DNA binding, cytotoxicity and DNA cleavage promoted by gold(III) complexes

► Synthesis and characterization of gold(III) complexes ► DNA interaction studies suggest complexes as a covalent binder. ► Brine shrimp lethality bioassay was performed to check the cytotoxicity of complexes. ► Evaluation of Michaelis-Menten kinetic parameters of DNA cleavage reaction