Term Name: amifostine
Synonyms: amifostina, Amifostine, amifostinum, Ethyol, S-{2-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]ethyl} dihydrogen thiophosphate
Definition: 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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2636]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: diamine organic thiophosphate
has_functional_parent: cysteamine
has_role: antioxidant prodrug radiation protective agent