| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compound of formula 1 which is a derivative of 3-hydroxypyridin-4-one. The compounds can be used in the treatment of medical conditions related to toxic concentrations of iron. This compound can be used in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of medical conditions related to toxic concentrations of iron. The disease state associated with the toxic concentration of iron is selected from the group consisting of cancer, lung disease, progressive kidney disease and Friedreich ataxia. |