activity. Complex 1 has excellent antibacterial activity against B. subtilis (2.4 μg/mL) and P. vulgaris (4.8 μg/mL) compared to Gentamycin (4.8 μg/mL). Additionally, complex 1 (78.09 ± 4.23 µg/mL) has better antioxidant activity than 2 (365.60 ± 20.89 µg/mL). In addition, complex 1 (43.86 ± 3.12 µg/mL) and 2 (30.23 ± 1.26 µg/mL) have 8 and 12 times the anticancer activity of the free BPMT ligand (372.79 ± 13.64 µg/mL).     

Synthesis and Characterization of New Macrocyclic Cu（Ⅱ） Complexes from Various Diamines, Copper（Ⅱ） Nitrate and 1,4-Bis（2-formylphenoxy）butane

Six new macrocyclic complexes were synthesized by a template reaction of 1,4-bis（2-formylphenoxy）butane with diamines and Cu（NO3）2·3H2O and their structures were proposed on the basis of elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-Vis, magnetic susceptibility measurements, molar conductivity measurements and mass spectra. The metal to ligand molar ratios of the Cu（Ⅱ） complexes were found to be 1 ： 1. The Cu（Ⅱ） complexes are 1 ： 2 electrolytes as shown by their molar conductivities （∧m） in DMF at 10^-3 mol·L^-1. Due to the existence of free ions the Cu（Ⅱ） complexes are electrically conductive. Their configurations were proposed to be probably distorted octahedral.     

Synthesis,characterization and biological properties of mixed ligand complexes of cobalt(II/III) valproate with 2,9‐dimethyl‐1,10‐phenanthroline and 1,10‐phenanthroline

The synthesis of mononuclear cobalt(II/III) complexes with two different ligands (complex 2: [Co(valp)₂(2,9‐dmp)] and complex 3: [Co(valp)₂(H₂O)(1,10‐phen)]) was investigated and the characterization of both complexes was achieved using IR, UV–Vis, and single crystal X‐ray diffraction. Using single crystal X‐ray diffraction, the crystal structure of each of the complexes was determined. Additionally, the biological activity of these complexes was studied in five gram‐positive and four gram‐negative bacterial strains. Whereas in all gram‐negative bacteria tested, cobalt valproate complexes did not show any anti‐bacterial activity, both complexes had effects on gram positive bacteria. Complex 2 demonstrated good anti‐bacterial activity against all gram‐positive bacteria with inhibition zone diameter (IZD) ranging between 15–28 mm. Complex 3 exhibited low inhibition activity against all gram‐positive bacteria except E. faecalis with IZD ranging between 11.3–13.7 mm. Moreover, as an indication of its uses as industrial catalyst, the rate of bis(p‐nitrophenyl) phosphate (BNPP) hydrolysis when catalyzed by these complexes was measured at different temperatures, concentrations and pH. Complex 2 proved to be a better catalyst to induce the hydrolysis of BNPP.     

New Cu(I) Coordination Complexes Based on Tetrathiafulvalene Substituted Triazol‐pyridine Ligand: Synthesis,Properties and Theoretical Studies

Two Cu(I) complexes based on the thioethyl‐bridged triazol‐pyridine ligand with tetrathiafulvalene unit (TTF‐TzPy, L ), [Cu(I)(Binap)(L)]BF₄ ( 5 , Binap=2,2’‐bis(diphenylphosphino)‐1,1’‐binaphthyl) and [Cu(I)(Xantphos)(L)]BF₄ ( 6 , Xantphos=9,9‐dimethyl‐4,5‐bis(diphenylphosphino)‐xanthene), have been synthesized. All new compounds are characterized by elemental analyses, ¹H NMR and mass spectroscopies. The complex 5 has been determined by X‐ray structure analyses which shows that the central copper (I) ion assumes distorted tetrahedral geometry. The photophysical, computational and electrochemical properties of L and 5 ‐ 6 have been investigated. The most representative molecular orbital energy‐level diagrams and the spin‐allowed singlet? singlet electronic transitions of the three compounds have been calculated with density functional theory (DFT) and time‐dependent DFT (TD‐DFT). The luminescence bands of Cu(I) complexes 5 ‐ 6 have been assigned as mixed intraligand and metal‐to‐ligand charge transfer ³(MLCT+π→π^*) transitions through analysis of the photophysical properties and DFT calculations. The electrochemical studies reveal that 5 ‐ 6 undergo reversible TTF/TTF^+?/TTF²⁺ redox processes and one irreversible Cu⁺→Cu²⁺ oxidation process.     

