Sizofiran

A beta-D-glucan obtained from the Aphyllophoral fungus Schizophyllum commune. It is used as an immunoadjuvant in the treatment of neoplasms, especially tumors found in the stomach.

Year introduced: 1992 (1976)

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Tree Number(s): D09.698.365.089.625

MeSH Unique ID: D012566

Registry Number: 7F763NNC9X

Entry Terms:

• Sonifilan
• Schizophyllan
• Sizofilan

Previous Indexing:

• Mucopolysaccharides (1973-1975)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Adjuvants, Immunologic
• Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic

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Carbohydrates
Polysaccharides
Glucans
beta-Glucans
Sizofiran