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Bugarin A, Patil SA, Tran RQ, Marichev KO. Metal complexes of backbone-halogenated imidazol-2-ylidenes. Inorganica Chim Acta 2024; 572:122263. [PMID: 39156221 PMCID: PMC11326507 DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2024.122263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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In this manuscript, literature reports on mono- and di-halogen (F, Cl, Br, and I) substituted at positions 4 or/and 4,5 imidazol-2-ylidene (NHC) metal complexes are discussed: particularly, their structural diversity with various metals (groups 6-13), important physicochemical properties, catalytic and medicinal/biological applications are reviewed. To our knowledge, there are no literature reports on group 4 and 5 metal complexes with this type of NHC ligands. Halogenated imidazol-2-ylidene metal complexes deserve special attention because halogens are the classic electron donating groups (mesomerically) in conjugated aromatic/heteroaromatic ring systems, but electron withdrawing inductively. However, they exhibit a significant electron withdrawing inductive effect, thus providing unique electronic properties. This is important for fine tuning of σ-donor abilities of the "carbenic" carbon of imidazol-2-ylidenes, which directly affect catalytic performance of their metal complexes. Other applications, advantages, and disadvantages of halogenated vs. unsubstituted imidazol-2-ylidene metal complexes are critically analyzed and summarized in this review.
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- Alejandro Bugarin
- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, USA
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Hum G, Muzammil EM, Li Y, García F, Stuparu MC. Mechanochemical Synthesis of Corannulene Flanked N-heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Precursors and Preparation of Their Metal Complexes. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202402056. [PMID: 38962947 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202402056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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The synthesis of new compounds is an important pillar for the advancement of the field of chemistry and adjacent fields. In this regard, over the last decades huge efforts have been made to not only develop new molecular entities but also more efficient sustainable synthetic methodologies due to the increasing concerns over environmental sustainability. In this context, we have developed synthetic routes to novel corannulene flanked imidazolium bromide NHC precursors both in the solid-state and solution phases. Our work presents a comprehensive comparative study of mechanochemical routes and conventional solution-based methods. Green metrics and energy consumption comparison were performed for both routes revealing ball-milling generation of these compounds to be an environmentally greener technique to produce such precursors compared to conventional solvent-based methods. In addition, we have demonstrated proof-of-concept of the herein reported corannulene flanked NHCs to be robust ligands for transition metals and their ligand substitution reactions.
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- Gavin Hum
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, 3800, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies - INCDTIM, 67-103 Donat Street, 400293, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zhao Q, Han B, Peng C, Zhang N, Huang W, He G, Li JL. A promising future of metal-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in medicinal chemistry: The emerging bioorganometallic antitumor agents. Med Res Rev 2024; 44:2194-2235. [PMID: 38591229 DOI: 10.1002/med.22039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Metal complexes based on N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands have emerged as promising broad-spectrum antitumor agents in bioorganometallic medicinal chemistry. In recent decades, studies on cytotoxic metal-NHC complexes have yielded numerous compounds exhibiting superior cytotoxicity compared to cisplatin. Although the molecular mechanisms of these anticancer complexes are not fully understood, some potential targets and modes of action have been identified. However, a comprehensive review of their biological mechanisms is currently absent. In general, apoptosis caused by metal-NHCs is common in tumor cells. They can cause a series of changes after entering cells, such as mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) variation, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, cytochrome c (cyt c) release, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, lysosome damage, and caspase activation, ultimately leading to apoptosis. Therefore, a detailed understanding of the influence of metal-NHCs on cancer cell apoptosis is crucial. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of recent advances in metal-NHC complexes that trigger apoptotic cell death via different apoptosis-related targets or signaling pathways, including B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2 family), p53, cyt c, ER stress, lysosome damage, thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) inhibition, and so forth. We also discuss the challenges, limitations, and future directions of metal-NHC complexes to elucidate their emerging application in medicinal chemistry.
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- Qian Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Department of Dermatology & Venerolog, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology & Venerolog, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Anti-Infective Agent Creation Engineering Research Centre of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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Dong S, Zhu J. Predicting Activation of Small Molecules Including Dinitrogen via a Carbene with a σ 0π 2 Electronic Configuration. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:15931-15940. [PMID: 39121379 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2024]
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Although the main group species in the s and p blocks have begun to gain prominence in the field of dinitrogen (N2) activation in recent years, reports of carbene-mediated N2 activation remain particularly rare, especially for carbenes with a σ0π2 electronic configuration. Herein, we demonstrate examples of N2 activation initiated by a carbene with a σ0π2 electronic configuration and consequent N2 hydroboration reaction (with a reaction barrier as low as 19.9 kcal/mol) via density functional theory calculations. Meanwhile, the "push-pull" electronic effect upon introduction of a hydroborenium complex facilitates the generation of a thermodynamically and kinetically more stable product. In addition, such a σ0π2 carbene can also activate a series of H-X (X = H, CH3, or Bpin) bonds through an oxidative addition process with activation energies ranging from 6.0 to 18.0 kcal/mol. Our findings highlight the importance of σ0π2 carbenes in the field of small molecule activation, especially N2 activation.
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- Shicheng Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Theoretical Computational Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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Ataş AD, Akın-Polat Z, Gülpınar DG, Şahin N. The first evaluation of the in vitro effects of silver(I)-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes on Encephalitozoon intestinalis and Leishmania major promastigotes. J Biol Inorg Chem 2024; 29:499-509. [PMID: 38918208 PMCID: PMC11343777 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-024-02063-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Encephalitozoon intestinalis is an opportunistic microsporidian parasite that primarily infects immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing organ transplantation. Leishmaniasis is responsible for parasitic infections, particularly in developing countries. The disease has not been effectively controlled due to the lack of an effective vaccine and affordable treatment options. Current treatment options for E. intestinalis infection and leishmaniasis are limited and often associated with adverse side effects. There is no previous study in the literature on the antimicrosporidial activities of Ag(I)-N-heterocyclic carbene compounds. In this study, the in vitro antimicrosporidial activities of previously synthesized Ag(I)-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes were evaluated using E. intestinalis spores cultured in human renal epithelial cell lines (HEK-293). Inhibition of microsporidian replication was determined by spore counting. In addition, the effects of the compounds on Leishmania major promastigotes were assessed by measuring metabolic activity or cell viability using a tetrazolium reaction. Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant differences between treated and control groups. Our results showed that the growth of E. intestinalis and L. major promastigotes was inhibited by the tested compounds in a concentration-dependent manner. A significant decrease in parasite viability was observed at the highest concentrations. These results suggest that the compounds have potential anti-microsporidial and anti-leishmanial activity. Further research is required to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of action and to evaluate the efficacy of the compounds in animal models or clinical trials.
