DNA interaction, superoxide scavenging and cytotoxicity studies on new copper(II) complexes derived from a tridentate ligand

The copper complexes [Cu(Pyimpy)(H₂O)](ClO₄)₂ (1), [Cu(Pyimpy)₂](ClO₄)₂ (2), [Cu(Pyimpy)(Cl)₂]·2H₂O (3·2H₂O), [Cu(Pyimpy)(N₃)(ClO₄)]₂ (4) and [Cu(Pyimpy)(SCN)(ClO₄)]₂ (5) were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic techniques, crystal structures and electrochemical studies (Pyimpy: (2-((2-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-l)hydrazono)methyl)pyridine)). The superoxide scavenging activity of the two water soluble complexes 1 and 3 was examined. DNA interaction studies by UV-Vis absorption spectral changes during a titration experiment indicated the generation of new species. These small molecule SOD mimics exhibited excellent DNA cleavage activity in the presence of H₂O₂ as well as 2-mercaptoethanol. Complexes 1-5 exhibited better cytotoxicity compared to CuCl₂·2H₂O and the ligand Pyimpy, and showed more potency than cisplatin for MCF-7, PC-3 and HEK-293 cells. Complex 3 exhibited the highest potency for MCF-7, PC-3 and HEK-293 cells compared to the other complexes.     

Metal(II) complexes of bioactive aminonaphthoquinone-based ligand: synthesis,characterization and BSA binding,DNA binding/cleavage,and cytotoxicity studies

An aminonaphthoquinone ligand, L, and its metal complexes of general formula [MLCl₂] {M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)} have been synthesized and characterized by analytical and spectral techniques. Tetrahedral geometry has been assigned to Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes and square planar geometry to Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes on the basis of electronic spectral and magnetic susceptibility data. The binding of complexes with bovine serum albumin (BSA) is relatively stronger than that of free ligand and alters the conformation of the protein molecule. Interaction of these complexes with CT-DNA has been investigated using UV-Vis and fluorescence quenching experiments, which show that the complexes bind strongly to DNA through intercalative mode of binding (K_app 10⁵ M^?1). Molecular docking studies reiterate the mode of binding of these compounds with DNA, proposed by spectral studies. The ligand and its complexes cleave plasmid DNA pUC18 to nicked (Form II) and linear (Form III) forms in the presence of H₂O₂ oxidant. The in vitro cytotoxicity screening shows that Cu(II) complex is more potent against MCF-7 cells and Zn(II) complex exhibits marked cytotoxicity against A-549 cells equal to that of cisplatin. Cell imaging studies suggested apoptosis mode of cell death in these two chosen cell lines.     

DNA interaction,free radical scavenging and in‐vitro antibacterial activity of drug‐based copper(II) complexes

The Cu(II) complexes of type [Cu(cpf)(Aⁿ)Cl] (Aⁿ = terpyridines, cpf = ciprofloxacin) were synthesized and characterized using IR, mass and reflectance spectra. The free ligands and their complexes were evaluated for their in‐vitro antimicrobial activity against a panel of Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria. The complexes exhibit better or equal inhibition in comparison to free fluoroquinolones. Binding interactions of the complexes with calf thymus (CT DNA) were investigated by absorption titration, viscosity studies and DNA melting temperature experiment. The cleavage reaction on pUC19 DNA was monitored by agarose gel electrophoresis. The lower concentration of the complexes was catalysed the dismutation of superoxide radical at biological pH, which indicates that the complexes can act as a possible model for superoxide dismutase. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and characterization of two Cu(II) complexes with a new pyrazole-based Schiff base ligand: crystallography,DNA interaction and antimicrobial activity of Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes

Reaction of Cu(II) nitrate with a new pyrazole-based Schiff base ligand, 5-methyl-3-formylpyrazole-N-(2′-methylphenoxy)methyleneimine (MPzOA), afforded two types of Cu(II) complexes at different reaction temperatures, [Cu(MP_zOA)(NO₃)]₂ (1) and [Cu(3,7,11,15-tetramethylporphyrin)(H₂O)](NO₃)₂ (2), reported together with a Ni(II) complex, [Ni(MPzOA)₂(H₂O)₂]Br₂ (3). The compounds are characterized by single crystal X-ray structure analyses along with several physico-chemical and spectral parameters. Complex 1 is authenticated as a bis(μ-pyrazolato)dicopper(II), while 2 is a porphyrinogen and 3 is a distorted octahedral complex. Structural analyses of the complexes reveal that 1 crystallized in monoclinic P2₁/n space group while 2 and 3 crystallized in monoclinic C2/c space group. DNA-binding studies of the complexes have shown that the complexes interact with CT-DNA. DNA-cleavage studies with plasmid DNA have shown that 1 and 2 induce extensive DNA cleavage in the presence of H₂O₂ as an additive, whereas there is no change in degradation of super-coiled DNA by 3 in the presence of additive. The antimicrobial studies of the complexes against Escherichia coli DH5α bacteria strain indicated that all the complexes were capable of killing E. coli with different LD50 values.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,DNA/BSA interaction and in vitro antitumor activity of N-heterocycle Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes

