title: Chelators in biomedical research: a review.
abstract: Chelators have been used in many aspects of biomedical research, from water softening to antidotes for heavy metal ion intoxication. At present, novel therapeutic regimens have been developed against psychiatric disorders, viral, and protozoal infections. Many clinical trials and biomedical research continues in the use of chelating agents in solving various medical problems.
authors.affiliation: Biomedical Sciences Research Centre, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Mbati
mesh_terms: D002614:Chelating Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012106:Research; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D002614:Chelating Agents