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Novel Iron-Chelator DIBI Inhibits Staphylococcus aureus Growth, Suppresses Experimental MRSA Infection in Mice and Enhances the Activities of Diverse Antibiotics in vitro

open access: yesFrontiers in Microbiology, 2018
DIBI, a purpose-designed hydroxypyridinone-containing iron-chelating antimicrobial polymer was studied for its anti-staphylococcal activities in vitro in comparison to deferiprone, the chemically related, small molecule hydroxypyridinone chelator.
Maria del Carmen Parquet   +6 more
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Interactions of Isoquinoline Alkaloids with Transition Metals Iron and Copper

open access: yesMolecules, 2022
Data on alkaloid interactions with the physiologically important transition metals, iron and copper, are mostly lacking in the literature. However, these interactions can have important consequences in the treatment of both Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.
Mst Shamima Parvin   +6 more
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Effects of chelating agents on heavy metals in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) patients

open access: yesMathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2019
Heavy metals are released into the environment through both human and natural sources, may have a direct hepatic toxicity and are involved in chronic liver diseases.
Nosheen Aslam   +7 more
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Iron should be restricted in acute infection

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 2020
The trace element iron plays important roles in biological systems. Vital functions of both host organisms and pathogens require iron. During infection, the innate immune system reduces iron availability for invading organisms.
Cassidy R Scott   +2 more
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DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF THALASEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY

open access: yesJKS (Jurnal Kedokteran Syiah Kuala), 2021
Thalassemia is a autosomal recessive inherited conditions characterized by decreased or absent polypeptide chain synthesis resulting in reduced hemoglobin in red blood cells and anemia.
AGUNG RIZKA PRATAMA
doaj   +1 more source

Do Calcium Chelators Play a Role in the Removal of Calcium Hydroxide From Root Canals? A Systematic Review of Laboratory Studies

open access: yesEuropean Endodontic Journal, 2022
Objective: To identify whether root canal irrigants with calcium chelation ability play a role in the removal of calcium hydroxide (CH) from the root canals when compared to non-chelators. Methods: The protocol is registered in the Open Science Framework
Nandini Suresh   +4 more
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Chelation in Antibacterial Drugs: From Nitroxoline to Cefiderocol and Beyond

open access: yesAntibiotics, 2022
In the era of escalating antimicrobial resistance, the need for antibacterial drugs with novel or improved modes of action (MOAs) is a health concern of utmost importance.
Davorka Repac Antić   +3 more
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Reactivity and Heavy Metal Removal Capacity of Calcium Alginate Beads Loaded with Ca–Al Layered Double Hydroxides

open access: yesChemEngineering, 2019
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) present multiple applications due to their versatility and reactivity. Thus, Ca–Al LDHs with Friedel’s salt structure (HC) have been proposed as heavy metal scavengers due to their buffering capacity at basic ...
Andres Borgiallo, Ricardo Rojas
doaj   +1 more source

Eliminating Aluminum Toxicity in an Acid Sulfate Soil for Rice Cultivation Using Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria

open access: yesMolecules, 2015
Aluminum toxicity is widely considered as the most important limiting factor for plants growing in acid sulfate soils. A study was conducted in laboratory and in field to ameliorate Al toxicity using plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB), ground ...
Qurban Ali Panhwar   +4 more
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Guidelines for evaluation and treatment of lead poisoning of wild raptors

open access: yesWildlife Society Bulletin, 2017
Lead poisoning is a threat to birds, particularly scavenging birds of prey. With the availability of portable lead‐testing kits, an increasing number of field researchers are testing wild‐caught birds, in situ, for lead poisoning.
Jesse A. Fallon   +4 more
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