Synthesis,characterization and cytotoxicity of Pt(II), Pd(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with 4’‐substituted terpyridine

Eight novel Pt(II), Pd(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with 4’‐substituted terpyridine were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, UV, IR, NMR, electron paramagnetic resonance, high‐resolution mass spectrometry and molar conductivity measurements. The cytotoxicity of these complexes against HL‐60, BGC‐823, KB and Bel‐7402 cell lines was evaluated by MTT assay. All the complexes displayed cytotoxicity with low IC₅₀ values (<20 μm ) and showed selectivity. Complexes 3 , 5 , 7 and 8 exerted 9‐, 5‐, 12‐ and 7‐fold higher cytotoxicity than cisplatin against Bel‐7402 cell line. The cytotoxicity of complexes 3 , 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 was higher than that of cisplatin against BGC‐823 cell line. Complexes 3 , 7 and 8 showed similar cytotoxicity to cisplatin against KB cell line. Complex 7 exhibited higher cytotoxicity than cisplatin against HL‐60 cell line. Among these complexes, complex 7 demonstrated the highest in vitro cytotoxicity, with IC₅₀ values of 1.62, 3.59, 2.28 and 0.63 μm against HL‐60, BGC‐823, Bel‐7402 and KB cells lines, respectively. The results suggest that the cytotoxicity of these complexes is related to the nature of the terminal group of the ligand, the metal center and the leaving groups. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,characterization, structural investigation,and antimicrobial studies of mononuclear Zn(II), Cd(II), and Ag(I) complexes of an N3O Schiff base

An N₃O Schiff base (L), 1?:?1 condensate of benzil monohydrazone and 4-pyridine carboxaldehyde, and its Zn(II), Cd(II), and Ag(I) complexes were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses and various spectroscopic techniques. The crystal structures of [ZnL₂Br₂] (1), [CdL₂I₂]·CH₂Cl₂, (2)·CH₂Cl₂, and [Ag(L)₂]ClO₄ (3) have been determined using X-ray crystallography. The Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes show a tetrahedral configuration whereas in the asymmetric unit of 3, two independent coordination units of Ag(I) are present. Carbonyl–silver interaction, weak C–H?O interaction, and also π–π interaction are present in 3 in the solid state. The synthesized complexes have antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae 114, Escherichia coli K88, Salmonella typhi ATCC 34, Bacillus subtilis UC564, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923. The results showed that in some cases the antibacterial activities of the complexes were comparable to standard antibiotics Tetracycline and Streptomycin. The antifungal activities of the complexes were also studied for Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus oryzae, Penicillium notatum, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. MIC values of 1, 2·CH₂Cl₂, and 3 are less than the Nystatin standard.     

Synthesis,characterization and in vitro biological activity of new zinc(II) complexes of the nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug sulindac and nitrogen‐donor ligands