Investigation of N-heterocycle transition metal complexes has led to the discovery of metal-based antitumor agents. Herein, two binuclear complexes, [Cu(p-4-bmb)(Ac)₂]₂ (1) and [Co(p-4-bmp)Cl₂]₂ (2), were prepared and characterized. The interactions of 1 and 2 with calf thymus (CT)-DNA and bovine serum albumin (BSA) were detected by absorbance and emission spectroscopy. The complexes bind to CT-DNA via an intercalative mode and show moderate affinity to BSA. Both complexes exhibited remarkable DNA cleavage activity. The MTT assay demonstrated that 1 exhibited higher cytotoxicity against three human alimentary system carcinoma cell lines compared to 2. Further, a cellular uptake assay demonstrated that 1 can accumulate in the nucleus and mitochondria of SMMC7721 cells to induce DNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction. Fluorescence staining and flow cytometry analyses revealed that 1 can induce cell death by apoptosis. These findings should promote the development of benzimidazole-based transition metal complexes as novel chemotherapy agents with fewer side effects than conventional antitumor drugs.     

Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with ONNO asymmetric tetradentate Schiff base ligand: synthesis,spectroscopic characterization,theoretical calculations,DNA interaction and antimicrobial studies

A novel Schiff base, namely Z ‐3‐((2‐((E )‐(2‐hydroxynaphthyl)methylene)amino)‐5‐nitrophenylimino)‐1,3‐dihydroindin‐2‐one, was synthesized from the condensation of 2‐hydroxy‐1‐naphthaldehyde and isatin with 4‐nitro‐o ‐phenylenediamine. It was structurally characterized on the basis of ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and infrared spectra and elemental analyses. In addition, Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes of the Schiff base ligand were prepared. The nature of bonding and the stereochemistry of the investigated complexes were elucidated using several techniques, including elemental analysis (C, H, N), Fourier transform infrared and electronic spectroscopies and molar conductivity. The thermal behaviours of the complexes were studied and kinetic–thermodynamic parameters were determined using the Coats–Redfern method. Density functional theory calculations at the B3LYP/6‐311G++ (d, p) level of theory were carried out to explain the equilibrium geometry of the ligand. The optimized geometry parameters of the complexes were evaluated using LANL2DZ basis set. The total energy of highest occupied and lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals, Mullikan atomic charges, dipole moment and orientation are discussed. Moreover, the interaction of the metal complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT‐DNA) was explored using electronic spectra, viscosity measurements and gel electrophoresis. The experimental evidence indicated that the two complexes could strongly bind to CT‐DNA via an intercalation mechanism. The intrinsic binding constants of the investigated Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with CT‐DNA were 1.02 × 10⁶ and 2.15 × 10⁶ M⁻¹, respectively, which are higher than that of the standard ethidium bromide. Furthermore, the bio‐efficacy of the ligand and its complexes was examined in vitro against the growth of bacteria and fungi to evaluate the antimicrobial potential. Based on the obtained results, the prepared complexes have promise for use as drugs. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis,characterization, DNA interaction,thermal and in vitro biological activity investigation of some Ni(II)-Isatin bishydrazone complexes

Complexes of the type [Ni (L) (H₂O)] Cl₂.nH₂O, where L = [(pyridine-2-carboxaldhyde)-3-isatin]-bishydrazone (cpish), [(2-acetyl pyridine)-3-isatin]-bishydrazone (apish) and [(2-benzoyl pyridine)-3-isatin]-bishydrazone (bpish) have been synthesized and characterized on the bases of elemental analysis, molar conductance, IR, NMR, electronic spectra and thermal analysis (TGA and DTA). Moreover, the stoichiometry and the formation constants of these complexes have been determined spectrophotometrically. Kinetics and thermodynamic parameters of the thermal decomposition have been computed from the thermal data using Coats and Redfern method, which confirm first-order kinetics. The bioefficacy of the ligands and their complexes have been examined for their in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity against many types of bacteria and anti fungal cultures, which are common contaminants of the environment in Egypt, and the results indicate that the ligands and their metal complexes possess notable antimicrobial activity. Investigation of their interaction with CT-DNA under physiological conditions, using spectroscopic (UV–visible) and hydrodynamic techniques (viscosity measurements). Binding constant "K _b" obtained from spectroscopic methods revealed significant binding of compounds with DNA via intercalation, Furthermore, free energies of compounds–DNA interactions indicated spontaneity of their binding.     

