triptolide [Supplementary Concept]

also has antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities; a phytogenic antineoplastic agent; a tri-epoxide phenanthrene from Chinese herb, Tripterygium wilfordii; structure

Date introduced: January 1, 1973

MeSH Unique ID: C001899

Registry Number: 19ALD1S53J

Heading Mapped to:

• Diterpenes
• Epoxy Compounds
• Phenanthrenes

Entry Terms:

• PG490

Previous Indexing:

• EPOXY CPDS (75-76)
• ETHERS, CYCLIC (73-75)
• LACTONES (73-79)
• PHENANTHRENES (73-79)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antispermatogenic Agents
• Immunosuppressive Agents
• Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating