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Preferred term

Mitotane  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

Entry terms

  • 53-19-0 (Mitotane)
  • 78E4J5IB5J
  • Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(2,2-dichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)-
  • Mytotan
  • o,p-DDD
  • ortho,para-DDD

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 53-19-0 (Mitotane)
  • 78E4J5IB5J
  • Benzene, 1-chloro-2-(2,2-dichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)-

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V1FZ9FBN-V

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