Isolda C. Mendes

Gallium(III) complexes of 2-pyridineformamide thiosemicarbazones: Cytotoxic activity against malignant glioblastoma

The gallium(III) complexes [Ga(2Am4DH)(2)]NO(3) (1), [Ga(2Am4Me)(2)]NO(3) (2) and [Ga(2Am4Et)(2)]NO(3) (3) were prepared with 2-pyridineformamide thiosemicarbazone (H2Am4DH) and its N(4)-methyl (H2Am4Me) and N(4)-ethyl (H2Am4Et) derivatives. The thiosemicarbazones were cytotoxic against malignant RT2 glioblastoma cells (expressing p53 protein) with IC(50) values in the 7.3-360 microM range, and against malignant T98 glioblastoma cells (expressing mutant p53 protein) with IC(50) values in the 3.6-143 microM range. Coordination to gallium strongly increased the cytotoxic potential in complexes 2 and 3, which showed IC(50) values in the 0.81-9.57 microM range against RT2 cells and in the 3.6-11.30 microM range against T98 cells, and were 20-fold more potent than cisplatin. All thiosemicarbazones and gallium complexes were able to induce cell death by apoptosis.

N(4)-tolyl-2-benzoylpyridine thiosemicarbazones and their copper(II) complexes with significant antifungal activity: crystal structure of N(4)-para-tolyl-2-benzoylpyridine thiosemicarbazone

) para os complexos. Nossos resultados sugerem que a coordenacao ao cobre constitui estrategia interessante de reducao da dose necessaria a atividade. Three new copper complexes of general formula [Cu(HL)Cl 2 ] have been obtained with N(4)-ortho (H2Bz4oT, HL1), N(4)-meta (H2Bz4mT, HL2) and N(4)-para-tolyl-2-benzoylpyridine thiosemicarbazone (H2Bz4pT, HL3), in which the thiosemicarbazone attaches to the metal through the N py -N-S chelating system. H2Bz4pT (HL3) crystallizes in the P1 – space group, with a = 9.509(3) A, b = 9.807(4) A, c = 11.564(4) A; α = 100.76(2)°, β = 105.99(2)°, γ = 114.59(2)°. The thiosemicarbazones and their copper(II) complexes exhibit high antifungal activities against Candida albicans with low values of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), in the 8-0.3 μg mL -1 (23 – 0.7 μmol L -1 ) range for the free bases and in the 1-0.1 μg mL -1 (2 – 0.3 μmol L -1 ) range for the complexes. Our results suggest that coordination to copper(II) could be an interesting strategy for dose reduction.

2-Acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazones: Cytotoxic activity in nanomolar doses against malignant gliomas

2-acetylpyridine N(4)-phenyl thiosemicarbazone (H2Ac4Ph), and its N(4)-ortho-tolyl (H2Ac4oT), N(4)-meta-tolyl (H2Ac4mT), N(4)-para-tolyl (H2Ac4pT), N(4)-ortho-chlorophenyl (H2Ac4oClPh), N(4)-meta-chlorophenyl (H2Ac4mClPh) and N(4)-para-chlorophenyl (H2Ac4pClPh) derivatives were assayed for their cytotoxicity against RT2 (expressing p53 protein) and against T98 (expressing mutant p53 protein) glioma cells. The compounds were highly cytotoxic against RT2 (IC50=24-1.4 nM) and T98 cells (IC50=50-1.0 nM). IC50 for cisplatin=5 (RT2) and 17 μM (T98). The thiosemicarbazones presented haemolytic activity with IC50>10(-3)M, indicating a very good therapeutic index. SAR studies suggested that stereo properties are critical to define the potential activity of the studied compounds against the RT2 cell line, while electronic properties seem to be important for interaction with the biological target in T98 cells.

