Advances in the Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Metal Complexes with Multifaceted Biological Activities
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: inorganic chemistry; inorganic synthesis and characterization; photodynamic therapy; luminescent compounds; isolation studies
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Dear Colleagues,
Inorganic and organometallic complexes continue to attract strong interest due to their structural diversity and wide range of biological activities. Advances in molecular design, synthetic methodologies, and state-of-the-art characterization tools have enabled the preparation of systems with finely tuned properties, paving the way for innovative biomedical applications. Biological effects under investigation include anticancer and antibacterial activity, as well as alternative modes of action that extend beyond conventional approaches, such as photodynamic and photothermal therapies, photoactivated chemotherapy, and other innovative approaches to enhance selectivity and efficacy.
This Special Issue, “Advances in the Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Metal Complexes with Multifaceted Biological Activities”, welcomes original research articles and concise reviews that highlight new achievements in this rapidly developing area. We particularly encourage contributions that link synthetic and structural aspects to functional outcomes, providing insights into structure–activity relationships and molecular mechanisms. By gathering diverse perspectives, this collection aims to illustrate the breadth of current progress and to inspire further exploration at the interface of inorganic chemistry and the life sciences.
Dr. Luca Conti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal complexes
- molecular design
- biological activity
- structure–activity relationships
- therapeutic applications
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