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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