Five-coordinated oxovanadium(IV) complexes derived from amino acids and ciprofloxacin: Synthesis, spectral, antimicrobial, and DNA interaction approach

ON donor tethered copper (II) and vanadium (V) complexes as efficacious anti-TB and anti-fungal agents with spectroscopic approached HSA interactions

Antimicrobial drug resistance poses a significant threat worldwide, hence triggering an urgent situation for developing feasible drugs. 3D-transition metal coordination complexes being multifaceted, offer tremendous potency as drug candidates. However, there are fewer reports on non-toxic and safe transition metal complexes; therefore, we hereby attempted to develop novel copper and vanadium-based therapeutic agents. We have synthesised six metal complexes viz., [V^VO₂(Quibal-INH)] (1), [Cu^II(Quibal-INH)₂] (2), [V^VO(Quibal-INH) (cat)] (3), [Cu^II(Quibal-INH) (cat)] (4), [V^VO(Quibal-INH) (bha)] (5) and [Cu^II(Quibal-INH) (bha)] (6). Quibal-INH (L) is an ON bidentate donor ligand synthesized from Schiff base reaction between 4-(2-(7-chloroquinolin-3-yl)vinyl)benzaldehyde (Quibal) and Isoniazid (INH). The synthesized compounds were characterized using analytical techniques involving ATR-IR, UV-Vis, EPR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, and ⁵¹V NMR. Ligand (L) and compound 3 exhibited moderate growth inhibitory activity towards Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans fungal species. Compound 6 has been identified as active against the above fungal species with no toxicity and hemolysis activity on the healthy cells. Compound 5 exhibited significant activity against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis H ₃₇ R _v strain. Further, compounds 4, 5 and 6 exhibited excellent free radical scavenging activity. All the developed compounds were found to exhibit stability over a wide range of pH conditions. The complexes were additionally studied for their interaction with human serum albumin (HSA) with the UV-vis spectroscopic technique.

Unraveling the binding mechanism of an Oxovanadium(IV) - Curcumin complex on albumin, DNA and DNA gyrase by in vitro and in silico studies and evaluation of its hemocompatibility

An oxovanadium(IV) - curcumin based complex, viz. [VO(cur)(2,2´-bipy)(H₂O)] where cur is curcumin and bipy is bipyridine, previously synthesized, has been studied for interaction with albumin and DNA. Fluorescence emission spectroscopy was used to evaluate the interaction of the complex with bovine serum albumin (BSA) and the BSA-binding constant (K_b) was calculated to be 2.56 x 10⁵ M^-1, whereas a single great-affinity binding site was revealed. Moreover, the hemocompatibility test demonstrated that the complex presented low hemolytic fraction (mostly below 1%), in all concentrations tested (0-250 μΜ of complex, 5% DMSO) assuring a safe application in interaction with blood. The binding of the complex to DNA was also investigated using absorption, fluorescence, and viscometry methods indicating a binding through a minor groove mode. From competitive studies with ethidium bromide the apparent binding constant value to DNA was estimated to be 4.82 x 10⁶ M^-1. Stern-Volmer quenching phenomenon gave a Κ_SV constant [1.92 (± 0.05) x 10⁴ M^-1] and k_q constant [8.33 (± 0.2) x 10¹¹ M^-1s^-1]. Molecular docking simulations on the crystal structure of BSA, calf thymus DNA, and DNA gyrase, as well as pharmacophore analysis for BSA target, were also employed to study in silico the ability of [VO(cur)(2,2´-bipy)(H₂O)] to bind to these target bio-macromolecules and explain the observed in vitro activity.

Synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of mixed-ligand hydrazone complexes of variable valence VOz+ (z = 2, 3)

Mixed-ligand complexes of VO²⁺ and VO³⁺ motifs incorporating a family of hydrazone ligands were reported, which exhibited promising cytotoxic activity against lung cancer cell line and antimicrobial activity against four pathogenic bacterial stains.

Vanadium compounds in medicine

Vanadium is a transition metal that, being ubiquitously distributed in soil, crude oil, water and air, also found roles in biological systems and is an essential element in most living beings. There are also several groups of organisms which accumulate vanadium, employing it in their biological processes. Vanadium being a biological relevant element, it is not surprising that many vanadium based therapeutic drugs have been proposed for the treatment of several types of diseases. Namely, vanadium compounds, in particular organic derivatives, have been proposed for the treatment of diabetes, of cancer and of diseases caused by parasites. In this work we review the medicinal applications proposed for vanadium compounds with particular emphasis on the more recent publications. In cells, partly due to the similarity of vanadate and phosphate, vanadium compounds activate numerous signaling pathways and transcription factors; this by itself potentiates application of vanadium-based therapeutics. Nevertheless, this non-specific bio-activity may also introduce several deleterious side effects as in addition, due to Fenton's type reactions or of the reaction with atmospheric O2, VCs may also generate reactive oxygen species, thereby introducing oxidative stress with consequences presently not well evaluated, particularly for long-term administration of vanadium to humans. Notwithstanding, the potential of vanadium compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is still an open question and therapies using vanadium compounds for e.g. antitumor and anti-parasitic related diseases remain promising.

