V2I8P25

A Review on Biological Applications of Schiff Base Metal Complexes

Meera Jacob^1*, Jaya T Varkey²

Abstract

Schiff bases are versatile ligands that are generated by combining primary amines with carbonyl groups. Because of their broad range of biological activities, these compounds are extremely significant in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. The majority of them have biological properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, and antitumor properties. Transition metal complexes with biological activity derived from Schiff base ligands have been extensively studied. The biological activities of Schiff bases and their complexes are summarized in this study.

Keywords:

Schiff bases; ligands; biological activity; transition metal complexes; pharmaceutical applications