Synthesis and Application of Metal Complexes in Medicine
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioinorganic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 310
Editors
Interests: metal complexes; anticancer activity; biomolecular interactions
Interests: antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; metal complexes; molecular docking; DFT calculations; enzyme inhibition; drug design
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Dear Colleagues,
Metal-based compounds continue to play a pivotal role in modern inorganic and medicinal chemistry, owing to their distinctive structural, electronic, and redox properties, which are difficult to achieve with purely organic molecules. In recent years, increasing attention has been directed toward metal complexes as biologically active and multifunctional therapeutic agents, particularly in light of the global rise in drug resistance and the urgent need for novel treatment strategies.
This Special Issue aims to showcase recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of metal-based compounds with diverse biological activities. Contributions addressing transition metal, main-group, and organometallic complexes are welcome, including studies focused on structure–activity relationships, mechanisms of action, redox behavior, and interactions with biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and biological membranes. Both experimental and theoretical investigations are encouraged, encompassing spectroscopic, electrochemical, computational, and bioinorganic approaches.
Furthermore, this Special Issue seeks to bridge fundamental inorganic chemistry with applied biomedical research by promoting interdisciplinary studies that integrate coordination chemistry, materials science, molecular modeling, and biological evaluation. By bringing together original research articles and authoritative reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for disseminating high-quality research and advancing the current understanding of the role of inorganic compounds in biomedical applications.
Dr. Milena R. Kaluđerović
Dr. Žiko B. Milanović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal complexes
- biological activity
- bioinorganic chemistry
- coordination compounds
- structure–activity relationships
- redox mechanisms
- biomolecular interactions
- medicinal inorganic chemistry
- organometallic compounds
- molecular modeling
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