Copper(II) interaction with amyloid-β: Affinity and speciation

Numerous conflicting values have been proposed regarding the affinity of Cu²⁺ for amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide, the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease. In the present review, we critically compare the two approaches employed so far (the K_d and the stability constant approach) to express the affinity of copper(II) for the amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide and highlight the limits and the advantages of the two approaches. We also analyze the conditions employed for some experiments, which we have taken as examples, highlighting some of the points that may have generated the deriving divergent propositions. Through the analysis of the species distribution, we show the implications that a correct speciation may have on data interpretation as well as on experiment planning. By doing so, this review aims at shifting the perspective on the binding issue from the classic K_d approach, based on low and high affinity binding sites – often referred to as component I and II, or form I and II – to stoichiometry determination and, as a consequence, to the speciation of Cu–Aβ complexes. Additionally, this review has the purpose of demonstrating that a quantitative assessment of the coordination sphere is complicated by the variety of equilibria often occurring over a relatively narrow pH range.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Copper(II) Complex with N-Acetoxyl-picolinamide

1 INTRODUCTION The picoloylhydrazide compounds are close to thebiologic environment and can react with microele-ments in organism so as to have antitubercular andantineoplastic activities. However, owing to the exis-tence of amino group, this kind of compounds aretoxic to some extent[1]. In order to decrease theirtoxicity, hydrazone or hydrazide compounds synthe-sized by the condensation reaction of amino and car-bonyl groups have been well studied in recentyears[1～7]. Herein we report t…     

Copper(II), zinc(II), and cadmium(II) coordination polymers with 2-methylglutarato and 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide

Three new coordination polymers of copper(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II), Cu(H₂O)(Dpds)(2-MGA) (I), [Zn(Dpds)(2-MGA)] · 1.25H₂O (II) and [Cd(H₂O)(Dpds)(2-MGA)] · 0.25H₂O (III) (Dpds = 4,4′-dipyridyldisulfide, H₂MGA = (RS)-2-methyl glutaric acid), have been synthesized and characteried by X-ray single crystal structure determination. The Cu atoms in I are alternately bridged by Dpds ligands and 2-methylglutarato ligands to generate 1D chain. The resulted chains are assembled via S...S weak interactions into 2D layers, which are through twofold 2D parallel/2D parallel mode inclined interpenetration to induce 3D supramolecular architecture. In II, the ZnN₂O₂ tetrahedras are bridged by 2-MGA anion and Dpds ligands to form 2D (4,4) networks, which are assembled via hydrogen bonds to 3D supramolecular architecture. The centrosymmetric binuclear units Cd₂(2-MGA)₂ in III are bridged by Dpds ligands to form 1D repeated rhomboids chains, which are interlinked via S...S weak interactions into 2D layer, and the resulting 2D sheets are inclined parallel into 3D network.     

One-Dimensional Network Constructed by Salicylate and Phenanthroline Ligands with Copper(II)

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Synthesis and Characterization of Complexes of Copper(II), Nickel(II) and Cobalt(II) with vic-Dioximes Bearing N''-p-Aminobenzoyl Benzaldehyde Hydrazone

Six different arylhydrazone derivatives of p-aminobenzoic hydrazide of vic-dioximes were synthesized by reaction of chloroglyoxime and dichloroglyoxime with N＇-p-aminobenzoyl benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 4-methoxybenzaldehyde hydrazones, respectively. Metal-ligand （1 ： 2） complexes of vic-dioxime derivatives with Cu（Ⅱ）, Ni（Ⅱ） and Co（Ⅱ） were prepared from corresponding metal acetates. The ligands and their complexes were characterized on the basis of elemental analyses and spectral data. The complexing abilities of these new vic-dioximes toward transition metals of Co（Ⅱ）, Cu（Ⅱ）, Ni（Ⅱ）, Zn（Ⅱ）, Cd（Ⅱ）, Mn（Ⅱ） and Cr（Ⅲ） were determined by solid-liquid extraction studies.     