N4-Phenyl-substituted 2-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazones: Cytotoxicity against human tumor cells, structure–activity relationship studies and investigation on the mechanism of action

N(4)-Phenyl 2-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone (H2Ac4Ph; N-(phenyl)-2-(1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethylidene)hydrazinecarbothioamide) and its N(4)-ortho-, -meta- and -para-fluorophenyl (H2Ac4oFPh, H2Ac4mFPh, H2Ac4pFPh), N(4)-ortho-, -meta- and -para-chlorophenyl (H2Ac4oClPh, H2Ac4mClPh, H2Ac4pClPh), N(4)-ortho-, -meta- and -para-iodophenyl (H2Ac4oIPh, H2Ac4mIPh, H2Ac4pIPh) and N(4)-ortho-, -meta- and -para-nitrophenyl (H2Ac4oNO(2)Ph, H2Ac4mNO(2)Ph, H2Ac4pNO(2)Ph) derivatives were assayed for their cytotoxicity against human malignant breast (MCF-7) and glioma (T98G and U87) cells. The compounds were highly cytotoxic against the three cell lineages (IC(50): MCF-7, 52-0.16 nM; T98G, 140-1.0 nM; U87, 160-1.4 nM). All tested thiosemicarbazones were more cytotoxic than etoposide and did not present any haemolytic activity at up to 10(-5)M. The compounds were able to induce programmed cell death. H2Ac4pClPh partially inhibited tubulin assembly at high concentrations and induced cellular microtubule disorganization.

Gold(I) complexes with thiosemicarbazones: Cytotoxicity against human tumor cell lines and inhibition of thioredoxin reductase activity

Complexes [Au(H2Ac4DH)Cl]∙MeOH (1) [Au(H(2)2Ac4Me)Cl]Cl (2) [Au(H(2)2Ac4Ph)Cl]Cl∙2H(2)O (3) and [Au(H(2)2Bz4Ph)Cl]Cl (4) were obtained with 2-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone (H2Ac4DH), its N(4)-methyl (H2Ac4Me) and N(4)-phenyl (H2Ac4Ph) derivatives, as well as with N(4)-phenyl 2-benzoylpyridine thiosemicarbazone (H2Bz4Ph). The compounds were cytotoxic to Jurkat (immortalized line of T lymphocyte), HL-60 (acute myeloid leukemia), MCF-7 (human breast adenocarcinoma) and HCT-116 (colorectal carcinoma) tumor cell lines. Jurkat and HL-60 cells were more sensitive than MCF-7 and HCT-116 cells. Upon coordinating to the gold(I) metal centers in complexes (2) and (4), the cytotoxic activity of the H2Ac4Me and H2Bz4Ph ligands increased against the HL-60 and Jurkat tumor cell lines. 2 was more active than auranofin against both leukemia cells. Most of the studied compounds were less toxic than auranofin to peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). All compounds induced DNA fragmentation in HL-60 and Jurkat cells indicating their pro-apoptotic potential. Complex (2) strongly inhibited the activity of thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), which suggests inhibition of TrxR to be part of its mechanism of action.

Organotin(IV) complexes with 2-acetylpyridine benzoyl hydrazones: antimicrobial activity

Reaction of n-butyltin trichloride, [BunSnCl3], and phenyltin trichloride, [PhSnCl3], with 2-acetylpyridine benzoyl hydrazone (H2AcPh), 2-acetylpyridine para-chloro-benzoyl hydrazone (H2AcpClPh) and 2-acetylpyridine para-nitro-benzoyl hydrazone (H2AcpNO2Ph) gave [BunSn(2AcPh)Cl2] (1), [BunSn(2AcpClPh)Cl2] (2), [BunSn(2AcpNO2Ph)Cl2] (3), [PhSn(2AcPh)Cl2] (4), [PhSn(2AcpClPh)Cl2] (5) and [PhSn(2AcpNO2Ph)Cl2] (6) as products. Among the hydrazones H2AcpClPh proved to be the most active against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Upon coordination the antibacterial activity of both tin and the hydrazones significantly increases. Complexes 2 and 5 revealed to be the most active as antimicrobial agents.

2-Benzoylpyridine-N(4)-tolyl thiosemicarbazones and their palladium(II) complexes: cytotoxicity against leukemia cells.

