Abstract
Summary
In acute trials α-mercaptopropionylglycine (MPG) appears to be approximately as effective as D-penicillamine in lowering to safe levels the urinary cystine excretion by cystinurics. Analytical results show the mechanism of action to be the same. No side effects were seen here. Some new analytical information on other mercaptans is reported, for comparison.
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