Researchers from Russia synthesized and studied new complex platinum compounds. Scientists whose work was published in the journal Bioimpacts recommend their use in the treatment of infections such as COVID-19 and HIV.
Platinum complexes have unique properties that allow them to be used in many fields. However, they are often toxic. Using a machine learning model, experts from South Ural State University identified and synthesized new complex compounds of the less toxic organylammonium and organyltriphenylphosphonium cations and platinum (IV) and (II).
Using deep learning neural networks, the researchers evaluated what applications the resulting platinum complexes might have in pharmacology. It turns out that they are able to protect enzymes in the human body during chemotherapy of cancerous tumors, and also suppress the proliferation of the coronavirus-causing agent COVID-19.
Source: Ferra
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