New Organotin(IV) Compounds: Structural Basis for Antiproliferative Activity and Selectivity

Complexes of diorganotin(IV) with aminoacids and a dipeptide. Synthesis and structural investigations.

The aim of this work is to synthesize complexes of Arginine, effector of recognition, with organotin(IV) ions (R2Sn2+, R =Me, nBu) which are known to possess antitumour, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory activities. The complexes were investigated by FT-IR and 119Sn Můssbauer.While identical stoichiometries are present for Me2Sn(Arg)2 and Me2Sn(Boc-Arg)2 complexes, 119Sn Můssbauer spectra give a clear evidence of different coordination modes. L-Arginine appears to behave as a chelating ligand through carboxylate and a-NH2 groups in the former, while in Nα-Boc-L-Arginine complex, the Nα-protected amino group being exempted from coordination, only the carboxylate groups are effectors of bondin…

The dynamics of (57)Fe nuclei in Fe(III)-DNA condensates.

Abstract The dynamics of iron nuclei in the condensates obtained by interaction of Fe III with DNA, Fe III (DNA monomer) 2 , have been investigated by variable temperature 57 Fe Mossbauer spectroscopy. Studies were effected on gel and freeze-dried samples, obtaining nearly coincident values of the parameters isomer shift and nuclear quadrupole splitting in T ranges 20–260 K. Functions ln( A T / A 77.3 ) vs. T , here employed to investigate the dynamics of Fe nuclei, showed linear trends in the T ranges 20–150 and 150–260 K, respectively, the latter with larger slopes. Data coincided for gelled and freeze-dried specimens. No variation of δ or Δ E parameters occurred at the two T intervals, w…

Loading and release of the complex [Pt(DTBTA)(DMSO)Cl]Cl·CHCl3 with the 2,2′-dithiobis(benzothiazole) ligand into mesoporous silica and studies of antiproliferative activity on MCF-7 cells

Abstract Synthetic delivery systems have great potential for overcoming problems associated with systemic toxicity that accompanies chemotherapy with the use of cisplatin and family of platinum anticancer drugs. Mesoporous silicates have been studied in context of drug delivery and drug targeting. In this paper we report the studies of loading and release of a platinum complex, [Pt(DTBTA)(DMSO)Cl]Cl∙CHCl3 (1) where DTBTA = 2,2′-dithiobis(benzothiazole), that was recently synthesized and structurally characterized. Evaluation in vitro of antitumor activity against a human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) showed a very potent activity of complex(1). Therefore, we thought to incorporate this co…

Nanowire iron(III) coordination polymer based on 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and chloride ligands

Abstract The neutral ligand 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (tp) has been employed to prepare a new coordination compound of Fe(III), [FeCl3(tp)2]n (1). Compound 1 was investigated by single crystal X-ray diffraction and found to be a coordination polymer forming a ladder structure based on metal–ligand interactions, while H-bonding and aromatic interactions contribute to the supramolecular self-assembly into a 3D nanostructured material. The polymeric assembly is retained also in solution, where a metallo-supramolecular polymer based on coordinative metal–ligand binding is present, as shown by dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements. The redox properties of the Fe(III) coordination pol…

Spermatocyte chromosome alterations intruncatella subcylindrica (L., 1767) (Mollusca, Mesogastropoda) following exposure to dibutyltin(IV) and tributyltin(IV) chlorides

In order to analyze chromosomes for possible numerical and structural alterations in response to exposure to organotin(IV) compounds, gastropod Truncatella subcylindrica specimens were treated with dibutyltin(IV) and tributyltin(IV) chloride solutions with different exposure times. Experimental evidence suggests that tributyltin(IV) chloride is more toxic to this organism than dibutyltin(IV) dichloride at low concentrations. Furthermore, the toxicity responses to these organotin(IV) derivatives seem to be proportional to both concentration and exposure time. The following structural lesions have been identified by comparative analysis of spermatocyte chromosomes from untreated specimens and…

Spectroscopic characterization and biological activity ofL-methionyl-L histidinato complexes of R2Sn(IV) ions (R?=?Me, nBu, Ph) and X-ray structure of Me2SnMetHis ? 0.5MeOH

