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1. METALS IN MEDICINE: THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF METAL IONS IN THE CLINIC

From the book Essential Metals in Medicine: Therapeutic Use and Toxicity of Metal Ions in the Clinic

  • Peggy L. Carver

Abstract

Metal ions are indispensable for living organisms. However, the roles of metal ions in humans is complex, and remains poorly understood. Imbalances in metal ion levels, due to genetic or environmental sources, are associated with a number of significant health issues. However, in clinical medicine, the role of metal ions and metal-based drugs is notable in three major areas: as metal-related diseases; as metal-based medicines (including drugs, imaging agents, and metal chelators); and as agents of metal-based toxicity.

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