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To review published research on the mechanisms, properties, and inhibitory efficacy of metal complexes targeting the enzyme urease.

March 28, 2018Journal of Coordination Chemistry

REVIEW: metal complexes as urease inhibitors

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LHLadislav HabalaComenius University Bratislava FDFerdinand Devı́nskyComenius University Bratislava AEAlexander EggerTirol Kliniken

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Literature review demonstrates metal complex inhibition of urease activity, highlighting pathways for targeted disease treatments and agricultural interventions.

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To review published research on the mechanisms, properties, and inhibitory efficacy of metal complexes targeting the enzyme urease.
Surveyed literature evaluating coordination compounds and metal ions tested as inhibitors of urease.
Assessed how metal ion identity, central atom oxidation states, and coordination geometry influence inhibitor-enzyme interactions.
Metal complexes inhibit urease through distinct mechanisms compared to purely organic compounds, governed by the central metal atom's type, charge, and surrounding ligands.
Characterization of metal-ion binding provides essential mechanistic insights into the catalytic active site and function of urease across clinical and agricultural settings.

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Habala et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8f9ac98a648f070ae29d2 https://doi.org/10.1080/00958972.2018.1458228

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Literature review demonstrates metal complex inhibition of urease activity, highlighting pathways for targeted disease treatments and agricultural interventions.

REVIEW: metal complexes as urease inhibitors

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REVIEW: metal complexes as urease inhibitors

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