Complexes of L-methionyl-L-histidine (H2MetHis) with R2Sn(IV) ions (R = Me, nBu, Ph) have been synthesized. The crystal and molecular structures of Me2SnMetHis·0.5MeOH have been determined by X-ray diffraction. The title compound contains two crystallographically independent molecular units possessing the same trigonal-bipyramidal geometry at tin, each dimethyltin(IV) moiety being coordinated by the terminal amino nitrogen, deprotonated peptide nitrogen and terminal carboxylate group, neither the imidazole nor thioether groups being involved in bonding. IR spectroscopy was used to probe the structure of the complexes in the solid state, and the structure in solution (CD3OD) was assessed by …

Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and antiproliferative activity of two platinum(II) complexes containing N-donor heterocycles

Abstract Novel mononuclear complexes of Pt(II), cis -[PtCl 2 (DMSO)HL]·2DMSO ( 1 ), where HL = 7-amino-2-(methylthio)[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid and Pt(bdt)Cl 2 ( 2 ), where bdt = [2,4-bis(5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazin-3yl)-pyridine] have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and 1 H NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography diffraction analyses. The molecular structure of ( 1 ) shows that Pt(II) ion has a square planar geometry with N(3) bonded heterocycle ligand, two cis chloride anions and S-bonded dimethylsulfoxide. The antiproliferative activity of complexes ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) has been tested in vitro against HepG2 human hepatoma cells and non…

Sintesi, caratterizzazione strutturale e attività biologica in vitro di organostagno(IV) con derivati di 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pirimidina

SINTESI, CARATTERIZZAZIONE STRUTTURALE E ATTIVITÀ BIOLOGICA IN VITRO DI ORGANOSTAGNO(IV) CON DERIVATI DI 1,2,4-TRIAZOLO[1, 5-a]PIRIMIDINA Maria Assunta Girasolo a, Simona Rubino a, Piera Sabatino b aDip.to di Scienze e Tecnologie Molecolari e Biomolecolari, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Palermo, Italy bDip.to di Chimica G. Ciamician, Università di Bologna,via F. Selmi 2, Bologna, Italy La struttura delle 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pirimidine1 è analoga a quella delle purine da cui differiscono per la presenza di un atomo di azoto pirimidinico in posizione “testa di ponte” e la scomparsa del protone acido dell’anello a cinque membri. Data la somiglianza tra questi sistemi, i composti…

ATTIVITA’ CITOTOSSICA DI COMPLESSI ORGANOSTAGNO(IV) CON TRIAZOLOPIRIMIDINE CONTENENTI ATOMI DI OSSIGENO ESOCICLICO

Le triazolopirimidine sono leganti eterociclici di crescente interesse. I composti di organostagno(IV) sono caratterizzati dalla presenza di un atomo di stagno (Sn) legato covalentemente ad uno o più sostituenti organici. In questo studio1 sono stati sintetizzati: Me3Sn(5tpO)(1); n-Bu3Sn(5tpO)(2); Me3Sn(mtpO)(3); n-Bu3Sn(mtpO)(4); n-Bu3Sn(HtpO2)(5); Ph3Sn(HtpO2)(6) e la loro citotossicità valutata su tre differenti linee cellulari tumorali umane: HCT-116 (carcinoma del colon retto), HepG2 (epatocarcinoma) e MCF-7 (carcinoma mammario). I complessi 2, 4, 5 e 6 hanno mostrato attività citotossica di 1-2 ordini di grandezza superiore al cis-platino, sulle 3 linee cellulari tumorali. Il meccanis…

Non-covalent interactions in organotin(IV) derivatives of 5,7-ditertbutyl- and 5,7-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine as recognition motifs in crystalline self- assembly and their in vitro antistaphylococcal activity

Non-covalent interactions are known to play a key role in biological compounds due to their stabilization of the tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins [1]. Ligands similar to purine rings, such as triazolo pyrimidine ones, are very versatile in their interactions with metals and can act as model systems for natural bio-inorganic compounds [2]. A considerable series (twelve novel compounds are reported) of 5,7-ditertbutyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (dbtp) and 5,7-diphenyl- 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (dptp) were synthesized and investigated by FT-IR and 119Sn Mössbauer in the solid state and by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, in solution [3]. The X-ray crystal and molecular str…

