Bi-1,10-phenanthrolines and their mononuclear Ru(II) complexes

A series of four biphen (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) ligands, 2,2'-biphen (1), 3,3'-biphen (2), 2,2'-dimethylene-3,3'-biphen (3), and 2,3'-dimethylene-3,2'-biphen (4), is prepared by coupling and Friedl?nder methodology. The corresponding mononuclear Ru(II) complexes, [Ru(1-4)(Mebpy)(2)](2+) where Mebpy = 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine, are prepared. These complexes show long wavelength electronic absorptions at 441-452 nm and emissions at 622-641 nm. Metal-based oxidations occur in the range 1.18-1.21 V, and ligand-based reductions, at -1.20 to -1.30 V. The addition of Zn(2+), Cd(2+), or Hg(2+) ions results in a strong enhancement and red shift of the luminescence of complex Ru-3. Alkali and alkaline earth metal ions barely affect the luminescence of Ru-3 while transition metal ions such as Co(2+), Cu(2+), Ni(2+), and Mn(2+) lead to efficient quenching of the Ru-3 luminescence. The luminescence of Ru-2 and Ru-4 is quenched in the presence of Zn(2+) because of a conformationally induced reduction in electronic communication between the two phen halves of the ligand. The addition of Zn(2+) has only a slight effect on the luminescence of Ru-1 because of steric hindrance toward complexation.     

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 interaction of platinum(II) complexes with 1,10-phenanthroline and extended phenanthrolines

The interaction with DNA of the platinum(II) square planar complexes [Pt(N-N)(py)(2)](2+) (N-N = 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), dipyrido[3,2-d:2',3'-f]quinoxaline (dpq), dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine (dppz), benzodipyrido[b:3,2-h:2'3'-f]phenazine (bdppz)) has been investigated by means of absorption, circular and linear dichroism spectroscopy, DNA melting, and viscosity. In the presence of excess [DNA] all the complexes intercalate to the double helix. For those with the most extended phenanthrolines the binding mode depends on the [DNA]/[complex] ratio (q); at low q values the substances bind externally to DNA probably self-aggregating along the double helix. When the DNA concentration is large enough, the aggregate breaks up and the complex intercalates within the nucleobases. The complexes self-aggregate, without added DNA, in the presence of a large salt concentration.     

Synthesis,DNA binding and antitumor activities of some novel polymer–cobalt(III) complexes containing 1,10-phenanthroline ligand

The novel water-soluble polymer–cobalt(III) complex samples, cis-[Co(phen)₂(BPEI)Cl]Cl₂ · 4H₂O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, BPEI = branched polyethyleneimine), with different amounts of cobalt complex content in the polymer chain, were prepared by ligand substitution method in water–ethanol medium and characterized by Infra-red, UV–Vis, ¹H NMR spectral and elemental analysis methods. The interaction of these polymer–cobalt(III)-phenanthroline complex samples with calf thymus DNA has been explored using electronic absorption spectroscopy, emission spectroscopy and gel electrophoresis techniques. The presence of multiple small size molecular binding sites, namely, the cobalt(III)–phenanthroline complex moieties, and free amino groups in a single big sized polymer molecule enhanced both the electrostatic and/or van der Waals interaction and partial intercalative bindings with calf thymus DNA. The antitumor activity of a sample of polymer–cobalt(III) complex was determined using HEp-2 cell line and different cell death indicator stains and MTT assay. Many of the cultured HEp-2 cells treated with this complex suffered loss of viability and death mostly through apoptosis as evidenced by the nuclear and cytoplasmic morphology.     

Synthesis and properties of some 2-(dimethylamino)methyl-substituted arylcopper compounds

The synthesis and isolation of 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenylcopper and its 5-methyl, 5-methoxy, 5-chloro and 3-chloro derivatives are described. These hydrocarbon-soluble arylcopper compounds are appreciably more thermally stable than phenylcopper (e.g. 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenylcopper decomposes only at 175–185°). They also show improved hydrolytic and oxidative stability.Lithiation of 1-methoxy-4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]naphthalene with butyllithium occurs at the 5-position. Metathesis of 1-methoxy-4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-5-lithionaphthalene with cuprous bromide affords the corresponding organocopper compound.     

