Gold(III) complexes containing N-heterocyclic carbene ligand, synthesis, and their applications in cancer treatment and thiol detection
申请人:University of Hong Kong
公开号:US08828984B2
公开(公告)日:2014-09-09
Provided herein is a method of synthesis of Au(III)-NHC complexes, a pharmaceutical composition comprises thereof. Also provided herein are the methods for the treatment and prevention of cancer/tumor in patients in need thereof by the administration of the Au(III)-NHC complexes. Also provided is method of detecting thiol in a biological system. The Au(III)-NHC complexes possess anticancer activity such as the induction of cell death, inhibition of cellular proliferation, inhibition of thioredoxin reductase activity, and inhibition of tumor growth in vivo.
本文提供了一种合成Au(III)-NHC络合物的方法,以及包含该络合物的药物组合物。本文还提供了通过给予Au(III)-NHC络合物治疗和预防癌症/肿瘤的方法,适用于需要该方法的患者。另外提供了一种在生物系统中检测巯基的方法。Au(III)-NHC络合物具有抗癌活性,如诱导细胞死亡、抑制细胞增殖、抑制硫氧还蛋白还原酶活性和抑制体内肿瘤生长。