L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Brand names,
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Analogs
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Brand Names Mixture
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Chemical_Formula
C6H12N2O4S2
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
RX_link
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fda sheet
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
msds (material safety sheet)
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Synthesis Reference
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L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Molecular Weight
240.0239 g/mol
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Melting Point
260-261 oC
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
H2O Solubility
Soluble
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
State
Solid
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
LogP
-5.43
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Dosage Forms
Capsules, injection, powder, tablets
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Indication
It has been claimed that L-cysteine has anti-inflammatory properties, that it can protect against various toxins, and that it might be helpful in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. More research will have to be done before L-cysteine can be indicated for any of these conditions. Research to date has mostly been in animal models.
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Pharmacology
L-Cystine is a covalently linked dimeric nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine. Two molecules of cysteine are joined together by a disulfide bridge to form cystine. Cystine is a chemical substance which naturally occurs as a deposit in the urine, and can form a calculus (hard mineral formation) when deposited in the kidney. The compound produced when two cysteine molecules linked by a disulfide (S-S) bond. Cystine is required for proper vitamin B6 utilization and is also helpful in the healing of burns and wounds, breaking down mucus deposits in illnesses such as bronchitis as well as cystic fibrosis. Cysteine also assists in the supply of insulin to the pancreas, which is needed for the assimilation of sugars and starches. It increases the level of glutathione in the lungs, liver, kidneys and bone marrow, and this may have an anti-aging effect on the body by reducing age-spots etc.
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Absorption
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L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
side effects and Toxicity
With typical doses of 1 to 1.5 grams daily, the most commonly reported side effects have been gastrointestinal, such as nausea. There are rare reports of cystine renal stone formation, Single injections of L-cysteine (0.6-1.5 g/kg) into 4-day-old pups resulted in massive damage to cortical neurons, permanent retinal dystrophy, atrophy of the brain and hyperactivity.
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Patient Information
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L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acid
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals