alpha-lipoic acid analogue CPI-613

Definition / meaning of alpha-lipoic acid analogue CPI-613

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.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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