Synthesis, characterization, crystal structures and in vitro antistaphylococcal activity of organotin(IV) derivatives with 5,7-disubstituted-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

Abstract New organotin(IV) complexes of 5,7-ditertbutyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine ( dbtp ) and 5,7-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine ( dptp ) with 1:1 and/or 1:2 stoichiometry were synthesized and investigated by X-ray diffraction, FT-IR and 119 Sn Mossbauer in the solid state and by 1 H and 13 C NMR spectroscopy, in solution. Moreover, the crystal and molecular structures of Et 2 SnCl 2 (dbtp) 2 and Ph 2 SnCl 2 (EtOH) 2 (dptp) 2 are reported. The complexes contain hexacoordinated tin atoms: in Et 2 SnCl 2 (dbtp) 2 two 5,7-ditertbutyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine molecules coordinate classically the tin atom through N(3) atom and the coordination around the tin atom shows a …

Polynuclear complexes of Pt(II) with polypyridyl ligands.II.Synthesis, spectroscopic and structural characterization and cytotoxic activity

Anti-cancer activity of di- and tri-organotin(IV) compounds with D-(+)-Galacturonic acid on human tumor cells

Abstract We have compared the anti-proliferative activity in vitro, of R2SnGala (1-3) [R = Me, n-Bu, Ph] and novel R3SnGala (4, 5) [R = Me, n-Bu] with D-(+)-Galacturonic acid [HGala; Galaq-, q = (2) and (1) for R2SnGala and R3SnGala, respectively] compounds, towards human tumor cell lines of intestinal carcinoma (HCT-116) and breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7). The new synthesized 4 and 5 compounds were characterized, in solution, by 1H, 13C and 119Sn NMR, that showed that HGala acts as monoanionic moiety and evidenced the dynamic behavior of the compounds, due to inter-conversions involving the anomeric carbon atom of the ligand. Cell viability, apoptosis induction and cell cycle distribution w…

Organotin(IV) Adducts of 5,7-Diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidine and 5,7-Ditertbutyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidine

Synthesis, structural characterization, anti-proliferative and antimicrobial activity of binuclear and mononuclear Pt(II) complexes with perfluoroalkyl-heterocyclic ligands

Abstract In this paper we report the synthesis of four Pt(II) complexes with 5-perfluoroalkyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl-pyridine and 3-perfluoroalkyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazolyl-pyridine ligands. Two binuclear complexes [PtCl(pfibap)2](µ-Cl)2 (1), [Pt2(µ-Cl)2(pfioap)4]Cl2 (2), and two mononuclear [PtCl2(pfptp)] (3), [PtCl2(pfhtp)2] (4), were synthesized with the ligands: 2-(5-perfluoropropyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole-3yl)-pyridine (pfpop), 2-(5-perfluoroheptyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole-3yl)-pyridine (pfhop), 2-(3-perfluoropropyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine (pfptp), 2-(3-perfluoroheptyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine (pfhtp), and were structurally characterized. All complexes were tested in vitro on th…

Pt(II) complex @mesoporous silica: preparation, characterization and study of release

Cisplatin analogs, having cytotoxic activity higher than that exerted by cisplatin, have recently triggered considerable interest by the community. The cis-[PtCl2(DMSO)HL]·2DMSO, where HL = 7-amino-2-(methylthio)[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, has shown a potent cytotoxic activity on HepG2 hepatocarcinoma cells, while under identical conditions, it did not affect normal immortalized human liver cells (Chang). In this work, the above complex has been incorporated into MCM41 mesoporous silica, pure and functionalized with amino group, which is considered one of the best host for a drug delivery system for carrying high dosages of a variety of drugs in their mesopores. Sinc…

The structure and dynamics of Cl-substituted tetraphenyl- and tetrabenzyl-tin(IV)

