Амифостин

Описание

Amifostine, an organic thiophosphate, was introduced for the reduction of cisplatin-induced renal toxicity in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. It is also a radio-protective agent. Amifostine is a prodrug which is rapidly dephosphorylated, preferentially in non-tumor tissues to the active thiol. This agent binds to chemotherapeutic drugs and free radicals released by radiotherapy. The protective effect of amifostine was observed in a wide range of normal organs including bone marrow and gastrointestinal mucosa without interfering with the anti-tumor effect of chemohadiotherapy, indicating an increased therapeutic index for existing cancer treatment. Amifostine is also being evaluated as a cytoprotective in other types of tumors including lung, breast, head and neck cancers. It was reported to be a potent mucolytic with potential in cystic fibrosis.

Химические свойства

White Solid

Использование

It is a thiophosphate derivative of cysteamine; provides normal cells with selective protection against the toxic effects of cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment

Определение

ChEBI: An organic thiophosphate that is the S-phospho derivative of 2-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]ethanethiol. A prodrug for the free thiol, WR-1065, which is used as a cytoprotectant in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Профиль безопасности

Poison by intravenous,intramuscular, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxicby ingestion. An experimental teratogen. Otherexperimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated todecomposition it emits very toxic fumes of SOx, PO