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Antimony and bismuth compounds in oncology.

Critical reviews in oncology/hematology (2002-06-07)
Edward R T Tiekink
ABSTRACT

The main group elements antimony and bismuth are used clinically, primarily for the treatment of Leishmaniasis (antimony) and ulcers (bismuth). Despite their medicinal efficacy, the exploration of the anti-cancer potential of antimony and bismuth compounds is not as well developed as for other metal-containing species. The results of cytotoxicity and anti-tumour screening for antimony(III), antimony(V) and bismuth(III) compounds are summarised in this review. While this is a relatively undeveloped field of research endeavour, promising anti-tumour activity has been reported, in particular for bismuth compounds.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
Antimony, powder, -100 mesh, 99.5% trace metals basis
Sigma-Aldrich
Antimony, beads, ≤5 mm, low oxide, 99.999% trace metals basis
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.01mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.01mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.025mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, microfoil, 25x25mm, thinness 0.5μm, specific density 334.5μg/cm2, 6 micron aluminum permanent support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.002mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.005mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.015mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, microfoil, 50x50mm, thinness 0.5μm, specific density 334.5μg/cm2, 6 micron aluminum permanent support, 95+%
Antimony, rod, 20mm, diameter 4.7mm, 99.999%
Antimony, foil, 50x50mm, thickness 2mm, hot-pressed
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.025mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.05mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, rod, 25mm, diameter 2.0mm, 99.99%
Antimony, rod, 15mm, diameter 2.0mm, 99.99%
Antimony, foil, light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.05mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.05mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.002mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.005mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.015mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.01mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.05mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.025mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%
Antimony, rod, 50mm, diameter 4.7mm, 99.999%
Antimony, rod, 6mm, diameter 6mm, 99.999%
Antimony, rod, 50mm, diameter 2.0mm, 99.99%
Antimony, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.015mm, permanent polyester support, 95+%