Pantethine
Pantethine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Pantethine is a naturally occurring compound synthesized in the body from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) via addition of cysteamine. It consists of two molecules of pantetheine that form a dimer via disufide linkages, and acts as an intermediate in the production of Coenzyme A. Coenzyme A plays an essential role as a cofactor in the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates including fatty acid oxidation, carbohydrate metabolism, pyruvate degradation, and amino acid catabolism . Pantethine is available as a dietary supplement for lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
Trade Name | Pantethine |
Generic | Pantethine |
Pantethine Other Names | D-pantethine, Pantethine, Pantetina, Pantomin |
Type | |
Formula | C22H42N4O8S2 |
Weight | Average: 554.721 Monoisotopic: 554.24440572 |
Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Pantethine is a naturally occurring compound derived from panthothenic acid. It acts as an intermediate in endogenous coenzyme A synthesis and is used as a dietary supplement to treat hypertriglyceridemia.
Pantethine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Hypertriglyceridemias
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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