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- Ahmet Duran Ataş
- Departments of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, 58140, Sivas, Turkey
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- Departments of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, 58140, Sivas, Turkey.
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- Departments of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, 58140, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Cumhuriyet University, 58040, Sivas, Turkey.
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Mahdavi SM, Bockfeld D, Esarev IV, Lippmann P, Frank R, Brönstrup M, Ott I, Tamm M. Gold(i) and gold(iii) carbene complexes from the marine betaine norzooanemonin: inhibition of thioredoxin reductase, antiproliferative and antimicrobial activity. RSC Med Chem 2024:d4md00358f. [PMID: 39185451 PMCID: PMC11342128 DOI: 10.1039/d4md00358f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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The natural marine betaine norzooanemonin (1,3-dimethylimidazolim-4-carboxylate) and its methyl and ethyl esters were used as ligand precursors to prepare a systematic series (12 members) of neutral monocarbene gold(i/iii) and cationic dicarbene gold(i/iii) complexes. The complexes were evaluated as inhibitors of bacterial thioredoxin reductase and for their antiproliferative and antimicrobial activities. While gold complexes with the parent norzooanemonin scaffold resulted in overall poor performance, the more lipophilic esters proved to be highly bioactive agents, related to their higher cellular uptake. The monocarbene gold(i/iii) complexes showed significant potency as inhibitors of bacterial thioredoxin reductase. In most assays, the efficacy of both gold(i) and gold(iii) analogues was found to be comparable. The cytotoxicity of dicarbene gold(i/iii) complexes against cancer cells was strong, in some cases exceeding that of the standard reference auranofin.
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- Seyedeh Mahbobeh Mahdavi
- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig Hagenring30 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig Hagenring30 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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- Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig Beethovenstraße 55 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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- Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig Beethovenstraße 55 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig Hagenring30 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH Inhoffenstrasse 7 38124 Braunschweig Germany
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- Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig Beethovenstraße 55 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig Hagenring30 38106 Braunschweig Germany
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Esarev IV, Karge B, Zeng H, Lippmann P, Jones PG, Schrey H, Brönstrup M, Ott I. Silver Organometallics that are Highly Potent Thioredoxin and Glutathione Reductase Inhibitors: Exploring the Correlations of Solution Chemistry with the Strong Antibacterial Effects. ACS Infect Dis 2024; 10:1753-1766. [PMID: 38606463 PMCID: PMC11091889 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The antibacterial activity of silver species is well-established; however, their mechanism of action has not been adequately explored. Furthermore, issues of low-molecular silver compounds with cytotoxicity, stability, and solubility hamper their progress to drug leads. We have investigated silver N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) halido complexes [(NHC)AgX, X = Cl, Br, and I] as a promising new type of antibacterial silver organometallics. Spectroscopic studies and conductometry established a higher stability for the complexes with iodide ligands, and nephelometry indicated that the complexes could be administered in solutions with physiological chloride levels. The complexes showed a broad spectrum of strong activity against pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria. However, there was no significant activity against Gram-positive strains. Further studies clarified that tryptone and yeast extract, as components of the culture media, were responsible for this lack of activity. The reduction of biofilm formation and a strong inhibition of both glutathione and thioredoxin reductases with IC50 values in the nanomolar range were confirmed for selected compounds. In addition to their improved physicochemical properties, the compounds with iodide ligands did not display cytotoxic effects, unlike the other silver complexes. In summary, silver NHC complexes with iodide secondary ligands represent a useful scaffold for nontoxic silver organometallics with improved physicochemical properties and a distinct mechanism of action that is based on inhibition of thioredoxin and glutathione reductases.
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- Igor V. Esarev
- Institute
of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Beethovenstraße 55, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department
of Chemical Biology, Helmholtz Centre for
Infection Research, Inhoffenstraße 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department
of Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for
Infection Research GmbH and German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Hannover/Braunschweig,
Inhoffenstraße 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
- Institute
of Microbiology, Technische Universität
Braunschweig, Spielmannstraße 7, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute
of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Beethovenstraße 55, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute
of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Technische
Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department
of Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for
Infection Research GmbH and German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Hannover/Braunschweig,
Inhoffenstraße 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
- Institute
of Microbiology, Technische Universität
Braunschweig, Spielmannstraße 7, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department
of Chemical Biology, Helmholtz Centre for
Infection Research, Inhoffenstraße 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute
of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Beethovenstraße 55, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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Varna D, Geromichalos G, Gioftsidou DK, Tzimopoulos D, Hatzidimitriou AG, Dalezis P, Papi R, Trafalis D, Angaridis PA. N-heterocyclic-carbene vs diphosphine auxiliary ligands in thioamidato Cu(I) and Ag(I) complexes towards the development of potent and dual-activity antibacterial and apoptosis-inducing anticancer agents. J Inorg Biochem 2024; 252:112472. [PMID: 38215535 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Group 11 metal complexes exhibit promising antibacterial and anticancer properties which can be further enhanced by appropriate ligands. Herein, a series of mononuclear thioamidato Cu(I) and Ag(I) complexes bearing either a diphosphine (P^P) or a N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) auxiliary ligand (L) was synthesized, and the impact of the co-ligand L on the in vitro antibacterial and anticancer properties of their complexes was assessed. All complexes effectively inhibited the growth of various bacterial strains, with the NHC-Cu(I) complex found to be particularly effective against the Gram (+) bacteria (IC50 = 1-4 μg mL-1). Cytotoxicity studies against various human cancer cells revealed their high anticancer potency and the superior activity of the NHC-Ag(I) complex (IC50 = 0.95-4.5 μΜ). Flow cytometric analysis on lung and breast cancer cells treated with the NHC-Ag(I) complex suggested an apoptotic cell-death pathway; molecular docking calculations provided mechanistic insights, proving the capacity of the complex to bind on apoptosis-regulating proteins and affect their functionalities.
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- Despoina Varna
- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Tolbatov I, Umari P, Marrone A. Mechanism of Action of Antitumor Au(I) N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: A Computational Insight on the Targeting of TrxR Selenocysteine. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2625. [PMID: 38473872 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The targeting of human thioredoxin reductase is widely recognized to be crucially involved in the anticancer properties of several metallodrugs, including Au(I) complexes. In this study, the mechanism of reaction between a set of five N-heterocyclic carbene Au(I) complexes and models of the active Sec residue in human thioredoxin reductase was investigated by means of density functional theory approaches. The study was specifically addressed to the kinetics and thermodynamics of the tiled process by aiming at elucidating and explaining the differential inhibitory potency in this set of analogous Au(I) bis-carbene complexes. While the calculated free energy profile showed a substantially similar reactivity, we found that the binding of these Au(I) bis-carbene at the active CysSec dyad in the TrxR enzyme could be subjected to steric and orientational restraints, underlining both the approach of the bis-carbene scaffold and the attack of the selenol group at the metal center. A new and detailed mechanistic insight to the anticancer activity of these Au(I) organometallic complexes was thus provided by consolidating the TrxR targeting paradigm.
