Synthesis and biological activities of organotin(Iv) complexes as antitumoral and antimicrobial agents. A review

Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Ashfaq, Amir Waseem, M. Mehboob Ahmed, Tayyaba Najam, Salma Shaheen, Gildardo Rivera

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Abstract

Advances in the use of organotin(IV) compounds have gained relevant interest in both the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Tin(IV) form stable complexes with a unique structure and physicochemical properties that are used in organic synthesis as heat stabilizers and catalysts, in drug development as biologically active agents, and in other areas. This review focuses on recent progress in the classical and convenient synthesis procedure, on their mechanism of action, and biological activities as antitumoral and antimicrobial agents.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)406-426
Number of pages21
JournalMini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Agents
  • Antimicrobial
  • Antitumoral
  • Organotin(IV)
  • Synthesis

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