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Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
| Medical 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. | |
| Guide Notes: | DF: NDGA | |
| Also Called: | Actinex,Masoprocol | |
| CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 500-38-9 |
| Previously Indexed: | Catechols (1966-1986) |
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