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Peptichemio MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Peptichemio
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.526.728.650.594.690
D12.644.456.726
Unique ID
D010440
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010440
Scope Note
A mixture of six synthetic oligopeptides, each containing MELPHALAN. It is used as a broad-spectrum antineoplastic due to its alkylating and antimetabolic actions but, is toxic to bone marrow, gastrointestinal system and vasculature.
Pharm Action
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Registry Number
9076-25-9
CAS Type 1 Name
Peptichemio
Previous Indexing
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds (1974)
Peptides (1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under MELPHALAN 1981-90; was see under NITROGEN MUSTARD COMPOUNDS 1975-80
History Note
91(75); was see under MELPHALAN 1981-90; was see under NITROGEN MUSTARD COMPOUNDS 1975-80
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2000/06/22
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