Organotin compounds interactions with biological

This survey of the literature data on the interactions of organotin(IV) cations with biologically active ligands demonstrates that this is still a very open field. Above all, it is necessary to emphasize that usage of such complexes to treat humans is not permitted at present. Consequently, all compounds examined and discussed here (although with promising anticancer activity) are in the exploratory research stage. 

The mechanism of biological action of organotin derivatives is still not clear. In spite of that, some tentative proposals have emerged. Efforts to understand how these compounds interact with microorganisms have been made in order to assess the risks of organotin pollution. These studies have provided information on the mechanism of action of organotin compounds. 

Interaction of Organotin Compounds with Biological Systems and Mimic Xenobiotics... 

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