Tetrathiomolybdate

Description

Tetrathiomolybdate, an orally active anti-copper agent, reduces copper levels in the body. Tetrathiomolybdate has a protective effect on collagen-induced arthritis in mice. Tetrathiomolybdate also reduces blood sugar, but has no effect on mice with hereditary diabetes db/db . Tetrathiomolybdate inhibit angiogenesis, also shows antiangiogenic effects in malignant pleural mesothelioma.