The palladium(II) complexes [Pd(2Bz4oT)Cl], [Pd(2Bz4mT)Cl], and [Pd(2Bz4pT)Cl] were prepared with N(4)-ortho- (H2Bz4oT) N(4)-meta- (H2Bz4mT) and N(4)-para- (H2Bz4pT) tolyl-thiosemicarbazones derived from 2-benzoylpyridine. The free thiosemicarbazones proved to be highly cytotoxic against Jurkat, HL60 and the resistant HL60.Bcl-X(L) leukemia cell lines at nanomolar concentrations, but were much less cytotoxic to HepG2human hepatoma cells. Upon coordination to palladium(II) the cytotoxic activity against all studied cell lines decreases. However, the high cytotoxicity of the free thiosemicarbazones against leukemia, together with their hepatotoxic profile similar to that of cisplatin suggest that N(4)-tolyl thiosemicarbazones have potential as chemotherapeutic drug candidates.

Structural and spectral studies of thiosemicarbazones derived from 3- and 4-formylpyridine and 3- and 4-acetylpyridine

Abstract Crystal structures of thiosemicarbazones prepared from 3- and 4-formylpyridine and 3- and 4-acetylpyridine are included along with their UV spectra. 4-Formylpyridine thiosemicarbazone has the following structural properties: monoclinic, P21/n, a=7.2420(5), b=13.961(1), c=8.415(1) A , β=90.90(1)°, V=850.7(1) A 3 and Z=4; for 3-formylpyridine thiosemicarbazone: monoclinic, C2/c, a=13.661(2), b=7.1120(4), c=19.046(2) A , β=107.71(1)°, V=1762.8(3) A 3 and Z=8; for 4-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone: triclinic, P-1, a=8.104(3), b=8.512(2), c=8.708(3) A , α=83.85(0), β=66.66(0), γ=62.87(0)°, V=488.9(3) A 3 and Z=2; for 3-acetylpyridine thiosemicarbazone monoclinic, P21/a, a=8.408(1), b=11.853(2),= c=9.777(3) A , β=97.66(2)°, V=985.7(4) A 3 and Z=4. Intramolecular and intermolecular hydrogen bonding are both present. There is a difference in the angles between the mean planes of the pyridine ring and thiosemicarbazone moiety in the two series.

Gallium(III) complexes with 2-acetylpyridine-derived thiosemicarbazones: antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects and investigation on the interactions with tubulin

Complexes [Ga(2Ac4pFPh)2]NO3 (1), [Ga(2Ac4pClPh)2]NO3 (2), [Ga(2Ac4pIPh)2]NO3 (3), [Ga(2Ac4pNO2Ph)2]NO3·3H2O (4) and [Ga(2Ac4pT)2]NO3 (5) were obtained with 2-acetylpyridine N(4)-para-fluorophenyl-(H2Ac4pFPh), 2-acetylpyridine N(4)-para-chlorophenyl-(H2Ac4pClPh), 2-acetylpyridine N(4)-para-iodophenyl-(H2Ac4pIPh), 2-acetylpyridine N(4)-para-nitrophenyl-(H2Ac4pNO2Ph) and 2-acetylpyridine N(4)-para-tolyl-(H2Ac4pT) thiosemicarbazone. 1–5 presented antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. Coordination to gallium(III) proved to be an effective strategy for activity improvement against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. The complexes were highly cytotoxic against malignant glioblastoma and breast cancer cells at nanomolar concentrations. The compounds induced morphological changes characteristic of apoptotic death in tumor cells and showed no toxicity against erythrocytes. 2 partially inhibited tubulin assembly at high concentrations and induced cellular microtubule disorganization, but this does not appear to be the main mechanism of cytotoxic activity.

Platinum(II) complexes of 2-, 3-, and 4-formyl-pyridine thiosemicarbazone and 2-, 3- and 4-acetyl-pyridine thiosemicarbazone

Seven platinum(II) complexes isolated from thiosemicarbazones derived from 2-, 3- and 4-formylpyridine and 2-, 3-, and 4-acetylpyridine have been characterised by microanalyses, molar conductivities and by their i.r. and 1H-n.m.r. spectra.