Cystinuria: Effect of D-Penicillamine on Plasma and Urinary Cystine Concentrations
J.C. Crawhall, C. J. Thompson
Abstract
J.C. Crawhall, C. J. Thompson
Abstract
Administration of penicillamine reduced the concentration of cystine in the plasma and urine of patients with cystinuria; renal clearance of cystine, lysine, and arginine remained unchanged. Cysteine-penicillamine disulfide and penicillamine disulfide were detected in the plasma.
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Administration of penicillamine reduced the concentration of cystine in the plasma and urine of patients with cystinuria; renal clearance of cystine, lysine, and arginine remained unchanged. Cysteine-penicillamine disulfide and penicillamine disulfide were detected in the plasma.
Key concepts: Cystinuria, Penicillamine, Cystine, Chemistry, Urine, Cysteine, Arginine, Urinary system