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beta alethine

A disulfide agent that stimulates T and B-cell functions and exhibits anti-tumor and immunostimulant activity. (NCI)

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Synonym:	alethine
US brand name:	BetaLT Betathine
Chemical structure:	beta-alanyl-cysteamine disulfide N,N'-(dithiodiethylene)bis(3-aminopropionamide)

beta alethine

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