Synthesis, characterization and pharmacological studies of copper complexes of flavone derivatives as potential anti-tuberculosis agents

Novel series of different hydroxyflavone derivatives and their copper complexes were synthesized. They were characterized using analytical and spectral techniques. The superoxide dismutase (SOD) mimetic activity of the synthesized complexes demonstrated that copper complex of L10 has promising SOD-mimetic activity than other ligands & complexes. The in vitro antimicrobial activities of the synthesized compounds were tested against the bacterial species and fungal species. The DNA binding properties of copper complexes were studied using cyclic voltametry and electronic absorption techniques. Anti-tuberculosis activity was also performed. The effective complexes was subjected to antimycobacterial activity using MABA method and summarized. The antimycobacterial activity of copper complexes have been evaluated and discussed.