全反式维甲酸合铜(II)配合物对DNA的切割和键合作用

以荧光法、粘度法、凝胶电泳和电化学方法研究了全反式维甲酸合铜(II)配合物与DNA的作用. 结果表明, 该配合物能在生理条件下有效切割质粒DNA, 加入H₂O₂后发现该配合物的切割活性增强, 说明该配合物对DNA的切割机理可能有两种: 氧化和水解. 同时可使DNA的粘度增加, 使EB-DNA体系的荧光强度降低. DNA的存在能导致该配合物氧化还原峰电流降低. 据此推断, 该配合物主要以嵌入方式与DNA作用.     

全反式维甲酸合铜(II)配合物对DNA的切割和键合作用

以荧光法、粘度法、凝胶电泳和电化学方法研究了全反式维甲酸合铜(II)配合物与DNA的作用.结果表明,该配合物能在生理条件下有效切割质粒DNA,加入H_2O_2后发现该配合物的切割活性增强,说明该配合物对DNA的切割机理可能有两种:氧化和水解.同时可使DNA的粘度增加,使EB-DNA体系的荧光强度降低.DNA的存在能导致该配合物氧化还原峰电流降低.据此推断,该配合物主要以嵌入方式与DNA作用.     

单取代大环多胺铜(Ⅱ)-铂(Ⅱ)异核配合物的合成、表征及其与DNA的作用

本文以1-[N-2′-(2″-吡啶基)乙基]甲氨酰甲基-1,4,7,10-四氮杂环十二烷为配体合成了一种铜(Ⅱ)-铂(Ⅱ)异核配合物,并用X-射线衍射单晶结构分析测定了配合物的晶体结构。该配合物晶体属三斜晶系,P1空间群,铜(Ⅱ)以五配位方式形成变形四方锥构型,铂(Ⅱ)以四配位方式形成平面四方构型。琼脂糖凝胶电泳实验证明配合物既能结合DNA,也能在还原剂存在下切割DNA。圆二色光谱表明配合物与DNA以非嵌入方式结合。     

钌(II)多吡啶配合物光断裂DNA的实验研究

研究了一系列钌(II)多吡啶配合物对pBR 322 DNA 的光断裂作用, 并与光谱法和粘度法的研究结果进行了对比. 实验结果表明, 钌(II)多吡啶配合物光断裂DNA的能力不仅与配合物与DNA相互作用的结合模式和结合强度有关, 还与配合物自身的电子结构有关; 钌(II)多吡啶配合物对DNA的光断裂存在立体选择性; 其断裂机理是激发态的配合物与溶液中的氧分子发生能量转移生成单线态氧活性氧化物种, 将鸟嘌呤碱基氧化而导致DNA断裂. 本研究对于遗传工程中的化学核酸酶以及以DNA为靶标的药物设计有重要的意义.     

钌(Ⅱ)多吡啶配合物光断裂DNA的实验研究

研究了一系列钌(Ⅱ)多吡啶配合物对pBR 322DNA的光断裂作用,并与光谱法和粘度法的研究结果进行了对比．实验结果表明,钌(Ⅱ)多吡啶配合物光断裂DNA的能力不仅与配合物与DNA相互作用的结合模式和结合强度有关,还与配合物自身的电子结构有关;钌(Ⅱ)多吡啶配合物对DNA的光断裂存在立体选择性;其断裂机理是激发态的配合物与溶液中的氧分子发生能量转移生成单线态氧活性氧化物种,将鸟嘌呤碱基氧化而导致DNA断裂．本研究对于遗传工程中的化学核酸酶以及以DNA为靶标的药物设计有重要的意义．     

2-(二(2-氨乙基)氨基)乙醇PdⅡ配合物与小肽的相互作用

本文采用电喷雾质谱研究了带羟乙基侧臂二乙烯三胺Pd^Ⅱ配合物分别与含有硫原子侧链或咪唑侧链的二肽Met-Ala、乙酰化三肽AcGHG和AcGHL,十一肽Mp-11和三十肽氧化胰岛素B链的相互作用,发现该配合物能较好地结合这些多肽,但未能促使它们发生水解反应。比较相应铜配合物及二乙烯三胺铜配合物的切割性能,提示羟乙基侧臂单独难以实现相邻肽键的切割,高配位数金属中心对肽键羰基的活化与羟基的协同进攻是该类配合物切割多肽的可能机制。研究可为人工金属肽酶的发展提供新的设计战略。     

