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Gold(I,III) Complexes Designed for Selective Targeting and Inhibition of Zinc Finger Proteins

  • Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Campinas, Brazil
  • Presents an innovative approach, using gold chemistry to target zinc finger proteins
  • Explores the use of Travelling-Wave Ion Mobility coupled with Mass Spectrometry, and X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy to obtain structural information on the Gold adducts

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxxix
  2. Au(I) Complexes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Au(I)-Phosphine Series Design

      • Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva
      Pages 3-43
    3. Probing the Protein: Ion Mobility Spectrometry

      • Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva
      Pages 45-56
    4. Probing Gold: X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

      • Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva
      Pages 57-74
    5. Probing Cells: Evaluating Cytotoxicity

      • Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva
      Pages 75-90
  3. Au(III) Complexes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 91-91
    2. Au(III) Series with κ2C,N and κ2N,N′ Ligands

      • Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva
      Pages 93-130
    3. “Dual-Probe” X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

      • Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva
      Pages 131-151

About this book

This book examines Au (I, III) complexes that selectively attack and inhibit zinc finger proteins (ZnFs) for potential therapeutic use. The author explores gold(I)-phosphine, gold(III) complexes with N^N and C^N donors as inhibitors of the HIV-1 nucleocapsid protein (NCp7), in comparison to the human transcription factor Sp1. To determine the coordination sphere of the gold adducts formed by interaction with ZnFs, two innovative approaches are used, based on Travelling-Wave Ion Mobility coupled with Mass Spectrometry (TWIM-MS), and X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy. Both approaches are proven to yield valuable structural information regarding the coordination sphere of gold in the adducts. In addition, the organometallic compound [Au (bnpy)Cl2] is evaluated. The system is shown to be capable of inhibiting ZnFs by means of C–S coupling.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil

    Raphael Enoque Ferraz de Paiva

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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