Issue 10, 2011

Application of ferrocene and its derivatives in cancer research

Abstract

The use of ferrocene-based compounds for medicinal applications is an active research area. Many reports have demonstrated that some ferrocenyl derivatives are highly active against several diseases, including cancer. This review focuses on the most relevant examples of ferrocene-based molecules that show anticancer activity.

Graphical abstract: Application of ferrocene and its derivatives in cancer research

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
27 Feb 2011
Accepted
10 May 2011
First published
16 Jun 2011

New J. Chem., 2011,35, 1973-1985

Application of ferrocene and its derivatives in cancer research

C. Ornelas, New J. Chem., 2011, 35, 1973 DOI: 10.1039/C1NJ20172G

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