Abstract The crystal and molecular structure of (o-ClC6H4CH2)4Sn has been determined by X-ray crystallography. Tin is in a slightly distorted environment. The molecular dynamics of (p-ClC6H4)4Sn, (o-ClC6H4)4Sn and (o-ClC6H4CH2)4Sn have been investigated by variable temperature 119Sn Mossbauer spectroscopy (VTMS). A Debye-solid behaviour has been detected for (p-ClC6H4)4Sn, where, on the other hand, no influence by hydrogen–chlorine interaction on the magnitude of the dynamics data and functions seems to occur. For the o-Cl-substituted derivatives, a non-Debye-solid character could be advanced.

Complessi di Platinum(II): sintesi, studi di DNA-binding e loro attività antitumorale in vitro

Con lo scopo di trovare nuovi analoghi del Cis-DDP (cis-diammino dicloro platino(II)) nuovi complessi del platino sono stati sintetizzati, caratterizzati e ne è stata studiata l’attività antitumorale in vitro [1]. Recentemente sono stati preparati complessi con metalli del quarto periodo di transizione con entrambi i leganti, dipirido[3,2-a:2’,3’-c]fenazina (dppz) e glicinato (gly) [2]. I composti di nuova sintesi vengono generalmente caratterizzati attraverso parecchie tecniche analitiche incluso la cristallografia a raggi-X e la loro attività antitumorale viene testata su un vasto pannello di linee cellulari umane [1,2]. Le proprietà biologiche spesso sono correlate alla loro interazione …

Complessi di di- e triorganostagno(IV) con [1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pirimidina e suoi derivati 5- e 7-sostituiti

Cytotoxic Activity of Organotin(IV) Derivatives with Triazolopyrimidine Containing Exocyclic Oxygen Atoms

In this study cytotoxicity of organotin(IV) compounds with 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines, Me3Sn(5tpO) (1), n-Bu3Sn(5tpO) (2), Me3Sn(mtpO) (3), n-Bu3Sn(mtpO) (4), n-Bu3Sn(HtpO2) (5), Ph3Sn(HtpO2) (6) where 5HtpO = 4,5-dihydro-5-oxo-[1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine, HmtpO = 4,7-dihydro-5-methyl-7-oxo-[1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]pyrimidine, and H2tpO2 = 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-5,7- dioxo-[1,2,4]triazolo-[1,5-a]-pyrimidine, was assessed on three different human tumor cell lines: HCT-116 (colorectal carcinoma), HepG2 (hepatocarcinoma) and MCF-7 (breast cancer). While 1 and 3 were inactive, compounds 2, 4, 5 and 6 inhibited the growth of the three tumor cell lines with IC50 values in the submicromolar …

Complessi di Organostagno(IV) con amminoacidi e dipeptidi: sintesi, caratterizzazione e attività biologica in vitro.

Scopo della ricerca è la sintesi, caratterizzazione strutturale ed attività biologica di complessi di organostagno(IV) e amminoacidi quali L-arginina (Arg), N-Boc-L-arginina (Boc-Arg), L-ornitina (L-Orn) ed un dipeptide contenente L-arginina, Alanil-Arginina (Ala-Arg). I complessi di diorganostagno(IV) sono noti possedere attività antitumorale [1], antimicrobica [2] e antiinfiammatoria. I complessi di triorganostagno(IV) inibiscono la funzione mitocondriale almeno in tre modi: 1) reagendo con le membrane cellulari; 2) alterando lo scambio Cl-/OH- attraverso la membrana; 3) inibendo la fosforilazione ossidativa o l’idrolisi di ATP [3].L’arginina (Arg) è un amminoacido essenziale con un grup…

Synthesis, structural characterization and antitumor activity of di- and tri-organotin(IV) complexes of D-galacturonic acid

Organomercury(II) derivatives of 2-thiouracil. An infrared and proton magnetic resonance study of structures

Abstract The novel complexes RHg(s2UraH−1) (R = Me, Ph) where s2UraH−1 is the monoanion of 2-thiouracil, have been synthesized. Comparison of the infrared spectra of the solid complexes and of 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of the complexes in dimethyl-d6 sulfoxide with spectra of s2 Ura and Na[s2UraH−1] allows the recognition of the existence of isomers in the solid, with bonding to exocyclic sulfur and to pyrimidine nitrogens. In solution, a simpler pattern is observed, with 2J(1H199Hg) indicating bonding to sulfur only.

