From Biologically Active Complexes with Camphor-Derived Ligands to Biologically Active Biomaterials.

The aim of this mini-review is to highlight the significant medicinal potential of camphor coordination compounds as anticancer and antimicrobial agents. The appropriate selection of the metal center and rational design of the camphor derivatives can optimize the biological properties of these compounds, leading to the development of molecules with combined anticancer and antimicrobial activities. A promising area for future research is the incorporation of biologically active camphor coordination compounds into biocompatible materials (e.g., hydroxyapatite or hydrogels) to develop functional composites and wound dressings with enhanced therapeutic properties.