Masoprocol
   HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

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. Masoprocol is also called NDGA, and Actinex.


Mechanism

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth. It is a
lipoxygenase inhibitor Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors are compounds that slow or stop the action of the arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase or 5-LOX) enzyme, which is responsible for the production of inflammatory leukotrienes. The overproduction of leuko ...
.


References


External links


MedlinePlus Drug Information

Actinex
entry in the public domain NCI Cancer Dictionary Antineoplastic drugs Catechols Tetrols {{antineoplastic-drug-stub