Xin Liang, Hélène C Bertrand, Nicolas Delsuc, Bohong Huang, Weng Kee Leong, Alvaro Lopez-Sanchez
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Abstract
Mechanism of action (MoA) studies on the cytotoxic thiolato-bridged triosmium carbonyl clusters Os3(CO)10(μ-H)(μ-SR) (2) indicates that their cytotoxicity is associated with increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, G2/M cell cycle arrest, and subsequent apoptosis. Cellular uptake is a key factor, with an increased reactivity of the cluster with serum leading to reduced available concentrations in the medium thereby diminishing its anti-proliferative effect. Reactivity studies reveal that biomolecular interactions occur predominantly at the triosmium core, with a preference for amine-containing species.
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Biological inorganic chemistry is a growing field of science that embraces the principles of biology and inorganic chemistry and impacts other fields ranging from medicine to the environment. JBIC (Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry) seeks to promote this field internationally. The Journal is primarily concerned with advances in understanding the role of metal ions within a biological matrix—be it a protein, DNA/RNA, or a cell, as well as appropriate model studies. Manuscripts describing high-quality original research on the above topics in English are invited for submission to this Journal. The Journal publishes original articles, minireviews, and commentaries on debated issues.