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Their cytotoxic effects are mainly linked to apoptosis induction, DNA damage, and enzyme inhibition, while the antitumor activity of silver(I) complexes with S-alkyl thiosalicylic acid derivatives remains unexplored. Methods: Silver(I) complexes with S-alkyl derivatives of thiosalicylic acid (C1\u2013C5) were obtained through the direct reaction of silver(I) nitrate, the corresponding ligand of thiosalicylic acid, and a sodium hydroxide solution. The interactions between the complexes and CT-DNA\/BSA were studied using UV-Vis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and molecular docking studies. The cytotoxic capacity of the newly synthesized complexes was assessed by an MTT assay. Results: Complexes C1\u2013C5 exhibited strong cytotoxicity against murine and human breast (4T1, MDA-MB-468), colon (CT26, HCT116), and lung (LLC1, A549) cancer cell lines. The C3 complex significantly diminished tumor progression in an orthotropic mammary carcinoma model while demonstrating good systemic tolerance. Conclusions: The tested complex C3 triggered apoptosis in 4T1 cells by altering the delicate balance between pro- and anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members, increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and reducing mitochondrial membrane depolarization. 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