Question

Discuss the metals used for diagnosis and chemotherapy with particular reference to anticancer drugs

Answer 1

Metals in medicine are used in organic systems for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Inorganic elements are also essential for organic life as cofactors in enzymes called metalloproteins. When metals are scarce or high quantities, equilibrium is set out of balance and must be returned to its natural state via interventional and natural methods.

Toxic metals

Metal anemia

Metals in diagnosis