Cystine Depleting Agents

Name
Cystine Depleting Agents
Accession Number
DBCAT001162
Description

Compounds and drugs that react with CYSTINE and convert it into a compound that can be more easily metabolized or intracellularly transported. Drugs in this class have been used to treat CYSTINOSIS.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
CysteamineA cystine depleting agent used to treat the effects of cystinosis.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
CysteamineNeuropeptide Y receptor type 2target
CysteamineCystinetarget
CysteamineMyeloperoxidaseenzyme
CysteamineSerum albumincarrier