TPEN
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tpen-278-10342891
title:
TPEN
text:
TPEN (N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2-pyridinylmethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine) is an intracellular membrane-permeable ion chelator. TPEN has a high affinity for many transition metals and should not be considered specific or selective for a particular ion. Chelators can be used in chelation therapy to remove toxic metals in the body. TPEN is a chelator that has a high affinity for zinc. For example, one study showed that TPEN is a stronger chelator compared to other chelators like pentetic acid (DTPA) when high
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description:
Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TPEN
date created:
date modified:
2024-02-28T14:48:26Z
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