两个dpa类配体的铜(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、结构、核酸酶活性及细胞毒性

以dpa衍生配体合成2个单核铜配合物[CuL（NO₃）₂]（1）和[CuL（OAc）（H₂O）]ClO₄（2）,并对其进行了表征。单晶结构显示,配合物1中的Cu中心可以描述为畸变的五角双锥构型,而2的Cu中心为畸变的八面体构型。运用电子吸收和发射光谱法研究了配合物与CT-DNA的键合作用,结果表明2个配合物与DNA的相互作用均为部分插入模式。通过改变浓度、时间进一步检测配合物切割DNA的能力,以及验证其切割机理,结果表明在外界诱导剂存在下,2个配合物均表现出强的切割DNA的能力,其作用机理为氧化切割机理,其中活性氧可能为·OH和1O2。利用MTT法测定了配合物对体外HeLa、HepG-2和SGC-7901肿瘤细胞增殖的抑制能力。     

2-(二(2-氨乙基)氨基)乙醇Pd~Ⅱ配合物与小肽的相互作用

本文采用电喷雾质谱研究了带羟乙基侧臂二乙烯三胺Pde~Ⅱ配合物分别与含有硫原子侧链或咪唑侧链的二肽Met-Ala、乙酰化三肽AcGHG和AcGHL,十一肽Mp-11和三十肽氧化胰岛素B链的相互作用,发现该配合物能较好地结合这些多肽.但未能促使它们发生水解反应.比较相应铜配合物及二乙烯三胺铜配合物的切割性能,提示羟乙基侧臂单独难以实现相邻肽键的切割,高配位数金属中心对肽键羰基的活化与羟基的协同进攻是该类配合物切割多肽的可能机制.研究可为人工金属肽酶的发展提供新的设计战略.     

两个4,4′-二甲基-2,2′-联吡啶锰(Ⅱ)配合物切割DNA的动力学研究

对2个4,4′-二甲基-2,2′-联吡啶锰（Ⅱ）配合物在生理条件及H2O2的存在下对DNA切割的动力学进行了研究。结果表明,这2个配合物分别存在下的DNA切割反应具有相似的动力学反应特征。其中对超螺旋DNA切割成缺口DNA步骤,均表现为三级反应,即反应速率分别与底物DNA的浓度、配合物的浓度和H2O2的浓度的一次方成正比;同时得到了2个反应的速率常数、活化能（Ea）、活化焓（ΔH^≠）和活化熵（ΔS^≠）等动力学参数,并根据这些结果提出了一个可能的氧化切割反应机理。     

两个dpa类配体的铜(Ⅱ)配合物的合成、结构、核酸酶活性及细胞毒性

以dpa衍生配体4-methyl-N,N-bis（pyridin-2-ylmethyl）aniline（L）合成2个单核铜配合物[CuL（NO₃）₂]（1）和[CuL（OAc）（H₂O）]ClO₄（2）,并对其进行了表征。单晶结构显示,配合物1中的Cu中心可以描述为畸变的五角双锥构型,而2的Cu中心为畸变的八面体构型。运用电子吸收和发射光谱法研究了配合物与CT-DNA的键合作用,结果表明2个配合物与DNA的相互作用均为部分插入模式。通过改变浓度、时间进一步检测配合物切割DNA的能力,以及验证其切割机理,结果表明在外界诱导剂存在下,2个配合物均表现出强的切割DNA的能力,其作用机理为氧化切割机理,其中活性氧可能为·OH和¹O₂。利用MTT法测定了配合物对体外HeLa、HepG-2和SGC-7901肿瘤细胞增殖的抑制能力。     

Photocontrol of spatial orientation and DNA cleavage activity of copper(II)-bound dipeptides linked by an azobenzene derivative

Copper(II) ion-bound CysGly dipeptides linked by an azobenzene derivative were photoisomerized between the trans and cis forms. The two copper(II) ion centers were positioned close to each other in the cis form, whereas they were far away from each other in the trans form. The copper complex in the cis form exhibited DNA cleavage activity, whereas the activity in the trans form was negligible. The DNA cleavage activity of the cis form is attributed to the cooperation of the closely located copper(II) centers. The present results show the photocontrol of the cooperation of metal ions for DNA cleavage.     

