Thymopentin

Synthetic pentapeptide corresponding to the amino acids 32-36 of thymopoietin and exhibiting the full biological activity of the natural hormone. It is an immunomodulator which has been studied for possible use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, AIDS, and other primary immunodeficiencies.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.910.800.850

MeSH Unique ID: D016305

Registry Number: O3Y80ZF13F

Entry Terms:

• TP-5
• Thymopoietin Pentapeptide
• Pentapeptide, Thymopoietin
• Timunox

Previous Indexing:

• Oligopeptides (1980-1981)
• Peptide Fragments (1981-1990)
• Thymopoietins (1981-1990)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Adjuvants, Immunologic

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Thymus Hormones
Thymopoietins
Thymopentin