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Pirinixic Acid

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Pirinixic Acid Definition

A synthetic thiacetic acid derivative used in biomedical research, carcinogenic Pirinixic acid is a peroxisome proliferator that activates specific peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR). PPARs play an important role in diverse cellular functions, including lipid metabolism, cell proliferation, differentiation, adipogenesis, and inflammatory signaling. (NCI04)

Pirinixic Acid Synonyms

Pirinixic Acid, PIRINIXIC ACID, WY-14,643

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