DNA binding and antimicrobial studies of some polyethyleneimine-copper(II) complex samples containing 1,10-phenanthroline and l-theronine as co-ligands

The polymer–copper(II) complex samples, [Cu(phen)(l-Thr)(BPEI)]ClO₄ · 2H₂O (l-Thr = l-theronine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and BPEI = branched polyethyleneimine), with varying degrees of copper(II) chelate content in the polymer chain, were prepared by ligand substitution method in water–ethanol medium and characterized by Infra-red, UV–Vis, EPR spectral and elemental analysis methods. The binding of these complex samples with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) has been investigated by absorption spectroscopy and emission spectroscopy and gel electrophoresis techniques. The experimental results indicate that the polymer–copper(II) complex is an avid DNA binder and the binding constant increased with the increase in amount of copper(II) chelate content in the polymer chain. Besides the electrostatic interaction between a negatively charged DNA molecule and a positively charged polymer–copper(II) complex molecule, other binding modes, such as van der Waals interaction, hydrogen bonding and partial intercalation binding modes may also exist in this system. A sample of polymer–copper(II) complex was tested for its antibacterial and antifungal activity and it was found to have good antibacterial and antifungal activities.     

Iron(II) and nickel(II) mixed-ligand complexes containing 1,10-phenanthroline and 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline

Two types of mixed-ligand complexes, i.e. [M(phen)2 (dip)]2+ and [M(phen)(dip)2]2+ (M = iron(II) and nickel(II); phen = 1,10-phenanthroline and dip = 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline) have been prepared from their related tris-complexes, [M(phen)3]2+ by ligand substitution, and isolated by semi-preparative HPLC. Elemental and chromatographic analyses confirm the purity of the isolated complexes while u.v./vis and i.r. spectra were used to identify and characterize them. 1H-n.m.r. and room temperature Mössbauer spectra of the iron(III) complexes were also measured and the results are discussed. In addition, our preliminary results on hypochromicity in the MLCT band and circular dihroism (CD) emerging in the u.v./vis region upon addition of CT(calf thymus)-DNA to the racemic complexes indicated that the iron(II) mixed-ligand complexes interact with CT-DNA.     

DNA binding and antitumor activities of platinum(IV) and zinc(II) complexes with some S-alkyl derivatives of thiosalicylic acid

A series of complexes of platinum(IV) (C1–C5) and zinc(II) (C6–C10) with S-alkyl derivatives of thiosalicylic acid were prepared and characterized. The interactions of the complexes with calf thymus DNA were analyzed by absorption (UV–Vis) and emission spectral studies (ethidium bromide displacement studies). The cytotoxic activities of complexes C1–C10 were determined against mouse B cell lymphocytic leukemia cells (BCL1), human B-prolymphocytic leukemia (JVM-13), mouse mammary carcinoma cells (4T1), and human mammary carcinoma cells (MDA-MB-468) and compared to the activities of the free ligand precursors and cisplatin. The cytotoxicities of the platinum(IV) and zinc(II) complexes toward mouse tumor cell lines were higher compared with their effects on human tumor cell lines. The zinc(II) complex C9 showed the highest antitumor activity toward the tested human cell lines, while the platinum(IV) complex C4 exhibited the highest antitumor activity toward mouse BCL1 and 4T1 cells. Both C4 and C9 have ligands derived from S-propyl thiosalicylic acid.     

Thermal decomposition of metal complexes: II. Mixed complexes of iron(II) iodide with 1,10-phenanthroline,and 4,7-disubstituted-1,10-phenanthrolines

The thermal behavior of the Fe(II) iodide mixed complexes with 1,10-phenanthroline and 4,7-disubstituted phenanthrolines in nitrogen atmosphere is investigated.In order to determine to what extent small changes in ligand field symmetries influence the “activation energy” E_a, this energy is determined. The results are discussed in relation to the changes of the σ and π bonds.     

Quantitative structure activity relationships for some antitumor platinum(II) complexes

The INDO–SCF method is used to provide electronic indices which are used as independent variables. These attempt to account for the variation in the antitumor activity and toxicity observed within a series of analogs of cis-diamino dichloro platinum(II).     

