Current Developments of <i>N</i>-Heterocyclic Carbene Au(I)/Au(III) Complexes toward Cancer Treatment

Since their first discovery, <i>N</i>-heterocyclic carbenes have had a significant impact on organometallic chemistry. Due to their nature as strong σ-donor and π-acceptor ligands, they are exceptionally well suited to stabilize Au(I) and Au(III) complexes in biological environments. Ove...

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Main Authors: Alexia Tialiou, Jiamin Chin, Bernhard K. Keppler, Michael R. Reithofer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/6/1417