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Substance Name: Velafermin [USAN:INN]
RN: 697766-75-9
UNII: 6Z25C35927
Note
- NCI: A recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-20 (rhFGF-20) protein with pro-proliferative activity. Velafermin stimulates DNA synthesis and cell proliferation, specifically promoting epithelial and mesenchymal cell proliferation, and may prevent radiation or chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Molecular Formula
- Unspecified
Molecular Weight
- 23498.5798
Classification Code
- Treatment and/or Prevention of Mucositis
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- FGF20 protein, human
- Velafermin
- Velafermin [USAN:INN]
Synonyms
- CG 53135-05
- CG-53135-05
- CG53135-05
- FGF-20 protein, human
- fibroblast growth factor 20, human
- UNII-6Z25C35927
- Velafermin
Systematic Name
- Fibroblast growth factor 20 (human recombinant CG53135)
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 697766-75-9
FDA UNII
- 6Z25C35927
System Generated Number
- 0697766759