Preferred Name | dimethyl sulfoxide | |
Synonyms |
DMSO |
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Definitions |
Any condition in which the main influencing factor is dimethyl sulfoxide, a 2-carbon sulfoxide and highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XCO_0000755 |
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created_by |
slaulede |
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creation_date |
2020-09-25T14:25:59Z |
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database_cross_reference |
CHEBI:28262 MESH:D004121 |
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definition |
Any condition in which the main influencing factor is dimethyl sulfoxide, a 2-carbon sulfoxide and highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation. |
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has_exact_synonym |
DMSO |
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has_obo_namespace |
experimental_condition_ontology |
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id |
XCO:0000755 |
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label |
dimethyl sulfoxide |
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notation |
XCO:0000755 |
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prefLabel |
dimethyl sulfoxide |
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