Gold(III) complexes with ONS-tridentate thiosemicarbazone ligands were synthesized.
The complexes were characterized by various spectrometric methods and crystallography.
The in vitro anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activity and cytotoxicity was evaluated.
The selectivity index of one gold(III) complex was better than that of benznidazole.
Docking studies suggest the protease cruzain as a target for the trypanocidal action.