Thermodynamics of Copper(II), Zinc(II), Cobalt(II), Mercury(II), and Nickel(II) Complexation with α,α-Dipyrrolylmethene in DMF

Thermodynamics of complexation reactions between Zn(II), Ni(II), Hg(II), Co(II), and Cu(II) acetates and 3,35,5-tetramethyl-4,4-dibutyldipyrrolylmethene in DMF at 298.15 K is studied by calorimetric and spectrophotometric methods. The replacement of Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Hg²⁺ ions by Co²⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions was found to increase the equilibrium constants of reactions of complex formation with dipyrrolylmethene by more than two orders of magnitude. The role of solvation interactions in coordination of dipyrrolylmethene by d-metal ions is established.     

Copper(II) and palladium(II) complexes of N,N′-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)stilbenediamine

A new 1,2-diamine ligand, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)stilbenediamine (L), has been prepared by reduction of the condensation product of benzaldehyde with 2-aminoethanol with Al amalgam. Mononuclear complexes of the [CuL(H₂O)]X₂ type where X=Cl^– or AcO^– with Cu^II and PdLCl₂ with palladium(II) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis and i.r., u.v.–vis. or ¹H-n.m.r. spectroscopy.     

Copper(II) complexing with 2′,2′-diethylheptanohydrazide

Acid-base properties of 2′,2′-diethylheptanohydrazide (DEHH) and its complex formation with copper(II) ions in water-isopropanol solutions were studied. Cationic complexes with [Cu²⁺] : [DEHH] ratios of 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 were found to be formed in weak acid media, and an uncharged complex with a [Cu²⁺] : [DEHH] ratio of 1 : 2 was found to be formed in a basic medium. log K _st values were determined. The data obtained were compared with the stability constants of copper(II) 2′,2′-diethylbenzohydrazide complexes.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Novel Copper (II) Complex with Acetylenedicarboxylate and 2, 2′-Bipyridine

The construction of molecular-based crystalline solids using coordination polymer has become a very active research field in recent years,not only due to their intriguing structural motifs,but also due to their potential applications in optical,electronic and magnetic materials1,2.Many of the most interesting coordination polymers are based on polycarboxylate ligands,such as maleate3,malonate4,1,4-benzenedicarboxylate5,1,3,5-benzenetricar-boxylate6and1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate7,which have …     

Copper(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes of α-hydroxymethylserine

Summary Potentiometric and spectroscopic measurements were used to characterize the binding ability of -hydroxy-methylserine (Hms) with copper(II) and oxovanadium(IV) ions. The ligand was found to be generally a more efficient chelating agent than serine. Both of the deprotonated hydroxyl groups of Hms can be involved in coordination to vanadyl ions, whereas copper(II) binds in the same way as with serine.     

Copper(II) Chelate Complex with N′-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetyl-N,N-Dimethylhydrazine: Crystal and Molecular Structure

X-ray diffraction analysis of the copper(II) chelate complex CuL₂ (where L is the deprotonated imid-ol form of N,N-dimethyl-2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetohydrazide (HL)) was performed (3826 reflections, R = 0.039, wR = 0.043). Crystals are monoclinic, a = 8.365(7) Å, b = 23.090(7)Å, c = 12.713(3) Å, = 95.12(6)°, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4. The slightly distorted square environment of the copper cation is composed of two N atoms of the dimethylamino groups and two O atoms of the deprotonated imidol groups. Both N and O atoms are located in trans-positions relative to each other. Additional coordination of electron-donor atoms is prevented by methyl groups, in which the C atoms are at a distance of 2.837 to 2.918 Å from the central ion.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Potassium Hydro(benzoyl)(phthalyl)borate and Its Cobalt(II), Nickel(II), and Copper(II) Complexes

