2-(2-aminoethyldisulfanyl)acetic acid CAS:638-43-7 is a medication used to treat cystinuria, a rare genetic condition characterized by the formation of kidney stones due to the abnormal excretion of the amino acid cystine. Tiopronin works by breaking down cystine into a more soluble form, which can be excreted by the kidneys more easily, reducing the likelihood of kidney stone formation.
2-(2-aminoethyldisulfanyl)acetic acid is an example of a thiol-containing compound, which means it has a sulfur-containing functional group that can interact with other sulfur-containing molecules, such as cysteine or glutathione, in a variety of biochemical processes. Because of this, tiopronin is also being explored for its potential as an antioxidant and in the treatment of other diseases, such as arthritis and liver disease.
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