MeSH definition : 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.;
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.