The vanadium compounds: chemistry, synthesys, insulinomimetic properties
The review considers the biological role of vanadium, its participation in various processes
 in humans and other mammals, and the anti-diabetic effect of its compounds. Vanadium salts have
 persistent hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effects and reduce the probability of secondary
 complications in animals with experimental diabetes. The review contains a detailed description
 of all major synthesized vanadium complexes having antidiabetic activity. Currently, vanadium
 complexes with organic ligands are more effective and safer than the inorganic salts. Despite
 the proven efficacy of these compounds as the anti-diabetic agents in animal models, only one
 organic complex of vanadium is currently under the second phase of clinical trials. All of the
 considered data suggest that vanadium compound are a new promising class of drugs in modern
 pharmacotherapy of diabetes.