Metal carboxylate compounds with nitrogen‐ and/or oxygen‐donor ligands with various carboxylate coordination modes, monodentate, bidentate and bridging bidentate, have been shown to be important from biological and chemical aspects. Five zinc ion binary compounds, diaqua‐bis‐(2‐((E )‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methyl‐1‐(4‐(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)‐1H –inden‐3‐yl)acetato)zinc(II) ( 1 ), aqua‐bis‐(2‐((E )‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methyl‐1‐(4‐(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)‐1H –inden‐3‐yl)acetato)pyridin‐2‐aminezinc(II) ( 2 ), (2‐((E )‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methyl‐1‐(4‐(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)‐1H –inden‐3‐yl)acetato) pyridin‐2‐ylmethanaminezinc(II) (2‐((E )‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methyl‐1‐(4‐(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)‐1H –inden‐3‐yl)acetate) ( 3 ), bis‐(2‐((E )‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methyl‐1‐(4‐(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)‐1H –inden‐3‐yl)acetato)‐1,10‐phenanthrolinezinc(II) ( 4 ) and bis‐(2‐((E )‐5‐fluoro‐2‐methyl‐1‐(4‐(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)‐1H –inden‐3‐yl)acetato)‐1,10‐phenanthrolinezinc(II) ( 5 ), have been prepared and fully characterized. In addition, the complexes were evaluated for their antibacterial activity using the in vitro agar diffusion method against two Gram‐positive (Staphylococcus epidermidis , Staphylococcus aureus ) and two Gram‐negative (Bordetella , Escherichia coli ) bacteria and yeast species (Saccharomyces and Candida ). Complex 5 showed reasonable activity against yeast. All compounds showed greater antibacterial activity against Gram‐positive than Gram‐negative bacteria. Results indicated that the efficiency of complex 5 in preventing the formation of β‐hematin was 67.6%. The efficiency of chloroquine as a standard drug was reported as 93%. Furthermore, the phosphatase activity of the Zn(II) complexes was studied and results indicated an effect of the zinc complexes on phosphatase activity.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Catalytic Properties of a New 2D Nickel(II) Coordination Polymer Based on Flexible Bis(benzimidazole)

A new Ni(II) coordination polymer [Ni(L)2(SCN)2]n(L = 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)butane) was synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The title compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 9.4760(3), b = 24.0408(8), c = 16.5871(5) A, β = 99.832(3)°, V = 3723.2(2) A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.348 g/cm3, F(000) = 1576, the final R = 0.0486 and w R = 0.0936 for 2938 observed reflections with I 2σ(I) for the complex. Structural analysis shows that the coordination polymer possesses a 2D(4,4) layer structure which is composed of Ni(II) centers bridged by L ligand with two kinds of conformations and further assembled into a 3D supramolecular network via π-π stacking interactions. In addition, the fluorescence and catalytic properties, for the degradation of Congo red, of the complex were investigated.     

Biological Activity of Triazolopyrimidine Copper(II) Complexes Modulated by an Auxiliary N-N-Chelating Heterocycle Ligands

Novel complexes of type [Cu(N-N)(dmtp)₂(OH₂)](ClO₄)₂·dmtp ((1) N-N: 2,2′-bipyridine; (2) L: 1,10-phenantroline and dmtp: 5,7-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine) were designed in order to obtain biologically active compounds. Complexes were characterized as mononuclear species that crystallized in the space group P-1 of the triclinic system with a square pyramidal geometry around the copper (II). In addition to the antiproliferative effect on murine melanoma B16 cells, complex (1) exhibited low toxicity on normal BJ cells and did not affect membrane integrity. Complex (2) proved to be a more potent antimicrobial in comparison with (1), but both compounds were more active in comparison with dmtp—both against planktonic cells and biofilms. A stronger antimicrobial and antibiofilm effect was noticed against the Gram-positive strains, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Both electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae studies indicated that the complexes were scavengers rather than reactive oxygen species promoters. Their DNA intercalating capacity was evidenced by modifications in both absorption and fluorescence spectra. Furthermore, both complexes exhibited nuclease-like activity, which increased in the presence of hydrogen peroxide.     

Preparation,Characterization and In Vitro Biological Activities of New Diphenylsulphone Derived Schiff Base Ligands and Their Co(II) Complexes

The present work describes the chemical preparation of Schiff bases derived from 4,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfone (L₁–L₅) and their Co(II) metal complexes. The evaluation of antimicrobial and anticancer activities against MCF-7 cell line and human lung cancer cell line A-549 was performed. The aforementioned synthesized compounds are characterized by spectroscopic techniques and elemental analysis confirms successful synthesis. The results from the above analytical techniques revealed that the complexes are in an octahedral geometry. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes under study was carried out by using the agar well diffusion method. The ligand and complex interactions for biological targets were predicted using molecular docking and high binding affinities. Further, the anticancer properties of the synthesized compounds are performed against the MCF-7 cell line and human lung cancer cell line A-549 using adriamycin as the standard drug.