Masoprocol is an antineoplastic drug used to treat skin growths caused by sun exposure. It is the meso form of nordihydroguaiaretic acid that is taken by mouth. The substance is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer.
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Trade names | Actinex |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
Routes of administration | Topical |
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Bioavailability | Very low |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.044.172 |
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Formula | C18H22O4 |
Molar mass | 302.370 g·mol−1 |
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Masoprocol is also called NDGA, and Actinex.
Mechanism
editNordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth.
It is a lipoxygenase inhibitor.[1]
References
edit- ^ Gowri MS, Azhar RK, Kraemer FB, Reaven GM, Azhar S (September 2000). "Masoprocol decreases rat lipolytic activity by decreasing the phosphorylation of HSL". American Journal of Physiology. Endocrinology and Metabolism. 279 (3): E593-600. doi:10.1152/ajpendo.2000.279.3.E593. PMID 10950827.
External links
edit- MedlinePlus Drug Information
- Actinex entry in the public domain NCI Cancer Dictionary