Catalysis and inhibition of ligand substitution in palladium(II) square-planar complexes: effects of DNA.

The kinetics of substitution, by thiourea, of ethylenediamine (en) or N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine (Me(2)en) coordinated to palladium(II) in the complexes [Pd(4,4'-R(2)bpy)(en)](PF(6))(2) (bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine; R = H or Me), [Pd(en)(2)](PF(6))(2) and [Pd(Me(2)en)(2)](PF(6))(2) have been studied at 25 degrees C, pH 7 and various ionic strength values, in the presence of calf thymus DNA. The rate of the reaction in water depends on ionic strength, pH, and nucleophile concentration; at fixed pH and ionic strength the k(obsd) values are correlated to the square of the thiourea concentration. This rate law is not altered by the presence of DNA, but the rate of reaction is influenced, depending on the nature of ancillary ligand, L-L, bound to palladium. DNA inhibits the substitution process when L-L is bpy or 4,4'-Me(2)bpy and catalyzes the same reaction when L-L is en or Me(2)en. These opposite kinetic effects can be related to the noncovalent interactions of the various complexes with the DNA double helix. Inhibition of the reactivity of the complexes [Pd(4,4'-R(2)bpy)(en)](2+) is due to protection of the reaction center from nucleophile attack by DNA. Acceleration of the reaction when L-L is en or Me(2)en is related to the dependence of the rate of reaction on pH. If, due to the higher activity of water under the electric field of phosphate groups, hydronium ion concentration on DNA surface is higher than in the bulk solution, the enzyme-like dependence of the rate of reaction on [DNA] is due to progressive accumulation of the complexes around the double helix. Regardless of the complexes' nature, the rate constant values obtained in DNA at pH 7 correspond to values determined in water at pH 5. This pH value on the DNA surface, lower by about two units with respect to the bulk solution, is in good agreement with theoretical predictions. Acceleration of ethylenediamine substitution has been observed for all of the complexes studied in the presence of sodium polyvinylsulfonate.     

Organoruthenium (II) complexes featuring pyrazole‐linked Schiff base ligands: Crystal structure,DNA/BSA interactions,cytotoxicity and molecular docking

Half‐sandwiched ruthenium (II) arene complexes with piano stool‐like geometry with the general formula [(p‐cymene)RuClL¹] and [(p‐cymene)RuClL²] [where L¹ = (Z)‐N′‐((1,3‐diphenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐yl)methylene)furan‐2‐carbohydrazide and L² = (Z)‐N′‐((1,3‐diphenyl‐1H‐pyrazol‐4‐yl)methylene)thiophene‐2‐carbohydrazide] were synthesized and characterized. The single crystal X‐ray data revealed that the complexes belong to the same crystal system (monoclinic) with octahedral geometry, where the ruthenium atom is surrounded by hydrazone ligand coordinated through ON atoms, one chloride labile co‐ligand and the remaining three coordination sites covered by an electron cloud of p‐cymene moiety. The interaction between the complexes and DNA/bovine serum albumin (BSA) was evaluated using absorption and emission titration methods showing intercalative modes of interaction. The DNA cleavage ability of the complexes was checked by agarose gel electrophoresis method exhibiting the destruction of DNA duplex arrangement. To understand the interaction between ruthenium complex and DNA/BSA molecule, molecular docking studies were performed. In vitro cytotoxicity of the complexes was examined by the 3‐(4,5‐dimethylthiazol‐2‐yl)‐2,5‐diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay on human lung cancer cell line, A549, and found that at lower IC₅₀, cell growth inhibition has occurred. Similarly, the IC₅₀ values of the complexes treated with cancerous cell lines have produced a significant amount of lactase dehydrogenase and nitrite content in the culture medium, which were evaluated as apoptosis‐inducing factors, suggesting that the ruthenium (II) arene hydrazone complexes with pyrazole ligands have promising anticancer activities.     

