Tilorone

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Tilorone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2,7-Bis(2-diethylaminoethoxy)fluoren-9-one
Identifiers
CAS number 27591-97-5
ATC code  ?
PubChem 5475
Chemical data
Formula C25H34N2O3 
Mol. mass 410.55 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
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Therapeutic considerations
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Tilorone is the first recognized synthetic, small molecular weight compound that is an orally active interferon inducer.[1]

It also known by the name Amixin and produced in Ukraine.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Stringfellow D, Glasgow L (1972). "Tilorone hydrochloride: an oral interferon-inducing agent". Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2 (2): 73–8. PMID 4670490.