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Suramin (Suramin Sodium)

A polyanionic compound with an unknown mechanism of action. It is used parenterally in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and it has been used clinically with diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult Onchocerca. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1643) It has also been shown to have potent antineoplastic properties.
Also Known As:
Suramin Sodium; Germanin; Moranil; Naganin; Naganol; Naphuride; Suramin, Hexasodium Salt; Suramin, Monosodium Salt; Hexasodium Salt Suramin; Monosodium Salt Suramin; Salt Suramin, Hexasodium; Salt Suramin, Monosodium; Sodium, Suramin; 1,3,5-Naphthalenetrisulfonic acid, 8,8'-(carbonylbis(imino-3,1-phenylenecarbonylimino(4-methyl-3,1-phenylene)carbonylimino))bis-
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1. Au, Jessie L-S: 9 articles (01/2015 - 08/2003)
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3. Zhuang, Shougang: 7 articles (11/2019 - 02/2009)
4. Liu, Na: 6 articles (11/2019 - 05/2011)
5. Schnellmann, Rick G: 6 articles (02/2016 - 02/2009)
6. Vogelzang, Nicholas J: 6 articles (06/2006 - 07/2002)
7. Melo, Paulo A: 5 articles (06/2013 - 10/2004)
8. Snijder, Eric J: 4 articles (01/2020 - 09/2015)
9. van Hemert, Martijn J: 4 articles (01/2020 - 09/2015)
10. Marques, Maria Julia: 4 articles (01/2017 - 01/2011)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Infections
3. Trypanosomiasis
4. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)
5. Prostatic Neoplasms (Prostate Cancer)

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1. Hormones (Hormone)
2. Melarsoprol (Mel B)
3. Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins (Growth Factors)
4. Paclitaxel (Taxol)
5. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
6. Eflornithine (Ornidyl)
7. Suramin (Suramin Sodium)
8. Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 (Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor)
9. Steroids
10. Antineoplastic Agents (Antineoplastics)

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1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Spinal Injections
4. Nephrectomy
5. Intramuscular Injections