Chelators for Treatment of Iron and Copper Overload: Shift from Low-Molecular-Weight Compounds to Polymers

Iron and copper are essential micronutrients needed for the proper function of every cell. However, in excessive amounts, these elements are toxic, as they may cause oxidative stress, resulting in damage to the liver and other organs. This may happen due to poisoning, as a side effect of thalassemia...

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Main Authors: Martin Hruby, Irma Ivette Santana Martínez, Holger Stephan, Pavla Pouckova, Jiri Benes, Petr Stepanek
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: MDPI AG 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/9f4c59362f0e453cbcad55855ae255cf
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