Cystamine is an organic disulfide. It is formed when cystine is heated, the result of decarboxylation. Cystamine is an unstable liquid and is generally handled as the dihydrochloride salt, C4H12N2S2·2HCl, which is stable to 203-214 °C at which point it decomposes. Cystamine is toxic if swallowed or inhaled and potentially harmful by contact. ==U...
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<chemical> A radiation-protective agent that interferes with sulfhydryl enzymes. It may also protect against carbon tetrachloride liver damage. ... Pharmacological action: enzyme inhibitors, radiation-protective agents, sulfhydryl reagents. ... Chemical name: Ethanamine, 2,2'-dithiobis- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sis′tă-mēn Definitions: 1. forms when cystine is distilled. The disulfide of cysteamine.
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