Effect of the chloro-substitution on lowering diabetic hyperglycemia of vanadium complexes with their permeability and cytotoxicity

The effect of the chloro-substitution of dinuclear vanadium (V) complexes on lowering diabetic hyperglycemia was evaluated. The in vivo tests for hypoglycemic activity show that complex 2 at the dose of 10.0 and 20.0 mg V kg−1, could significantly decrease the blood glucose level. Importantly, our results the chloro substituent increased the insulin-enhancing properties of the complex 2. The two vanadium compounds had permeability above 10−5 cm/s. It suggested that two complexes permeate via a passive diffusion mechanism. It was also suggested that two complexes has better good lipophilic properties. The cytotoxicity of two complexes on Caco-2 cells suggested the chlorine atom at C4 of complex 2 increased cytotoxicity for vanadium complexes.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights►The effect of the two dinuclear vanadium (V) complexes on lowering diabetic hyperglycemia was evaluated. ►The chloro substituent increased the insulin-enhancing properties of the complex 2. ►Two complexes permeate via a passive diffusion mechanism.