Term Name: auranofin
Synonyms: (1-Thio-beta-D-glucopyranosato)(triethylphosphine)gold 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate, (2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-beta-D-glucopyranosato-kappaS(1))(triethylphosphine)gold, 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-beta-D-glucopyranosato-S (triethylphosphine)gold, auranofin, auranofina, auranofine, auranofinum, Ridaura, Triethylphosphine gold
Definition: An S-glycosyl compound consisting of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-beta-D-glucopyranose with the sufur atom coordinated to (triethylphosphoranylidene)gold. It is administered orally for the treatment of active progressive rheumatoid arthritis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2922]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: gold coordination entity S-glycosyl compound
has_role: antirheumatic drug EC 1.8.1.9 (thioredoxin reductase) inhibitor immunosuppressive agent