Emerging Understanding of the Advantage of Small Molecules such as Hydroxypyridinones in the Treatment of Iron Overload

Author(s):

Robert C. Hider and Zu D. Liu   Pages 1051 - 1064 ( 14 )

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 pFe3+” hydroxypyridin-4-ones possess considerable clinical potential.

Keywords:

iron chelators,hydroxypyridinone,prodrug

Affiliation:

, Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street,London SE1 9NN, U.K.

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