Triethylenetetramine
- Generic Name
- Triethylenetetramine
- Brand Names
- Cuvrior, Syprine, Cuprior, Cufence
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H18N4
- CAS Number
- 112-24-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- SJ76Y07H5F
- Background
Triethylenetatramine (TETA), also known as trientine, is a potent and selective copper (II)-selective chelator. It is a structural analog of linear polyamine compounds, spermidine and spermine. TETA was first developed in Germany in 1861 and its chelating properties were first recognized in 1925. Initially approved by the FDA in 1985 as a second-line treatment for Wilson's disease, TETA is currently indicated to treat adults with stable Wilson’s disease who are de-coppered and tolerant to penicillamine.
TETA has been investigated in clinical trials for the treatment of heart failure in patients with diabetes.
- Indication
Triethylenetetramine is a copper chelator indicated for the treatment of adult patients with stable Wilson’s disease who are de-coppered and tolerant to penicillamine.
- Associated Conditions
- Wilson's Disease
Study of Tetrathiomolybdate in Patients With Wilson Disease
- Conditions
- Wilson Disease
- First Posted Date
- 1999-10-19
- Last Posted Date
- 2006-05-09
- Lead Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
- Target Recruit Count
- 90
- Registration Number
- NCT00004339
- Locations
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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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