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World J Transl Med. Sep 20, 2018; 7(1): 1-4
Published online Sep 20, 2018. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v7.i1.1
Published online Sep 20, 2018. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v7.i1.1
Table 1 Relevant boron-containing compounds with reported use in humans
| Compound | Used since | Reported uses | Reference |
| Boric acid | Antibiotic, antiseptic, sedative | [6] | |
| Bortezomib | 2003 | Treatment of Multiple myeloma (Intravenous) | [16] |
| Calcium Fructoborate | 2011 | Treatment of inflammatory processes | [24] |
| Tavaborole | 2014 | Antifungal (topic to nail) | [27] |
| Ixazomib | 2015 | Treatment of Multiple myeloma (Intravenous and oral) | [28] |
| Crisaborole | 2017 | Inflammation (topical to skin) | [29] |
| Vaborbactam | 2017 | Antibacterial (intravenous) | [30] |
- Citation: Farfán-García ED, Castillo-García EL, Soriano-Ursúa MA. More than boric acid: Increasing relevance of boron in medicine. World J Transl Med 2018; 7(1): 1-4
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6132/full/v7/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.v7.i1.1