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Sizofiran MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sizofiran
Tree Number(s)
D09.698.365.089.625
Unique ID
D012566
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012566
Scope Note
A beta-D-glucan obtained from the Aphyllophoral fungus Schizophyllum commune. It is used as an immunoadjuvant in the treatment of neoplasms, especially tumors found in the stomach.
Entry Term(s)
Schizophyllan
Sizofilan
Sonifilan
Pharm Action
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Related Numbers
9050-67-3
CAS Type 1 Name
beta-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-(beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6))-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-glucopyranose
Previous Indexing
Mucopolysaccharides (1973-1975)
Public MeSH Note
1992; see SCHIZOPHYLLAN 1976-1991; SIZOFIRAN was indexed under MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES 1976-1990
History Note
1992 (1976); use SCHIZOPHYLLAN 1976-1991
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1975/07/25
Revision Date
2018/05/21
Sizofiran Preferred
Sonifilan Narrower
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