Construction of six complexes from 2-(2-pyridyl)benzothiazole and polycarboxylic acids: Synthesis, crystal structures and DNA-binding properties

Six complexes including [Cd (bpt)(odc) 2 ] (1), [Ni(bpt)(odc) 2 ] (2), [Zn (bpt)(odc) 2 ] (3), [Zn (bpt)(1,4-ndc) 2 (H 2 O)] (4), [Cd (bpt)(1,4-ndc) 2 ] (5), [Cd (bpt)(Pta) 2 (H 2 O) 2 ] (6), {bpt = 2-(2 pyridyl)benzothiazole, H 2 odc = 4,4′-oxybisbenzoic acid, 1,4-H 2 ndc = naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, Pta = terephthalic acid}, have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, which shows that complexes 1–3 belong to monoclinic system with space group P2 1 /n, complex 4 and complex 6 belong to triclinic system with space group P-1, complex 5 belongs to monoclinic system with space group P2 1 /c. TD-DFT calculations for the complexes 3 was performed to explain the structures and electronic spectral properties. UV spectroscopy , fluorescence spectroscopy and viscosity were used to characterize the interaction of the CT-DNA complexes. The results indicate that complexes 1–6 have strong interaction with CT-DNA binding. All complexes exhibit an electrostatic or groove mode of binding with DNA . Furthermore, they also present that all complexes have strong ability to interact with DNA. It can effectively destroy the DNA acting on cancer cells. Therefore, we hope to provide a theoretical and scientific basis for the development of anti-cancer drugs.