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Osmium(vi) nitrido complexes bearing azole heterocycles: A new class of antitumor agents

  • Wen Xiu Ni
  • , Wai Lun Man
  • , Shek Man Yiu
  • , Man Ho
  • , Myra Ting Wai Cheung
  • , Chi Chiu Ko
  • , Chi Ming Che
  • , Yun Wah Lam
  • , Tai Chu Lau

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Abstract

Eight new nitridoosmium(vi) complexes with the general formula [Os VI(N)Cl 3(Hazole) 2] have been synthesized and characterized. The cellular uptake and the antiproliferative activities of these compounds against a panel of human cancer cell lines have been investigated. Complexes with pyrazole derivatives (1, 2, 3 and 4) are found to possess significant in vitro cytotoxicity. Further studies of compounds 1 and 3 indicate that they induce S phase arrest in HeLa cells followed by apoptosis, possibly as a result of binding with DNA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1582-1588
Number of pages7
JournalChemical Science
Volume3
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2012
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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