Elesclomol, a copper-transporting therapeutic agent targeting mitochondria: from discovery to its novel applications

Abstract Copper (Cu) is an essential element that is involved in a variety of biochemical processes. Both deficiency and accumulation of Cu are associated with various diseases; and a high amount of accumulated Cu in cells can be fatal. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), oxidative stre...

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Main Authors: Mojtaba Tarin, Maryam Babaie, Hossein Eshghi, Maryam M. Matin, Amir Sh. Saljooghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-023-04533-5