Synthesis, DNA-binding, photocleavage, cytotoxicity, and apoptosis studies of ruthenium(II) complexes containing 3,6-dimethyldipyrido[3,2-a:2′,3′-c]phenazine

Li Xua, Nan-Jing Zhongb, Yang-Yin Xiec, Hong-Liang Huangd*, Zhen-Hua Liangc, Zheng-Zheng Lic & Yun-Jun Liuc* a School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Guangdong Pharmaceutical University , Zhongshan 528458 , PR China b School of Food Science , Guangdong Pharmaceutical University , Zhongshan 528458 , PR China c School of Pharmacy , Guangdong Pharmaceutical University , Guangzhou 510006 , PR China d School of Life Science and Biopharmacology , Guangdong Pharmaceutical University , Guangzhou 510006 , PR China