THERAPEUTIC ADVANCEMENTS IN MANAGEMENT OF IRON OVERLOAD–A REVIEW
Keywords:
Iron chelation, Iron overload, Phlebotomy, Siderophores, DeferasiroxAbstract
Removal of excess of free iron, produced under certain physiological conditions in human body, has always been of great concern for therapists worldwide. A number of naturally occurring and synthetic ligands are being explored for maximal iron decorporation, enhanced patient compliance and minimal side effects. Siderophores are the most important class of currently used chelators and few of them are approved for treating iron overload. This review focuses on the developments taking place in the field of iron overload treatment to find the most novel, efficient and safest iron decorporating agent. The importance of many natural and synthetic iron scavengers, having potential for clinical application in the treatment of iron overload and their associated side effects, are discussed along with the currently followed methods. Special emphasis is given to review the status of new ligands, combination therapy and methodologies adopted for overcoming limitations of existing therapeutic agents for treatment of different iron overload disorders.
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