| Literature DB >> 12678676 |
Abstract
Deferiprone, a hydroxypyridin-4-one, is effective at facilitating iron removal from iron overloaded patients, when administered orally. Some problems associated with deferiprone are discussed. Hydroxypyridinone analogues with improved distribution, metabolism and affinity for iron are described. In particular the "high pFe(3+)" hydroxypyridin-4-ones possess considerable clinical potential.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12678676 DOI: 10.2174/0929867033457629
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Med Chem ISSN: 0929-8673 Impact factor: 4.530