DMSA

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Structure of DMSA.

Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DiMercaptoSuccinic Acid). Heavy metals weigh on its SH groups. It can be used as an antidote for cadmium or lead poisoning . Prevents the absorption of heavy metal ions from the digestive system.

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  • KOTINGOVA, Lenka. Selected chemical noxes that may cause damage to the health of workers  [online]. [feeling. 2010-12-16]. <www.lfhk.cuni.cz/hygiena/​Ko-Vybranechemnoxy.ppt>.