Penicillamine
Penicillamine (D- (-) -Penicillamine) is a penicillin metabolic degradation product, can be used as a heavy metal chelator. Penicillamine increases free copper and increases oxidative stress. Penicillamine has effect of seizures through nitric oxide/NMDA pathways. Penicillamine is a potential immune modulator. Penicillamine can be used for the research of Wilson disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cystinuria[1][2][3][4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[52-67-5]
Product Name Alternative
D- (-) -Penicillamine
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H361
Target
Cuproptosis; Drug Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Penicillamine.html
Purity
98.0
Solubility
DMSO : 1.43 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 83.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
N[C@H](C(C)(S)C)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2S
Molecular Weight
149.22
Precautions
H361
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Available Sizes
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