Carbohydrate–N-heterocyclic carbene metal complexes: Synthesis, catalysis and biological studies

• Published in: Coordination chemistry reviews Vol. 339; pp. 1 - 16
• Main Authors: Zhao, Weihao, Ferro, Vito, Baker, Murray V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.05.2017

•It is relatively easy to synthesize NHC ligand with carbohydrate moieties attached.•Carbohydrate groups impart water solubility to NHC metal complexes.•The complexes can serve as water soluble and/or asymmetric catalysts.•NHC analogues of Auranofin exhibit promising anti-cancer properties in vitro....