Interesting Properties of p-, d-, and f-Block Elements When Coordinated With Dipicolinic Acid and Its Derivatives as Ligands: Their Use as Inorganic Pharmaceuticals

This is a review of the literature concerning the interesting properties of p-, d-, and f-block elements when coordinated with 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid (dipicolinic acid, H2dipic) and its derivatives as ligands, with a focus on their use as inorganic pharmaceuticals. Some of the complexes reported were used as insulin-like, bioimaging contrasting agents, antimicrobial agents, and anticancer agents