Antitumor Activity of Pt(II), Ru(III) and Cu(II) Complexes

Molecules

Zuzanna Drulis-Kawa¹  Katarzyna Gałczyńska²  Michał Arabski² 

[1] Department of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, Institute of Genetics and Microbiology, University of Wroclaw, Przybyszewskiego 63-77, 51-148 Wrocław, Poland;Institute of Biology, Jan Kochanowski University, Uniwersytecka 7, 25-406 Kielce, Poland;

关键词: cobalt;    copper;    ruthenium;    imidazole;    apoptosis;    antitumor activity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/molecules25153492

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Metal complexes are currently potential therapeutic compounds. The acquisition of resistance by cancer cells or the effective elimination of cancer-affected cells necessitates a constant search for chemical compounds with specific biological activities. One alternative option is the transition metal complexes having potential as antitumor agents. Here, we present the current knowledge about the application of transition metal complexes bearing nickel(II), cobalt(II), copper(II), ruthenium(III), and ruthenium(IV). The cytotoxic properties of the above complexes causing apoptosis, autophagy, DNA damage, and cell cycle inhibition are described in this review.

【 授权许可】

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