An unusual bidentate methionine ruthenium(II) complex: photo-uncaging and antimicrobial activity

Aurideia P de Sousa1, Ana C S Gondim1, Eduardo H S Sousa1

  • 1Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici s/n, Cx. Postal 12200, Fortaleza, CE, 60440-900, Brazil.

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