Copper(II) complexes of several hydroxyflavones were prepared and characterised through their physico-chemical properties. The nuclease activity of three synthesised complexes is reported. These copper(II) complexes present more nuclease activity than the ligands and the copper(II) ion.

Development of Novel DNA Cleavage Systems Based on Copper Complexes. Synthesis and Characterisation of C<small.letters>u</small.letters>(II) Complexes of Hydroxyflavones

Metal-Based Drugs

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Development of Novel DNA Cleavage Systems Based on Copper Complexes. Synthesis and Characterisation of Cu(II) Complexes of Hydroxyflavones

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