Chemical and Biochemical Characterisation of Novel Iron Chelators with Therapeutic Potential (2004–2006)
- Abstract:
- Iron is essential for life but iron-overload is a potentially fatal condition. There is no natural mechanism to excrete iron in humans so patients suffering from iron-overload disorders are treated with the chelator Desferal to enable iron excretion typically from an early age. Desferal is orally ineffective and must be given by subcutaneous infusion
- Grant type:
- ARC Discovery Projects
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- Funded by:
- Australian Research Council