Design and anti-tumor evaluation of new platinum(II) and copper(II) complexes of nitrogen compounds containing selenium moieties

Three ligands containing selenium were synthesized by refluxing 3-acetylcoumarin (AC), 3-acetylbenzocoumarin (ABC) and acetobenzylsulfonamide (ABS) with selenosemicarbazide. The synthesized ligands were reacted with two metal salts namely; copper(II) nitrate and potassium teterachloroplatinate(II). The obtained copper and platinium complexes were characterized by different spectroscopic techniques including, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR, UV–visible, ESR and MS. The biological activity of newly synthesized compounds were evaluated using different testes like in-vitro antimicrobial screening, anticancer, glutathione-S-transferase and Catalase activities. The in-vitro cytotoxicity against human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7), human liver cancer cell line (HepG-2) and human colon cancer cell line (HCT-116) and Human normal melanocytes (HFB 4) was investigated, where some of the tested compounds were equipotent, while the others were more potent compared with 5-flurouracil and cis-platin as reference drugs. The obtanined results showed that the best results were for copper(II) complexes and especially for benzocoumarin ligand.     

Coordination compounds of palladium(II) and platinum(II) with benzotriazoles

Summary The nitrogen-donor ligands 1-methylbenzotriazole (1Mebta), 5-methylbenzotriazole (5MebtaH), 5-chlorobenzotriazole (5ClbtaH) and 5-nitrobenzotriazole (5NO₂btaH) react with palladium(II) and platinum(II) to give cis-[PdL₂Cl₂], cis-[PtL₂Cl₂] (L = 1Mebta, 5MebtaH, 5ClbtaH or 5NO₂btaH), [Pt(5ClbtaH)₄]Cl₂, [Pd-(5MebtaH)Cl₂]₂, [Pd(5ClbtaH)Cl₂]₂ and [Pd(5NO₂btaH)-Cl₂]₂. The complexes were characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. The benzotriazoles act as monodentate ligands binding through N(3). Monomeric square planar structures are assigned for the 12 complexes and [Pt(5ClbtaH)₄]Cl₂ in the solid state. Centrosymmetric, chloro-bridged, dinuclear square planar structures of C_2h symmetry are proposed for the 11 palladium(II) compounds.     

Nuclease activity of copper(II) complex containing 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione and L-phenylalanine ligands

The interaction between CT-DNA and a ternary copper (II) complex, [Cu(phendio)(L-Phe)(H₂O)](ClO₄)·H₂O (CuPP, phendio = 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione, L-Phe = L-phenylalanine), has been conducted by electronic spectra, fluorescence spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. It has been found that the max. absorption peak from the electronic spectra is red shifted and the intensity is weakened and that the values of peak current from cyclic voltammetry are decreased significantly in the presence of DNA compared with that in the absence of DNA. At the same time, the complex can quench the emission intensity of EB-DNA system. The existence of the intercalation mode between the complex and DNA was proven. By submarine gel electrophoresis, we found that the copper(II) complex can cleave circular plasmid pBR322 DNA into nicked and linear forms in the presence of ascorbic acid and H₂O₂. __________ Translated from Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Nankaiensis, 2007, 40(1): 32–36 [译自: 南开大学学报(自然科学版)]     

Design and non-covalent DNA binding of platinum(II) metallacalix[4]arenes

A set of cyclic tetranuclear complexes of the metallacalix[4]arene type with formula [{Pt(en)(L)}(4)](4+) (en=ethylenediamine; 2: LH=5-chloro-2-hydroxypyrimidine (5-Cl-Hpymo); 3: LH=5-bromo-2-hydroxypyrimidine (5-Br-Hpymo); 4: LH=5-iodo-2-hydroxypyrimidine (5-I-Hpymo)) have been obtained from the reaction between cis-protected square-planar [Pt(en)(H(2)O)(2)](2+) metal entities and LH in aqueous media. Additionally, the binding properties of 2, 3, 4 and their congener [{Pt(en)(L)}(4)](4+) (1: LH=2-hydroxypyrimidine (Hpymo)) with calf thymus-DNA (ct-DNA) have been studied by using different techniques including circular and linear dichroism (CD and LD, respectively) and UV-visible absorbance spectroscopies, gel electrophoresis, fluorescence competitive-binding studies and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results are consistent with significant non-covalent interactions taking place between the polynuclear cyclic species and ct-DNA. Moreover, gel electrophoresis, linear dichroism titrations and AFM images of ct-DNA with metallacalixarenes show ct-DNA coiling at low metallacalixarene concentrations and upon subsequent increments in metallacalixarene concentration ct-DNA can be seen to uncoil with concomitant formation of long and inflexible ct-DNA structures.     

