Abstract
A novel series of thiophene derived Schiff bases and their transition metal- [Co(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Ni(II)] based compounds are reported. The Schiff bases act as tridentate ligands toward metal ions via azomethine-N, deprotonated-N of ammine substituents and S-atom of thienyl moiety. The synthesized ligands along with their metal complexes were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against six bacterial pathogens (Escherichia coli, Shigella flexneri, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and for antifungal activity against six fungal pathogens (Trichophytonlongifusus, Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus, Microsporum canis, Fusarium solani and Candida glabrata). The results of antimicrobial studies revealed the free ligands to possess potential activity which significantly increased upon chelation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 106=112 |
Journal | Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry |
Volume | 0 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Oct 2016 |
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Safwan Akram
- SHLS Life Sciences - Associate Professor (Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange)
- National Horizons Centre
Person: Academic