ACTINEX
\ˈakta͡ɪnˌɛks], \ˈaktaɪnˌɛks], \ˈa_k_t_aɪ_n_ˌɛ_k_s]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.