Chiral gold(III) complexes: speciation, in vitro, and in vivo anticancer profile

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Sep 13;58(73):10237-10240. doi: 10.1039/d2cc03081k.

Abstract

Emerging synthetic development of chiral gold(III) complexes has prompted new opportunities in catalysis and material science with limited utility in biomedicine. Here, we demonstrate potential chemotherapeutic capability of [C^N]Au(III)Cl(R-DuPhos) (1-7) complexes, containing 1,2-bis[(2R,5R)-2,5-dialkylphospholano]benzene, which shows good stabilty, potent anticancer activity, and tolerability in mice.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Catalysis
  • Gold* / pharmacology
  • Mice

Substances

  • Gold