Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) Complexes of Novel Water-Soluble Phosphane CAP: Structure, Interligand Hydrogen-Hydrogen Bonding and in Vitro Cytotoxicity

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (28) ◽  
pp. 8721-8725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey N. Britvin ◽  
Andrey M. Rumyantsev ◽  
Anna A. Silyutina ◽  
Marina V. Padkina
2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 9081-9097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farivash Darabi ◽  
Hassan Hadadzadeh ◽  
Jim Simpson ◽  
Azar Shahpiri

[Pd(4-OHPh-tpy)Cl]Cl was prepared. The complex interacts with DNA via a combination of covalent, intercalation, and hydrogen bonding interactions.


Author(s):  
Toshiro Fukushima ◽  
Hitomi Tanaka ◽  
Takeshi Yamamoto

SUMMARYThe aim of this study was to compare the results obtained from two in vitro cytotoxicity assays that depend upon different mechanisms/modes of action. The Neutral Red Uptake (NRU) assay is based on endocytotic activity whereas the Water Soluble Tetrazolium Salts (WST-1) assay is based on mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity. Both were investigated in light of their wide use and documented validation. The total particulate matter (TPM) and gas vapor phase (GVP) of main stream smoke derived from Kentucky reference cigarettes 3R4F and 10 test cigarettes made of 100% flue-cured or 100% Burley tobacco were individually applied to the two assays using CHO-K1 cells. In addition, cigarette smoke constituents and known cytotoxic agents, documented to affect specific endpoints, were evaluated within both assays. Although the NRU assay was primarily more sensitive than the WST-1 assay, both assays provided comparable results in terms of the rank order for the cytotoxicity of cigarette smoke samples. In addressing the cytotoxicity of constituents in cigarette smoke, acrolein, hydroquinone and catechol gave clear dose-related decreases in cell viability (an end point common in both assays). Moreover, enzyme inhibitors of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and chemicals causing membrane disruption also showed similar responses regardless of the specific endpoint addressed within the cytotoxicity assay. In conclusion, results from the NRU and WST-1 assay are comparable therefore indicating results were independent of the different assay detection mechanisms/modes of action. [Beitr. Tabakforsch. Int. 26 (2014) 98-108]


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Thangudu ◽  
Poliraju Kalluru ◽  
Raviraj Vankayala

Fluorescent probes offer great potential to identify and treat surgical tumors by clinicians. To this end, several molecular probes were examined as in vitro and in vivo bioimaging probes. However, due to their ultra-low extinction coefficients as well as photobleaching problems, conventional molecular probes limit its practical utility. To address the above mentioned challenges, metal nanoclusters (MNCs) can serve as an excellent alternative with many unique features such as higher molar extinction coefficients/light absorbing capabilities, good photostability and appreciable fluorescence quantum yields. Herein, we reported a green synthesis of water soluble palladium nanoclusters (Pd NCs) and characterized them by using various spectroscopic and microscopic characterization techniques. These nanoclusters showed excellent photophysical properties with the characteristic emission peak centered at 500 nm under 420 nm photoexcitation wavelength. In vitro cytotoxicity studies in human cervical cancer cells (HeLa) cells reveal that Pd NCs exhibited good biocompatibility with an IC50 value of >100 µg/mL and also showed excellent co-localization and distribution throughout the cytoplasm region with a significant fraction translocating into cell nucleus. We foresee that Pd NCs will carry huge potential to serve as a new generation bioimaging nanoprobe owing to its smaller size, minimal cytotoxicity, nucleus translocation capability and good cell labelling properties.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2081-2081 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Lancet ◽  
I. Gojo ◽  
M. Baer ◽  
M. Burton ◽  
M. Klein ◽  
...  

2081 Background: Disruption of Hsp90-client protein heterocomplexes leads to degradation of a variety of oncoproteins. KOS-1022, an Hsp90 inhibitor and water-soluble geldanamycin derivative, is in trials in patients with solid tumors. Compared to a prior geldanamycin derivative (17-AAG), KOS-1022 is ∼3–5 fold more potent (comparing in vitro cytotoxicity or the MTD in toxicology studies on the same schedule). Primary study objectives: establish safety and MTD of KOS-1022 in patients with advanced hematologic malignancies; characterize PK and PD. Methods: Escalating doses of KOS-1022 are given IV over 1 h twice weekly for 2 out of 3 weeks. Plasma KOS-1022 concentrations (1st and 4th infusion, Cycle 1) are quantitated by LC/MS/MS. Pre and on-study CD34+ bone marrow and peripheral blasts undergo flow cytometry to quantify Hsp70/90, pAKT/total AKT, markers of apoptosis and proliferation. Response in AML pts used IWG criteria. Results: 13 pts have been enrolled at doses of 8 (n=4), 16 (n=6), 24 (n=1) and 32 mg/m2 (n=2). All were AML (except 1 CML). Most (n=11) patients had 2–3 prior induction regimens. DLT was seen in 2 pts at 32 mg/m2 (acute myocardial infarction and elevation of troponin). Both patients had significant co-morbidity, including (1) prior myocardial infarction and (2) progressive AML with a similar troponin elevation during induction chemotherapy prior to study. Common drug-related toxicities (all Grade 1–2): fatigue, nausea, diarrhea and arthralgias. From 8 to 32 mg/m2, approximately linear PK was observed. Mean terminal half-lives varied from 13.0–31.2 hours. Day 1 clearance for 8, 16 and 32 mg/m2 was 5.6, 9.7 and 10.8 L/hr/m2; mean Vz (L/m2) for these groups were 238, 433 and 489. Although pre-infusion drug was quantifiable on Day 11 in most patients, Day 11/Day 1 AUC0–25h ratio was 0.96. Activity in AML: 2 CRi and 1 SD x 9 cycles were observed. Comparing BMAs taken at Day 8 and Day 15 to baseline: decreased Hsp90 (41% to 13%), increased Hsp70 (8% to 84%) with decreased pAKT (Ser), pAKT (Thr) and total AKT in CD34+ cells. Conclusions: KOS-1022 appears to be well tolerated, with preliminary signs of clinical and biologic activity in refractory leukemia. MTD has not been defined. Plasma PK is linear over this dose range. [Table: see text]


