Effects of platinum-based anticancer drugs on the trace element profile of liver and kidney tissue from mice

ConclusionsThe results indicate that the Pt-based agents investigated are major modulators of ion homeostasis in excretory organs, which most likely contributes to their systemic toxicity and limits their efficacy. A better understanding of subtle patterns and correlations among elements in key organs may provide deeper insights into the mechanisms of action and ultimately contribute for better, safer drugs. To achieve this goal, researchers involved in cancer drug development may leverage the high sensitivity and high sample throughput of ICP-MS, and the capabilities of modern statistical tools to extract relevant information from a large dataset.Graphical Abstract
Source: Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research