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| 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.
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Pharmacological Action Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; Anti-HIV Agents | Other names alpha-Trichosanthin; Compound Q; alpha Trichosanthin; GLQ 223; Tian-hua-fen; T'ien-hua-fen; GLQ223; GLQ-223; alpha-Trichosanthin; Compound Q
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| Substance | CAS Registry & name | Categories | Source | Drugs*
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beta-trichosanthin
109191-07-3
beta-Trichosanthin
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*Trichosanthin.
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Int J Pept Protein Res 1987;29(3):289
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bromodextran-trichosanthin
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*Trichosanthin.
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Biochem Int 1991 Dec;25(6):1051-9
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