12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate

Definition / meaning of 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate

A substance being studied in the treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate affects many cell actions and may cause tumor cells to die. It is a type of phorbol ester. Also called tetradecanoylphorbol acetate and TPA.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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