Masoprocol

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Masoprocol
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Trade namesActinex
AHFS/Drugs.comMicromedex Detailed Consumer Information
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  • US: B (No risk in non-human studies)
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BioavailabilityVery low
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E number{{#property:P628}}
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FormulaC18H22O4
Molar mass302.365 g/mol
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

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.

Also called nordihydroguaiaretic acid, NDGA, and actinex.

Mechanism

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth.

It is a lipoxygenase inhibitor.[1]

References

  1. "Masoprocol decreases rat lipolytic activity by decreasing the phosphorylation of HSL". Am. J. Physiol. Endocrinol. Metab. 279 (3): E593–600. September 2000. PMID 10950827.

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