Electrochemical investigation of interactions between potential DNA targeted compounds, 2,4-di- and 2,3,4-trisubstituted benzimidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines and nucleic acid.

The electrochemical aspects of interactions between DNA and two organic compounds are discussed herein. Potential DNA targeted compounds, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine (C1) and 2,3,4-trimethyl-benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine (C2), were synthesized and their cytotoxic and/or growth inhibitory effects were studied previously. Disposable sensor technology was used to explore the interaction between the compounds and nucleic acid, such as fish sperm DNA at the electrode surface and in the solution phase. The changes upon encountering oxidation signals of electroactive DNA base-guanine and these compounds were monitored electrochemically.

Synthesis and effects on intracellular calcium of some 1,3-bis-(heteroaryl substituted)benzene derivatives.

A series of 1,3-bis-(heteroaryl substituted)benzene derivatives was designed as promising molecules which might increase intracellular Ca2+ level in F2408 fibroblast-like cells by affecting the Ca2+ channels on plasma membrane. Mentioned compounds were obtained by the treatment of isophtalaldehyde with benzil or 1,2-phenylenediamine derivatives. In this way, 13 compounds were synthesised and their structure elucidations were performed by IR, 1H NMR and mass spectroscopic data and elemental analysis results. Some of the compounds showed Ca2+ being released from the intact cells.