Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: metal complexes of a sulfanilamide derived Schiff base and their interaction with isozymes I, II and IV.

Metal complexes of aromatic/heterocyclic sulfonamides act as stronger inhibitors of the zinc enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA, EC 4.2.1.1) as compared to the uncomplexed sulfonamides from which they are derived. Here we report the synthesis and inhibition studies against the physiologically relevant isozymes CA I, CA II and CA IV, of a series of metal complexes (Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) derivatives) of a Schiff-base ligand, obtained from sulfanilamide and salicylaldehyde. The best activity was observed for the Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes, against CA II and CA IV, for which inhibition constants in the range of 15-39 and 72-108nM, respectively, were seen. The enhanced efficacy in inhibiting the enzyme may be due to a dual mechanism of action of the metal complexes, which interact with CA both by means of the sulfonamide moieties as well as the metal ions present in their molecule.

Antibacterial Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) Complexes of Thiadiazoles Schiff Bases.

Schiff bases were obtained by condensation of 2-amino-l,3,4-thiadiazole with 5-substituted-salicylaldehydes which were further used to obtain complexes of the type [M(L)(2)]Cl(2), where M=Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) or Zn(II). The new compounds described here have been characterized by physical, spectral and analytical data, and have been screened for antibacterial activity against several bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antibacterial potency of these Schiff bases increased upon chelation/complexation, against the tested bacterial species, opening new aproaches in the fight against antibiotic resistant strains.

Transition Metal Ion Complexes of Schiff-bases. Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Properties.

Some novel transition metal [Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II)] complexes of substituted pyridine Schiff-bases have been prepared and characterized by physical, spectral and analytical data. The synthesized Schiff-bases act as deprotonated tridentate for the complexation reaction with Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) ions. The new compounds, possessing the general formula [M(L)(2)] where [M=Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) and HL=HL(1), HL(2), HL(3) and HL(4)] show an octahedral geometry. In order to evaluate the effect of metal ions upon chelation, the Schiff bases and their complexes have been screened for antibacterial activity against the strains such as Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The complexed Schiff bases have shown to be more antibacterial against one more bacterial species as compared to uncomplexed Schiff-bases.

Copper (II) Acylhydrazinates. Their Synthesis and Characterization.

Acylhydrazine derived furanyl and thienyl Schiff bases and their Cu(II) complexes have been prepared and characterized on the basis of their physical, spectral and analytical data. The preferred enolic form of the Schiff base function as a tetradentate ligand during coordination to the metal ion yielding a square planar complex. The Schiff bases and their complexes with different anions were tested for their antibacterial activity against bacterial species such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa andKlebsiella pneumonae.

Antibacterial cobalt(II) and zinc(II) complexes of pyrazine-derived NNO and NNN donor Schiff-bases.

A series of biologically active pyrazine-derived Schiff-base ligands have been synthesized by the condensation reaction of 2-aminopyrazine with salicylaldehyde and acetamidobenzylaldehyde. Then their cobalt(II), nickel(II) and zinc (II) complexes have been prepared. The biological evaluation of the simple uncomplexed ligand in comparison to their complexed compounds have been determined against bacterial strains e.g., Escherichia coil, Staphylococcus aureous and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Properties of Tridentate NNO, NNS and NNN Donor Thiazole-Derived Furanyl, Thiophenyl and Pyrrolyl Schiff Bases and Their Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) Metal Chelates.

2-Aminothiazole undergoes condensation reactions with furane-, thiophene- and pyrrole-2-carboxylaldehyde to give tridentate NNO, NNS and NNN Schiff bases respectively. These tridentate Schiff bases formed complexes of the type [M (L)(2)]X(2) where [M=Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) or Zn(II), L=N-(2-furanylmethylene)-2-aminothiazole (L(1)), N-(2-thiophenylmethylene)-2-aminothiazole (L(2), N-(2-pyrrolylmethylene)-2-aminothiazole (L(3)) and X=Cl. The structures of these Schiff bases and of their complexes have been determined on the basis of their physical, analytical and spectral data. The screening results of these compounds indicated them to possess excellent antibacterial activity against tested pathogenic bacterial organisms e.g., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureous and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. However, in comparison, their metal chelates have been shown to possess more antibacterial activity than the uncomplexed Schiff bases.

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Properties of Anions of Bivalent Transition Metal [Co(II) and Ni(II)] Complexes With Acylhydrazine Derived ONO Donor Schiff Bases.

