Menchikov, L.G.; Popov, A.V. Physiological Activity of Trace Element Germanium Including Anticancer Properties. Biomedicines2023, 11, 1535.
Menchikov, L.G.; Popov, A.V. Physiological Activity of Trace Element Germanium Including Anticancer Properties. Biomedicines 2023, 11, 1535.
Menchikov, L.G.; Popov, A.V. Physiological Activity of Trace Element Germanium Including Anticancer Properties. Biomedicines2023, 11, 1535.
Menchikov, L.G.; Popov, A.V. Physiological Activity of Trace Element Germanium Including Anticancer Properties. Biomedicines 2023, 11, 1535.
Abstract
Germanium is an essential microelement, and its deficiency can result in numerous diseases, particularly oncogenic conditions. Consequently, water-soluble germanium compounds, including inorganic and coordination compounds, have attracted significant attention due to their biological activity. The review analyzes the primary research from the last decade related to the anticancer activity of germanium compounds. Furthermore, the review clarifies their actual toxicity, identifies errors and misconceptions that have contributed to the discrediting of their biological activity, and suggests a putative mechanism of germanium-mediated protection from oxidative stress. Finally, the review provides clarifications on the discovery history of water-soluble organic germanium compounds, which was distorted and hushed up for a long time.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Pharmacology and Toxicology
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