[A bicyclam with hematopoietic stem cell-mobilizing properties. AMD3100 blocks the binding of stromal cell-derived factor (SDF-1alpha) to the cellular receptor CXCR4, resulting in hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) release from bone marrow and HSC movement into the peripheral circulation. Check for "http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=410786&idtype=1" active clinical trials or "http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=410786&idtype=1&closed=1" closed clinical trials using this agent. ("http://nciterms.nci.nih.gov:80/NCIBrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI_Thesaurus&code=C1777" NCI Thesaurus) ( PDQ )]
UMLS (NCI) C0662900 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance