MASOPROCOL
\mˈasəpɹˌɒkɒl], \mˈasəpɹˌɒkɒl], \m_ˈa_s_ə_p_ɹ_ˌɒ_k_ɒ_l]\
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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.
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Snake's-head
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