Two new ternary complexes of copper(II) with tetracycline or doxycycline and 1,10-phenanthroline and their potential as antitumoral: cytotoxicity and DNA cleavage

This paper reports on the synthesis and characterization of two new ternary copper(II) complexes: [Cu(doxycycline)(1,10-phenanthroline)(H(2)O)(ClO(4))](ClO(4)) (1) and [Cu(tetracycline)(1,10-phenanthroline)(H(2)O)(ClO(4))](ClO(4)) (2). These compounds exhibit a distorted tetragonal geometry around copper, which is coordinated to two bidentate ligands, 1,10-phenanthroline and tetracycline or doxycyline, a water molecule, and a perchlorate ion weakly bonded in the axial positions. In both compounds, copper(II) binds to tetracyclines via the oxygen of the hydroxyl group and oxygen of the amide group at ring A and to 1,10-phenanthroline via its two heterocyclic nitrogens. We have evaluated the binding of the new complexes to DNA, their capacity to cleave it, their cytotoxic activity, and uptake in tumoral cells. The complexes bind to DNA preferentially by the major groove, and then cleave its strands by an oxidative mechanism involving the generation of ROS. The cleavage of DNA was inhibited by radical inhibitors and/or trappers such as superoxide dismutase, DMSO, and the copper(I) chelator bathocuproine. The enzyme T4 DNA ligase was not able to relegate the products of DNA cleavage, which indicates that the cleavage does not occur via a hydrolytic mechanism. Both complexes present an expressive plasmid DNA cleavage activity generating single- and double-strand breaks, under mild reaction conditions, and even in the absence of any additional oxidant or reducing agent. In the same experimental conditions, [Cu(phen)(2)](2+) is approximately 100-fold less active than our complexes. These complexes are among the most potent DNA cleavage agents reported so far. Both complexes inhibit the growth of K562 cells with the IC(50) values of 1.93 and 2.59 μmol L(-1) for compounds 1 and 2, respectively. The complexes are more active than the free ligands, and their cytotoxic activity correlates with intracellular copper concentration and the number of Cu-DNA adducts formed inside cells.     

A Tri‐copper(II) Complex Displaying DNA‐Cleaving Properties and Antiproliferative Activity against Cancer Cells

A new disubstituted terpyridine ligand and the corresponding tri‐copper(II) complex have been prepared and characterised. The binding affinity and binding mode of this tri‐copper complex (as well as the previously reported mono‐ and di‐copper analogues) towards duplex DNA were determined by using UV/Vis spectroscopic titrations and fluorescent indicator displacement (FID) assays. These studies showed the three complexes to bind moderately (in the order of 10⁴ M ^?1) to duplex DNA (ct‐DNA and a 26‐mer sequence). Furthermore, the number of copper centres and the nature of the substituents were found to play a significant role in defining the binding mode (intercalative or groove binding). The nuclease potential of the three complexes was investigated by using circular plasmid DNA as a substrate and analysing the products by agarose‐gel electrophoresis. The cleaving activity was found to be dependent on the number of copper centres present (cleaving potency was in the order: tri‐copper>di‐copper>mono‐copper). Interestingly, the tri‐copper complex was able to cleave DNA without the need of external co‐reductants. As this complex displayed the most promising nuclease properties, cell‐based studies were carried out to establish if there was a direct link between DNA cleavage and cellular toxicity. The tri‐copper complex displayed high cytotoxicity against four cancer cell lines. Of particular interest was that it displayed high cytotoxicity against the cisplatin‐resistant MOLT‐4 leukaemia cell line. Cellular uptake studies showed that the tri‐copper complex was able to enter the cell and more importantly localise in the nucleus. Immunoblotting analysis (used to monitor changes in protein levels related to the DNA damage response pathway) and DNA‐flow cytometric studies suggested that this tri‐copper(II) complex is able to induce cellular DNA damage.     