Incorporation of Pt(II) complex with [amino-2(methylthio)(1,2,4)triazole-(1,5-a)pyrimidine-6-carboxylic-acid] ligand in MCM41 for controlled release

Drug carriers play a critical role for the loading and the release of the drug. A promising frontier is represented by a new class of innovative medicines that represents directional transport vehicles "drug delivery" and consist of assembled structures carrier (nano)-drug. Silica-based materials, nontoxic, biocompatible, have been used as adjuvant and excipient in pharmaceutical technology. In this class of compounds, the mesoporous materials, such as MCM41, SBA-15 and hexagonal mesoporous silica, have been investigated for medication and drug delivery due to their properties. In fact, these materials show a large specific pore volume made up of regular pores having a diameter in the nanom…

Organotin(IV) derivatives with 5,7-disubstituted-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and their cytotoxic activities: The importance of being conformers

Abstract The organotin(IV) compounds Me2SnCl2(dbtp)(1), Me2SnCl2(dbtp)2 (2), Et2SnCl2(dbtp) (3), Et2SnCl2(dbtp)2 (4), Et2SnCl2(dptp) (5), nBu2SnCl2(dbtp)2 (6), nBu2SnCl2(dptp) (7), Ph2SnCl2(dbtp) (8), Ph2SnCl2(EtOH)2(dptp)2 (9), where dbtp = 5,7-di-tert-butyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine and dptp = 5,7-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo [1,5-a]pyrimidine, have been tested by MTT for their cytotoxic activity on three tumor cell lines, HepG2 (human hepatocellular carcinoma), HeLa (human cervix adenocarcinoma) and MCF-7 (human breast cancer). Except for 1 and 2, which were ineffective, all compounds significantly showed a dose-dependent anti-proliferative effect against the three cell lines. By calcul…

Mononuclear Perfluoroalkyl-Heterocyclic Complexes of Pd(II): Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity

Two mononuclear Pd(II) complexes [PdCl2(pfptp)] (1) and [PdCl2(pfhtp)] (2), with ligands 2-(3-perfluoropropyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine (pfptp) and 2-(3-perfluoroheptyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine (pfhtp), were synthesized and structurally characterized. The two complexes showed a bidentate coordination of the ligand occurring through N atom of pyridine ring and N4 atom of 1,2,4-triazole. Both complexes showed antimicrobial activity when tested against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains.

Synthesis, structural characterisation and biological studies of new mononuclear platinum(II) complexes with sterically hindered heterocyclic ligands

Abstract Three novel cisplatin analogues were synthesized, designed according to an approach which violates the “classical” structure–activity relationship, by replacing the diamine ligands with a planar N donor heterocycle giving a sterically hindered complex. Moreover, the sterical hindrance of antitumor drug candidates potentially makes them less susceptible to deactivation by sulphur-containing proteins and helping to overcome resistance mechanisms. The resulting mononuclear complexes of sterically hindered polidentate heterocyclic N ligands [PtCl(bbp)]Cl ( 1 ) [bbp = 2,6-bis(2-benzimidazolyl)pyridine], [PtCl 2 (dptdn)](H 2 O) ( 2 ) [dptdn = sodium 5,6-diphenyl-3-(2′-pyridyl)-1,2,4-tria…

Sintesi, caratterizzazione e attività biologica di complessi di Pt(II) con leganti eterociclici azotati e solforati e legante elilenebis(ditiocarbammato).

Novel platinum(II) complexes with heterociclyc ligands: Synthesis and structural chracterization.

