Synthesis of metal complexes: Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects. Interaction of metal complexes with small molecules. Toxicity of metal ions. Complexes of metal ions such as therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
This course will provide recent insights on the synthesis and reactivity of metal complexes with synthetic ligands with special attention to their applications in biomedicine and pharmacology.
The student will acquire the necessary competence for the study of the role played by low molecular-weight metal complexes in biological environments and for their potential pharmacological application.
Prerequisites
Courses to be used as requirements (required and or recommended)
Courses required: none
Courses recommended:
General and Inorganic Chemistry
General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Teaching Methods
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 48
Type of Assessment
A oral test (at least seven exam sessions for year).
Course program
Synthesis of metal complexes: Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects. Metal-assisted syntheses. Self-assembling in natural systems. Self-assembling processes for the synthesis of polyfunctional materials. Interaction of metal complexes with small molecules.Toxicity of metal ions. Complexes of metal ions such as therapeutic and diagnostic agents.