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amifostine

Term ID
CHEBI:2636
Synonyms
  • amifostina
  • Amifostine
  • amifostinum
  • Ethyol
  • S-{2-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]ethyl} dihydrogen thiophosphate
Definition
An organic thiophosphate that is the S-phospho derivative of 2-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]ethanethiol. A prodrug for the free thiol, WR-1065, which is used as a cytoprotectant in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from amifostine
Phenotype where environments contain amifostine
Phenotype modified by environments containing amifostine
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