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Trichosanthin
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) |
Trichosanthin Medical Definitions and Terms
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