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cepharanthine

under Benzylisoquinolines
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More on Benzylisoquinolines Definition: ISOQUINOLINES with a benzyl substituent.      Other names Bis Benzylisoquinolines; Bis Benzyl Isoquinolines; Benzyl Isoquinolines; Bis-Benzylisoquinolines; Bis-Benzyl-Isoquinolines; Benzyl-Isoquinolines; Bisbenzylisoquinolines
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
cepharanthine [ cepharanthin ]
  isoquinoline alkaloid from tubers of Stephania; stimulates recovery of immunologic function in lymphatic system afte administration of antineoplastic agents or x-irradiation; structure 		481-49-2   *Benzylisoquinolines
Pharma Action Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Radiation-Protective Agents 		Acta Med Jpn 47(1):1;1977; Nippon Acta Radiol 37(12):1156;1977; Nippon Yakurigaku Zasshi 1979;75(3):207

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