| Literature DB >> 25605442 |
Y Gothe1, T Marzo, L Messori, N Metzler-Nolte.
Abstract
A new NHC iridium(I) complex (1) showing significant antiproliferative properties in vitro is described here. Its crystal structure, solution behaviour and interactions with the model proteins cytochrome c (cyt c) and lysozyme were investigated. High resolution ESI-MS measurements suggest that this iridium(i) complex acts as a prodrug and binds cyt c tightly through an unusual "oxidative" mechanism. Eventually, an iridium(III)-NHC fragment is found associated to the protein.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25605442 DOI: 10.1039/c4cc10014j
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chem Commun (Camb) ISSN: 1359-7345 Impact factor: 6.222