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G-quadruplex DNA targeted metal complexes acting as potential anticancer drugs

Qian Cao, Yi Li, E. Freisinger, Peter Z. Qin, Roland K. O. Sigel, Zong‐Wan Mao

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers · 2016 · 256 citations · 120 references

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This review summarizes the recent development of G4 DNA targeted metal complexes and discusses their potential as anticancer drugs.

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