Some acylhydrazine derived ONO donor Schiff bases and their Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes have been prepared having the same metal ion (cation) but different anions. These synthesized metal(II) complexes have been characterized on the basis of their elemental analyses, magnetic moment, molar conductance, and IR and electronic spectral data. All of the Schiff base ligands function as tridentates and the deprotonated enolic form is preferred for coordination. In order to evaluate the effect of anions on the bactericidal activity, these synthesized complexes, in comparison to the uncomplexed Schiff bases have been screened against bacterial species., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the results are reported.

Symmetric 1,1'-Dimethylferrocene-Derived Amino Acids: Their Synthesis, Characterization, Ligational and Biological Properties With Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) Ions.

Some novel symmetric 1,1'-dimethylferrocene derived amino acids have been prepared by the reaction of 1,1'-ferrocenedimethyldichloride with amino acids (glycine, alanine, phenylalanine and tyrosine). Their Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes, of the type [M(L)] where [M = Cu(II) and L = L(1)-L(5)] and [M(L)Cl(2)] where [M-Co(II)and Ni(II), L = L(1)-L(5)] have been prepared. The dicarboxylic acids and their metal complexes were characterized by their physical, analytical and spectral data. The [M(L)] complexes showed a square planar geometry whereas an octahedral geometry was observed for [M(L)Cl(2)] complexes. The title dicarboxylic acids and their metal complexes have also been screened for their antibacterial activity.

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) Complexes With Cephradine.

Some Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes of antibacterial drug cephradine have been prepared and characterized by their physical, spectral and analytical data. Cephradine acts as bidentate and the complexes have compositions, [M(L)(2)X(2)] where [M = Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II), L = cephradine and X = Cl(2)] showing octahedral geometry, and [M(L)(2)] where [M = Cu(II), L = cephradine] showing square planar geometry. In order to evaluate the effect of metal ions upon chelation, eephradine and its complexes have been screened for their antibacterial activity against bacterial strains, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Synthesis, spectroscopic and biological studies of some mono- and di-substituted hydrazine-derived ferrocenes.

Some mono-and disubstituted hydrazine-derived ferrocenes have been synthesized and studied for their antibacterial properties. All these synthesized compounds have been characterized by their physical, analytical and spectral data, which introduces a novel class of ferrocene compounds. The antibacterial properties, of these compounds have also been evaluated and thus a significant use of such compounds as antibacterial agent is reported.

Ferrocene-derived pyrazinoyl and nicotinoyl schiff-bases: their synthesis, characterization and biological properties.

A novel class of acetylferrocene-derived Schiff-bases such as 2-pyrazinoyl-1-(2-ferroceneylmethylene)- hydrazide (HL(1)) and 2-nicotinoyl-1-(2-ferrocenylmethylene)hydrazide (HL(2)) have been synthesized and characterized by their IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR and microanalytical date. The biological effect induced due to the coupling of ferrocene molecule with the aroylhydrazines e.g., pyrazinoylhydrazine and nicotinoylhydrazine has been studied against bacterial species such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonae.

Biologically Active Transition Metal Chelates of Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) With 2-Aminothiazole-Derived Schiff-bases: Their Synthesis, Characterization and the Role of Anions (NO(3), SO(4), C(2)O(4)and CH(3)CO(2-)) on Their Antibacterial Properties.

Biologically active nickel(ll), copper(ll) and zinc(ll) chelates with thiazole-derived nitro- and chlorosalicylaldehyde Schiff-bases having the same metal ion but different anions, e.g. nitrate, sulfate, oxalate and acetate have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of their physical, spectral and analytical data. In order to evaluate the possible participating role of anions on the antibacterial properties, these ligands and their synthesized metal chelates with various anions have been screened against bacterial species Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

Ni (II), Cu (II) and Zn (II) Metal Chelates With Some Thiazole Derived Schiff-Bases: Their Synthesis, Characterization and Bactericidal Properties.

A number of thiazole derived tridentate Schiff-bases (LH) and its metal chelates of the type [M(L)(2)X] where M=Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II), L=substituted salicylaldehyde (5-H, 5-CH(3), 5-OCH(3), 5-NO(2) and 5-Cl) and X=CI have been synthesized and characterized with the help of elemental analyses, conductivity measurements, magnetic moments, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectral data. An octahedral structure for Ni(II) and Zn(II) and a distorted octahedral structure for Cu(II) chelates have been proposed. All the Schiff-bases and their metal chelates have been screened for their biological activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureous , Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonae and in comparison, the metal chelates have been shown to possess more antibacterial activity than the uncomplexed Schiff-bases.