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- Iogann Tolbatov
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 8, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 8, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università "G d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Richa, Kumar V, Kataria R. Phenanthroline and Schiff Base associated Cu(II)-coordinated compounds containing N, O as donor atoms for potent anticancer activity. J Inorg Biochem 2024; 251:112440. [PMID: 38065049 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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As an inherent metal ion, copper has been the subject of investigation for developing a novel antitumoral compound that exhibits fewer adverse effects. Copper serves as a cofactor in multiple enzymes, generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), facilitates tumour evolution, metastasis and angiogenesis and has been detected at elevated concentrations in the serum and tissues of various human cancer types. In the given setting, utilising two methodologies in developing novel Copper-based pharmaceuticals for anti-cancer applications is standard practice. These approaches involve either the sequestration of unbound Copper ions or the synthesis of Copper complexes that induce cellular apoptosis. In the past four decades, the latter system has been used, leading to numerous reviews that have examined the anticancer characteristics of a wide range of Copper complexes. These analyses have consistently demonstrated that multiple factors frequently influence the efficacy of these compounds. This review examines the possible anticancer properties of copper and Cu(II) complexes that incorporate Schiff base ligands containing 1,10-phenanthroline. The present study will comprehensively analyse the examined cell lines and mechanistic research associated with each complex.
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- Richa
- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Mahdavi SM, Bockfeld D, Büssing R, Karge B, Bannenberg T, Frank R, Brönstrup M, Ott I, Tamm M. Synthesis of N-heterocyclic carbene gold(I) complexes from the marine betaine 1,3-dimethylimidazolium-4-carboxylate. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:1942-1946. [PMID: 38205632 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt04135b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The marine natural product norzooanemonin (1,3-dimethylimidazolium-4-carboxylate) has been used to prepare a series of carboxyl- or carboxylate-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) gold(I) complexes from [(Me2S)AuCl] in the presence of potassium carbonate. The potential of the resulting mono- and dicarbene complexes to act as cytotoxic or antibacterial drugs was investigated.
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- Seyedeh Mahbobeh Mahdavi
- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Beethovenstraße 55, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Inhoffenstrasse 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Inhoffenstrasse 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Beethovenstraße 55, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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Hu C, Wang XF, Li J, Chang XY, Liu LL. A stable rhodium-coordinated carbene with a σ 0π 2 electronic configuration. Science 2024; 383:81-85. [PMID: 38175894 DOI: 10.1126/science.adk6533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Isolable singlet carbenes have universally adopted a σ2π0 electronic state, making them σ-donors and π-acceptors. We present a rhodium-coordinated, cationic cyclic diphosphinocarbene with a σ0π2 ground state configuration. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy studies show a carbene carbon chemical shift below -30.0 parts per million. X-ray crystallography reveals a planar RhP2C configuration. Quantum chemical calculations rationalize how σ-electron delocalization/donation and π-electron negative hyperconjugation together stabilize the formally vacant σ orbital and the filled π orbital at the carbene center. In contrast to traditional carbene counterparts this carbene can undergo synthetic transformations with both a Lewis base and a silver salt, producing a Lewis acid/base adduct and a silver π-complex, respectively. Exhibiting ambiphilic reactivity, it can also form a ketenimine through reaction with an isocyanide.
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- Chaopeng Hu
- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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Öner E, Gök Y, Demir Y, Taskin-Tok T, Aktaş A, Gülçin İ, Yalın S. Benzimidazolium Salts Bearing Nitrile Moieties: Synthesis, Enzyme Inhibition Profiling, and Molecular Docking Analysis for Carbonic Anhydrase and Acetylcholinesterase. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301362. [PMID: 37953698 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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This report presents the synthesis and characterization of a range of benzimidazolium salts featuring 3-cyanopropyl groups on the 1st nitrogen atom and varied alkyl groups on the 3rd nitrogen atom within the benzimidazole structure. Benzimidazolium salts were synthesized by N-alkylation of 1-alkyl benzimidazole with 3-cyanopropyl-bromide. The new salts were characterized by 1 H and 13 C-NMR, FT-IR spectroscopic and elemental analysis techniques. In this study, the enzyme inhibition abilities of seven nitrile substituted benzimidazolium salts were investigated against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes I and II (hCA I and hCA II). They showed a highly potent inhibition effect on AChE, hCA I and hCA II (Ki values are in the range of 26.71-119.09 nM for AChE, 19.77 to 133.68 nM for hCA I and 13.09 to 266.38 nM for hCA II). Reflecting the binding mode of the synthesized cyanopropyl series, the importance of the 2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzyl, 3-methylbenzyl and 3-benzyl groups for optimal interactions with target proteins, evaluated by molecular docking studies. At the same time, the docking findings support the inhibition constants (Ki ) values of the related compounds in this study. Potential compounds were also evaluated by their pharmacokinetic properties were predicted.
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- Erkan Öner
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Adıyaman University, 02040-, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Inönü University, 44280-, Malatya, Türkiye
- Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Inönü University, 44280-, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Nihat Delibalta Göle Vocational High School, Ardahan University, 75700, -Ardahan, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Gaziantep University, 27310-, Gaziantep, Türkiye
- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Institute of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University, 27310-, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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- Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Inönü University, 44280-, Malatya, Türkiye
- Vocational School of Health Service, Inonu University, 44280-, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, 25240-, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mersin University, Türkiye
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Kitabayashi A, Ono Y, Taketsugu T, Sawamura M, Higashida K. Dimetal-Binding Scaffold 2-(Pyridin-2-yl)imidazo [1,5-b]pyridazine-7-ylidene: Synthesis of Trinuclear Heterobimetallic Complexes Involving Gold-Metal Interactions. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301673. [PMID: 37367483 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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As a dimetal-binding rigid scaffold, 2-(pyridin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-b]pyridazine-7-ylidene was introduced. The scaffold was first converted into a meridional Au,N,N-tridentate ligand through binding of a Au(I)Cl moiety at the carbene center. The Au(I) center and the N,N-chelating moiety were expected to function as metallophilic and 4e-σ-donative interaction sites, respectively, in the binding of the second metal center. In this manner, various trinuclear heterobimetallic complexes were synthesized with different 3d-metal sources, such as cationic CuI , CuII , NiII , and CoII salts. SC-XRD analysis showed that the mono-3d-metal di-gold(I) trinuclear heterobimetallic complexes were constructed through gold(I)-metal interactions. Metallophilic interactions were also investigated by quantum chemical calculations including the AIM and IGMH methods.
