| methylazoxymethanol acetate | <chemical> The aglycone of cycasin. It acts as a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin and inhibits hepatic DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Pharmacological action: carcinogens, nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitor, teratogens. Chemical name: Methanol, (methyl-ONN-azoxy)-, acetate (ester) (12 Dec 1998) |
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