NCIt definition : A synthetic agent with immune response modifying activity. As an immune response modifier
(IRM), imiquimod stimulates cytokine production, especially interferon production,
and exhibits antitumor activity, particularly against cutaneous cancers. Imiquimod's
proapoptotic activity appears to be related to Bcl-2 overexpression in susceptible
tumor cells. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat early basal cell skin cancer and certain other skin
conditions. It is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Imiquimod
is a type of biological response modifier.;
UNII : P1QW714R7M;
InChIKey : DOUYETYNHWVLEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 99011-02-6;
Drug name : Aldara; Zyclara;
Molecule name : R 837; S 26308;
Chemical formula : C14H16N4;
NSC code : 369100; 741062;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:36704;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000507517; 50541; CDR0000045080;