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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/drug eff /ultrastruct permitted

DUI

D015978 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0024413

CAS

Proteins, specific or class, trichosanthins

Previous indexing

Abortifacient Agents, Non-Steroidal (1977-1989); Plant Proteins (1976-1989)

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