Synthesis and spectroscopic studies of dinuclear copper(II) complexes with new pendant-armed macrocyclic ligands

Three dinuclear Cu^II perchlorate complexes of macrocyclic ligands derived from the condensation of sodium 4-X-2,6-diformylphenolate (X=Me, Cl or Bu^t) with 1,5-diamino-3-(8-methylquinolyl)azapentane were prepared by in situ transmetallation with Cu(ClO₄)₂ and characterized by physicochemical, spectroscopic and electrochemical methods.     

Synthesis and characterization of five-coordinate macrocyclic complexes of nickel(II) and copper(II)

The template condensation of the ligand 1,29,10-tetraphenyl-3,4,7,8-tetraazonona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1,10-dione and aliphatic diamines like ethanediamine and 1,2-propanediamine in the presence of metal ions, viz. Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺, resulted in the formation of pentacoordinate square pyramidal complexes with the hydroxyl ion occupying the axial position. The macrocyclic ligand is coordinated to the central metal ion through four imine nitrogen atoms in a planar fashion. Electronic, IR and ESR spectra as well as magnetic and conductance data corrobarate the above proposition. The electrochemistry of these complexes in DMF has also been discussed.     

Syntheses,characterization and DNA cleavage studies of acyclic copper(II) complexes

Two novel acyclic copper(II) complexes, Cu(L₁) (1) {L₁ = N,N-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(phenylmethyl)glycinato]} and Cu(L₂) (2), {L₂ = N,N-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[(3-nitrophenyl)methyl]glycinato]} have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and ES-MS. Thermal denaturation, fluorescence spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry have been conducted to assess the interaction of the two complexes with calf thymus DNA. Interestingly, the two copper(II) complexes have been found to cleave circular plasmid pBR322 DNA to the nicked form (Form II) and the linear form (Form III) under aerobic conditions.     

Synthesis,DNA-binding,and cytotoxic studies on three copper(II) complexes of unsymmetrical synthetic analogues of curcumin

Copper(II) chelates of three unsymmetrical synthetic analogs of curcumin, namely (2E)-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)-5-((E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acryloyl)cyclopentanone(1), (2E)-2-(3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-5-((E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acryloyl)cyclopentanone(2), and (2E)-2-(3,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)-5-((E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl)cyclopeantanone(3) have been synthesized and characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. The ligands were in their enolic form and metal complexes have 1 : 2 metal:ligand stoichiometry. The DNA-binding properties of the ligands and their metal complexes were studied by absorption titrations, fluorescence quenching experiments, and viscosity measurements with calf-thymus DNA. The interactions of copper(II) complexes were higher than that of free ligands. The observed intrinsic binding constants reveal moderate interaction of copper(II) complexes with calf-thymus DNA. The binding involves intercalative mode through non-covalent interactions and produced conformational changes in the structure of DNA. The compounds were investigated for their possible cytotoxic and antitumor activities. All the compounds were cytotoxic towards Dalton’s lymphoma ascites cells. It was found that copper chelates are remarkably active compared to free curcumin analogs. Concentrations needed for 50% cell death were 10–22 μg mL^?1 for copper complexes and 27–52 μg mL^?1 for curcumin analogs. Copper complex of 2 with two hydroxyl groups in the phenyl ring was most active towards Dalton’s lymphoma ascites cells (increase in life span 77.91%). Copper(II) complex of 3, which possesses methoxy groups in the phenyl ring system, showed the lowest activity towards increase in lifespan of tumor-bearing mice (increase in lifespan 60.14%). Copper chelates of all curcuminoid analogs showed a significant reduction in solid tumor volume in mice.     

Synthesis, characterization, and DNA-binding studies of nitro(oligopyridine)ruthenium(II) complexes

The complexes of general formulas [RuII(terpy)(4-CO2H-4'-Mebpy)(X)]n+ (X = NO (n = 3) and NO2 (n = 1); 1, 2) and [RuII(terpy)(4-COGHK-4'-Mebpy)(X)] (X = NO (n = 3) and NO2 (n = 1); 3, 4) were synthesized and characterized. The complex [RuII(terpy)(4-CO2-4'-Mebpy)(NO2)]_7.5H2O has also been characterized by X-ray crystallographic studies. It crystallizes in the triclinic system: a = 9.4982(1) A, b = 13.1330(1) A, c = 14.2498(2) A; alpha = 110.5870(6) x bc, beta = 98.4048(5) x bc, gamma = 106.4353(5), P1, Z = 2. The crystal structure reveals an extended hydrogen-bonding network. Two water molecules form strong hydrogen bonds with the nitro and the carboxylic oxygen atoms of two separate units of the complex, resulting in a dimeric unit. The dimers are bridged by a (H2O)15 cluster, consisting of two cyclo-(H2O)6 species, while an exo-H2O(8) connects them. Two more exo-H2O molecules are joined together and connect the cyclo-(H2O)6 units with the H2O(1) of the dimeric unit. It was found that complexes 1 and 3 can be transformed into their nitro derivatives in aqueous media at neutral pH. Photorelease of NO in dry MeCN solutions was observed for complexes 1 and 3. Also, complex 2 partially releases (NO2)- in MeCN upon visible light irradiation. Complex 2 interacts with short fragments (70-300 bp) of calf thymus DNA shortening slightly the apparent polynucleotide length, while the conjugation of the peptide GHK to it (2) affects its DNA-binding mode. The peptide moiety of complex 4 was found to interact with the DNA helix in a synergistic way with the whole complex. Preliminary results of photocleavage of DNA by complex 2 are also reported.     

