Arsenic Compounds as Therapeutic Agents

Ayodele Temidayo Odularu

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Abstract

The review looks into therapeutic effect of arsenic compounds from ancient time to contemporary era. Arsenic compounds are therapeutic agents that are multifaceted. Contributions and participation of selected chemists were aligned with the history of the use of arsenic compounds as therapeutic agent.

Keywords: Arsenic compounds, selected chemists, history, therapeutic agents


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