An array of mononuclear complexes of Pt(II) with triazine and (benzimidazolyl)pyridine heterocycles is reported. The mononuclear complexes [PtCl2(Kdptdn)] [dbtdn=5,6- diphenyl-3-(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazine-4’,4’’-disulfonate sodium salt hydrate], [PtCl2(bbp)] [bbp=2,6-bis(2-benzimidazolyl)pyridine] and [PtCl2(H2dpt)]PtCl4 [dpt=5,6-diphenyl-3-(2- pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazine] have been prepared and structurally characterized. Both neutral and ionic complexes are present, with bifunctional Pt(II) moieties, whose size and shape enable them to behave as novel scaffolds for DNA binding.

A novel compound of triphenyltin(IV) with N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-ornithine causes cancer cell death by inducing a p53-dependent activation of the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis

The triphenyltin(IV) compound with N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-L-ornithine (Boc-Orn-OH), [Ph3Sn(Boc-Orn-O)], was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, solution1H,13C and119Sn NMR and ESI mass spectrometry. The organotin(IV) compound inhibited at very low micromolar concentrations the growth of human tumor cell lines HepG2 (hepatocarcinoma cells), MCF-7 (mammary cancer) and HCT116 (colorectal carcinoma) while it did not affect the viability of non-malignant human-derived hepatic cells Chang. The mechanism of the antiproliferative effect of Ph3Sn(Boc-Orn-O), investigated on human hepatoma HepG2 cells, was pro-apoptotic, being associated with externalization of plasma membrane …

Organotin(IV) derivatives of the ambidentate ligand 2-thiouracil. Infrared, Mössbauer, 1H and 13C NMR studies

Abstract Complexes Bu 2 n Sn(s 2 UraH −2 and [Me 2 SnOH] 2 (s 2 UraH −2 have been synthesized. Comparison of infrared spectra of the solid complexes with spectra of s 2 Ura and (PhHg) 2 (s 2 UraH −2 complex and point charge calculations (Mossbauer spectra) allow assignment of structures for the complexes of this ambivalent ligand. Polymeric structures are proposed for the complexes in the solid state, where the organometallic moieties are bonded to exocyclic S and N(3) atoms of the dianionic base, with formation of a four-membered chelate ring for Bu 2 n Sn(s 2 UraH −2 ). For [Me 2 SnOH] 2 (s 2 UraH −2 , 1 H and 13 C NMR data suggest retention of penta-coordination in trifluoacetic acid sol…

Attività anti-proliferativa di derivati di organostagno(IV) con Na-Boc-Ornitina e studio dell’azione pro-apoptotica del derivato Ph3Sn(Boc- Orn)

Nuovi composti di organostagno(IV) [R3SnL e R¢2SnL2 (R = Me, Ph e R¢= Me, nBu, HL= Na-Boc-Ornitina)] sono stati sintetizzati e caratterizzati sia allo stato solido (FT-IR) che in soluzione (1H e 13C NMR) per poterne valutare la citotossicità in linee cellulari tumorali [1]. Na-Boc-Ornitina si comporta come un legante chelante dello stagno con il gruppo carbossilato, mentre il gruppo amminico Na-protetto è esente dalla coordinazione. I composti sono stati testati per l’attività citotossica in vitro su cellule neoplastiche umane HepG2 di epatocarcinoma ed MCF7 di cancro al seno. L’effetto dei composti, nel range da 0.5 a 25 μM, dopo 24 h di incubazione è stato valutato mediante saggio MTT. Il…

Synthesis, properties, antitumor and antibacterial activity of new Pt(II) and Pd(II) complexes with 2,2′-dithiobis(benzothiazole) ligand

Mono- and binuclear Pt(II) and Pd(II) complexes with 2,20-dithiobis(benzothiazole) (DTBTA) ligand are reported. [Pt(DTBTA)(DMSO)Cl]Cl∙CHCl3 (1) and [Pd2(m-Cl)2(DTBTA)2]Cl2 (2) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, MS spectrometry and the content of platinum and palladium was determined using a flame atomic spectrometer. Two different coordination modes of 1 and 2 complexes were found; in both complexes, the coordination of Pt(II) and Pd(II) ions involves the N(3) atoms of the ligand but the binuclear complex 2, is a cis-chloro-bridged palladium complex. Evaluation of their in vitro antitumor activity against two human tu…