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- Akito Kitabayashi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Kita 10 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD), Hokkaido University Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0021, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD), Hokkaido University Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0021, Japan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Kita 10 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD), Hokkaido University Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0021, Japan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Kita 10 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD), Hokkaido University Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0021, Japan
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Salmain M, Gaschard M, Baroud M, Lepeltier E, Jaouen G, Passirani C, Vessières A. Thioredoxin Reductase and Organometallic Complexes: A Pivotal System to Tackle Multidrug Resistant Tumors? Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4448. [PMID: 37760418 PMCID: PMC10526406 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Cancers classified as multidrug-resistant (MDR) are a family of diseases with poor prognosis despite access to increasingly sophisticated treatments. Several mechanisms explain these resistances involving both tumor cells and their microenvironment. It is now recognized that a multi-targeting approach offers a promising strategy to treat these MDR tumors. Inhibition of thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), a key enzyme in maintaining redox balance in cells, is a well-identified target for this approach. Auranofin was the first inorganic gold complex to be described as a powerful inhibitor of TrxR. In this review, we will first recall the main results obtained with this metallodrug. Then, we will focus on organometallic complexes reported as TrxR inhibitors. These include gold(I), gold(III) complexes and metallocifens, i.e., organometallic complexes of Fe and Os derived from tamoxifen. In these families of complexes, similarities and differences in the molecular mechanisms of TrxR inhibition will be highlighted. Finally, the possible relationship between TrxR inhibition and cytotoxicity will be discussed and put into perspective with their mode of action.
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- Michèle Salmain
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (IPCM), 4 Place Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, France; (M.S.); (M.G.); (G.J.); (A.V.)
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (IPCM), 4 Place Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, France; (M.S.); (M.G.); (G.J.); (A.V.)
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- Micro & Nanomedecines Translationnelles (MINT), University of Angers, Inserm, The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France; (M.B.); (E.L.)
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- Micro & Nanomedecines Translationnelles (MINT), University of Angers, Inserm, The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France; (M.B.); (E.L.)
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (IPCM), 4 Place Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, France; (M.S.); (M.G.); (G.J.); (A.V.)
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- Micro & Nanomedecines Translationnelles (MINT), University of Angers, Inserm, The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France; (M.B.); (E.L.)
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire (IPCM), 4 Place Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, France; (M.S.); (M.G.); (G.J.); (A.V.)
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Dar MO, Mir RH, Mohiuddin R, Masoodi MH, Sofi FA. Metal complexes of xanthine and its derivatives: Synthesis and biological activity. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 246:112290. [PMID: 37327591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Xanthine and its derivatives are considered an important class of N-heterocyclic purine compounds that have gained significant importance in medicinal chemistry. N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) and N-coordinated metal complexes of xanthine and its derivatives have revealed a range of new possibilities for their use as therapeutic agents in addition to their established catalytic behavior. The metal complexes of xanthine and its derivatives have been designed and synthesized for the exploration of their potential therapeutic applications. These metal complexes based on the xanthine scaffold exhibited various potential medicinal applications including anticancer, antibacterial, and antileishmanial activity. The metal complexes of xanthine and its derivatives shall pave the way for the rational design and development of new therapeutic agents. In the present comprehensive review, we highlighted the recent advancements in the synthesis and medicinal applications of metal complexes based on N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) derived from xanthine scaffolds.
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- Mohammad Ovais Dar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M. M. College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, J & K, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, J & K, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, J & K, India.
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Pasyukov DV, Shevchenko MA, Astakhov AV, Minyaev ME, Zhang Y, Chernyshev VM, Ananikov VP. New class of RSO 2-NHC ligands and Pd/RSO 2-NHC complexes with tailored electronic properties and high performance in catalytic C-C and C-N bonds formation. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:12067-12086. [PMID: 37581341 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02296j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Imidazolium salts have found ubiquitous applications as N-heterocyclic carbene precursors and metal nanoparticle stabilizers in catalysis and metallodrug research. Substituents directly attached to the imidazole ring can have a significant influence on the electronic, steric, and other properties of NHC-proligands as well as their metal complexes. In the present study, for the first time, a new type of Pd/NHC complex with the RSO2 group directly attached to the imidazol-2-ylidene ligand core was designed and synthesized. The electronic properties as well as structural features of the new ligands were evaluated by means of experimental and computational methods. Interestingly, the introduction of a 4-aryl(alkyl)sulfonyl group only slightly decreased the electron donation, but it significantly increased the π-acceptance and slightly enhanced the buried volume (%Vbur) of new imidazol-2-ylidenes. New Pd/NHC complexes were obtained through selective C(2)H-palladation of some of the synthesized 4-RSO2-functionalized imidazolium salts under mild conditions. Several complexes demonstrated good activity in the catalysis of model cross-coupling reactions, outperforming the activity of similar complexes with non-substituted NHC ligands.
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- Dmitry V Pasyukov
- Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveschenya 132, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russian Federation.
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- Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveschenya 132, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russian Federation.
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- Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveschenya 132, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russian Federation.
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- Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 47, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 2, Nengyuan Road, Wushan Street, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveschenya 132, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russian Federation.
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- Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (NPI), Prosveschenya 132, 346428 Novocherkassk, Russian Federation.
- Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 47, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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Lenis Rojas OA, Cordeiro S, Baptista PV, Fernandes AR. Half-sandwich Ru(II) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in anticancer drug design. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 245:112255. [PMID: 37196411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The ruthenium arene fragment is a rich source for the design of anticancer drugs; in this design, the co-ligand is a critical factor for obtaining effective anticancer complexes. In comparison with other types of ligands, N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have been less explored, despite the versatility in structural modifications and the marked stabilization of metal ions, being these characteristics important for the design of metal drugs. However, notable advances have been made in the development of NHC Ruthenium arene as anticancer agents. These advances include high antitumor activities, proven both in in vitro and in in vivo models and, in some cases, with marked selectivity against tumorigenic cells. The versatility of the structure has played a fundamental role, since they have allowed a selective interaction with their molecular targets through, for example, bio-conjugation with known anticancer molecules. For this reason, the structure-activity relationship of the imidazole, benzimidazole, and abnormal NHC ruthenium (II) η6-arene complexes have been studied. Taking into account this study, several synthetic aspects are provided to contribute to the next generations of this kind of complexes. Moreover, in recent years nanotechnology has provided innovative nanomedicines, where half-sandwich Ruthenium(II) complexes are paving their way. In this review, the recent developments in nanomaterials functionalized with Ruthenium complexes for targeted drug delivery to tumors will also be highlighted.
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- Oscar A Lenis Rojas
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, ITQB, Av. da República, EAN, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal.
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2819-516 Caparica, Portugal; UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Life Sciences, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2819-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2819-516 Caparica, Portugal; UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Life Sciences, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2819-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2819-516 Caparica, Portugal; UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Life Sciences, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2819-516 Caparica, Portugal.
