tetradecanoylphorbol acetate

Definition / meaning of tetradecanoylphorbol 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. Tetradecanoylphorbol acetate affects many cell actions and may cause tumor cells to die. It is a type of phorbol ester. Also called 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate and TPA.

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

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