Synthesis,DNA-binding,cytotoxicity, and cleavage studies of unsymmetrical oxovanadium complexes

An unsymmetrical oxovanadium complex [VO(SAA)(phen)] (1) (SAA?=?salicylidene anthranilic acid, phen?=?phenanthroline) and its derivative [VO(MOSAA)(phen)] (2) (MOSAA?=?2-hydroxy-4-methoxysalicylidene anthranilic) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, UV-Vis, ES-MS, IR, and ¹H NMR. The interaction of these two complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) was investigated by absorption titration, fluorescence spectra, viscosity measurements, and thermal denaturation. Their photocleavage reactions with pBR322 supercoiled plasmid DNA were investigated by gel electrophoresis. The cytotoxicity of these two complexes against myeloma cell (Ag8.653) and gliomas cell (U251) have been assessed by MTT assay. The results show that both 1 and 2 bind to CT-DNA in classical intercalation, and the DNA-binding affinity of 1 is larger than that of 2. These complexes enhance the oxidative cleavage of supercoiled pBR322 DNA and both complexes have cytotoxic activities against Ag8.653 and U251 cell lines. Complex 1 has more potent inhibitory effect against the two cell lines than 2.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,antimicrobial, DNA-binding,and photo-induced DNA cleavage activity of some bio-sensitive Schiff base copper(II) complexes

Schiff base mixed-ligand copper complexes [CuL¹(phen)Cl₂], [CuL¹(bipy)Cl₂], [Cu(L¹)₂Cl₂], [Cu(L²)₂Cl₂], [CuL²(bipy)Cl₂], and [CuL²(phen)Cl₂] (where L^1?=?4-[3,4-dimethoxy-benzylidene]-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-pyrazole-3-one; L^2?=?4-[3-hydroxy-4-nitro-benzylidene]-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-pyrazole-3-one; phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline; and bipy?=?2,2′-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized. Their DNA-binding properties have been studied by electronic absorption spectra, viscosity, and electrochemical measurements. The absorption spectral and viscosity results suggest that the copper(II) complexes bind to DNA via partial intercalation. The addition of DNA resulting in the decrease of the peak current of the copper(II) complexes indicates their interaction. Interaction between the complexes and DNA has also been investigated by submarine gel electrophoresis. The copper complexes cleave supercoiled pUC19 DNA to nicked and linear forms through hydroxyl radical and singlet oxygen in the presence of 3-mercaptopropionic acid as the reducing agent. These copper complexes promote the photocleavage of pUC19 DNA under irradiation at 360?nm. Mechanistic study reveals that singlet oxygen is likely to be the reactive species responsible for the cleavage of plasmid DNA by the synthesized complexes. The in vitro antimicrobial study indicates that the metal chelates have higher activity against the bacterial and fungal strains than the free ligands.     

DNA-binding and photoactivated cleavage of enantiomeric ruthenium(II) complexes

A set of enantiomeric Ru^II complexes Δ- and Λ-[Ru(bpy)₂TAPTP](PF₆)₂(bpy=2,2’-bipyridine, TAPTP=4,5,9,18-tetraazaphenanthreno[9,10-b]triphenylene) have been synthesized and characterized. Binding of both enantiomers to calf thymus DNA has been studied by spectroscopic methods, viscosity, and equilibrium dialysis. The experimental results indicated that both enantiomers bind to DNA by intercalation. Upon irradiation at 302 nm, both enantiomers were found to promote the cleavage of plasmid pBR 322 DNA from supercoiled form I to a nicked form II, and obvious enantioselectively was observed on DNA cleavage, the Λ- enantiomer exhibiting higher cleaving efficiency. The mechanisms for DNA cleavage by the two enantiomers are also proposed.     

