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Biomimetic Materials to Characterize Bacteria-host Interactions
Published on: November 16, 2015
From Biologically Active Complexes with Camphor-Derived Ligands to Biologically Active Biomaterials
M Fernanda N N Carvalho1, Joana P Costa1
1Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences and Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal.
Abstract:
The aim of this mini-review is to highlight the significant medicinal potential of camphor coordination compounds as anticancer and antimicrobial agents. The appropriate selection of the metal center and rational design of the camphor derivatives can optimize the biological properties of these compounds, leading to the development of molecules with combined anticancer and antimicrobial activities. A promising area for future research is the incorporation of biologically active camphor coordination compounds into biocompatible materials (e.g., hydroxyapatite or hydrogels) to develop functional composites and wound dressings with enhanced therapeutic properties.
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