Trichosanthin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-006516",
  "term": "Trichosanthin",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "Plant-derived ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) purified from the Chinese medicinal herb tian-hua-fen which is obtained from the root tubers of Trichosanthes kirilowii. It has been used as an abortifacient and in the treatment of trophoblastic tumors. GLQ223 (Compound Q), a highly purified form of trichosanthin, has been proposed as antiviral treatment for AIDS.",
  "subject": "Fields of Study",
  "see_also": [
    "plant proteins",
    "Trichosanthes kirilowii"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "tricosantina"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/trichosanthin/"
}