Coordination compounds of manganese(II) with 1,10 phenanthroline

TG and DTA of the compounds Mn(phen)₂X₂ (where X=CN^–,CNO^–, NCS^– and NCSe^–), Mn(phen) (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ and Mn(NCSe)₂ (wherephen=1,10 phenanthroline) are reported and discussed. Decomposition schemes are proposed based on TG and DTA results and, where possible, the analysis and properties of intermediates formed during thermal breakdown. The decomposition of thiocyanate and selenocyanate ligands is observed to lead to an apparent slight increase in sample weight. This phenomenon is discussed in relation to buoyancy changes resulting from the release of sulphur or selenium vapours.

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Zusammenfassung TG und DTA Untersuchungen der Verbindungen Mn(phen)₂X₂ (X=CN^–, CNO^–, NCS^– und NCSe^–), Mn(phen) (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ und Mn(NCSe)₂ (phen =1.10 Phenantrolin) werden beschrieben. Anhand der TG- und DTA-Ergebnisse werden Zerzetzungsschemata vorgeschlagen und wenn möglich, Analyse und Eigenschaften der im Laufe der thermischen Zersetzung entstandenen Zwischenprodukte angegeben. Es wurde beobachtet, da\ die Zersetzung der Thiocyanat- und Selenocyanatliganden zu einer scheinbaren schwachen Zunahme des Probengewichts führt. Dieses PhÄnomen wird im Zusammenhang mit infolge der Abspaltung von Schwefel- oder SelendÄmpfen auftretenden Änderungen des Auftriebs diskutiert.

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Résumé On décrit et discute la TG et l'ATD des composés Mn(phén)₂X₂ (X=CN^–, CNO^–, NCS^– et NCSe^–), Mn(phén) (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ et Mn(NCSe)₂ (oùphén=1,10 phénantroline). On propose des schémas de décomposition à partir des résultats de TG et d'ATD et, si possible, on donne l'analyse et les propriétés des produits intermédiaires formés lors de la décomposition thermique. On a observé que la décomposition des ligands de thiocyanate et de sélénocyanate entraine une faible augmentation apparante du poids du prélèvement. On explique ce phénomène par les variations de poussée résultant du dégagement de vapeurs de soufre ou de sélénium.

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()₂₂, () (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ Mn(NCSe)₂, X=CN^–, CNO^–, NCS^–, NCSe^– =1.10. , , - , . . - , .

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We wish to express our thanks to Professor S. C. Bevan for helpful advice, particularly in connection with the buoyancy effect noted for thiocyanate and selenocyanate complexes.     

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) dichloro complexes containing diamine-estrone derivatives

The preparation ofcis-dichloro Pt(II) andcis-dichloro Pd(II) complexes ofN-[3-hydroxyestra 1:3:5 (10)trien-17β]ethylendiamine,N-[3-hydroxyestra 1:3:5 (10)trien-17β]1,3-propylendiamine, andN-[3-hydroxyestra 1:3:5 (10)trien-17β]2-aminomethylpyridine is reported. The complexes have been characterized by chemical analysis, infrared spectroscopy and molar conductivity.     

Electrochemistry of platinum(II) coordination compounds II. Electroreduction of trimetallic dimetalliobis(isocyanide)platinum(II) complexes

Linear trimetallic MPPt^IIL₂M complexes (M = Cr(CO)₃(η-C₅H₅), Mo(CO)₃- (η-C₅H₅), W(CO)3(η-C₅-H₅), Mn(CO)₅, Fe(CO)₃NO, Co(CO)₄; L = t-BuNC, cyclo- C₀H₁₁ NC) are reduced on platinum and gold electrodes in non-aqueous medium. All these complexes undergo irreversible one electron reductions, which result in the rupture of one Ptmetal bond and the liberation of one M^? ion per mole reduced. Coupled ESR spectroscopy and coulometry show that a radical is generated during the reduction of the trimetallic complexes. The several ESR signals obtained for these paramagnetic Pt¹ species exhibit no hyperfine structure.The electrochemical behaviour of MPtL₂M complexes is compared with that of the following linear trimetallic complexes: MHgM and (MAuM)^?.