[A synthetic pentapeptide which is the active site of the naturally occurring hormone thymopoietin with immunomodulating properties. Thymopentin enhances the production of thymic T cells and may help restore immunocompetence in immunosuppressed subjects. This agent also augments the effects of ionizing radiation by arresting cancer cells in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0080225 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Biologically Active Substance