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Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate

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Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate Definition

An acyloxyalkyl ester prodrug of butyric acid. Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate inhibits histone deacetylase, resulting in cell differentiation, cell growth inhibition, and apoptosis. (NCI04)

Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate Synonyms

Pivaloyloxymethylbutyrate, AN-9, Pivanex

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