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tiprotimod
Description
Tiprotimod is a synthetic immunomodulatory drug with a complex chemical structure. It is a derivative of the natural product propolis, a resinous substance collected by honeybees. Tiprotimod has been shown to stimulate the immune system, particularly T-cell proliferation and cytokine production, leading to enhanced immune responses. It has been studied for its potential therapeutic effects in various diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, and HIV infection. The exact mechanism of action of tiprotimod is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve the activation of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a key player in innate immunity. Tiprotimod is currently undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of COPD, and further research is needed to investigate its efficacy and safety in other conditions.'
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tiprotimod: structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
ID Source | ID |
PubMed CID | 65890 |
CHEMBL ID | 2107097 |
SCHEMBL ID | 1684013 |
MeSH ID | M0169708 |
Synonyms (17)
Synonym |
4-[5-(carboxymethyl)-4-methyl-thiazol-2-yl]sulfanylbutanoic acid |
105523-37-3 |
2-(3-carboxy-1-propylthio)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole]acetic acid |
tiprotimod |
4-[[5-(carboxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]sulfanyl]butanoic acid |
unii-fz7zh245co |
2-((3-carboxypropyl)thio)-4-methyl-5-thiazoleacetic acid |
5-thiazoleacetic acid, 2-((3-carboxypropyl)thio)-4-methyl- |
tiprotimod [inn] |
tiprotimodum |
tiprotimodum [latin] |
fz7zh245co , |
CHEMBL2107097 |
SCHEMBL1684013 |
hbw 538 |
DTXSID90147190 |
Q27278346 |
Research
Studies (5)
Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
pre-1990 | 4 (80.00) | 18.7374 |
1990's | 1 (20.00) | 18.2507 |
2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 12.51
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
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Research Demand Index | 12.51 (24.57) | Research Supply Index | 1.79 (2.92) | Research Growth Index | 4.31 (4.65) | Search Engine Demand Index | 0.00 (26.88) | Search Engine Supply Index | 0.00 (0.95) |
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Study Types
Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
Other | 5 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |