Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of diorganotin(iv) complexes of N′-(4-hydroxypent-3-en-2-ylidene)isonicotinohydrazide: chemotherapeutic potential validation by in vitro interaction studies with DNA/HSA, DFT, molecular docking and cytotoxic activity

A diorganotin(iv) hydrazide complex as a potential cancer chemotherapeutic agent targeting DNA using the carrier protein HSA.

DNA/protein interaction, cytotoxic activity and magnetic properties of amino-alcohol Schiff base derived Cu(ii)/Ni(ii) metal complexes: influence of the nuclearity and metal ions

The reactions of amino-alcohol derived Schiff-base ligands with Cu(ii) and Ni(ii) salts have afforded four novel polynuclear complexes, which exhibited interesting magnetic and cytotoxic properties.

Cytotoxicity, DNA binding and cell apoptosis induction of a zinc(ii) complex of HBrQ

A zinc(ii) complex of HBrQ showed higher in vitro antitumor activity. It induced cell apoptosis in BEL-7404 cells via G₂ phase arrest, led to mitochondria dysfunction and activation of caspase cascade. The central zinc(ii) should play a key role to enhance the antitumor effect

Synthesis and characterization of bis (acetylacetonato κ-O, O′) [zinc(ii)/copper(ii)] hybrid organic–inorganic complexes as solid metal organic precursors

We have synthesized novel metal organic hybrid mixed compounds of bis (acetylacetonato κ-O, O′) [zinc(ii)/copper(ii)].

Structural modeling, in vitro antiproliferative activity, and the effect of substituents on the DNA fastening and scission actions of heteroleptic copper(ii) complexes with terpyridines and naproxen

A new series of heteroleptic copper(ii) complexes with terpyridines and naproxen are reported. The results of biological activity are laying a foundation for the design of new anticancer agents.