Definition: A family of iminourea derivatives. The parent compound has been isolated from mushrooms, corn germ, rice hulls, mussels, earthworms, and turnip juice. Derivatives may have antiviral and antifungal properties.
pimagedine [ aminoguanidine,aminoguanidine sulfate,hydrazinecarboximidamide,monoaminoguanidine,pimagedine hydrochloride ] diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure