| Medical Definition: |
Plant-derived ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) purified from the Chinese medicinal herb tian-hua-fen which is obtained from the root tubers of Trichosanthes kirilowii. It has been used as an abortifacient and in the treatment of trophoblastic tumors. GLQ223 (Compound Q), a highly purified form of trichosanthin, has been proposed as antiviral treatment for AIDS. |
| Guide Notes: |
/drug eff /ultrastruct permitted |
| Also Called: |
Tian-hua-fen,GLQ-223 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
60318-52-7 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Abortifacient Agents, Non-Steroidal (1977-1989),Plant Proteins (1976-1989) |
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