Abstract
In this article, a selection of results obtained on the synthesis, chemical properties and biological effects of two of the most extensively explored families of gold organometallics—namely, Au(I) N-heterocyclic carbenes and cyclometalated Au(III) compounds—is presented. Their structure-activity relationships and information on their modes of action as novel, experimental therapeutic agents are also discussed, which constitute the basis for future drug design.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Comprehensive Organometallic Chemistry IV |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-15 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | V15-297-V15-313 |
Volume | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128202067 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Bacterial infections
- Cancer
- Cyclometalated compounds
- G-quadruplexes
- Gold
- Leishmaniasis
- Malaria
- Metallodrugs
- Mitochondria
- N-heterocyclic carbenes
- Nucleic acids
- Organometallics
- Proteins
- Thioredoxin reductase