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| Chemical Name | 2-aminoethanethiol |
| Chemical Formula | C2H7NS |
| CAS Number | 60-23-1 |
| Chemical Information | HMDB02991 |
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Introduction
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A radiation-protective agent that oxidizes 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. -- Pubchem; Cysteamine is an organic compound. Cysteamine is radiation-protective agent that oxidizes in air to form cystamine. It can be given intravenously or orally to treat radiation sickness. -- Wikipedia
Biological Function
Catabolism
Diseases / Conditions Related to Nutrition
Other (Monogenic) Disorders
- Methacrylic aciduria OMIM: 250620