The chemistry of desferrioxamine chelation for aluminum overload in renal dialysis patients.

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Day JP, Ackrill P

The chemistry of desferrioxamine chelation for aluminum overload in renal dialysis patients.

Ther Drug Monit. 1993 Dec;15(6):598-601.

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Abstract

The iron-chelating agent desferrioxamine now finds extensive use in the treatment and diagnosis of aluminum-related diseases in renal patients. We review the chemistry and pharmacokinetics of desferrioxamine in chelation therapy for patients on hemodialysis.

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DrugTargetKindOrganismPharmacological ActionActions
DeferoxamineAluminumSmall moleculeHumans
Yes
Chelator
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