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taltirelin tetrahydrate |
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- (-)-N-[(S)-hexahydro-1-methyl- 2,6-dioxo-4-pyrimidinyl-carbonyl]-L-histidyl-L-prolinamide tetrahydrate
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- N-{[(4S)-1-methyl-2,6-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-4-yl]carbonyl}-L-histidyl-L-prolinamide tetrahydrate
- N-{[(4S)-1-methyl-2,6-dioxohexahydropyrimidin-4-yl]carbonyl}-L-histidyl-L-prolinamide--water (1/4)
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| Definition: |
A hydrate that is the tetrahydrate form of taltirelin. It activates neuronal cells by promoting the release and turnover of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine) and its nerve growth factor-like action. The drug is approved in Japan and used to treat ataxia (daily activities such as gait, eating, and conversation) in patients suffering from spinocerebellar degeneration.
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ChEBI
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