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Ahmad MG, Balamurali MM, Chanda K. Click-derived multifunctional metal complexes for diverse applications. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:5051-5087. [PMID: 37431583 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00343d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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The Click reaction that involves Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) serves as the most potent and highly dependable tool for the development of many complex architectures. It has paved the way for the synthesis of numerous drug molecules with enhanced synthetic flexibility, reliability, specificity and modularity. It is all about bringing two different molecular entities together to achieve the required molecular properties. The utilization of Click chemistry has been well demonstrated in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions that involve biocompatible precursors. In pharmaceutical research, Click chemistry is extensively utilized for drug delivery applications. The exhibited bio-compatibility and dormancy towards other biological components under cellular environments makes Click chemistry an identified boon in bio-medical research. In this review, various click-derived transition metal complexes are discussed in terms of their applications and uniqueness. The scope of this chemistry towards other streams of applied sciences is also discussed.
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- Md Gulzar Ahmad
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Chemistry Division, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai campus, Chennai 600127, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamilnadu, India.
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Orek C, Bartolomei M, Coletti C, Bulut N. Graphene as Nanocarrier for Gold(I)-Monocarbene Complexes: Strength and Nature of Physisorption. Molecules 2023; 28:3941. [PMID: 37175351 PMCID: PMC10180098 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Gold(I) metal complexes are finding increasing applications as therapeutic agents against a variety of diseases. As their potential use as effective metallodrugs is continuously confirmed, the issue of their administration, distribution and delivery to desired biological targets emerges. Graphene and its derivatives possess attractive properties in terms of high affinity and low toxicity, suggesting that they can efficaciously be used as drug nanocarriers. In the present study, we computationally address the adsorption of a gold(I) N-heterocyclic monocarbene, namely, IMeAuCl (where IMe = 1,3-dimethylimidazol-2-ylidene), on graphene. The Au(I) N-heterocyclic carbene family has indeed shown promising anticancer activity and the N-heterocyclic ring could easily interact with planar graphene nanostructures. By means of high-level electronic structure approaches, we investigated the strength and nature of the involved interaction using small graphene prototypes, which allow us to benchmark the best-performing DFT functionals as well as assess the role of the different contributions to total interaction energies. Moreover, realistic adsorption enthalpies and free energy values are obtained by exploiting the optimal DFT method to describe the drug adsorption on larger graphene models. Such values (ΔHads = -18.4 kcal/mol and ΔGads= -7.20 kcal/mol for the largest C150H30 model) indicate a very favorable adsorption, mainly arising from the dispersion component of the interaction, with the electrostatic attraction also playing a non-negligible role.
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- Cahit Orek
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey;
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- Instituto de Fisica Fundamental, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (IFF-CSIC), Serrano 123, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey;
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Rayenko GF, Avksentiev AS, Saberov VS, Rusanov EB, Ryabitsky AB, Shishkina SV, Komarovska‐Porokhnyavets OZ, Lubenets VI, Korotkikh NI. Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Carbene Complexesof the Imidazole, Benzimidazole and 1,2,4‐Triazole Series. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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- Gennady F. Rayenko
- Department of Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds L.M.Litvinenko Institute of Physical Organic and Coal Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 50 Kharkiv road Kyiv 02160 Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Stable Carbenes Institute of Organic Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 5 Murmanskaya Str. Kyiv 02660 Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Stable Carbenes Institute of Organic Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 5 Murmanskaya Str. Kyiv 02660 Ukraine
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- Department of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research Institute of Organic Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 5 Murmanskaya Str. Kyiv 02660 Ukraine
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- Department of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research Institute of Organic Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 5 Murmanskaya Str. Kyiv 02660 Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University 12 Bandera Str. Lviv 79013 Ukraine
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- Department of Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds L.M.Litvinenko Institute of Physical Organic and Coal Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 50 Kharkiv road Kyiv 02160 Ukraine
- Laboratory of Chemistry of Stable Carbenes Institute of Organic Chemistry NAS of Ukraine 5 Murmanskaya Str. Kyiv 02660 Ukraine
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Sahu P, Jena AB, Barik S, Kisan HK, Isab AA, Dandapat J, Dinda J. Gold(III) assisted C-N bond dissociation; Synthesis, structure, photoluminescence, and pharmacokinetic studies of 1,10/- phenanthroline-gold(III)-N-heterocyclic carbene. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.135442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Bauri S, Ramachandran A, Rit A. Base-catalyzed Effective C2-Amidation of Azolium Salts Using Isocyanates under Mild Conditions. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202201301. [PMID: 36846935 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202201301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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An unprecedented base-catalyzed hydroarylation of isocyanates with azolium salts was developed, which follows a simple reaction pathway and provided facile access to diverse C2-amidated azolium salts under mild conditions. Importantly, this methodology can also be applied for the successive C2-amidation of a bisimidazolium salt with two different isocyanates to provide the corresponding unsymmetrically substituted bisamide derivatives. Notably, the obtained amidated salts can also serve as a prominent carbene surrogate for the synthesis of metal-NHC complexes.
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- Somnath Bauri
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
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Catalano A, Mariconda A, Sinicropi MS, Ceramella J, Iacopetta D, Saturnino C, Longo P. Biological Activities of Ruthenium NHC Complexes: An Update. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:365. [PMID: 36830276 PMCID: PMC9952499 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Ruthenium N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes have unique physico-chemical properties as catalysts and a huge potential in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology, exhibiting a variety of notable biological activities. In this review, the most recent studies on ruthenium NHC complexes are summarized, focusing specifically on antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities. Ruthenium NHC complexes are generally active against Gram-positive bacteria, such as Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Listeria monocytogenes and are seldom active against Gram-negative bacteria, including Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli and fungal strains of Candida albicans. The antiproliferative activity was tested against cancer cell lines of human colon, breast, cervix, epidermis, liver and rat glioblastoma cell lines. Ruthenium NHC complexes generally demonstrated cytotoxicity higher than standard anticancer drugs. Further studies are needed to explore the mechanism of action of these interesting compounds.
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- Alessia Catalano
- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy
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- Department of Science, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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Muhasina PV, Parameswaran P. σ versus π-radical: Tuning the electronic nature of neutral carbon (I) compounds with three non-bonding electrons. J Comput Chem 2023; 44:422-431. [PMID: 35802539 DOI: 10.1002/jcc.26964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The bonding and reactivity of the hypo-coordinated compounds with one, two, and four non-bonding electrons namely, carbon-centered free radical, carbenes, and carbones were well earlier established. Here, we report stability, bonding and reactivity of compounds RCL, where R is one-electron donor group (R = CH3 (a), CHO (b), and NO2 (c)) and L is two-electron donor ligand (L = cAAC (1), CO (2), NHC (3) and PMe3 (4)), having three non-bonding electrons. The ground states of molecules exist in a doublet with a lone pair of electrons and an unpaired electron at the central carbon atom (C1). The spin hops over from π- to σ-type orbitals is observed as the π-acceptor strength of the donor ligand increases. The replacement of the methyl group by CHO and NO2 indicate that the cAAC and CHO substituted compounds gives a σ-radical except in compound 2c. These molecules show very high proton affinity and exothermic reaction energy for the hydrogen atom addition indicating dual reactivity namely, radical and lone pair reactivity.
