Fingolimod Hydrochloride
A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.
Year introduced: 2016 (1996)
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.700.350, D02.033.455.706.431, D02.092.063.700.350
MeSH Unique ID: D000068876
Registry Number: G926EC510T
Entry Terms:
- 2-Amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride
- Fingolimod
- FTY-720
- FTY720
- FTY 720
- Gilenya
- Gilenia
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