NCIt definition : A natural homologue of ribonuclease A isolated from the eggs of the frog Rana pipiens.
Ranpirnase primarily degrades cellular transfer RNA with a substrate specificity for
uridine-guanidine base-pair sequences, resulting in inhibition of protein synthesis
and cytotoxicity. This agent also activates caspase-9 in mitochondria, resulting in
tumor cell apoptosis. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of ribonuclease
enzyme.;
UNII : ZE15FIT23E;
CAS number : 196488-72-9;
Drug name : Onconase;
Codes from synonyms : 30976; CDR0000335503; CDR0000045356;