新型三元铜配合物的合成、晶体结构及与DNA的相互作用

合成了一种新型的三元铜配合物[Cu(Dppz)(Gly)(H2O)]·NO3·H2O,(Dppz为二吡啶并[3,2-a;2′,3′-c]吩嗪,Gly为L-甘氨酸)。该配合物晶体属于单斜晶系,P21/c空间群,a=2.1588(4)nm,b=0.7216(13)nm,c=1.4219(3)nm,β=108.648(2)°。配合物分子中五配位的中心金属铜离子处于变形四方锥配位环境。紫外吸收光谱与荧光光谱分析表明,该配合物通过嵌入模式与DNA结合,并在还原剂存在下能显著的切割超螺旋DNA。     

Ternary copper(II) complex of 1,10-phenanthroline and L-glycine: crystal structure and interaction with DNA

A ternary copper(II) complex, [Cu(phen)(L-Gly)(H₂O)] ·?NO₃ ·?1.5H₂O (phen =?1,10-phenanthroline, L-Gly =?L-glycine), has been synthesized and structurally characterized. The complex crystallized in a monoclinic system with space group C2/c, a =?20.572(3) Å, b =?6.9987(10) Å, c =?23.561(3) Å, β?= 98.776(5)°. The five-coordinate copper(II) center is a distorted square pyramid. Absorption spectra, fluorescence spectra and viscosity measurements showed interaction between the copper complex and DNA through an intercalative mode. The complex exhibited efficient DNA cleavage activity at micromolar concentration in the presence of ascorbate with hydroxyl radicals as the active species.     

Structure and DNA cleavage properties of two copper(II) complexes of the pyridine-pyrazole-containing ligands mbpzbpy and Hmpzbpya

The DNA-cleavage properties of the two copper(II) complexes, [Cu(mbpzbpy)Br(2)](H(2)O)(2.5) (1) and [Cu(mpzbpya)Cl](CH(3)OH) (2), obtained from the ligands 6,6'-bis(3,5-dimethyl-N-pyrazolmethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine) (mbpzbpy) and 6'-(3,5-dimethyl-N-pyrazolmethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine-6-carboxylic acid) (Hmpzbpya), respectively, are reported. Upon coordination to Cu(II) chloride in methanol, one arm of the ligand mbpzbpy is hydrolyzed to form mpzbpya. Under the same experimental conditions, the reaction of mbpzbpy with CuBr(2) does not lead to ligand hydrolysis. The ligand mpzbpya is coordinated to a copper(ii) ion generating a CuN(3)OCl chromophore, resulting in a distorted square-pyramidal environment, whereas with the N(4) mbpzbpy ligand, the Cu(II) ion is four-coordinated in a distorted square planar geometry. Both complexes promote the oxidative DNA cleavage of phiX174 phage DNA in the absence of reductant. The oxidative nature of the DNA cleavage reaction has been confirmed by religation and cell-transformation experiments. Studies using standard radical scavengers suggest the involvement of hydroxyl radicals in the oxidative cleavage of DNA. Although both compounds do convert form I (supercoiled) DNA to form II (nicked, relaxed form), only complex 1 is able to produce small amounts of form III (linearized DNA). This observation may be explained either by the attack of the copper(ii) complexes to only one single strand of DNA, or by a single cleavage event. Statistical analysis of relative DNA quantities present after the treatment with both copper(ii) complexes supports a random mode of DNA cleavage.     

DNA cleavage activity of Fe(II)N4Py under photo irradiation in the presence of 1,8-naphthalimide and 9-aminoacridine: unexpected effects of reactive oxygen species scavengers

The DNA cleavage activity of the iron(II) complex of the ligand N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-N-bis(2-pyridyl)methylamine (N4Py) was investigated in the presence of the chromophores 1,8-naphthalimide (NI) and 9-aminoacridine (AA) under photo irradiation at 355 and 400.8 nm and compared to the activity of the complex without the chromophores. Whereas in most cases no synergistic effect of the added chromophores on DNA cleavage efficiency was observed, it was found that for Fe(II)N4Py, in combination with NI under irradiation at 355 nm, the DNA cleavage activity was increased. Surprisingly, it was found that the addition of reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavengers gave rise to significantly increased DNA cleavage efficiency, which is a highly counterintuitive observation since ROS are needed to achieve DNA cleavage. A hypothesis is put forward to explain, at least partly, these results. It is proposed that the addition of scavengers inhibits quenching of (3)NI*, thus making photo-induced electron transfer between (3)NI* and Fe(III)N4Py more efficient. This results in reduction of Fe(III)N4Py to Fe(II)N4Py, which can then react with ROS giving rise to DNA cleavage. Hence the role of the scavengers is to maintain a close to optimal concentration of ROS. The present study serves as an illustration of the care that needs to be exercised in interpreting the results of experiments using standard ROS scavengers, since especially in complex systems such as presented here they can give rise to unexpected phenomena. In the presence of 1,8-naphthalimide or 9-aminoacridine, ROS scavengers can increase the DNA cleavage efficiency of Fe(II)N4Py complex under photo irradiation.     

