Platinum(II) complexes with 5,7-disubstituted-1,2,4-triazolo [1,5-a]pyrimidines: Spectroscopical characterization and cytotoxic activity in vitro

Complexes of the types: cis-[PtI2(dptp)2] (1), cis-[PtI2(NH3)(dptp)] (2), trans-[PtI2(dptp)(dmso)] (3) and trans-[PtI2(dbtp)(dmso)] (4), where dptp = 5,7-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (dptp), dbtp = 5,7-ditertbutyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine have been synthesized and characterized by infrared and multinuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques (1H, 13C, 15N, 195Pt). In 195Pt NMR, the cis-diiodo complexes were observed between –2601 ppm and –3261 ppm, while the trans coordination compounds were found at higher field (ca. −4389 ppm). In all cases significant 15N NMR shielding (92–95 ppm) were observed for N(3) atom indicating this nitrogen atom as a coordination site. The cis complexes have been assayed for antitumor activity in vitro against two human cell lines: A549 (non-small cell lung carcinoma) and T47D (breast cancer). The results indicate a moderate antiproliferative activity of (2) against human cancer lines.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Platinum(II) coordination compound as bioinorganic chemiotherapeutic prodrugs. ► 15N NMR can be used to determinate a coordination mode of triazolopyrimidine to platinum ion. ► We examine the antiproliferative activity of cis compounds against two human cancer cell lines.