NDGA
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005706
A drug put on the skin to treat growths caused by sun exposure. A form of NDGA that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. NDGA is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth. Also called Actinex, masoprocol, and nordihydroguaiaretic acid.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005706 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | Actinex; masoprocol; nordihydroguaiaretic acid |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-005706",
"term": "NDGA",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "A drug put on the skin to treat growths caused by sun exposure. A form of NDGA that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. NDGA is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth. Also called Actinex, masoprocol, and nordihydroguaiaretic acid.",
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"Actinex",
"masoprocol",
"nordihydroguaiaretic acid"
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"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/ndga/"
}
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