ADMET	absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity
DF	deferoxamine
DFRA	deferasirox
DMT1	divalent metal transported protein
DTPA	diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid
EDTA	ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
FR	free radical
ICOC	international committee on chelation
IDA	iron deficiency anaemia
IP6	phytic acid
L1	deferiprone
LMWt	low molecular weight
MRI	magnetic resonance imaging
RBC	red blood cell
ROS	reactive oxygen species
sc	subcutaneous
T2*	(magnetic resonance imaging) relaxation time
TI	thalassemia intermedia
TM	beta thalassemia major