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[edit]
Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth.
It is a lipoxygenase inhibitor.[1]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- MedlinePlus Drug Information
- Actinex entry in the public domain NCI Cancer Dictionary
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