dimethylxanthenone acetic acid

Definition / meaning of dimethylxanthenone acetic acid

A fused tricyclic analogue of flavone acetic acid with potential antineoplastic activity. Dimethylxanthenone acetic acid induces the cytokines tumor necrosis alpha (TNF-alpha), serotonin and nitric oxide, resulting in hemorrhagic necrosis and a decrease in angiogenesis. This agent also stimulates the anti-tumor activity of tumor-associated macrophages.

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

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