Boron-containing compounds (BCC) have emerged as important pharmacophores. To date,
five BCC drugs (including boronic acids and boroles) have been approved by the FDA for …

Boron cluster compounds are inorganic compounds with chemical compositions and
structures vastly different from those of organic compounds, albeit with the ability to form a …

There are two branches in boron medicinal chemistry: the first focuses on single boron atom
compounds, and the second utilizes boron clusters. Boron clusters and their heteroatom …

What is boron? The question itself may not seem very significant to many people. Their
introduction to the word “boron” could come as the butt of a joke. Conan O'Brien made jokes …

Boron, in the form of boric acid, has played a role in medicine as a mild antiseptic and an
eye wash since its preparation from borax in the 18th century. However, the use of boron in …

Proteases form one of the largest and more important groups of enzymes. They selectively
catalyze the hydrolysis of peptide bonds and can be divided into four major classes …

Aromatic polycyclic systems have been extensively utilized as structural subunits for the
preparation of various functional molecules. Currently, aromatics-based polycyclic systems …

Metal ion complexes are playing an increasing role in the development of antimicrobials. We
review here the antimicrobial properties of cobalt coordination complexes in oxidation state …

It has been almost 50 years since the term “supramolecular chemistry” was coined to
describe chemistry beyond the molecule. Since its beginning, supramolecular chemistry has …

This review focuses on the current status and perspectives of the application of polyhedral
boron hydrides in medicine. The main topics discussed are boron neutron capture therapy …