Method and use of alpha-amino-beta-mercapto-ethane derivatives as dicarbonyl scavengers for treatment of conditions resulting from protein, lipid, and DNA damage

摘要

Methods of inhibiting damage to proteins, lipids, and DNA by the use of penicillamines and other alpha-amino-beta,beta-mercapto-beta,beta-dimethyl-ethane compounds as dicarbonyl scavengers is disclosed.