DNA interaction, cytotoxicity, antibacterial and antituberculosis activity of oxovanadium(iv) complexes derived from fluoroquinolones and 4-hydroxy-5-((4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl)thiazole-2(3H)-thione

Oxovanadium complexes (5a–5g) with fluoroquinolone ligands and azodye rhodanine (3) were synthesized and the effect of different groups was studied, which displayed various biological and medicinal activities.

Synthesis and characterization of Fatty acid/amino Acid self-assemblies

In this paper, we discuss the synthesis and self-assembling behavior of new copolymers derived from fatty acid/amino acid components, namely dimers of linoleic acid (DLA) and tyrosine derived diphenols containing alkyl ester pendent chains, designated as "R" (DTR). Specific pendent chains were ethyl (E) and hexyl (H). These poly(aliphatic/aromatic-ester-amide)s were further reacted with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(ethylene glycol methyl ether) of different molecular masses, thus resulting in ABA type (hydrophilic-hydrophobic-hydrophilic) triblock copolymers. We used Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies to evaluate the chemical structure of the final materials. The molecular masses were estimated by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) measurements. The self-organization of these new polymeric systems into micellar/nanospheric structures in aqueous environment was evaluated using ultraviolet/visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The polymers were found to spontaneously self-assemble into nanoparticles with sizes in the range 196-239 nm and critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 0.125-0.250 mg/mL. The results are quite promising and these materials are capable of self-organizing into well-defined micelles/nanospheres encapsulating bioactive molecules, e.g., vitamins or antibacterial peptides for antibacterial coatings on medical devices.

Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of five coordinated copper(II) complexes as antibacterial, artificial nuclease, and SOD mimics

The copper(II) complexes with ciprofloxacin (CFLH), levofloxacin (LFLH), norfloxacin (NFLH), and neutral bidentate ligands have been synthesized and characterized. The complexes have been evaluated for their antibacterial activity against selective species. Complexes have been also checked for their interacting behavior with DNA, and were found to have two different modes of interaction, classical and partial intercalation. Tested complexes were found to be better antioxidants with their IC(50) values ranging from 0.51 to 0.97 μM.

Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, antimicrobial, DNA binding and oxidative-induced DNA cleavage activities: new oxovanadium(IV) complexes of 2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)isoindoline-1,3-dione

A mononuclear complex [(phen)VO(bid)]SO(4)·3H(2)O (1), (phen=1,10-phenanthroline) and a binuclear [(VObid)(2)]·H(2)O (2), with Hbid [(E)-2-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)isoindoline-1,3-dione] were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, mass, UV-Vis spectral studies, ESR, molar conductance and thermogravimetric analysis. The DNA-binding properties of the complexes 1 and 2 were investigated by UV-spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy and viscosity measurements. The superoxide dismutase-like activity of the complexes has been determined. The spectral results suggest that the complexes 1 and 2 can bind to DNA by intercalation. The cleavage properties of these complexes with super coiled pUC19 have been studied using the gel electrophoresis method, where both complexes 1 and 2 displayed chemical nuclease activity in the absence and presence of H(2)O(2)via an oxidative mechanism. All the complexes inhibit the growth of both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria to competent level. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by microtiter method.

Antitubercular and fluorescence studies of copper(II) complexes with quinolone family member, ciprofloxacin

Four new mixed-ligand complexes of Cu(II) with ciprofloxacin (Cip) and uninegative bidentate ligands have been synthesized and characterized. The structure of mixed-ligand complexes was investigated using spectroscopic method, physicochemical and elemental analyses. The fluorescence spectra of complexes show red shift, which may be due to the chelation by the ligands to the metal ion. It enhances ligand ability to accept electrons and decreases the electron transition energy. Antimycobacterial screening of ligand and its copper compound against Mycobacterium tuberculosis shows clear enhancement in the antitubercular activity upon copper complexation.

DNA interactions and promotion in antibacterial activities of ciprofloxacin drug due to formation of mixed-ligand complexes of oxovanadium(IV)

Mixed-ligand complexes of oxovanadium(IV) of the type [VOAL]*2H(2)O [where A = ciprofloxacin and L = uninegative bidentate ligands] have been synthesized and characterized using infrared spectra, electronic spectra, magnetic measurements, elemental analyses, thermal investigation, and mass spectroscopy. Here, we tried to increase an antibacterial activity of ciprofloxacin drug due to formation of mixed-ligand complexes. The complexes were found to be more potent compare to some standard drugs, ligands and metal salt against selective gram(+ve) and gram(-ve) organisms. Binding of the complexes with DNA have been investigated by spectroscopic absorption titration and viscometric techniques. The mixed-ligand complexes show good binding ability. The cleavage efficacy has been determined using gel electrophoresis method and complexes were found to be more active compared to parental ligands and metal salt.