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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Analogue CPI-613

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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Analogue CPI-613 Definition

A racemic mixture of the enantiomers of a synthetic alpha-lipoic lipoic acid analogue with potential chemopreventive and antineoplastic activities. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, alpha-lipoic acid analogue CPI-613 has been shown to inhibit metabolic and regulatory processes required for cell growth in solid tumors. Both enantiomers in the racemic mixture exhibit antineoplastic activity.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Analogue CPI-613 Synonyms

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Analogue CPI-613, CPI-613

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