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Yiğit M, Yiğit B, Akdan H, Önderci M, Günal S, Taskin-Tok T, Özdemir İ. Silver(I) Complexes Bearing Amine-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbenes: Synthesis, Antimicrobial and Theoretical Studies. HETEROCYCLES 2023. [DOI: 10.3987/com-22-14782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Lee B, Phillips AD, Hanif M, Söhnel T, Hartinger CG. Triazolyl- vs Pyridyl-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes: Impact of the Pendant N-Donor Ligand on Intramolecular C-C Bond Formation. ACS ORGANIC & INORGANIC AU 2022; 2:511-524. [PMID: 36510612 PMCID: PMC9732886 DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.2c00035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Organometallic Rh(Cp*) (Cp* = η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) complexes with monodentate N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands bearing a pendant anthracenyl substituent have been shown to undergo intramolecular C-C coupling reactions. Herein, two bidentate NHC ligands substituted with pyridyl or triazolyl donor groups were prepared along with the corresponding MII/III (M = RuII, OsII, RhIII, IrIII) complexes. While the Rh(Cp*) complex featuring an NHC-triazole bidentate ligand underwent the equivalent reaction as the monodentate Rh(NHC) complex, i.e., it formed a polydentate ligand, the pyridyl-pendant derivative was unequivocally shown to be unreactive. This contrasting behavior was further investigated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations that highlighted significant differences between the two types of Rh(III) complexes with pendant pyridyl or triazolyl N-coordinating groups. Modeling of the reaction pathways suggests that the initial formation of a dicationic Rh(III) species is unfavorable and that the internal ligand transformation proceeds first by dissociation of the coordinated N atom of the pendant group from the Rh center. After the formation of a neutral η4-fulvene ligand via combined proton/single electron transfer, a cycloaddition occurs between the exo-ene bond of fulvene and the 9' and 10' positions on the pendant anthracenyl group. The resulting experimental UV-visible spectrum recorded in methanol of the polydentate triazolyl-based Rh species revealed the loss of the vibronic coupling typically associated with an anthracenyl functional group. Moreover, TD-DFT modeling indicates the presence of an equilibrium process whereby the N-coordination of the pendant triazolyl group to the RhIII center appears to be highly labile. Charge decomposition analysis (CDA) of the DFT-modeled species with the dissociated triazolyl group revealed a pseudo-η3-allylic interaction between the π-type MOs of the transformed anthracenyl group and the RhIII center; thus, the singly attached chelating ligand is classified as having rare nonadenticity.
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- Betty
Y.T. Lee
- School
of Chemical Sciences, The University of
Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School
of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 D04 V1W8, Ireland,
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, The University of
Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, The University of
Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, The University of
Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand,
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Olgun Karataş M, Keskin T, Özdemir N, Küçükbay H, Tekin S, Mansur A, Günal S, Sandal S. Silyl-functionalised silver rhodium and iridium N-heterocyclic carbene complexes with promising cytotoxicity and antimicrobial potential. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Hamdi N, Mansour L, Al-Tamimi J, Al-Hazmy SM, Gurbuz N, Özdemir I. Synthesis and Investigation of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Enzymatic Inhibitory, and Antiproliferative Activities of Ruthenium (II) Complexes Bearing Benzimidazole-Based N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Ligands. Polycycl Aromat Compd 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2022.2150659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Naceur Hamdi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts at ArRass, Qassim University, ArRass, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Science and Art, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey
- İnönü University, Catalysis Research and Application Center, Malatya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science and Art, Department of Chemistry, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey
- İnönü University, Catalysis Research and Application Center, Malatya, Turkey
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Coupling of Thiazole-2-Amines with Isocyanide Ligands in bis-(Isocyanide) Platinum Complex: A New Type of Reactivity. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10120221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The treatment of cis-[PtCl2(XylNC)2] with thiazol-2-amines in a 2:1 ratio leads to a regioisomeric mixture of two binuclear complexes. These regioisomers are products of kinetic and thermodynamic control capable of regioisomerization. When the same reaction is carried out with a 5-fold excess of thiazol-2-amine, the nucleophile is able to react with the in situ-formed binuclear platinum(II) complexes, yielding a new type of bis-carbene platinum species. All new isolated compounds were characterized by 1H, 13C{1H}, and 195Pt{1H} NMR spectroscopy, high-resolution ESI-MS, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
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Oxidative addition of 8-bromo-9-ethyl-1,N6-ethenoadenine to d10 metals. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2022.121291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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STRUCTURE AND STABILITY OF MCl4 CARBENE COMPLEXES (M = Si, Ge, Sn): EXPERIMENT AND THEORY. J Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2022.122551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Tong KKH, Riisom M, Leung E, Hanif M, Söhnel T, Jamieson SMF, Hartinger CG. Impact of Coordination Mode and Ferrocene Functionalization on the Anticancer Activity of N-Heterocyclic Carbene Half-Sandwich Complexes. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:17226-17241. [PMID: 36240488 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c02832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The substitution of phenyl rings in established drugs with ferrocenyl moieties has been reported to yield compounds with improved biological activity and alternative modes of action, often involving the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Translating this concept to N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes, we report here organometallics with a piano-stool structure that feature di- or tridentate ligand systems. The ligands impacted the cytotoxic activity of the NHC complexes, but the coordination modes seemed to have a limited influence, which may be related to the propensity of forming the same species in solution. In general, the stability of the complexes in an aqueous environment and their reactivity to selected biomolecules were largely dominated by the nature of the metal center. While the complexes promoted the formation of ROS, the levels did not correlate with their cytotoxic activity. However, the introduction of ferrocenyl moieties had a significant impact on the antiproliferative potency of the complexes and, in particular, some of the ferrocenyl-functionalized compounds yielded IC50 values in the low μM range.
