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  • Coordination Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Coumarin derivatives are known for their diverse biological activities.
  • Copper complexes often exhibit enhanced pharmacological properties compared to their ligands.
  • Developing novel metal-based anticancer agents is crucial for therapeutic advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel copper(II) complexes with coumarin-based ligands and their halogenated derivatives.
  • To evaluate the cytotoxic and antitumor potential of these complexes against human cancer cell lines.
  • To investigate the mechanism of action and biomedical properties of the most promising compounds.

Main Methods:

  • Multistep organic synthesis of coumarin-based ligands (HL, 6-FHL, 6-ClHL, 6-BrHL).
  • Preparation and characterization of nine copper(II) complexes using IR, NMR, mass spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
  • In vitro cytotoxic evaluation against MDA-MB-231 (breast) and HCT 116 (colorectal) cancer cell lines using IC50 values.
  • Detailed in vitro antitumor studies including cell proliferation, viability assays, and flow cytometry.
  • DNA-binding, human serum albumin interaction, antioxidant activity, and lipophilicity assessments.

Main Results:

  • Nine new copper(II) complexes were successfully synthesized and characterized.
  • Complexes 3, 4, and 7 demonstrated significant cytotoxic activity against tested cancer cell lines.
  • In vitro studies revealed promising antitumor potential, including DNA interaction and antioxidant properties.
  • Structural and stability analyses confirmed the integrity of the synthesized complexes.

Conclusions:

  • The synthesized copper(II) complexes exhibit potent anticancer properties.
  • Complexes 3, 4, and 7 are identified as lead compounds for further development as anticancer drugs.
  • The study highlights the therapeutic potential of metal-based coumarin derivatives in oncology.