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  • Vanadium compounds have demonstrated therapeutic potential across various diseases.

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  • To review the medicinal applications of vanadium compounds.
  • To emphasize recent publications on vanadium-based therapeutics.
  • To discuss the therapeutic potential and associated risks of vanadium compounds.

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  • Literature review of recent publications on vanadium compounds in medicine.
  • Analysis of vanadium's biological activity and signaling pathway interactions.
  • Evaluation of potential side effects, including oxidative stress.

Main Results:

  • Vanadium compounds activate cellular signaling pathways, potentiating therapeutic effects.
  • Potential applications include treatments for diabetes, cancer, and parasitic diseases.
  • Fenton-like reactions and oxygen reactions can generate reactive oxygen species, causing oxidative stress.

Conclusions:

  • Vanadium compounds offer promising therapeutic avenues, particularly for antitumor and anti-parasitic applications.
  • The potential for treating type 2 diabetes remains an open question.
  • Long-term administration risks, including oxidative stress, require further evaluation.