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14059-14059 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. T. Flaherty ◽  
L. Gore ◽  
A. Avadhani ◽  
S. Leong ◽  
K. Harlacker ◽  
...  

14059 Background: A is ∼3–5 fold more potent compared to 17-AAG (the first Hsp90 inhibitor to enter clinical testing), based on in vitro cytotoxicity or the MTD in toxicology studies; it is water-soluble; and oral bioavailability in dogs is estimated at 40%. Toxicity in the dog included kidney, intestinal and liver findings. This study was conducted to determine the toxicity, MTD, recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), PK and PD of A in pts with solid tumors. Methods: Escalating doses of A were given PO on 2 different schedules: every other day or daily for 4 out of 6 weeks. An initial IV dose was given to calculate absolute bioavailability. PK was evaluated after the IV dose, Day 1 and 21 of oral dosing. PBLs were collected to investigate changes in intracellular signaling proteins by immunoblot (Days 1 and 21 at 1, 3, 24 and 48 hours post-dose). Results: 28 pts were enrolled: 24 on the QOD schedule at doses of 5 (n=4), 10 (n=4), 20 (n=8), 30 (n=5) and 40 mg (n=3); 4 pts received 10mg on the QD schedule. 50% were male, median age/ECOG PS 55 and 0; median prior regimen 3. DLT has not yet been observed. Common drug-related toxicities (n=23): fatigue 43%, nausea 24%, anorexia 19%, proteinuria 19%, and peripheral edema 14%. Of these, fatigue and peripheral edema appear to be possibly dose-related. Drug-related Grade 3–4 toxicity (one patient each) included anemia, neutropenia, peripheral edema, hypokalemia, pain in extremity and hypoxia. For pts with full PK data (n=14), bioavailability equaled 51% and 49% on Day 1 and 21, and was not dose-dependent. Mean Day 21 AUCinf for the 5 to 30 mg/m2 levels equaled 91, 166, 542 and 1889 ng*h/mL. One pt with 3-fold increase in AUCinf comparing Day 1 and 21 dose had been started on dronabinol, a CYP2C9 inhibitor. One pt with fibrosarcoma (4 prior regimens) had necrotic changes in the tumor in the axilla with improved symptoms (active at 5+ months). Additional pts with SD include hemangioendothelioma (7 months), melanoma (6+ months), and renal cell (5 months). Induction in Hsp70 at the 30 mg dose level was seen pre-dose on Day 21 with maximal induction at 24 hours post-dose. Conclusions: Dose escalation continues on both schedules in order to define a RP2D. Toxicity is acceptable. Early signs of activity have been observed. [Table: see text]


Polyhedron ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 114120 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Kalaiarasi ◽  
S. Rex Jeya Rajkumar ◽  
S. Dharani ◽  
Nigam P. Rath ◽  
R. Prabhakaran

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumei Hu ◽  
Hao Li ◽  
Yingying Qu ◽  
Xiao Zhang ◽  
Juankun Zhang ◽  
...  

Ginsenoside Rg3 is a bioactive compound from Panax ginseng and exhibits diverse notable biological properties. Glycosylation catalyzed by uridine diphosphate-dependent glycosyltransferase (UGT) is the final biosynthetic step of ginsenoside Rg3 and determines its diverse pharmacological activities. In the present study, promiscuous UGT Bs-YjiC from Bacillus subtilis 168 was expressed in Escherichia coli and purified via one-step nickel chelate affinity chromatography. The in vitro glycosylation reaction demonstrated Bs-Yjic could selectively glycosylate the C12 hydroxyl group of ginsenoside Rg3 to synthesize an unnatural ginsenoside Rd12. Ginsenoside Rd12 was about 40-fold more water-soluble than that of ginsenoside Rg3 (90 μM). Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity of ginsenoside Rd12 against diverse cancer cells was much stronger than that of ginsenoside Rg3. Our studies report the UGT-catalyzed synthesis of unnatural ginsenoside Rd12 for the first time. Ginsenoside Rd12 with antiproliferative activity might be further exploited as a potential anticancer drug.


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