See also: pénicillamine

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Chemical structure of penicillamine
 
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Blend of penicillin +‎ amine.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ə.miːn/

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penicillamine (countable and uncountable, plural penicillamines)

  1. (biochemistry, pharmacology) A crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the hydrolysis of penicillins, used pharmacologically as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals such as copper from the body, and as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially for rheumatoid arthritis; 2-amino-3-methyl-3-mercaptobutanoic acid, (CH3)2C(SH)CH(NH2)COOH.

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