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tilorone |
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- 2,7-bis[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-9-fluorenone
- 2,7-bis[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-9H-fluoren-9-one
- tilorona
- tilorone
- tiloronum
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Definition: |
A member of the class of fluoren-9-ones that is 9H-fluoren-9-one which is substituted by a 2-(diethylamino)ethoxy group at positions 2 and 7. It is an interferon inducer and a selective alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (alpha7 nAChR) agonist. Its hydrochloride salt is used as an antiviral drug.
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Ontology: |
ChEBI
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EBI
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