Metal Complexes as Potential Therapeutic Agents

Dear Colleagues,

Metal complexes represent a burgeoning field in the development of innovative therapeutic agents, marking a significant convergence of inorganic chemistry and biomedical science. Metal complexes distinguish themselves through several unique characteristics, including variable oxidation states of the metal ion, diverse coordination geometries, ligand exchange capability, and distinct photophysical and photochemical properties, which enable them to interact and react with biomolecules in unique ways. The use of metal complexes in medical applications covers a wide range of areas, such as cancer therapy, antimicrobial treatments, and diagnostic imaging. Furthermore, these complexes can catalyze redox reactions, produce reactive oxygen species, and influence enzyme activities, thus providing various mechanisms for medical applications.

This Special Issue aims to cover the entire spectrum of research on metal complexes as potential therapeutic agents, from basic chemistry to their medicinal applications, including, but not limited to, design, synthesis, biological evaluations, and imaging capabilities. We invite submissions of original research articles, short communications, and review articles that highlight recent progress in this dynamic field.

Dr. Zhigang Wang
Guest Editor

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• metal-based drugs
• anticancer metal complexes
• antimicrobial metal complexes
• diagnostic metal complexes
• bioinorganic chemistry
• coordination chemistry