Term Name: | auranofin |
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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 ) |