About The Medical Condition Trichosanthin

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Trichosanthin

Trichosanthin Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Trichosanthin Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Trichosanthin?

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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