DNA-binding and cleavage activity of polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes

Polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes [Ru^II(3-bptpy)(dmphen)Cl]ClO₄ (1), [Ru^II(3-cptpy)(dmphen)Cl]ClO₄ (2), [Ru^II(2-tptpy)(dmphen)Cl]ClO₄ (3), and [Ru^II(9-atpy)(dmphen)Cl]ClO₄ (4) {where 3-bptpy?=?4′-(3-bromophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, 3-cptpy?=?4′-(3-chlorophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, 2-tptpy?=?4′-(2-thiophenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, 9-atpy?=?4′-(9-anthryl)-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine, dmphen?=?2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline} have been synthesized and characterized. The DNA-binding properties of the complexes with Herring Sperm DNA have been investigated by absorption titration and viscosity measurements. The ability of complexes to break the pUC19 DNA has been checked by gel electrophoresis. The experimental results suggest that all the complexes bind DNA via partial intercalation. The results also show that the order of DNA-binding affinities of the complexes is 4?<?3?<?2?<?1, confirming that planarity of the ligand in a complex is very important for DNA-binding.     

Synthesis, crystal structures and DNA-binding properties of two new mononuclear copper(II) complexes

Two mononuclear copper(II) complexes, [Cu(bpy)₂(CH₃OH)](pic)₂ (1) and [Cu(Me₂bpy)₂(H₂O)](pic)₂ (2) (bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine; Me₂bpy = 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine; Hpic = 2,4,6-trinitrophenol), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, conductivity measurements, IR, UV–Visible spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray analyses. Both complexes 1 and 2 are mononuclear compounds. The copper atom in complex 1 is in a distorted square pyramidal geometry with a CuN₄O chromophore as revealed from the τ value (0.25), while the Cu(II) ion in complex 2 displays a distorted trigonal bipyramidal stereochemistry with τ = 0.72. Hydrogen bonding interactions and π–π stacking interactions link the mononuclear copper complex 1 or 2 into a 1D infinite chain. The interactions of the two mononuclear complexes with herring sperm DNA (HS-DNA) have been studied by UV–visible absorption titration, fluorescence titration and ethidium bromide (EB) displacement experiments. The results suggest that both complexes might bind to DNA by intercalation.     

Synthesis,characterization, catalytic,antimicrobial, DNA binding and cleavage studies of N-functionalized tetraazamacrocyclic binuclear copper(II) complexes

A series of binuclear copper(II) complexes of N-functionalized cyclam derivatives has been prepared by the Schiff base condensation of 1,8-[bis(3-formyl-2-hydroxy-5-methyl)benzyl]-l,4,8,11-tetraazacyclo-tetradecane (PC-a), 1,8-[bis(3-formyl-2-hydroxy-5-bromo)benzyl]-l,4,8,11-tetraazacyclo-tetradecane (PC-b) with appropriate aliphatic diamines, and copper(II) perchlorate. All the complexes were characterized by elemental, FT-IR, UV–Vis, ESI and ESR spectral analysis. The room temperature magnetic moment studies depicts the presence of an antiferromagnetic interaction in the binuclear complexes, which is also observed from the broad ESR spectra with a g value of 2.10–2.11. Variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility study of the complex [Cu₂L^2a](ClO₄)₂ shows that the calculated ?2J value is 219 cm^?1, which conveys a spin–spin interaction between the two copper(II) ions. The catechol oxidation and hydrolysis of 4-nitrophenylphosphate were carried out by using the complexes as a catalyst. All the above metal complexes were screened for antimicrobial and human pathogenic fungal activity. The binding of the complexes to calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) has been investigated with UV–Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. All complexes display significant cleavage property of circular plasmid pBR322 DNA into linear form. Spectral, electrochemical, magnetic and catalytic studies support the distortion of the copper ion geometry that arises as the macrocyclic ring size increases.     

Novel copper(II) homobinuclear macrocyclic complexes: cyclic voltammetry, biological properties and spectral studies

A series of five new copper(II) macrocyclic complexes have been synthesized by template condensation. The bonding and stereochemistry of the complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, magnetic susceptibility, IR, UV-visible, EPR spectral studies and electrochemical properties. g-Values are calculated for all of the complexes in polycrystalline form as well as in DMSO solution. The magnetic and spectral data indicate square planar geometry for all the complexes. Cyclic voltammograms for all the complexes are similar and involve two quasi-reversible redox processes. Cu(II)Cu(II)<=>Cu(II)Cu(I)<=>Cu(I)Cu(I). Their biological properties have also been studied. The macrocyclic complexes show more anti-bacterial than controlled one. The anti-bacterial activities of the compounds were tested against Streptococcus fecalis and Escherichia coli with different concentrations.     

