Tucidinostat

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Tucidinostat (pronunciation: too-sid-i-no-stat) is a type of medication used in the treatment of cancer. It is classified as a histone deacetylase inhibitor, which works by blocking the action of enzymes involved in cell division and growth.

Etymology

The name "Tucidinostat" is derived from the Latin "tucidus", meaning "clear" or "bright", and "stat", a common suffix in drug nomenclature indicating a drug that inhibits or stops a particular action. In this case, Tucidinostat inhibits the action of histone deacetylase enzymes.

Usage

Tucidinostat is used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. It is often used in combination with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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