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In an exciting stride towards revolutionizing medical treatments, our latest collection of articles delves into the dynamic world of Metals in Medicine. Curated by Associate Editor Dr. Camilla Abbehausen from the University of Campinas, these meticulously selected publications spotlight cutting-edge research in the field.

The exploration of the vast diversity of the periodic table takes center stage, as scientists design molecules, particles, and materials tailored for diagnosis and treatment purposes. Building upon over fifty-five years of groundbreaking cisplatin antitumor research, this collection showcases the remarkable evolution of the field. It unveils innovative strategies for manipulating the properties of metal complexes, nanoparticles, and inorganic materials through the integration of coordination chemistry and nanotechnology.

Excitement brews around novel metallodrug designs, with synthetic strategies focusing on functionalization to produce safer and more effective drugs. Mechanistic investigations accompany these advancements, shedding light on the inner workings of these groundbreaking compounds. The potency of metals in facilitating successful photodynamic and photothermal therapy is explored, demonstrating their pivotal role in these therapeutic modalities. Metallo nanoparticles emerge as versatile players, finding applications in both therapy and diagnostics, as well as serving as platforms for drug delivery. Additionally, metallo-organic frameworks (MOFs) take center stage as advanced delivery systems.

Being the world’s largest gold open-access chemistry journal, all publications in RSC Advances are freely accessible. We encourage you to explore these articles and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Metals in Medicine. Your research contribution is welcomed, as we invite you to submit your work to this collection and give it the global visibility it truly deserves. Join us in shaping the future of medical science!

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