Phosphonates, their complexes and bio-applications: A spectrum of surprising diversity

This review provides a summary of the coordination chemistry of mono-, bis- and polyphosphonates, as well as of their functionalized analogues. Specific interactions with various metal ions will be discussed in the context of their biological, biomedical and nanotechnological applications. Several c...

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Published inCoordination chemistry reviews Vol. 256; no. 1; pp. 105 - 124
Main Authors Galezowska, Joanna, Gumienna-Kontecka, Elzbieta
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 2012
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Biological applications
Coordination chemistry
Metal ions
Phosphonates
Biological applications
Coordination chemistry
Phosphonates
Metal ions
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Summary:This review provides a summary of the coordination chemistry of mono-, bis- and polyphosphonates, as well as of their functionalized analogues. Specific interactions with various metal ions will be discussed in the context of their biological, biomedical and nanotechnological applications. Several complexes will be shown to reveal a spectacular spectrum of possibilities, which the phosphonate moiety gives to coordination chemistry. We would like to show a link between coordination properties and unique functionality of particular phosphonate complexes which were developed and successfully applied in different branches of biological science.
ISSN:0010-8545
1873-3840
DOI:10.1016/j.ccr.2011.07.002