Jan Romano-deGea , Zhenhua Chen , Kedar A. Abhyankar , Rosario Scopelliti , Farzaneh Fadaei-Tirani , Kevin Cariou , Gilles Gasser , Paul J. Dyson
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Azide as a photolabile ligand in gold(I) therapeutics
Gold-based compounds are gaining attention as potential alternatives to platinum-based chemotherapeutics due to their high antiproliferative activity and unique mechanisms of action. However, challenges remain in enhancing their selectivity and reducing side effects. In this study, we synthesized and characterized a series of gold(I) azido complexes featuring phosphine and N-heterocyclic carbene ligands. Their cytotoxicity was assessed against human lung carcinoma (A549) and non-cancerous fibroblast (MRC-5) cells, revealing micromolar-range antiproliferative effects with varying selectivity. Additionally, their use as photoactivated chemotherapy (PACT) agents was explored, with some complexes displaying modulation of their cytotoxicity upon light exposure. These findings suggest that gold azido complexes could serve as promising drug candidates for chemotherapy treatments.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Organometallic Chemistry targets original papers dealing with theoretical aspects, structural chemistry, synthesis, physical and chemical properties (including reaction mechanisms), and practical applications of organometallic compounds.
Organometallic compounds are defined as compounds that contain metal - carbon bonds. The term metal includes all alkali and alkaline earth metals, all transition metals and the lanthanides and actinides in the Periodic Table. Metalloids including the elements in Group 13 and the heavier members of the Groups 14 - 16 are also included. The term chemistry includes syntheses, characterizations and reaction chemistry of all such compounds. Research reports based on use of organometallic complexes in bioorganometallic chemistry, medicine, material sciences, homogeneous catalysis and energy conversion are also welcome.
The scope of the journal has been enlarged to encompass important research on organometallic complexes in bioorganometallic chemistry and material sciences, and of heavier main group elements in organometallic chemistry. The journal also publishes review articles, short communications and notes.