摘要 |
Zinc(II) complexes and methods relating thereto are disclosed. The zinc(II) complexes comprise a zinc(II) ion complexed by a multi-dentate ligand. Methods of this invention include the use of the zinc(II) complexes as anti-viral agents and/or as anti-inflammatory agents. Methods of this invention also include inhibition of viral infection, as well as inhibiting transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Exemplary zinc(II) complexes include zinc(II):neocuproine (2:1) and zinc(II):bathocuproine disulfonic acid (2:1). |