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AlAli A, Alkanad M, Alkanad K, Venkatappa A, Sirawase N, Warad I, Khanum SA. A comprehensive review on anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer and antifungal properties of several bivalent transition metal complexes. Bioorg Chem 2025; 160:108422. [PMID: 40187028 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2025.108422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2025] [Revised: 02/19/2025] [Accepted: 03/25/2025] [Indexed: 04/07/2025]
Abstract
Transition metal complexes have been recognized as possible therapeutic agents, attributed to their special biological actions, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer. The pharmacological perspective connected with Copper (Cu), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Manganese (Mn), Palladium (Pd), Zinc (Zn), and Platinum (Pt) metal(II) complexes is comprehensively explored in-depth in this research. The complexes show unique coordination chemistry and modes of action that help interactions with biological targets, including DNA binding, enzyme inhibition, and the formation of reactive oxygen species. All the metal(II) complexes showed notable potential impact in their perspective activity. Conspicuously, Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes show better antibacterial and antifungal action, while Cu(II) and Zn(II) combinations show higher anti-inflammatory activity. While research is constantly investigating alternative metal-based anticancer drugs like Pd(II), which seem to have lowered side effects, Pt(II) complexes especially cisplatin continue to be the benchmark in cancer treatment. Although the possible pharmacological actions are motivating, problems with toxicity and biocompatibility still provide major difficulties, especially in relation to Cd(II) and Hg(II) complexes. Strategies like ligand modification, nanoparticle-based delivery, and prodrug methods are used to increase selectivity and reduce side effects related to metal complexes. This review compiles the most recent developments and continuous research, thereby shedding light on the potential revolutionary power of metal(II) complexes in medical therapy. Understanding their mechanisms and enhancing their safety profiles will help us open the path to creative ideas for addressing some of the most urgent medical issues of today.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anas AlAli
- Department of Chemistry, Yuvaraja's College, University of Mysore, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri. Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka 571448, India
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- Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri. Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka 571448, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri. Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka 571448, India
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- Department of Chemistry, AN-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine.
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- Department of Chemistry, Yuvaraja's College, University of Mysore, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India.
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Falkievich DB, Martínez Medina JJ, Alegre WS, López Tévez LL, Franca CA, Ferrer EG, Williams PAM. Computational studies, antimicrobial activity, inhibition of biofilm production and safety profile of the cadmium complex of 1,10‐phenanthroline and cyanoguanidine. Appl Organomet Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata La Plata Argentina
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- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata La Plata Argentina
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- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata La Plata Argentina
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Naso LG, Martínez Medina JJ, D'Alessandro F, Rey M, Rizzi A, Piro OE, Echeverría GA, Ferrer EG, Williams PAM. Ternary copper(II) complex of 5-hydroxytryptophan and 1,10-phenanthroline with several pharmacological properties and an adequate safety profile. J Inorg Biochem 2019; 204:110933. [PMID: 31825796 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2019.110933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
We report the synthesis and biological evaluation of a ternary copper complex, [Cu(5HTP)(phen)(H2O)](NO3).2H2O, with the antioxidant agent 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and phenanthroline (phen, added to improve its lipophilicity and membrane transport). The crystal structure of the complex was determined by X-ray diffraction methods. The complex showed antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumor and antimetastatic properties with an adequate safety profile. The interaction of the metal with phen promotes cellular copper accumulation and cytotoxicity on human lung A549 cell line (IC50 = 3.6 μM). Furthermore, the viability of the normal human fetal lung fibroblast cell line (MRC-5) is not altered by the complex. An oxidative stress mechanism for the anticancer effect has been determined: cellular increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS), decrease of the glutathione (GSH) and oxidized GSH (GSSG) ratio and alteration of the mitochondrial potential. The complex also displays antimetastatic activities with inhibition of cell adhesion, invasion and migration. It has not mutagenic behavior and no toxicity on Artemia salina indicating its potential to act as an effective and safety antimicrobial and antitumor drug.
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- Luciana G Naso
- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Bv. 120 N° 1465, 1900 La Plata, Argentina.
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- Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral, Comandante Fernández 755, CP: 3700 Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Chaco, Argentina
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- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Bv. 120 N° 1465, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Ciudad Universitaria-Paraje El Pozo, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Ciudad Universitaria-Paraje El Pozo, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata y IFLP (CONICET, CCT La Plata), C.C. 67, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata y IFLP (CONICET, CCT La Plata), C.C. 67, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
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- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Bv. 120 N° 1465, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
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- CEQUINOR, CONICET/UNLP, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Bv. 120 N° 1465, 1900 La Plata, Argentina.
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Urquiza NM, Naso LG, Martínez Medina JJ, Moyano MA, Lezama L, Williams PAM, Ferrer EG. Pharmacological activities of a propylthiouracil compound structurally modified by coordination with copper(II). J COORD CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/00958972.2016.1167885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Nora M. Urquiza
- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Cátedra de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química Analítica, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro de Química Inorgánica (CEQUINOR/CONICET, UNLP), UNLP, La Plata, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro de Química Inorgánica (CEQUINOR/CONICET, UNLP), UNLP, La Plata, Argentina
- Departamento de Química, UNCAUS, Chaco, Argentina
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- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Cátedra de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química Analítica, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, Bilbao, Spain
- BCMaterials, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Derio, Spain
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro de Química Inorgánica (CEQUINOR/CONICET, UNLP), UNLP, La Plata, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro de Química Inorgánica (CEQUINOR/CONICET, UNLP), UNLP, La Plata, Argentina
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