Complexes of tryptophan dipeptides with the R2Sn(IV)2+ ion (R=Me, Ph): Spectroscopic studies, solution properties and structural implications

Tryptophan dipeptides such as L-tryptophyl-L-alanine (H 2 TrpAla), L-tryptophyl-L-tyrosine (H 2 TrpTyr), L-tryptophyl-L-tryptophan (H 2 TrpTrp), along with L-histidyl-L-tyrosine (H 2 HisTyr), were reacted with R 2 SnO (R=Me, Ph) yielding the corresponding complexes. The complexes have been characterized by IR and 119 Sn Mossbauer spectroscopy in the solid state and by 1 H and 13 C NMR in CD 3 OD solutions. Monomeric species were detected, with the tin atom arranged in a pentacoordinated trigonal-bipyramidal structure. The dipeptides are coordinated via the terminal amino group, deprotonated peptide nitrogen and terminal carboxylate group. No side-chain appears to be involved in bonding. Det…

L-Arginine, Na-Boc-L-Arginine and L-Alanyl-L-Arginine complexes of Organotin(IV) ions. Synthesis and structural investigations

Triorganotin(IV) derivatives of 7-amino-2-(methylthio)[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid. Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, in vitro antimicrobial activity and X-ray crystallography

Triorganotin(IV) complexes of the 7-amino-2-(methylthio)[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid (HL), Me 3 SnL(H 2 O), ( 1 ), [ n -Bu 3 SnL] 2 (H 2 O), ( 2 ), Ph 3 SnL(MeOH), ( 3 ), were synthesized by reacting the amino acid with organotin(IV) hydroxides or oxides in refluxing methanol. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, 1 H, 13 C and 119 Sn NMR, IR, Raman and 119 Sn Mossbauer spectroscopic techniques. Single crystal X-ray diffraction data were obtained for compounds ( 2 ) and ( 3 ). Ph 3 SnL(MeOH) presents a trigonal bipyramidal structure with the organic groups on the equatorial plane and the axial positions occupied by a ligand molecule, coordinated …

The dynamics of 57Fe nuclei in Fe(II)-DNA and [Fe(II)(1-methyl-2-mercaptoimidazole)2]-DNA condensates.

Abstract Alcoholic solutions of FeCl 2 and Fe II (Hmmi) 2 Cl 2 (Hmmi=1-methyl-2-mercaptoimidazole) induce calf thymus DNA condensation from aqueous solutions buffered at pH 7.4. A 1:1 Fe II –(DNA monomer) stoichiometry is assumed. The 57 Fe Mossbauer hyperfine parameters suggest an octahedral coordination environment, severely distorted, in both Fe II –(DNA monomer) and [Fe II (Hmmi) 2 ]–(DNA monomer) condensates. The dynamic properties of iron nuclei in freeze-dried samples were investigated by means of variable temperature 57 Fe Mossbauer spectroscopy. Mean square displacements, 〈 x 2 〉( T ), were calculated, such as the effective vibrating mass and the Mossbauer lattice temperature of th…

Synthesis of platinum complexes with 2-(5-perfluoroalkyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3yl)-pyridine and 2-(3-perfluoroalkyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine ligands and their in vitro antitumor activity.

Five new mononuclear Pt(II) complexes with 5-perfluoroalkyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl-pyridine and 3-perfluoroalkyl-1,2,4-triazolyl-pyridine ligands are reported. The ligands 2-(5-perfluoroheptyl-1,2,4-oxadiazole-3yl)-pyridine (pfhop), 2-(5-perfluoropropyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole-3yl)-pyridine (pfpop), 2-(3-perfluoroheptyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine (pfhtp), 2-(3-perfluoropropyl-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazole-5yl)-pyridine (pfptp) and their complexes [PtCl2(pfhop)(2)]center dot 1.5 DMSO (2a), [PtCl2(pfpop)(2)]center dot 1.5 DMSO (3a), [PtCl2(pfhtp)(2)]center dot 1.5 DMSO (4a), PtCl2(pfhtp) (4b), [PtCl2(PfPtP)(2)]center dot 1.5 DMSO (5a) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. The comple…

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