Heavy metals are essential for a wide range of biological processes, including the growth
and reproduction of cells, synthesis of biomolecules, many enzymatic reactions, and the …

Copper (Cu) is a vital element required for cellular growth and development; however, even
slight changes in its homeostasis might lead to severe toxicity and deleterious medical …

Copper (Cu) is a common heavy metal and a hazardous environmental pollutant. Emerging
epidemiological evidence suggests that Cu exposure is associated with female infertility …

Medicinal inorganic chemistry offers additional opportunities for the design of therapeutic
agents not accessible to organic compounds. 1− 3 The wide range of coordination numbers …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global health challenges of modern
times and its prevalence is rising worldwide. AMR within bacteria reduces the efficacy of …

Cisplatin, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, vincristine and bortezomib are some of the most effective
drugs successfully employed (alone or in combinations) as first-line treatment for common …

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used analgesic, anti-
inflammatory and antipyretic agents with known side-effects. The most important NSAIDs are …

Copper toxicity is a critical issue in the development of copper-based catalysts for copper (I)-
catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for applications in living systems …

Copper dyshomeostasis is associated with a plethora of diseases, supporting the possibility
of applying copper ionophores to regenerate the metal homeostasis and treat copper …

A highly selective mesoporous composite adsorbent is proposed for simultaneous detection
and removal of Cu (II) ions in natural waters. The adsorbent was developed using the …