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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-023-04533-5 |