[A synthetic analogue of muramyl dipeptide (MDP), a component of bacterial cell walls. Muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine activates monocytes and macrophages, resulting in the induction of multiple cytokines (Il-1 alpha and beta, Il-7, IL-8, IL-12, and TNF) and potential tumoricidal activity. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0129341 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Lipid
- Pharmacologic Substance