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'''Masoprocol''' is an [[antineoplastic]] drug used to treat skin growths caused by sun exposure. A form of nordihydroguaiaretic acid that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth. Also called nordihydroguaiaretic acid, NDGA, and actinex. |
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'''Masoprocol''' is an [[antineoplastic]] agent. |
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* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601075.html MedlinePlus Drug Information] |
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601075.html MedlinePlus Drug Information] |
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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=523330 Actinex] entry in the public domain NCI Cancer Dictionary |
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| 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 | 302.365 g/mol g·mol−1 |
Masoprocol is an antineoplastic drug used to treat skin growths caused by sun exposure. A form of nordihydroguaiaretic acid that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth. Also called nordihydroguaiaretic acid, NDGA, and actinex.
References
- MedlinePlus Drug Information
- Actinex entry in the public domain NCI Cancer Dictionary
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