METAL COMPLEXES IN BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY: THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS

Bioinorganic chemistry has been a developing field and this paper undertakes to find out how metal complex has been used in medicine and diagnostics. Since it’s an exploratory and analytical research its main aim is to assess the therapeutic and diagnostic use of metal complexes, its effectiveness, working, and possibilities for advancement. Information was gathered from scientific journals only from either the related conference or report written by well-known organizations in the field of bioinorganic chemistry. An analytical approach of systematic review of the published literature was conducted with the use of databases and keywords selection as well as identification of the 25 most relevant studies published between 2000 and 2024. For the purposes of evaluating trends, outcomes and challenges, quantitative and qualitative content and statistical synthesis data analysis were used. Bioinorganic chemistry explores metal complexes with significant potential in medicine and diagnostics. This study systematically reviews therapeutic and diagnostic applications of metal complexes, analyzing 25 peer-reviewed studies from 2000 to 2024. The findings highlight their role in anticancer therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and medical imaging. However, challenges remain in toxicity, stability, and targeted delivery. This study suggests an interdisciplinary approach to enhance the efficacy and biocompatibility of metal-based drugs.