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Alvocidib

Generic Name
Alvocidib
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H20ClNO5
CAS Number
146426-40-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
45AD6X575G
Background

Alvocidib is a synthetic flavonoid based on an extract from an Indian plant for the potential treatment of cancer. It works by inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinases, arresting cell division and causing apoptosis in non-small lung cancer cells.

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in esophageal cancer, leukemia (lymphoid), lung cancer, liver cancer, and lymphoma (unspecified).

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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