Copper Cytotoxicity: Cellular Casualties of Noncognate Coordination Chemistry
Charlotte I. Z. O’Hern, Karrera Y. Djoko
Abstract
Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient for cells, but in excess it is cytotoxic. How Cu is cytotoxic is the subject of recent work by L. Zuily, N.
Topics & Concepts
Cytotoxic T cellCytotoxicityChemistryCopperMicronutrientBiochemistryIn vitroOrganic chemistryTrace Elements in HealthMetal complexes synthesis and properties