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Methylazoxymethanol Acetate
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Definition
: The aglycone of CYCASIN. It acts as a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin and inhibits hepatic DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.
Pharmacological Action
Neurotoxins
;
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
;
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Other names
Acetate, Methylazoxymethanol; (Methyl-
ONN-
azoxy)methanol Acetate
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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methylazoxymethanol
590-96-5
Methylazoxymethanol Acetate/*analogs & derivatives
Mitosis/drug effects.
Pharma Action
Alkylating Agents
;
Carcinogens
;
Teratogens
Cancer Biochem Biophys 1981;5(2):119
macrozamin
6327-93-1
Methylazoxymethanol Acetate/*analogs & derivatives.
J Natural Products 37(4):636;1974