What Are Common Iron Chelators Used in Cancer Therapy?
Several iron chelators have been studied for their anti-cancer properties, including: - Deferoxamine: A well-known chelator used for treating iron overload; it has shown potential in inhibiting cancer cell proliferation. - Deferiprone: Another chelator that has been explored for its anti-cancer effects. - Deferasirox: Primarily used in iron overload conditions but has demonstrated preclinical anti-tumor activity.
