Examines the role of iron in human health and nutrition. Discusses iron in terms of today's nutritional problems, which arise from overnutrition rather than undernutrition, and relates how the benefits of preventive measures have decreased with time. The present book deals with …
11.1 Iron-deficiency Anaemia (IDA)11.2 Hereditary Iron Overload; 11.3 Acquired Iron Overload; References; 12 Iron and Immunity; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 The key role of macrophages; 12.3 Effect of Iron Status on Phagocytic Cell Function; 12.4 Effect of Phagocytic Cell Function on…
Iron is indispensable for the growth, development and well-being of almost all living organisms. Biological systems from bacteria, fungi and plants to humans have evolved systems for the uptake, utilisation, storage and homeostasis of iron.
Metal Chelation in Medicine
Metal chelators are emerging as versatile tool with many medical applications. Their versatility allows them to be used in chelation therapy for treating diseases caused by toxic and heavy metal poisoning, chelating agents are capable of binding to toxic metal ions to form compl…
Metal chelators are emerging as versatile tool with many medical applications. Their versatility allows them to be used in chelation therapy for treating diseases caused by toxic and heavy metal poisoning, chelating agents are capable of binding to toxic metal ions to form compl…