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- Kelvin K H Tong
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.,Maurice Wilkins Centre, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.,Maurice Wilkins Centre, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Maurice Wilkins Centre, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.,Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.,Maurice Wilkins Centre, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Maurice Wilkins Centre, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.,Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.,Maurice Wilkins Centre, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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Nadeem RY, Yaqoob M, Yam W, Haque RA, Iqbal MA. Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of Bis-benzimidazolium salts and their silver(I)-N-heterocyclic carbene complexes. Med Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-022-02942-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Maity L, Barik S, Biswas R, Natarajan R, Dinda J. N‐Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Boosted Photoluminescence; Synthesis, Structures and Photophysical Properties of bpy/phen‐Au (III)‐NHC Complexes. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research, HBNI Bhubaneswar Odisha India
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- CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Biology Kolkata West Bengal India
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- Department of Chemistry Utkal University Bhubaneswar Odisha India
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Quintana M, Rodriguez-Rius A, Vellé A, Vives S, Sanz Miguel PJ, Triola G. Dinuclear silver and gold bisNHC complexes as drug candidates for cancer therapy. Bioorg Med Chem 2022; 67:116814. [PMID: 35598528 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2022.116814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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We report four dinuclear silver(I) and gold(I) complexes containing two different bidentate N-heterocyclic carbene ligands (bisNHC). One of these complexes 4, shows strong and selective anticancer activity against the human ovarian cancer cell line A2780. Mechanistically, 4 enhances the oxidative stress by stimulating reactive oxygen species production and inhibiting the scavenging activity of thioredoxin reductase. Our findings provide evidence that tuning ligand and electronic properties of metal-NHC complexes can modulate their reactivity and selectivity and it may result in potential novel anticancer drugs.
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- Mireia Quintana
- Departamento de Química Biológica, Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña (IQAC), CSIC, Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña (IQAC), CSIC, Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea (ISQCH), Universidad de Zaragoza-CSIC, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña (IQAC), CSIC, Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea (ISQCH), Universidad de Zaragoza-CSIC, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Instituto de Química Avanzada de Cataluña (IQAC), CSIC, Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain.
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Horrer G, Krummenacher I, Mann S, Braunschweig H, Radius U. N-Heterocyclic carbene and cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene complexes of vanadium(III) and vanadium(V). Dalton Trans 2022; 51:11054-11071. [PMID: 35796195 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01250b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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[VCl3(THF)3] offers a convenient entrance point into the chemistry of carbene stabilized V(III) complexes. Herein we report the paramagnetic mono- and biscarbene complexes [VCl3(cAACMe)] 1, [VCl3(cAACMe)(THF)] 1(thf), [VCl3(IMes)] 2, [{VCl2(IiPrMe)(μ-Cl)}2] 3, [VCl3(IDipp)] 4, [VCl3(SIDipp)] 5, [VCl3(SIDipp)(THF)] 5(thf), [VCl3(ItBu)] 6, [VCl3(cAACMe)2] 7 and [VCl3(IiPrMe)2] 8. Reaction of 1 with MesMgCl, MesLi and LiNPh2 afforded the complexes [VCl2(Mes)(cAACMe)] 9, [cAACMeH]+[VCl2Mes2]-10 and [VCl2(NPh2)(cAACMe)] 11. The V(V) complexes [V(O)Cl3(IDipp)] 12 and [V(O)Cl3(SIDipp)] 13 were selectively prepared from oxygen oxidation of 4 and 5. [V(O)Cl3(IDipp)] 12 and [V(O)Cl3(IMes)] react with isocyanates to yield the NHC-ligated imido complexes [V(N-p-CH3C6H4)Cl3(IDipp)] 14, [V(N-p-FC6H4)Cl3(IDipp)] 15, [V(N-p-CH3C6H4)Cl3(SIDipp)] 16, [V(N-p-FC6H4)Cl3(SIDipp)] 17, [V(N-p-CH3C6H4)Cl3(IMes)] 18 and [V(N-p-FC6H4)Cl3(IMes)] 19.
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- Günther Horrer
- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany. .,Institute for Sustainable Chemistry & Catalysis with Boron, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany. .,Institute for Sustainable Chemistry & Catalysis with Boron, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany.
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Karaca EÖ, Çiftçi O, Özdemir İ, Karabıyık H, Karabıyık H, Gürbüz N, Özdemir İ, Mansour L, Youssef A, Hamdi N. Crystal structure, optical properties, spectroscopic characterization and density functional theory studies of a new rhodium(i)-imidazolidin-2-ylidene complexes: Synthesis, characterization and cytotoxic properties. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2022.120936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Longhi A, Baron M, Rancan M, Bottaro G, Orian L, Graiff C, Roverso M, Menegazzo I, Armelao L, Bogialli S, Tubaro C. Silver(I) and gold(I) complexes with bitriazole‐based N‐heterocyclic carbene ligand: solid state features and behavior in solution. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Andrea Longhi
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
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- ICMATE‐CNR, c/o Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Padova Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università degli Studi di Parma Parma Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Tecnologie dei Materiali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Roma Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
- ICMATE‐CNR, c/o Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Padova Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Padova Padova Italy
- ICMATE‐CNR, c/o Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Padova Italy
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Synthesis, in vitro anticancer activity and reactions with biomolecule of gold(I)-NHC carbene complexes. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Francescato G, Silva SM, Leitão MIPS, Cordeiro C, Giannopoulos N, Gomes CSB, Pimentel C, Petronilho A. Nickel N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes based on Xanthines: Synthesis and Antifungal Activity on
Candida sp
. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Giulia Francescato
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Avd Republica Oeiras Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Avd Republica Oeiras Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Avd Republica Oeiras Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Avd Republica Oeiras Portugal
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- LAQV‐REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa Caparica Portugal
- UCIBIO – Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Chemistry School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon Caparica Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Avd Republica Oeiras Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Avd Republica Oeiras Portugal
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Alrooqi M, Khan S, Alhumaydhi FA, Asiri SA, Alshamrani M, Mashraqi MM, Alzamami A, Alshahrani AM, Aldahish AA. A Therapeutic Journey of Pyridine-Based Heterocyclic Compounds as Potent Anticancer Agents: A Review (From 2017 to 2021). Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2022; 22:2775-2787. [PMID: 35331100 DOI: 10.2174/1871520622666220324102849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Pyridine derivatives are the most common and significant heterocyclic compounds, which show their fundamental characteristics to various pharmaceutical agents and natural products. Pyridine derivatives possess several pharmacological properties and a broad degree of structural diversity that is considered most valuable to explore the novel therapeutic agents. These compounds have an extensive range of biological activities such as antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, antitubercular, antihypertensive, antineuropathic, antihistaminic, antiviral activities, and antiparasitic. The potent therapeutic properties of pyridine derivatives allow medicinal chemists to synthesize novel and effective chemotherapeutic agents. Consequently, the imperative objective of this comprehensive review is to summarize and investigate the literature regarding recent advancements in pyridine-based heterocycles to treat several kinds of cancer. Furthermore, the performances of pyridine derivatives were compared with some standard drugs including etoposide, sorafenib, cisplatin, and triclosan against different cancer cell lines. We hope this study will support the new thoughts to pursue the most active and less toxic rational designs.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Aciences, Najran University
