Synthesis and cytotoxic characteristics displayed by a series of Ag(<scp>i</scp>)-, Au(<scp>i</scp>)- and Au(<scp>iii</scp>)-complexes supported by a common N-heterocyclic carbene

Abstract

The design, synthesis and anticancer properties of a series of Ag(<sc>i</sc>), Au(<sc>i</sc>) and Au(<sc>iii</sc>)–NHC complexes supported by pyridyl[1,2-<italic>a</italic>]{2-acetylylphenylimidazol}-3-ylidene are described.