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Preferred term

Amifostine  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • APAETP

Scope note

  • A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.

History note

  • 1994; was ETHIOFOS 1985-1993 (see under ORGANOTHIOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS 1985-1990); was WR 2721 see under ORGANOTHIOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS 1977-1984

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004999

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