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical science Clinical Laboratory science department Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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Xiao Q, Liu Y, Jiang G, Liu Y, Huang Y, Liu W, Zhang Z. Heteroleptic Gold(I)-bisNHC complex with excellent activity in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo against endometrial cancer. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 236:114302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Ragab MS, Shehata MR, Shoukry MM, Haukka M, Ragheb MA. Oxidative DNA cleavage mediated by a new unexpected [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl 4] complex (BAPP = 1,4-bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine): crystal structure, DNA binding and cytotoxic behavior. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1871-1884. [PMID: 35425175 PMCID: PMC8979008 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07793g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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A novel Pd(ii) double complex, [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4], containing the 1,4-bis(3-aminopropyl)piperazine (BAPP) ligand is investigated. X-ray crystallography of a single crystal confirmed the structure of the [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex. The spectroscopic behavior was also elucidated using elemental analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The antimicrobial susceptibility of the [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex against all tested microbial strains was lower than that of the BAPP ligand except for C. albicans. The cytotoxic impacts of the BAPP ligand and its [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex were evaluated in vitro for HepG2, CaCo-2 and MCF7 cell lines as well as the WI-38 normal cell line. The anticancer activity was markedly improved by the complexation. The [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex could selectively inhibit the tested cancer cells in a safe way to the non-tumorigenic cell (WI-38). From the DNA binding studies with ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, the [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex interacts more efficiently with the calf thymus DNA than its BAPP ligand through the intercalative binding mode. In the absence of an external reductant, the [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex cleaved the intact supercoiled pBR322 DNA under physiological conditions in a concentration-dependent manner. Additionally, electrophoretic experiments were performed in the presence of different radical scavengers, namely DMSO, NaN3 and KI, and ruled out the hydrolytic mechanistic pathway of the reaction and suggested that the oxidative mechanism is the preferred one. The results of the binding affinity of the [Pd(BAPP)][PdCl4] complex to human DNA were modeled using a molecular docking study showing that the complex interacts more strongly with human DNA than the ligand. Finally, an in vitro pharmacokinetic study was assessed through in silico ADME predictions.
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- Mona S Ragab
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza 12613 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza 12613 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza 12613 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä P.O. Box 35 FI-40014 Jyväskylä Finland
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- Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry Division), Faculty of Science, Cairo University Giza Egypt
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Jia X, Tong X. Recent Progress on Chan-Lam Coupling Reactions Catalyzed by Copper(II) Complexes. CHINESE J ORG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/cjoc202203034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Flores JC, Silbestri GF, de Jesús E. Water-soluble transition-metal complexes with hydrophilic N-heterocyclic carbene ligands for aqueous-phase applications. ADVANCES IN ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.adomc.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tolbatov I, Marrone A, Coletti C, Re N. Computational Studies of Au(I) and Au(III) Anticancer MetalLodrugs: A Survey. Molecules 2021; 26:7600. [PMID: 34946684 PMCID: PMC8707411 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Owing to the growing hardware capabilities and the enhancing efficacy of computational methodologies, computational chemistry approaches have constantly become more important in the development of novel anticancer metallodrugs. Besides traditional Pt-based drugs, inorganic and organometallic complexes of other transition metals are showing increasing potential in the treatment of cancer. Among them, Au(I)- and Au(III)-based compounds are promising candidates due to the strong affinity of Au(I) cations to cysteine and selenocysteine side chains of the protein residues and to Au(III) complexes being more labile and prone to the reduction to either Au(I) or Au(0) in the physiological milieu. A correct prediction of metal complexes' properties and of their bonding interactions with potential ligands requires QM computations, usually at the ab initio or DFT level. However, MM, MD, and docking approaches can also give useful information on their binding site on large biomolecular targets, such as proteins or DNA, provided a careful parametrization of the metal force field is employed. In this review, we provide an overview of the recent computational studies of Au(I) and Au(III) antitumor compounds and of their interactions with biomolecular targets, such as sulfur- and selenium-containing enzymes, like glutathione reductases, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, cysteine protease, thioredoxin reductase and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1.
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- Iogann Tolbatov
- Institut de Chimie Moleculaire de l’Université de Bourgogne (ICMUB), Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), Avenue Alain Savary 9, 21078 Dijon, France;
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.M.); (C.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.M.); (C.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.M.); (C.C.)
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Tolbatov I, Marrone A. Reactivity of N-Heterocyclic Carbene Half-Sandwich Ru-, Os-, Rh-, and Ir-Based Complexes with Cysteine and Selenocysteine: A Computational Study. Inorg Chem 2021; 61:746-754. [PMID: 34894670 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c03608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The structure and the reactivity of four half-sandwich metal complexes of RuII, OsII, RhIII, and IrIII were investigated by means of density functional theory approaches. These piano-stool complexes, grouped in cym-bound complexes, RuII(cym)(dmb)Cl2, 1, and OsII(cym)(dmb)Cl2, 2, and Cp*-bound complexes, RhIII(Cp*)(dmb)Cl2, 3, and IrIII(Cp*)(dmb)Cl2, 4, with cym = η6-p-cymene, Cp* = η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl, and dmb = 1,3-dimethylbenzimidazol-2-ylidene, were recently proposed as anticancer metallodrugs that preferably target Cys- or Sec-containing proteins. Thus, density functional theory calculations were performed here to characterize in detail the thermodynamics and the kinetics underlining the targeting of these metallodrugs at either neutral or anionic Cys and Sec side chains. Calculations evidenced that all these complexes preferably target at Cys or Sec via chloro exchange, although cym-bound and Cp*-bound complexes resulted to be more prone to bind at neutral or anionic forms, respectively, of these soft protein sites. Further decomposition analyses of the activation free energies for the reaction between 1-4 complexes and either Cys or Sec, paralleled with the comparison among the optimized transition-state structures, allowed us to spotlight the significant role played by solvation in determining the overall reactivity and selectivity expected for these prototypical metallodrugs.
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- Iogann Tolbatov
- Institut de Chimie Moleculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne (ICMUB), Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), Avenue Alain Savary 9, 25000 Dijon, France
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi "G. D'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Muniyappan N, Advaya GR, Sujitha E, Sabiah S. Picolyl and benzyl functionalized biphenyl NHC carbenes and their silver complexes: Sigma donating and antimicrobial properties. J Organomet Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2021.122075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Rana BK, Roymahapatra G, Das HS, Giri S, Cardoso MH, Franco OL, Nakka KK, Santra MK, Bag PP, Bertolasi V, Dinda J. Pyridine and pyrimidine functionalized half-sandwich Ru(II)-N heterocyclic carbene complexes: Synthesis, structures, spectra, electrochemistry and biological studies. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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