Biological Role of Anions (Sulfate, Nitrate , Oxalate and Acetate) on the Antibacterial Properties of Cobalt (II) and Nickel(II) Complexes With Pyrazinedicarboxaimide Derived, Furanyl and Thienyl Compounds.

A number of biologically active complexes of cobalt(II) and nickel(II) with pyrazinedicarboxaimido derived thienyl and furanyl compounds having the same metal ion but different anions such as sulphate, nitrate, oxalate and acetate have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of their physical, spectral and analytical data. In order to evaluate the role of anions on their antibacterial properties, these ligands and their synthesized metal complexes with various anions have been screened against bacterial species Escherichia coil,Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The title studies have proved a definitive role of anions in increasing the antibacterial properties.

Studies on Some Biologically Cobalt(II), Copper(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes With ONO, NNO and SNO Donor Pyrazinoylhydrazine-Derived Ligands.

Biologically active complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) with novel ONO, NNO and SNO donor pyrazinoylhydrazine-derived compounds have been prepared and characterized on the basis of analytical data and various physicochemical studies. Distorted octahedral structures for all the complexes have been proposed. The synthesized ligands and their complexes have been screened for their antibacterial activity against bacterial species Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonae. The activity data show the metal complexes to be more active than the parent free ligands against one or more bacterial species.

Synthesis, Ligational and Biological Properties of Cobalt(II), Copper(II), Nickel(II) and Zinc(II) Complexes With Pyrazinedicarboxaimide Derived Furanyl, Thienyl and Pyrrolyl Compounds.

Preparation, ligational and biological properties of some pyrazinedicarboxaimide derived furanyl, thienyl and pyrrolyl compounds with Co(ll), Cu(ll), Ni(ll) and Zn(ll) metals are described. Magnetic moments, electronic, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance spectra and elemental analysis data indicate that co-ordination of the ligands with the metal ions take place through the pyrazine ring nitrogen, azomethine nitrogen and heteroatom of heterocyclic ring system. The compounds are all novel and are proposed to possess an octahedral geometry for Co(ll) and Ni(ll), and a distorted octahedral geometry for Cu(ll) and Zn(ll) complexes. The comparative biological properties of the title ligands and their metal chelates against different bacterial species are also described.

Biological role of anions (sulfate, nitrate, oxalate and acetate) on the pharmacological properties of cobalt(II) and nickel(II) chelates with thienoyl- and furenoyl-derived compounds.

Biologically active complexes of cobalt (II) and nickel (II) with thienoyl- and furenoyl-derived Schiff-base ligands having the same metal ion but different anions such as sulfate, nitrate, oxalate and acetate have been prepared and characterized. In order to evaluate the role of anions on their pharmacological properties the synthesized complexes have been screened against bacterial species, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and results have been reported.

Spectral, magnetic and biological studie on some bivalent 3d metal complexes of hydrazine derived schiff-base ligands.

Metal(II) complexes of hydrazine derived Schiff-base ligands of the type M(L)(2)Cl(2) where M = Co, Cu, Ni and Zn and L = L(1) and L(2) have been prepared and characterised by molar conductance, magnetic moment, elemental analysis and electronic, IR, H-NMR and (13)C spectral data.The different modes of chelation of the ligands and their comparative biological properties against different bacterial species are reported.

Biological Role of Cobalt(II), Copper(II) and Nickel(II) Metal Ions on the Antibacterial Properties of Some Nicotinoyl-Hydrazine Derived Compounds.

Several cobalt(II), copper(II) and nickel(II) complexes of nicotinoylhydrazine-derived compounds were prepared and characterised by physical, spectral and analytical data. These compounds and their complexes have proven to be antibacterial. The screening data show the metal complexes to be more potential/bactericidal than the uncomplexed compounds against one or more bacterial species.

Structural and Biological Behaviour of Co(II), Cu(II) and Ni(II) Metal Complexes of Some Amino Acid Derived Schiff-Bases.

Biologically active tridentate amino acid (Alanine, Glycine & Tyrosine) derived Schiff-bases and their Co(II), Cu(II) & Ni(II) complexes have been synthesised and characterised on the basis of their conductance and magnetic measurements, elemental analysis and (13)C-NMR, (1)H-NMR, IR and electronic spectral data. These Schiff-bases and their complexes have been evaluated for their antibacterial activity against bacterial species such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonae, Proteus vulgarus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and this activity data show the metal complexes to be more antibacterial than the Schiff-bases against one or more bacterial species.