A new organoborate ligand, hydro(benzoyl)(phthalyl)borate has been synthesized as its potassium salt (KL) and treatment of KL with one equivalent of MCl2•6H2O gave complexes ML(H2O)x•Cl [x＝2, M＝Co(II), Ni(II); x＝1, M＝Cu(II)]. All compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR, 1H NMR, ESI MS, UV-Vis techniques, conductivity and magnetic data measurements. Spectroscopic results suggest a square planar geometry in the Cu(II) complex, while the Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes possess an octahedral geometry. Antibacterial activities (in vitro) of the ligand and its metal complexes were studied against two Gram positive (B. subtillis and B. magterium) and two Gram negative bacteria (E. Coli and S. boydi) at a single concentration (75 μg/mL) by using the Disc diffusion method. Antifungal activities (in vitro) were also checked for the compounds by using the same method against Candida albicans 10261, Penicillium sp. and Asperjillius niger., at a single concentration (50 μg/mL). The results showed that all the metal complexes, specially the nickel(II) complex, have higher antibacterial and antifungal activities than the corresponding potassium salt.     

Copper(II), nickel(II), cobalt(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes of substituted β-hydroxyiminoanilides

Complexes of the general formula, ML₂ [M = Cu^II, Ni^II, Co^II and OV^IV; L = 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-3-hydroxyimino-N-(4-X-phenyl)-l-phenyl-5-(phenylmethylene)-2-naphthalenecarboxamide (X = H, Me, OMe, Cl)] have been prepared and characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, magnetic moments and i.r., e.p.r. and electronic spectra. These metal complexes contain the N₄ chromophore with the ligand coordinating through nitrogens of the azomethine and deprotonated anilide functions. C.v. measurements indicate that the copper(II) complexes are quasi-reversible in acetonitrile solution. Square planar and square pyramidal structures are assigned respectively to the copper(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes, whereas tetrahedral geometry is assigned to the nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes. Deprotonated anilide nitrogen is involved in coordination and the presence of an electron-donating group para to the anilide function decreases the ΔE values of the d–d transitions while the value is found to increase when electron-withdrawing groups are substituted. Line spacing in the e.p.r. spectra of the copper(II) and oxovanadium(IV) complexes increases when methyl group is para to the anilide group, and decreases when this group is replaced by methoxy or chloro. The ν(C–N) of the anilide group and the ν(C-N) of the azomethine function of the oxime metal complexes are metal-sensitive and the blue shift for the above stretching frequencies follows the order: copper(II) > oxovanadium(IV) > nickel(II) ≈ cobalt(II). This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Copper(II) Complex with 2,4-Dihydroxybenzylidene Benzoylhydrazone Ligand

1 INTRODUCTION The chemical properties of acylhydrazones Schiff bases and their complexes with some transition metal ions have been intensively investigated in several re- search areas because of their chelating capability and pharmacological applications[1～10]. Intriguingly, the copper(II) complexes are shown to be signifycantly more potent than the metal free chelate, suggesting that the metal complex is the biologically active species. Owing to the biological interest in these types …     

Synthesis of β-Ketoiminato Copper(II) Complexes and Their Use in Copper Deposition

The template synthesis of ethylenediamine ( 1 ) with 2-acetylcyclopentanone ( 2 ) and [Cu(OAc)₂ · H₂O] ( 5 ) produced [Cu(1-(2-cC₅H₆(O))C(Me)NCH₂)₂)] ( 6 ) in 82 % yield. Reaction of 5 with bis(benzoylacetone)diethylenetriamine ( 7 , = L H)^[1] gave [Cu(μ-OAc)( L )(H₂O)]₂ ( 8 ). The solid-state structures of 6 and 8 were determined confirming that 8 possesses intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonds resulting in a dimer formation. The thermal behavior of 6 – 8 was studied by TG and TG-MS. Under oxygen CuO was formed, whereas under Ar Cu/Cu₂O ( 6 ) or Cu ( 8 ) was obtained. Complex 6 was used as CVD precursor for Cu and Cu-oxide deposition (substrate temp., 400–500 °C, N₂, 60 mL · min^–1; O₂, 60 mL · min^–1; pressure, 0.87–1.5 mbar). The as-obtained deposits show separated particles of different appearance at the substrate surface as evidenced by SEM. Non-volatile 8 was applied as spin-coating precursor for Cu and CuO formation [conc. 0.25 mol · L^–1; volume 0.2 mL; 3000 rpm; depos. time 2 min; heating rate 50 K · min^–1; holding time 60 min (Ar), 120 min (air) at 800 °C]. The samples on silicon consist of granulated particles (Ar) or are non-dense with a grainy topography (air). EDX and XPS measurements confirmed the formation of Cu (Ar) or CuO (O₂) with up to 13 mol-% C impurity.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a New Copper(II) Complex with 4-Cyanobenzoic Acid

