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Synthesis, characterization, structure, molecular modeling studies and biological activity of sterically crowded Pt(II) complexes containing bis(imidazole) ligands

  • Mauro Ravera
  • , Elisabetta Gabano
  • , Manuele Sardi
  • , Giuseppe Ermondi
  • , Giulia Caron
  • , Michael J. McGlinchey
  • , Helge Müller-Bunz
  • , Elena Monti
  • , Marzia B. Gariboldi
  • , Domenico Osella

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Abstract

The syntheses, structures and biological evaluation of a series of cisplatin-like complexes containing bis(imidazole) derivatives - the so-called Joseph ligands - are described. Their cytotoxicity is discussed in terms of their polar surface area, rate of aquation, and lipophilicity. The X-ray crystal structure of the platinum diiodido derivative of dimethyl 2-(di(1H-imidazol-2- yl)methyl)malonate) is reported and compared to those of related systems. Molecular modeling studies are focused on the hydrogen bonding properties of such systems, and their relevance to antitumor activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)400-409
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Inorganic Biochemistry
Volume105
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2011

Keywords

  • Cytotoxicity
  • Lipophilicity
  • Molecular interaction fields
  • Pt(II) derivatives
  • X-ray diffraction

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