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tetronic acid

structure; in fifth source

Also Known As:

tetrahydrofuran-2,4-dione; 2,4(3H,5H)-furandione

Networked: 3 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Furans: 85
    - tetronic acid: 3

Experts

1.	Choi, Hye Joung: 1 article (11/2005)
2.	Choi, Yung Hyun: 1 article (11/2005)
3.	Im, Eunok: 1 article (11/2005)
4.	Jung, Jee Hyung: 1 article (11/2005)
5.	Kim, Nam Deuk: 1 article (11/2005)
6.	Yee, Su-Bog: 1 article (11/2005)

Related Diseases

1.	Atherosclerosis 06/01/1998 - "Since clinical evidence strongly supports the hypothesis that atherogenesis is initiated by LDL oxidation, the results suggest that these aryl tetronic acid analogs may serve as promising candidates for future therapeutic use as anti-atherogenic agents."
2.	Skin Neoplasms (Skin Cancer) 11/01/2005 - "We investigated the effects of ircinin-1, a lipid compound (a C25 sesterterpene tetronic acid) isolated from marine sponges (Sarcotragus sp.), on the modulation of cell cycle and induction of apoptosis in SK-MEL-2 human skin cancer cells (mutant p53). "
3.	Hepatomegaly 01/01/1982 - "Whereas clofibrate (1a) produced hepatomegaly, this effect was not observed for the tetronic acid 2a."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Therapeutic Uses
2.	Lipids
3.	Clofibrate
4.	ircinin-1
5.	oxidized low density lipoprotein