Arm effects of mononuclear armed cyclen copper complexes on DNA cleavage

Novel cyclen copper(II) complexes appending different side arms were synthesized as DNA cleavage agents. Both the intermediates and mononuclear complexes were characterized by ¹H NMR, ESI-HRMS, Elemental analyses and IR, and their catalytic activities for DNA cleavage and DNA binding abilities were investigated. The results indicate that the copper(II) complexes could catalyze the cleavage of supercoiled DNA (pUC 19 plasmid DNA) under physiological conditions to produce nicked DNA with high yields (nearly 100%) via an oxidative mechanism in the absence of exogenous agents; The copper complex bearing an 9-anthryl group gave superior DNA interactions to those bearing phenyl or methyl groups.     

Factors influencing the DNA nuclease activity of iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper chelates

A library of complexes that included iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper chelates of cyclam, cyclen, DOTA, DTPA, EDTA, tripeptide GGH, tetrapeptide KGHK, NTA, and TACN was evaluated for DNA nuclease activity, ascorbate consumption, superoxide and hydroxyl radical generation, and reduction potential under physiologically relevant conditions. Plasmid DNA cleavage rates demonstrated by combinations of each complex and biological co-reactants were quantified by gel electrophoresis, yielding second-order rate constants for DNA(supercoiled) to DNA(nicked) conversion up to 2.5 × 10(6) M(-1) min(-1), and for DNA(nicked) to DNA(linear) up to 7 × 10(5) M(-1) min(-1). Relative rates of radical generation and characterization of radical species were determined by reaction with the fluorescent radical probes TEMPO-9-AC and rhodamine B. Ascorbate turnover rate constants ranging from 3 × 10(-4) to 0.13 min(-1) were determined, although many complexes demonstrated no measurable activity. Inhibition and Freifelder-Trumbo analysis of DNA cleavage supported concerted cleavage of dsDNA by a metal-associated reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the case of Cu(2+)(aq), Cu-KGHK, Co-KGHK, and Cu-NTA and stepwise cleavage for Fe(2+)(aq), Cu-cyclam, Cu-cyclen, Co-cyclen, Cu-EDTA, Ni-EDTA, Co-EDTA, Cu-GGH, and Co-NTA. Reduction potentials varied over the range from -362 to +1111 mV versus NHE, and complexes demonstrated optimal catalytic activity in the range of the physiological redox co-reactants ascorbate and peroxide (-66 to +380 mV).     

Redox active metal-induced oxidative stress in biological systems

A number of studies performed on biological systems have shown that redox-active metals such as iron and copper as well as other transition metals can undergo redox cycling reactions and produce reactive free radicals termed also reactive oxygen species (ROS) or reactive nitrogen species (RNS). The most representative examples of ROS and RNS are the superoxide anion radical and nitric oxide, respectively, both playing a dual role in biological systems. At low/moderate concentrations of ROS and RNS, they can be involved in many physiological roles such as defense against infectious agents, involvement in a number of cellular signaling pathways and other important biological processes. On the other hand, at high concentrations, ROS and RNS can be important mediators of damage to biomolecules involving DNA, membrane lipids, and proteins. One of the most damaging ROS occurring in biological systems is the hydroxyl radical formed via the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by traces of iron, copper and other metals (the Fenton reaction). The hydroxyl radical is known to react with the DNA molecule, forming 8-OH-Guanine adduct, which is a good biomarker of oxidative stress of an organism and a potential biomarker of carcinogenesis. This review discusses the role of iron and copper in uncontrolled formation of ROS leading to various human diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease). A discussion is devoted to the various protective antioxidant networks against the deleterious action of free radicals. Metal-chelation therapy, which is a modern pharmacotherapy used to chelate redox-active metals and remove toxic metals from living systems to avoid metal poisoning, is also discussed.