deferiprone has been researched along with Infections in 2 studies
Deferiprone: A pyridone derivative and iron chelator that is used in the treatment of IRON OVERLOAD in patients with THALASSEMIA.
deferiprone : A member of the class of 4-pyridones that is pyridin-4(1H)-one substituted at positions 1 and 2 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a hydroxy group. A lipid-soluble iron-chelator used for treatment of thalassaemia.
Infections: Invasion of the host organism by microorganisms or their toxins or by parasites that can cause pathological conditions or diseases.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Iron overload is known to exacerbate many infectious diseases." | 1.36 | The role of iron and chelators on infections in iron overload and non iron loaded conditions: prospects for the design of new antimicrobial therapies. ( Kolnagou, A; Kontoghiorghes, GJ; Petrikkos, G; Skiada, A, 2010) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Scott, C | 1 |
| Arora, G | 1 |
| Dickson, K | 1 |
| Lehmann, C | 1 |
| Kontoghiorghes, GJ | 1 |
| Kolnagou, A | 1 |
| Skiada, A | 1 |
| Petrikkos, G | 1 |
1 review available for deferiprone and Infections
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Iron Chelation in Local Infection.
Topics: Deferiprone; Eye Infections; Homeostasis; Host-Pathogen Interactions; Humans; Infections; Iron; Iron | 2021 |
1 other study available for deferiprone and Infections
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The role of iron and chelators on infections in iron overload and non iron loaded conditions: prospects for the design of new antimicrobial therapies.
Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Benzoates; Deferasirox; Deferiprone; Deferoxamine; Humans; Infections; Iron; | 2010 |