Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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EM-1421
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks proteins needed for cancer growth. It is a type of transcriptional inhibitor. Also called tetra-O-methyl NDGA and tetra-O-methyl nordihydroguaiaretic acid.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.