Journal article
Bio-inorganic effects of D-penicillamine in children and in the elderly.
Abstract
The principle mechanisms of action of dimethylcysteine (D-penicillamine) are thiazolidine formation, sulphhydryl -disulphide exchange, chelation and superoxide dismutase-like activity; as a consequence, it can enter into many varied biological interactions. Thiazolidine formation with maturing collagen makes D-penicillamine potentially teratogenic; sulphhydryl -disulphide exchange allows the formation of a mixed disulphide with L-cysteine from …
Authors
Kean WF; Bellamy N; Lock CJ; Adachi J
Journal
Clinical & Investigative Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 77–83
Publication Date
1984
ISSN
0147-958X