Bridging ligand planarity as a route to long-lived, near infrared emitting dinuclear ruthenium(II) complexes

The dinuclear ruthenium complex of a large, planar bis-tridentate bridging ligand has been prepared; to the best of our knowledge, this species is the near IR-emitting Ru(II) complex exhibiting the longest-lived emission and highest quantum yield reported so far, due to the dramatic reduction in its radiationless decay rate constant.     

Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes of a dithiadiazolyl radical ligand: monomer/dimer equilibria in solution

Complexes of the 4-(2'-pyridyl)-1,2,3,5-dithiadiazolyl radical bidentate ligand with bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)manganese(II) and with bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)copper(II) have been prepared. Unlike the previously reported cobalt(II) complex, these complexes form dimers via intermolecular S...S contacts in the solid state. The spectroscopic and magnetic properties of these species in the solid state and in solution are reported and compared to the previously reported Co(II) complex, with emphasis on the elucidation of the a monomer/dimer equilibrium in the solution. The electrochemical properties of these species in solution are also presented and discussed.     

八羟基喹啉铜(Ⅱ)配合物的DNA结合和切割活性及与牛血清白蛋白相互作用（英文）

利用紫外吸收光谱、荧光光谱、圆二色光谱(CD)和琼脂糖凝胶电泳等手段研究了八羟基喹啉铜(Ⅱ)配合物Cu[8-OHQ]2与DNA和蛋白质的相互作用.实验结果表明,在生理条件下,Cu[8-OHQ]2能通过插入方式较强的与CT-DNA结合,诱导DNA构象的改变.其本征结合常数Kb为1.15(±0.01)×105 L/mol,表观结合常数Kapp为4.21×106 L/mol.再者,琼脂糖凝胶电泳实验表明,在生理条件和抗坏血酸(Vc)存在情况下,Cu[8-OHQ]2能有效地将超螺旋pBR322质粒DNA切割成缺刻和线性,甚至降解为小的片断.机理研究表明扩散的·OH,H2O2和1 O2都不是在切割过程中起作用的活性氧物种(ROS);copper-oxo中间体可能是此切割过程中主要的活性氧物种.另外,Cu[8-OHQ]2也能以适中的结合力与牛血清白蛋白(BSA)结合而猝灭BSA内源荧光,猝灭机理为静态猝灭.所有这些结果表明Cu[8-OHQ]2具有作为潜在化疗试剂的生物活性.     

Influence of DNA on the rate of ligand substitution in platinum(II) terpyridine complexes

The kinetics of substitution of pyridine or 2-methylpyridine, by iodide or thiourea, in the complexes [Pt(4'-R'terpy)(2-Rpy)](BF4)2 (R' = o-tolyl or H; R = H or CH3) has been studied, at 25 degrees C, pH 7, and various ionic strength values, in the presence of and without calf thymus DNA. The reactions occur in one observable step, and plots of kobsd against nucleophile concentration give straight lines with zero intercepts. DNA inhibits all the reactions studied without altering the rate law; the second-order rate constants k2 decrease systematically on increasing DNA concentration and are larger at higher ionic strength values. Partitioning of the ionic reactants in solution on electrostatic grounds can account for this kinetic effect in the reaction with iodide. Iodide is kept off the double helix proximity while the dicationic complexes concentrate on it. The inhibiting effect observed for the uncharged reagent thiourea can be related to the specific binding mode of the complexes to DNA. The complexes studied are effective intercalators to double helix, and this type of interaction, which prevents attack of thiourea at platinum, decreases their actual concentration in solution. The inhibiting effect is larger for [Pt(terpy)(py)]2+ that is a better intercalator. Likewise, the decrease in the rate of substitution of 2-Rpy, at a given [DNA] on decreasing ionic strength, is due to the influence of ionic strength on the complex-DNA interactions.     

Studies on the manganese and copper complexes derived from chiral Schiff base: synthesis,structure, cytotoxicity and DNA/BSA interaction

