Dimethyl Sulfoxide
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A 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. It is also used to protect tissue during CRYOPRESERVATION. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation.
| Descriptor ID |
D004121
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.886.640.150
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| Concept/Terms |
Dimethyl Sulfoxide- Dimethyl Sulfoxide
- Sulfoxide, Dimethyl
- Dimethylsulfoxide
- Sulfinylbis(methane)
- Dimethylsulphoxide
- DMSO
- Dimethyl Sulphoxide
- Sulphoxide, Dimethyl
- Dimethylsulphinyl
Rheumabene- Rheumabene
- Merckle Brand of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Sclerosol- Sclerosol
- Research Ind. Corp. Brand 2 of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Rimso-50- Rimso-50
- Shire Brand of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
- Research Ind. Corp. Brand 1 of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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