12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000010
A substance being studied in the treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate affects many cell actions and may cause tumor cells to die. It is a type of phorbol ester. Also called tetradecanoylphorbol acetate.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000010 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | tetradecanoylphorbol acetate |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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