Synthesis,DNA-binding properties and cytotoxicity evaluation of two copper(II) complexes based on curcumin

Two Cu(II) complexes based on curcumin, namely CuL ₂ ¹ [HL¹ = 1,7-bis[4-(2-oxymethylenepyridine)-3-methoxyl]phenyl-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-diketone] and CuL ₂ ² [HL² = 1,7-bis[4-(3-oxymethylene-2-chlorothiophene)-3-methoxyl] phenyl-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-diketone], have been synthesized and characterized by physico-chemical and spectroscopic methods. The interactions of calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) with both complexes have been investigated by UV–Vis absorption, fluorescence and viscosity titration methods. Both complexes are found to interact with CT-DNA by intercalative binding modes. Evaluation of the cytotoxicities of the complexes against three human tumor cells showed that they have potent cytotoxicities against all three cell lines.     

DNA-binding and cleavage studies of chiral Mn(III) salen complexes

Chiral bridge-substituted manganese(III) complexes of N,N′-bis-(2-hydroxynaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde)-(1R,2R)-(−)-diaminocyclohexane and N,N′-bis-(2-hydroxynaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde)-(1S,2S)-(+)-diaminocyclohexane have been synthesized. The interaction of these complexes with calf thymus DNA(CT-DNA) was investigated by spectroscopic, thermal denaturation studies, circular dichroism (CD), and viscosity measurements. Results of spectroscopic and viscosity measurements suggest that the two complexes bind to DNA via an intercalative mode and display enantioselectivity. These Mn(III) complexes have been found to promote the cleavage of plasmid DNA pBR322 in the presence of H₂O₂.     

ESR study on copper(II) macrocyclic polythia complexes

ESR measurements have been made on complexes formed by copper(II) with [12]anS₄, [13]anS₄, iso-[14]anS₄, and [18]anS₆; they show intramolecular reduction for the central ion by electron transfer from the donor sulfur atoms, and free cation-radicals are formed in solution. The covalency parameter ² indicates that the copper-sulfur bonds are mainly covalent. The electronic structures are analogous to those of the active centers in copper-bearing blue proteins.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 25, No. 6, pp. 737–742, November–December, 1989.     

Synthesis,characterization, catalase functions and DNA cleavage studies of new homo and heteronuclear Schiff base copper(II) complexes

A new tetradentate diimine–dioxime ligand containing a donor set of N₄, and its homo-, heterodinuclear and homotrinuclear copper(II) complexes were prepared and characterized on the basis of their elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra, molar conductivity and magnetic moment measurements. The extraction ability of N,N′′-bis[1-biphenyl-2-hydroxyimino-1-ethylidene]-diethylenetriamine was also evaluated in chloroform by using several transition metal picrates such as Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pb(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II). It has been seen that the ligand shows strong binding ability toward the copper(II) ion. Moreover, the catalytic activities of the complexes for the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide were investigated in the presence of imidazole. The synthesized complexes display efficiency in the disproportion reactions of hydrogen peroxide, producing water and dioxygen in catalase-like activity. The interaction between these complexes and DNA has also been investigated by agarose gel electrophoresis. We found that the homo- and heterodinuclear copper complexes can cleave supercoiled pBR322 DNA to nicked and linear forms. The dinuclear complexes including phenanthroline (2–4), with H₂O₂ as a co-oxidant, exhibited the strongest cleaving activity.     

DNA-binding and cleavage studies of a dinuclear copper(II) complex with a 26-membered hexaazamacrocycle

The complex, [Cu₂LCl₂]Cl₂ · 3H₂O, where L = the macrocyclic ligand bis-p-xylylBISDIEN Schiff base, has been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, i.r. and mass spectra. The binding of the complex with calf thymus DNA has been investigated using absorption spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, fluorescence spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. The results suggest that the complex can bind to CT DNA by intercalation via the aromatic ring on the macrocycle into the base pairs of DNA. The complex exhibits efficient nuclease activity.     

Synthesis,DNA-binding,and photocleavage studies of ruthenium(II) complexes with an asymmetric ligand

An asymmetric ligand (pdpiq?=?2-(pyridine-2-yl)-6,7-diphenyl-1-H-imidazo[4,5-g]quinoxaline) and its ruthenium complexes with [Ru(L)₂pdpiq]²⁺ (L?=?bpy (2,2′-bipyridine) or phen (1,10-phenanthroline)) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, ES-MS, and ¹H NMR. The DNA-binding behaviors of these complexes were studied by spectroscopic methods and viscosity measurements. The results indicate that the complexes can intercalate into DNA base pairs. When irradiated at 365?nm, the two complexes promote the cleavage of plasmid pBR322DNA. The mechanism of DNA cleavage is an oxidative process by generating singlet oxygen.