Masoprocol

Masoprokol

Svensk definition

En kraftfull lipoxigenashämmare som stör arakidonsyrametabolismen. Föreningen blockerar även i mindre omfattning formyltetrahydrofolatsyntetas, karboxylesteras och cyklooxygenas. Den används dessutom som antioxidant i fetter och oljor.

Engelsk definition

A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

(R*,S*)-4,4'-(2,3-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diyl)bispyrocatechol Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, (R*,S*)-Isomer Dihydronorguaiaretic Acid meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Acid, meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic meso Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Actinex