Carbogen - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Carbogen;

NCIt definition : An inhalant consisting of hyperoxic gas (95%-98% oxygen and 2%-5% carbon dioxide) with radiosensitizing properties. Inhaled carbogen reduces diffusion-limited tumor hypoxia, increasing tumor radiosensitivity due to the increased availability of molecular oxygen for cytotoxic radiation-induced oxygen free radical production. (NCI04);

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An inhalant of oxygen and carbon dioxide that increases the sensitivity of tumor cells to the effects of radiation therapy.;

UNII : FJQ44KPA4J;

CAS number : 8063-77-2;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045415;

Details

Origin ID

C1038;

UMLS CUI

C0054692;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- carbogen [MeSH concept]
- carbogen [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid [UMLS semantic type]
- Inorganic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- carbogen [MeSH concept]
- carbogen [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
concept_is_in_subset
- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Therapeutic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Value Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
is_component_of_chemotherapy_regimen
- Carbogen/Niacinamide [NCIt concept]

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