Synthesis of enantiomeric R/S-complexes 1–4 from reduced Schiff bases, L and L′.
In vitro DNA binding studies of ligands L and L′ and their complexes (R/S)-1–4.
1 (S-enantiomer) exhibited highest binding propensity towards CT DNA.
1 (S-enantiomer) displayed efficient pBR322 DNA cleavage activity.
In vitro cytotoxicity of L, L′ and complexes 1–4 by SRB was also evaluated.