Mu2-alkyne dicobalt(0)hexacarbonyl complexes as carbon monoxide-releasing molecules (CO-RMs): probing the release mechanism

Dalton Trans. 2009 May 21:(19):3653-6. doi: 10.1039/b904627p. Epub 2009 Mar 26.

Abstract

The first carbon monoxide-releasing molecules (CO-RMs) based on mu2-alkyne dicobalt(0)hexacarbonyl complexes are reported. The alkyne substituents significantly affect the rate of CO-release, cytotoxicity and cell viability. Mechanistic studies provide insight into the CO-RM activation pathways.

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Animals
  • Carbon Monoxide / chemistry
  • Carbon Monoxide / metabolism*
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Cobalt / chemistry*
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Drug Carriers / toxicity
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / toxicity
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Drug Carriers
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Cobalt
  • Carbon Monoxide