REVOLUTIONIZING THERAPY: EXPLORING THE PROMISING ROLE OF P-BLOCK ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE
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Keywords
P-block Elements, Pharmacological Potential, Anti-cancer activity, Anti-microbial potential, Anti-inflammatory effect
Abstract
P-block elements have a long and varied history from ancient times. In pharmacological therapy, P-block elements might have some advantages over purely organic compounds. Such as dental problems, drug delivery, eye, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases. These elements are also used as anti-cancerous drugs, anti-ulcerative drugs, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal agents, etc. For example, antimony (anti-protozoal), bismuth (anti-ulcer), gold (anti-arthritic), iron (anti-malarial), platinum (anti-cancer), and silver (antimicrobial) compounds in the treatment of various diseases. This review is the collection of pharmacological and therapeutic advantages of P-block elements. Many different transition metal and main group element compounds have been studied for their potential anti-tumor action. Although P-block elements are widely used to treat a wide range of illnesses, few of them have been scientifically screened out. Even though research into the potency of p-block elements has advanced tremendously, efforts to find newer therapeutic candidates continue. Therefore, research into the untapped potential of p-block elements should be done.
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