Robust structure and reactivity of aqueous arsenous acid-platinum(II) anticancer complexes

Denana U. Miodragovic̈, Jeremy A. Quentzel, Josh W. Kurutz, Charlotte L. Stern, Richard W. Ahn, Irawati Kandela, Andrew Mazar, Thomas V. O'Halloran

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Abstract

Anticancer drugs based on molecular adducts of platinum and arsenic (arsenoplatins) show an unanticipated structure, substitution chemistry, and cellular cytotoxicity. The PtII-AsIII bonds in these complexes are stable in aqueous solution and strongly influence the lability of the trans ligand.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10749-10752
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume52
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 4 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • X-ray diffraction
  • antitumor agents
  • arsenic
  • drug design
  • platinum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

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