Metal ions such as iron, copper and zinc are essential for life. Chelators (Chele, greek χειλή-claw of a crab) are organic molecules possessing specific ligands which have high affinity and can bind/carry metal ions and play very important roles in living systems e.g., haemoglobin, transferrin, phytochelators and microbial siderophores [...].
Keywords: antioxidants; chelating drugs; chelators; deferiprone; diagnostics; metal complexes; theranostics; therapeutics.