[A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils. ( MSH )]
UMLS (NCI) C0028347 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: catechol
Relation/CHD: MASOPROCOL