title: The therapeutic potential of iron chelators.
abstract: In recent years there has been much interest in the development of iron (Fe) chelators for treatment of a number of clinical conditions in addition to beta-thalassaemia. These include cancer, anthracycline-mediated cardiotoxicity, malaria, AIDS and the severe neurodegenerative disease, Friedreich's ataxia. In this review I will discuss the most recent advances achieved in the potential treatment of these conditions using Fe chelators.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Queensland, Clinical Sciences Building Floor C, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. D.Richardson@medicine.herston.uq.edu.au
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Richardson