Abstract

Three new manganese and copper complexes, [Mn(ONO-(S)L¹)₂] (1), [Cu(ONO-(R)L²)]₄·2CH₃OH (2), and [Mn₃(ONO-(S)L³)₄(OAc)₄(H₂O)₂] (3), {[H₂L¹ = (S)-2-phenyl-2-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzylideneamino)ethane-1-ol], H₂L² = (R)-2-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzylideneamino)butane-1-ol] and H₂L³ = (S)-2-phenyl-2-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylideneamino)ethane-1-ol]}, have been synthesized. The crystal structures of 1–3 were determined through single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of mononuclear 1 shows a six-coordinate octahedral geometry around the manganese ion. Complex 2 is a five-coordinate tetranuclear copper complex with the central Cu atoms adopting distorted square pyramidal geometry. Complex 3 shows a trinuclear structure with the six-coordinate Mn ions surrounded by four L³ ligands and acetate ions. The in vitro cytotoxicity screening revealed that the 1–3 had substantial cytotoxicity against three cancer cell lines (HepG2, MDA-MB-231, and A549), even higher than that of cisplatin. Inspiringly, 2 derived from (R)-Schiff base ligand H₂L² was more potent against MDA-MB-231 cells. Interaction of 1–3 with calf-thymus DNA (CT-DNA) has been investigated using UV-vis, viscosity and thermal denaturation experiments. It was found that 1 binds with DNA through intercalation while 2 and 3 interact with DNA probably through groove-binding and electrostatic mode. In addition, the capability of the complexes to bind with bovine serum albumin was monitored using some spectral techniques. The metal ions, chiral and nuclearity have significant influences on the properties of the title compounds.     

New complexes of Ni(II) and Cu(II) with tridentate ONO Schiff base ligand: synthesis,crystal structures,electrochemical and theoretical investigation

In this research, we prepared a new series of the Cu(II) (1) and Ni(II) (2) metal complexes of a tridentate Schiff base ligand, (E)-2-(5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylideneamino) phenol (H₂L). These complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV–Vis, and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. The crystal structures of (1) and (2) were determined by X-ray diffraction studies. The single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses revealed that copper(II) cation is five-coordinated and the coordination polyhedron is a slightly distorted square pyramid. Nickel(II), on the other hand, is four-coordinated, and has a regular, square planar geometry. Further discussed were the electrochemical reduction of these complexes. We also analyzed the nature of the metal–ligand bond in the complexes through NBO and EDA analysis. Besides, vibrational sample magnetometer (VSM) revealed complex (1) was ferromagnetic.     

Potentiometric investigation mixed ligand complexes of Ni(II) with DL-methionine and Dl-ethionine in aqueous solution

The formation of mixed ligand complexes of Ni(II) with DL-methionine in aqueous solution was investigated. The composition and stability constants of the complexes were determined by the potentiometric method.     

Ruthenium(II) complexes of pyrrol-azo ligands: cytotoxicity,interaction with calf thymus DNA and bovine serum albumin

Two ruthenium(II) complexes of newly designed pyrrol-azo ligands(L) and bipyridine(bpy) formulated as [Ru(L)(bpy)₂]ClO₄, where HL^1?=?(4-chloro-phenyl)-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-diazene (1) complex 1 and HL^2?=?(4-nitro-phenyl)-(1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-diazene for 2, were isolated in pure form. The complexes were characterized by physicochemical and spectroscopic methods. The electrochemical behavior of the complexes showed the Ru(III)/Ru(II) couple at different potentials with quasi-reversible voltammograms. The study of cytotoxicity effects of 1 and 2 on human breast cancer cells (MCF 7, MDA-MB 231) and cervical cancer cell (HeLa) taking Cisplatin as a positive reference showed that 1 exhibited higher cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines than 2, but less activity than Cisplatin. The interaction of 1 with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) using absorption, emission spectral studies, viscosity-measurement, and electrochemical techniques has been used to determine the binding constant K _b and the linear Stern–Volmer quenching constant K _SV. The results indicate that 1 strongly interacts with CT-DNA in groove binding mode. The interaction of bovine serum albumin (BSA) with 1 was also investigated with the help of spectroscopic tools. Absorption spectroscopy proved the formation of a BSA-[Ru(L¹)(bpy)₂]ClO₄ complex.     

Kinetics and mechanism of ligand substitution in binuclear nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes

The kinetics and mechanism of the removal of M²⁺ from bis-(heptane-2,4,6-trionato)M(II) [M = Ni, Co] by ethylenediminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NAT), 1,2-cyclohexanediamine-N, N, N′, N′-tetraacetic acid (C_yDTA), and ethylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo)tetraacetic acid (EGTA) have been investigated using stopped-flow spectrophotometry in methanol-water at 25°C and ionic strength 0.1 mol dm^?3 KNO₃. The reactions were investigated at a number of different pHs. An associative mechanism is proposed to account for the kinetic data. Although all the ligands have similar functional groups, their reactivity towards the parent complex is quite different. The pH dependence of the rate constants has been used to determine the relative reactivities of the various ligand species present. In the case of nitrilotriacetic acid, a nonlinear dependence on ligand concentration is observed, thus confirming the mechanism proposed. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.