Abstract

Application of calixarene derivatives in bio-medical researches is reviewed in this article. Antiviral, bactericidal, antithrombothic, antituberculosis, anticancer activity as well as specific protein complexation, membranotropic properties and toxicity of modified calixarenes are discussed.

Keywords: Calixarenes, antiviral, bactericidal, anticancer, enzyme mimic, protein complexation, toxicity