Biological Applications of Metal Complexes of Dithiocarbamates

Abstract

Dithiocarbamates are organosulphur ligands and form chelate compounds with metals. Their uses are reported in the field of accelerating vulcanization, pesticide, material science, organic synthesis, etc. Recent research demonstrated the potential of metal complexes of these ligands as good antifungal, antibacterial, and antitumor agents. Dithiocarbamate complexes have also been reported to use as a plasmonic sensor, as an inhibitor of proteasome, and for antioxidant and antileishmanial activity. This brief review presents the biological activities of metal complexes of dithiocarbamate.