The medicinal chemistry of novel iron Chelators for the treatment of cancer

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and there is an increasing need for novel anti-tumor therapeutics with greater selectivity and potency. A new strategy in the treatment of cancer has focused on targeting an essential cell metabolite, iron (Fe). Iron is vital for cell growth and...

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Main Authors: Kovacevic, Z., Kalinowski, D., Lovejoy, D., Yu, Yu, Rahmanto, Y., Sharpe, P., Bernhardt, P., Richardson, D.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/20777