The first metal complexes of 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (Triapine) were synthesized. Triapine was prepared by a novel three-step procedure in 64% overall yield. In addition, a series of related ligands, namely, 2-formylpyridine thiosemicarbazone, 2-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone, 2-pyridineformamide thiosemicarbazone, and their N(4)-dimethylated derivatives (including the N(4)-dimethylated analogue of Triapine) were prepared, along with their corresponding gallium(III) and iron(III) complexes with the general formula [M(L)(2)](+), where HL is the respective thiosemicarbazone. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, (1)H and (13)C NMR, IR and UV-vis spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, and cyclic voltammetry. In addition, Triapine and its iron(III) and gallium(III) complexes were studied by X-ray crystallography. All ligands and complexes were tested for their in vitro antiproliferative activity in two human cancer cell lines (41M and SK-BR-3), and structure-activity relationships were established. In general, the coordination to gallium(III) increased the cytotoxicity while the iron(III) complexes show reduced cytotoxic activity compared to the metal-free thiosemicarbazones. Selected compounds were investigated for the capacity of inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase by incorporation of (3)H-cytidine into DNA.
An oxaliplatin-based platinum(iv) drug which specifically binds to albumin after i.v. application led to several complete responses in tumor-bearing mice.
The stoichiometry and stability of copper(II), zinc(II), iron(II)/ (III) and gallium(III) complexes of salicylaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (STSC, H 2 L) have been determined by pH potentiometry, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, and 1 H NMR and EPR spectroscopy in aqueous solution (with 30 % DMSO), together with the characterization of the proton dissociation processes. Mono-and bis-ligand complexes in different protonation states were identified for Fe II , Fe III and Ga III , whereas Cu II and Zn II ions only form complexes with a 1:1 metal/ligand ratio. The coordination mode in the complex [a]
Organometallic Ru(II), Os(II) and Rh(III) complexes of lapachol induce apoptosis in human tumour cell lines in the low μM range by a mode of action involving oxidative stress, especially in the case of the ruthenium compound.
Octahedral platinum(IV) complexes are promising candidates
in the fight against cancer. In order to rationalize the further development
of this class of compounds, detailed studies on their mechanisms of
action, toxicity, and resistance must be provided and structure–activity
relationships must be drawn. Herein, we report on theoretical and
QSAR investigations of a series of 53 novel bis-, tris-, and tetrakis(carboxylato)platinum(IV)
complexes, synthesized and tested for cytotoxicity in our laboratories.
The hybrid DFT functional wb97x was used for optimization of the structure
geometry and calculation of the descriptors. Reliable and robust QSAR
models with good explanatory and predictive properties were obtained
for both the cisplatin sensitive cell line CH1 and the intrinsically cisplatin resistant
cell line SW480, with a set of four descriptors.
The development of receptor tyrosine‐kinase inhibitors (TKIs) was a major step forward in cancer treatment. However, the therapy with TKIs is limited by strong side effects and drug resistance. The aim of this study was the design of novel epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors that are specifically activated in malignant tissue. Thus, a CoIII‐based prodrug strategy for the targeted release of an EGFR inhibitor triggered by hypoxia in the solid tumor was used. New inhibitors with chelating moieties were prepared and tested for their EGFR‐inhibitory potential. The most promising candidate was coupled to CoIII and the biological activity tested in cell culture. Indeed, hypoxic activation and subsequent EGFR inhibition was proven. Finally, the compound was tested in vivo, also revealing potent anticancer activity.
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