1 INTRODUCTION Exploration on the syntheses and properties of car- boxylate complexes, especially aromatic carboxylate complexes, has always been a fascinating and chal- lenging research field for decades either in coor- dination chemistry or in functional materials[1, 2]. Cy- anobenzoic acid (Hcba) possessing two functional coordination groups should display structural diver- sities on the formation of complexes[3～15]. In particu- lar, the copper(II) carboxylate complexes bearing spe- …     

One and Two-dimensional Structures of a New Oxamido Copper(II) Complex with Phthalato Bridged

1 INTRODUCTION Coordination polymers are a family of materials composed of 1D chains, 2D sheets, and 3D networks of metal-organic building blocks connected via co- valent and hydrogen bonds. Recently, they have re- ceived increasing attention for their fascinating struc- tures and topological features[1～4]. The complex as ligands approach is one of the best strategies to de- sign and synthesize polynuclear species, and a good example of ‘complex ligand’ is represented by mono- nuclear…     

Copper(II)-catalyzed CH oxidation of alkylbenzenes and cyclohexane with hydrogen peroxide

Copper(II) complex 1 efficiently catalyses the oxidation of alkylbenzenes and cyclohexane into the corresponding ketones in moderate to high yields in the presence of 30% H₂O₂. This protocol is simple, clean and generates water as the only by-product.     

Copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of N,N′-bis(2-cyanoethyl)-5, 7-dioxo-1,4,8,11-tetra-azacyclotetradecane

Summary Reaction of 5,7-dioxo-1,4,8,11-tetra-azacyclotetradecane with acrylonitrile gives the dicyanoethylated ligand (L). The Cu^II complex [CuLH_-2]·2H₂O has been isolated from basic solution where the macrocycle is deprotonated and acts as a dinegative quadridentate ligand. The ligand L is protonated in acidic solution and the ionisation equilibria can be summarised as LH _inf2 ^sup2+ LH⁺ +H⁺; K₁ LH⁺ L + H⁺; K₂ where pK₁ = 3.05 and pK₂ = 5.94 at 25 °C and I = 0.1 mol dm^-3 (NaNO₃). Complexation with Cu^II can be represented by the equilibria at 25 °C. Cu²⁺ + L [CuLH_-1]⁺ + H⁺; log_{11 – 1} = -3.43 Cu²⁺ + L [CuLH_-2] + 2H²⁺; log_{11 – 2} = -9.18 For Ni^II only the single equilibrium is of importance. Ni²⁺ + L [NiLH_-2] + 2H²⁺; log_{11 – 2} = -14.45     

2,4′-Bipyridyl complexes with cobalt(II) and nickel(II)

Summary Complexes of empirical formulae [ML₂Cl₂(OH₂)₂], [CoL₂Br₂(OH₂)₂]L·4H₂O, [NiL₂Br₂(OH₂)₂]L₂·2H₂O, [ML₂(OH₂)₄]L₂(NO₃)₂ and [ML₄(OH₂)₂](ClO₄)₂·2H₂O (M = Co^II, Ni^II, L = 2,4-bipyridyl) were synthesized and characterized by elemental and spectral analyses. The thermal decomposition of the complexes was also investigated.Author to whom all correspondence should be directed.