Free Radical Scavengers
- Name
- Free Radical Scavengers
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000864
- Description
Substances that influence the course of a chemical reaction by ready combination with free radicals. Among other effects, this combining activity protects pancreatic islets against damage by cytokines and prevents myocardial and pulmonary perfusion injuries.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid An oxidation product of tryptophan metabolism. It may be a free radical scavenger and a carcinogen. Acetylcysteine A medication that can be used as a mucolytic in patients with certain lung conditions and as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose. Acetylcysteine zinc Not Available Allicin Allicin has been used in trials studying the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. Allopurinol A xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to reduce urinary and serum uric acid concentrations in patients with gout, recurrent calcium oxalate calculi, and various malignancies. Anisodamine Anisodamine has been investigated for the treatment of Intestinal Diseases. Avasopasem manganese Avasopasem manganese, also known as GC4419, is a highly-selective small molecule mimetic of superoxide dismutase (SOD) being investigated for the reduction of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis. This drug has potential... Bisphenol A Not Available Dimethyl sulfoxide A reversible mitogen-activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase-1 (MEK1) and MEK2 inhibitor used to treat certain types of melanoma, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and locally advanced or metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer. Edaravone A free radical scavenger used to delay the progression of ALS. Ferulic acid Not Available Honokiol Honokiol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00966953 (Development of Clinical Method to Determination Triclosan Retention in Plaque Following Brushing.). Nitric Oxide A vasodilating agent used in the treatment of hypoxic respiratory failure in premature neonates. p-Coumaric acid Not Available Pentoxifylline A methylxanthine derivative used to treat intermittent claudication caused by chronic occlusive arterial disease of the limbs. Tetradecylthioacetic acid Not Available - Drugs & Drug Targets