MSI_000029016

Amifostine is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia. [PubChem]The thiol metabolite is responsible for most of the cytoprotective and radioprotective properties of amifostine. It is readily taken up by cells where it binds to and detoxifies reactive metabolites of platinum and alkylating agents as well as scavenges free radicals. Other possible effects include inhibition of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression and modification of enzyme activity. V - Various > V03 - All other therapeutic products > V03A - All other therapeutic products > V03AF - Detoxifying agents for antineoplastic treatment C26170 - Protective Agent > C2459 - Chemoprotective Agent > C2080 - Cytoprotective Agent D020011 - Protective Agents > D011837 - Radiation-Protective Agents KEIO_ID A170 Amifostine (WR2721) is a broad-spectrum cytoprotective agent and a radioprotector. Amifostine selectively protects normal tissues from damage caused by radiation and chemotherapy. Amifostine is potent hypoxia-inducible factor-α1 (HIF-α1) and p53 inducer. Amifostine protects cells from damage by scavenging oxygen-derived free radicals. Amifostine reduces renal toxicity and has antiangiogenic action[1][2][3][4].