L-Penicillamine is widely utilized in research focused on
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: This compound is commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, helping to reduce inflammation and joint pain.
- Heavy Metal Detoxification: It acts as a chelating agent, effectively binding to heavy metals like lead and mercury, facilitating their removal from the body.
- Cystinuria Management: L-Penicillamine is used to treat cystinuria, a genetic disorder that leads to kidney stones, by reducing cystine levels in urine.
- Wilson's Disease Therapy: It plays a crucial role in managing Wilson's disease by promoting copper excretion, thus preventing copper accumulation in the body.
- Research Applications: In laboratories, it is often used in studies related to protein folding and metal ion interactions, providing insights into biochemical processes.
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Applications
L-Penicillamine is widely utilized in research focused on
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: This compound is commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, helping to reduce inflammation and joint pain.
- Heavy Metal Detoxification: It acts as a chelating agent, effectively binding to heavy metals like lead and mercury, facilitating their removal from the body.
- Cystinuria Management: L-Penicillamine is used to treat cystinuria, a genetic disorder that leads to kidney stones, by reducing cystine levels in urine.
- Wilson's Disease Therapy: It plays a crucial role in managing Wilson's disease by promoting copper excretion, thus preventing copper accumulation in the body.
- Research Applications: In laboratories, it is often used in studies related to protein folding and metal ion interactions, providing insights into biochemical processes.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.