NCIt related terms : N-[N-[N-(N{2}-L-Arginyl-L-lysyl)-L-alpha-aspartyl]-L-valyl]-L-tyrosine; Mepentil;
NCIt definition : A synthetic pentapeptide which is the active site of the naturally occurring hormone
thymopoietin with immunomodulating properties. Thymopentin enhances the production
of thymic T cells and may help restore immunocompetence in immunosuppressed subjects.
This agent also augments the effects of ionizing radiation by arresting cancer cells
in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. (NCI04);
UNII : O3Y80ZF13F;
CAS number : 69558-55-0;
Drug name : Timunox; Mepentil; Sintomodulina; Immunox;
Molecule name : ORF-15244;
Chemical formula : C30H49N9O9;
NSC code : 645363;
Codes from synonyms : NSC0000975; 01050; NSC0645363;