Cysteamine is the chemical compound with the formula HSCH2CH2NH2. It is the simplest stable aminothiol and a degradation product of the amino acid cysteine. It is often used as the hydrochloride salt, HSCH2CH2NH3Cl. The comparatively high melting point of cysteamine (95-97 °C), indicates that it exists in a salt form. ==Preparation== It can also ...
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<chemical> A radiation-protective agent that oxidises in air to form cystamine. It can be given intravenously or orally to treat radiation sickness. The bitartrate has been used for the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis. ... Pharmacological action: radiation-protective agents. ... Chemical name: Ethanethiol, 2-amino- ... (12 Dec 1998)...
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(sis-te´ә-mēn″) a sulfhydryl amine that is part of coenzyme A; it reduces intracellular cystine levels and is used in treatment of nephropathic cystinosis; administered orally.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sis-tā′a-mēn Definitions: 1. 2-Aminoethanethiol; a sulfhydryl compound used experimentally to produce ulcers in rats and as a radioprotective agent; antidote to acetaminophen.
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