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Thymopentin MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Thymopentin
Tree Number(s)
D06.472.910.800.850
Unique ID
D016305
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016305
Scope Note
Synthetic pentapeptide corresponding to the amino acids 32-36 of thymopoietin and exhibiting the full biological activity of the natural hormone. It is an immunomodulator which has been studied for possible use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, AIDS, and other primary immunodeficiencies.
Entry Term(s)
TP-5
Thymopoietin Pentapeptide
Timunox
Pharm Action
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Registry Number
O3Y80ZF13F
Related Numbers
69558-55-0
CAS Type 1 Name
L-Tyrosine, N-(N-(N-(N2-L-arginyl-L-lysyl)-L-alpha-aspartyl)-L-valyl)-
Previous Indexing
Oligopeptides (1980-1981)
Peptide Fragments (1981-1990)
Thymopoietins (1981-1990)
Public MeSH Note
91
History Note
91
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1990/05/29
Revision Date
2013/07/08
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