Chelation therapy in intoxications with mercury, lead and copper
This systematic review examines the role of chelation therapy in the treatment of mercury, lead, and copper intoxications, highlighting newer chelating agents such as meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and 2,3-dimercapto-propanesulphonate (DMPS), which have a safer profile compared to older agents like dimercaptopropanol (BAL). The review also discusses the use of D-penicillamine
June 26, 2025
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