has role independent continuant antiamoebic agent auranofin An <em>S</em>-glycosyl compound consisting of 2,3,4,6-tetra-<em>O</em>-acetyl-1-thio-β-<small>D</small>-glucopyranose with the sufur atom coordinated to (triethylphosphoranylidene)gold. It is administered orally for the treatment of active progressive rheumatoid arthritis. CHEBI:2922 antitubercular agent gold coordination entity S-glycosyl compound analgesic antineoplastic agent immunosuppressive agent antirheumatic drug EC 1.8.1.9 (thioredoxin reductase) inhibitor anti-HIV agent