What is "pantetheine"

n. (context biochemistry English) The cysteamine amide analogue of pantothenic acid, an intermediate in the production of coenzyme A by the body.

Pantetheine is the cysteamine amide analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B). The dimer of this compound, pantethine is more commonly known, and is considered to be a more potent form of vitamin B than pantothenic acid. Pantetheine is an intermediate in the production of coenzyme A by the body.