cysteamine

cysteamine
Sulfhydryl compound used experimentally to produce ulcers in rats and as a radioprotective agent; antidote to acetaminophen.

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cys·te·amine sis-'tē-ə-mən n a cysteine derivative used in the form of its bitartrate C2H7NS·C4H6O6 to treat cystinosis and esp. formerly as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose

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cys·te·amine (sis-teґə-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. Called also β-mercaptoethylamine.

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  • cysteamine — cys·te·amine …   English syllables

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