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tetrathiomolybdate

under Molybdenum
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More on Molybdenum Definition: A metallic element with the atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.94. It is an essential trace element, being a component of the enzymes xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and nitrate reductase. (From Dorland, 27th ed)  Mo-98; Mo-92, 94-97, 100   
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
tetrathiomolybdate [ TTM cpd,thiomolybdate,ammonium tetrathiomolybdate,tetrathiomolybdate, dipotassium salt,tetrathiomolybdate, disodium salt ]
  RN given refers to (MoS4)-2; chelates copper; inhibits CopB copper ATPase and cytokine proteins important for angiogenesis; structure 		16330-92-0 Molybdate(2-), tetrathioxo-, (T-4)  *Molybdenum Adenosine Triphosphatases/antagonists & inhibitors
Pharma Action Chelating Agents; Enzyme Inhibitors; Angiogenesis Inhibitors 		Ann NY Acad Sci 1980;355:195; J Comp Pathol 1979;89(4):495; Proc Nutr Soc 38(2):58A;1979; Res Vet Sci 26(1):124;1979

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