Synthesis, computational drug likeness, DFT studies and in vitro biological activity evaluation of some heteronuclear complexes of functionalized (E)-2-(butan-2-ylidene) hydrazinecarbothioamide ligand

The melting points of the complexes were >350oC, indicating high thermal stability. Cu-Zn-containing complex showed the least binding energy against the three proteins. The bioactivity scores of the complexes were between -0.50 and 0.0. Against A549 Cu-Zn, Co-Zn and Fe-Zn containing complexes showed potential activity. Against MCF-7, Fe-Cu containing complex had IC50 of 53.5 whereas Co-Zn containing complex was active against HepG2. Three complexes were active against S. aureus in the tested range.