Answer to Question #209827 in Organic Chemistry for shhh

Question #209827

Using relevant examples, briefly discuss the importance of the interaction between Thiol’s compound and metals in Biology/Medicine (500 words)


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2021-06-23T05:17:44-0400

Transition metal complexes have a long history of use as antibacterial and antiviral agents; for example, Zn is used to treat herpes, possibly by inhibiting the viral DNA polymerase. Early transition-metal (e.g., tungsten) polyoxoanions have been employed to treat AIDS patients.


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